CloudySue

CloudySue

Pediatric Private Duty; Camp Nursing

Member

  • Content

    710

  • Visitors

    16,623

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    18

All Content by CloudySue

  1. I left private duty nursing a year ago

    CloudySue replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    If you need health insurance, and you are not a full time employee, rather a PRN, check out the ACA website (or call them if you can't get online at this time) and compare plans. If you are not...

  2. Night nurse sound asleep!

    CloudySue replied to maryen's topic in Private Duty

    I've had three families tell me I could nap a bit if I ever needed to, and they wouldn't mind. That being said, it was after I'd been with them for a long while and they were very comfortable w my...

  3. things said wrong that drive you crazy

    CloudySue replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    It's regional. I say "horrible Florida oranges" with a short O sound as in "frog", "hog", or "dog". So does everyone in my neck of the world. You wouldn't say those words w a long O, would

  4. I don't understand this...(vent)

    CloudySue replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    As a former teacher, I saw the same thing go on with typical children and their families. Some parents are too preoccupied w their own lives for whatever reason- from busy professionals to World of...

  5. Ew!

    CloudySue replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Eeek! My

  6. Crazy old wives tales and odd customs...

    CloudySue replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Was she Haitian or from some other

  7. Dont wake me, just let yourself out

    CloudySue posted a topic in Private Duty

    Anyone ever work an NOC case where you just leave at the end of your shift while the parents are sleeping? This was ok for the last 8 months w my one client because he was in good shape, but after a...

  8. Dont wake me, just let yourself out

    CloudySue replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I had a big talk w the clinical mgr this evening, she's been hearing similar concerns from the other nurses in the case as well, and has spoken w mom in defense of our duties to follow doctor's...

  9. things said wrong that drive you crazy

    CloudySue replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    There's a difference between saying words wrong due to ignorance and being unable to make sounds due to a speech impediment. Believe me, they are painfully aware of their

  10. Volunteering for the weekend for Scout trip?

    CloudySue posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any of you ever do some free work for your child's Girl/Boy Scout camping trips? I'm a GS leader and the head of our service unit has asked me if I would serve as their first aid person on their...

  11. Are these true or false rumors about LPN

    CloudySue replied to mcclot1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went for LPN because I was approaching 40 and switching careers, and with two small children, it was not possible for me to quit working full time for at least two years. The plan was to get my LPN...

  12. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    CloudySue replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Gee, that sounds familiar. I always left my facility knowing in my heart of hearts I did a craptastic job, although I gave it 110% every day. Unfortunately I needed to give 150% and most days that was...

  13. Volunteering for the weekend for Scout trip?

    CloudySue replied to CloudySue's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  14. Vent about nurses

    CloudySue replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I find it so odd that she documents freakin' everything, but has no basic common sense about the things that matter. Faulty critical thinking skills, which has the potential for danger. The parents...

  15. Vent about nurses

    CloudySue replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Maybe the nurse's nutty behavior triggers the ct to

  16. Let go from my first patient - Please help me understand!

    CloudySue replied to cazach0122's topic in Private Duty

    I was let go of a case a year ago after only three shifts w a client. It's a huge blow to the ego especially when you are quite sure you've done nothing clinically wrong. It's actually good if you...

  17. Crazy old wives tales and odd customs...

    CloudySue replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I once worked for a Mennonite (w PA Dutch pow wow traditions) mom who had foster children w special needs. She would slice raw onions and place them in the 4 corners of the room to kill germs in the...

  18. Perks of the Job???

    CloudySue posted a topic in Private Duty

    What are some of the little side perks that individual families bestow upon you? Another thread started touching on good things when it was a thread for crazy stuff, so I thought I'd post a new topic....

  19. Boundaries in pediatric PDN/home health

    CloudySue replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Private Duty

  20. Diagnoses you've seen?

    CloudySue posted a topic in Private Duty

    What are some of the diagnoses of your past or present clients? Some of the ones I've seen- 6q Deletion Syndrome, Pseudoparahypothyroidism, Lissencephaly, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne's MD,...

  21. Boundaries in pediatric PDN/home health

    CloudySue replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Private Duty

    My families know that I sleep all day so I have a good excuse for not attending parties! That said, I have gone to a high school graduation party and gave my ct a suitable gift. My husband and two...

  22. Diagnoses you've seen?

    CloudySue replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Do

  23. Motivation...I need some! (night nurse vent)

    CloudySue replied to jordankreationz's topic in Private Duty

    And people, don't be too hard on OP. obviously she's having trouble getting quality sleep these days, and we all know how that wreaks havoc on our

  24. Motivation...I need some! (night nurse vent)

    CloudySue replied to jordankreationz's topic in Private Duty

    Please don't run, I hope you rethink things and come back. I do have suggestions on what I do to make NOC shift work for me, after lots of trial and error. I'll come back and write that post later...

  25. Shaken Baby Syndrome

    CloudySue replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in Private Duty

    Good point, there are no typical SBS victims, everybody's got their own unique crosses to bear. Like rolling the dice, you don't know what damage you'll end up with after the deed is