CloudySue

CloudySue

Pediatric Private Duty; Camp Nursing

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  1. How do you do this, day in/day out?

    CloudySue replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG, I had to check and see if I hadn't written this post myself! I lasted a year in this h_ll you describe. I had some horrible women who were just dreadful to me. If I as much as questioned if...

  2. How can I get a new case?

    CloudySue replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Some agencies like to mix it up, but I'm learning even more like to keep one or two nurses total per case. Mine mixes it up, it is not unusual for me to see 5 different kids in as many days. Is it...

  3. Camp Nursing and bringing your own kids

    CloudySue replied to purplevega's topic in Camp

    I mean, don't get me wrong, it's lots of fun and totally worth it. My kids had an absolute blast. And not only is the tuition free and in some cases (like mine) you get paid, there's also hidden money...

  4. Camp Nursing and bringing your own kids

    CloudySue replied to purplevega's topic in Camp

    Hi, the one thing I'd like to point out is that camps really expect you to "stay away" from your kids while they are at camp. My camp didn't mind if you went over to them in the dining hall or vice...

  5. What type of job do Camp Nurses have throghout the year?

    CloudySue replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    If you are a PRN nurse in a SNF then maybe they'll let you take the summer off. If you are going to take a FT or even PT job, then they probably would not want you leaving for so long. Maybe they'll...

  6. Feeling like a servant

    CloudySue replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a 3rd shift private duty nurse, I've been asked by more than one client to keep an eye to the window on their neighbors' houses while their neighbors were

  7. Feeling like a servant

    CloudySue replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Heck yeah, if you are private duty! Some families think they have a babysitter and maid rolled into one! I don't mind doing light housekeeping if it's specifically for the actual client, but when the...

  8. What type of job do Camp Nurses have throghout the year?

    CloudySue replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    Also pediatric home health. I'm PRN so I just bow out for the weeks I need. Last summer I worked w several nurse educators off for the summer. Camp nursing attracts lots of school nurses,

  9. 2013 Camp

    CloudySue replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Hey Al, I just completed my application to your camp! I had started it several weeks ago, but, you know, you can't rush these things!

  10. What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    CloudySue replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked the activities dept. while I was in nursing school. I tried as much as I could to get call lights when I could, but that seemed to be the case for me as well. I'd have to go find someone to...

  11. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    CloudySue replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I work private duty too, also my gift was left at a client's house. However I never got mine and when I called to tell them I didn't receive mine, turned out they took it to a client that I've seen...

  12. What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    CloudySue replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was this a rehab/subacute floor? The first floor in our facility was a rehab unit for people who were kicked out of the hospital but not quite ready to go home, and needed PT/OT services, and had...

  13. Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    CloudySue replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was an activity assistant through nursing school. I worked in an Alz/dem unit where I had brought colored pencils and coloring pages that were for adults (like Thomas Kincaid pics, etc.) and I...

  14. What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    CloudySue replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Everyone answers call bells, even office people and

  15. 2013 Camp

    CloudySue replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I got an offer, but does 2 days off (in a row) for the entire 4 weeks sound right to you? The pay is a lot lower than I was hoping. I've emailed asking if this was the best offer they had for me....

  16. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    CloudySue replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing so far... our private duty agency nurses are supposed to find their gift at one of their clients' houses, a logo'ed insulated lunchbag and a scarf. However I've been to all my clients this...

  17. A Summer at Camp Kweebec

    CloudySue replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Camp

    I live about 45 minutes north of this camp. Any idea if they hire LPNs? I'm really trying to stay closer to home this

  18. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    CloudySue replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, OP, do YOU do all of that? Every time? Because if you have an employer that allows you time to do all that within your shift, I want to come and work with you in this wonderful

  19. What would you do if you had to launder a patient's night clothes?

    CloudySue replied to Worky Quirky's topic in Private Duty

    That sounds ridiculous. And not quite right. If I had a nurse taking care of my kid and by accident urine got everywhere and was stepped in, I'd feel so bad I'd buy her a new pair of socks! I don't...

  20. What would you do if you had to launder a patient's night clothes?

    CloudySue replied to Worky Quirky's topic in Private Duty

    If you can complete the cycle before the end of the shift, go ahead and wash them. Who's going to know? Otherwise rinse your socks well, tie your socks in a plastic bag and launder them at

  21. How Would You Rate Your Pain????

    CloudySue replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My husband has severe RA and describes some of his worse pain as if someone took a blowtorch to his ankle. However he is so used the steady, chronic pain and he is not the type of person to complain,...

  22. Too much time on my hands

    CloudySue replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    Thank you both for your responses, and CampNurse, I wish I had read this posting before or even during my experience. It would have helped me put things in perspective. I understand the need for a...

  23. New Rn as camp supervisor

    CloudySue replied to bambam1288's topic in Camp

    CampNurse1, Thanks! I just wish the head nurse I had this summer had recognized my genius! It was not her first year at the camp, but first year as head nurse, and I was micromanaged the whole time....

  24. Last time I drive through a hurricane for YOU!

    CloudySue posted a topic in Private Duty

    So it took me 45 minutes to get to my job Monday night, at the height of Hurricane Sandy in my area. It should have taken me 8 minutes. I had to figure out several alternate routes due to trees and...

  25. Last time I drive through a hurricane for YOU!

    CloudySue replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    If they were closed, how did they even know you didn't go