Adele_Michal7 ASN, RN

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    If You Could...

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    Love it! Good
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    You Know You're a PDN When...

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    You Know You're a PDN When...

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    NICE.
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    You Know You're a PDN When...

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    ::shudders:: I've never had to do this-thank God. What do the families say? Is it covered in the meet and greet over coffee? "Nice to meet you, Nurse Adele. By the way, we're a "bring your own toilet...
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    You Know You're a PDN When...

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    Awwww. Or you kiss them. Either way; great
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    You Know You're a PDN When...

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    Nice one. ::rofl:: And I live in the Bay Area, so very
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    Family is trying to kill me!

    Adele_Michal7 replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Also, spot on advice from Ventmommy in re: to documenting the increased
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    Family is trying to kill me!

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    Sadness after a child passes

    Adele_Michal7 replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, I have seen many parents rooted in fantasy. While I understand, it makes it harder on everyone. Expectation management is important. I cared for a young woman who was visiting some friends, and...
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    Sadness after a child passes

    Adele_Michal7 replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    I'm sorry, Tex. I had a similar experience and was surprised at how sad I felt. I'm here for you
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    You Know You're a PDN When...

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    ✔You know all the current Disney shows and have their theme songs memorized ✔ You've seen more carpet stains than you care to count ✔ You can suction and give mess through a GT in the dark, but...
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    Perks of the Job???

    Adele_Michal7 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Ventmommy, this is from an agency I used to be with. The MOM suggested it! I reported it and the agency nervously laughed it off. I am assuming they didn't want to face the reality. They were in the...
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    Perks of the Job???

    Adele_Michal7 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I've heard of it happening from almost every family I've oriented at or worked with and my best friend who is a PDN says the same, so yeah, it happens a lot. I had a talk with my agency today and she...
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    Nurses aren't maids!

    Adele_Michal7 replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    If that was a serious statement from the OP, I honestly don't even know what to say. Interesting. Your agency must love you. I agree, Kyasi. I think the parents that DEMAND it are fewer than...
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    Nurses aren't maids!

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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Great point! I know I do a lot of crazy stuff, lol that would cause others to
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    Perks of the Job???

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    I agree. I mean I'm not sure I understand the other scenario but I think I get
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

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    That's too funny. That totally sounds like the family I work for now. I love them. But yeah, head scratching behavior at
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

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    Perks of the Job???

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    Forged them aka wrote the narrative as if she had been
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    Perks of the Job???

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    The girl forged them ahead of time ("cooked the books") and had the mom pre-sign them. Then the mom sent them in for her at the proper
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    Perks of the Job???

    Adele_Michal7 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I didn't report it to anyone because its out of state, but, thanks for the heads up, that's a good point. I've had moms ask me before all the time and I always have to tell them sorry,
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

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    I'm so glad you created an account... That is bat crap insane! Especially the part about the video!
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

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    What to Wear

    Adele_Michal7 posted a topic in Private Duty

    After a lot of frustration with my agency, I called up another agency yesterday. I'm going in today to meet with them, fill out an app, and take a test. Can I wear scrubs or do I need to dress up?...