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Yes, it does have a humidifier and the RT said everything was correct.

I have a 2yo pt who is uncooperative with their Cpap mask. I've changed the mask, have tried getting pt to hold mask, play with with while off to get them use to it and for a while pt was wearing it for 2-4 HR. RT did come out to check on the setting...

Thank you for the suggestion.

I will speak with the parent tonight on getting a order for the Dr. I sent a message to the manager and I'm still waiting on a reply/call back.

I just got off the phone with the HH agency I work for as PDN. I was asked what shift did I want to work now that my FT is switching agency...?!?!. I had no idea my pt was switching, so I asked when is my last day and she says oh I thought you knew, ...

I actually thought it would be a good idea if he stayed home with the kids. I've always worked ft and on my own I can support the family. I wish I could stay home with our kids but financially it was best for me to work and he stay home. I just didn'...

I don't understand why they didn't give me any notice. The Schedular was surprised that I had no idea. She said I can't believe the parent didn't mention it, but then again I can't believe the agency didn't give me notice. I've thought about couples ...

Right, that's what I think. If my pt gets hurt or I get hurt then I could lose my license and who knows when I'd be able to work.

I work 10 hr shifts as a PDN. Two months ago I switched cases and started working night shift 5 days a week. Since then my left calf has been hurting, it's a constant throbbing regardless if I'm sitting, resting or walking. I've taken OTC pain meds w...

I have a 9 year old patient who refuses to take his liquid and pill form meds. He spits them out and vomits when they are given. He'll refuse saying they make him sick. I've made his mom aware of this and she said she will notify his Dr. There are da...

He complains about the taste. Just the thought of taking his meds makes him gag. That's why I try applesauce, yogurt, pudding. Sometimes he does fine and swallows his meds without any complaints and other days he just says he can't that they taste ba...

I work PDN for a 9yo pt, I've been with him for almost 2 yrs. some days are good and others are very trying. My pt becomes upset with his parent when he's told its bed time, I'll try to assist him to wc and get ready, being he's upset with mom he tak...

This will be my first annual eval with this company. I work for a home health agency and do PDN. Could anyone tell me what exactly happens? Before this I worked at a nursing home and did get an eval but didn't seem like a big deal, I was given a rais...

I've been working with a HH agency as PDN for over a year now with the same pt's. My night shift pt at first mom would give me reports and keep me up to date on what was going on being I only work with him once a week. Lately mom hasn't been giving m...

I do try reading other nurses notes but I know at 6am mom wakes up signs your paper and doesn't want to give you time to place it in his binder. I try placing it as fast as I can being that I'm only there once a week I don't want to take their copy h...

In October he had back surgery and I had no idea he even had that scheduled. I went in for vague report from mom during my assessment I saw his back bandaged up and my pt told me he had surgery recently. I looked in his notes nothing was mentioned an...

Thank you.

I need advise. My 2 yo pt has asthma and seasonal allergies. Lately he's had increased secretions, he has order for prn sx, neb tx and Zyrtec. Before, I would sx orally and nasally without any problems but being he's had increased secretions he's bee...

Thank you. I'll ask OT see what they suggest. :)

He doesn't have a trach and MD is aware. MD stated do PRN Zyrtec and neb if pt continues with increased secretions she will then increase the Zyrtec. I try not to suction and encourage a lot of coughing. But I do think mom has been suctioning a lot m...

I work private duty nursing with a peds patient that has a feeding tube. He's up and about, we play with toys or read books. I work 10 hours with him and he naps for 3 of those hours. The mom is great, it's nice not being so busy running around wishi...

My best friend passed away on March 21, 2014 at 0630. I've been lost since then. I have been trying to keep it together for my kids but I'm not sure if I can do so for much longer. I feel guilt because I moved out of state and did not return to visit...

Hi, This is my first time doing CE courses. My license expires August 2015, can anyone tell me how far in advance can I do my CE classes in order for them to still be accepted when I renew my license? Also are there any sites you recommend I go to fo...

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I did licensure by endorsement and took the jurisprudence exam. So I was exempt that first time renewal but his time around I need to do my CE courses.