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I had a patient that was allergic to eggs... "but only the scrambled kind". WHAT??? SOS

Thanks guys, please keep the info coming if you have any. Are group homes subject to audits and inspections the same as other facilities? SOS

Sorry for the bold print... I too thought that this type of home is rarely used anymore but it was were my interest was. I could look into homes for the mentally disabled or a sober living home but I have this picture in my mind of them having behaviors that I may not be able to manage. I have worked with the mentally disabled before and I used to get hit, bitten, choked, and whatever else just up out of the blue. This is my concern in this area. But this is the main reason for the post... what type of group homes are mainly being opened these days? As for sober living I feel I would have no resources to offer because I have no experience in this area. SOS:redpinkhe

Well at my job we are not allowed to wear perfume/cologne because it arouses the inmates and makes them act even more sexually inappropriate. They get aroused by any scent on a woman as far as I am concerned even the scent of the fabric softener on your clothes. But if I worked in any other setting I would not wear perfume because it is irritating to the patients. Usually the light scent of your soap and deodorant is enough to make you smell nice. Maybe try a lightly scented body lotion if you must wear a scent... something natural like cocoa butter, olive, or shea butter. SOS

Hi everyone, I woke up this morning with this idea on my mind after dreaming about it. I have thought about it before but always thought it was way too hard/complicated to do and put it out of my mind. But today the thought and the urge to pursue it is so strong I can't really describe it. I have always wanted to be a labor and delivery nurse but never pursued it for some reason... but a Maternity Home might be something needed in my community and I feel that maybe I can really make a difference by doing this. I would really like to hear from some of you that have ventured into opening a group home and any information you have about pros and cons. Is it do-able, how do you get started, what is involved, and have you found that it is worth it. Do you love what you are doing or have you found that you'd rather go back to doing the nursing jobs you had before this career change? All information is welcome and greatly appreciated. Thanks, SOS:redpinkhe