Adele_Michal7 ASN, RN

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    How can I get a new case?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    I'd call other agencies, get the ball rolling on the paperwork. When it's looking like you'll have options, call up your current agency and let them know you're "shopping around" and see if that...
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    Does this sound wrong to you?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I second everything the others said. How often do you work in this home, it sounded like you're new on the case or were subbing. Maybe you can call your agency and inform
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    Less verbal abuse on night shift?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Good point. I'm sure it's just as stressful for the parents
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    Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I bring a binder w extra copies of my hh agency's flow sheet, keys, phone, wallet with cash (I take a cab for part of my commute and get reimbursed) my stethoscope, food and a water bottle, book and...
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    What do you take for lunch?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Eleven011's topic in Private Duty

    I usually bring baggies of cashews- 1.5 ounces in each bag. Filling and quick: plus I don't like people to see me eat,
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    most hated subject???

    Adele_Michal7 replied to fullstopltd's topic in General Students

    Great topic! Hmmm... Well, I definitely wasn't a fan of pharmacology. But it wasn't HORRIBLE. I guess that or Chemistry would be my
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    Fitness and nursing

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Rhi007's topic in Health, Stress Management

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    Fitness and nursing

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Rhi007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I train with weights 4-5 days per week and I also do 30-40 minutes of cardiovascular exercise daily. Also, living in San Francisco, I do a fair amount of daily walking as
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    Anxiety

    Adele_Michal7 replied to chicaliv17's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain. I've struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life. My anxiety would intermittently get worse and then better during school. I agree with everyone's suggestions. Also, is it...
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    New nurse with job that is causing anxiety and depression

    Adele_Michal7 replied to nurseGi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry that you're going through this... My only advice would be to document the things (be specific) that you feel are making it difficult for you to succeed at this job (NM attitude, absent...
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    Today I screwed up...

    Adele_Michal7 replied to ZeroNightskye's topic in General Students

    Try not to be too hard on yourself (easier said then done, I know.) Everyone makes multiple mistakes, especially in school. Just take it one day at a
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    Why is Night Shift always picked on?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked 11-7 for a year as a charge nurse in a LTC and I experienced the same. I think some of the day nurses thought we did nothing and there was a general attitude that we should pick up the slack...
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    Can I make a fuss about this or do I just grin and bear it?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to txnurse4thewin's topic in California Nursing

    That is insane. The staff nurses should be doing as many treatments as they can for you (powders, creams etc) so that you can have enough assessment time for admissions and new problems. When I...
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    Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    Just read through this entire thread and I can't believe a nurse peed in the kitchen
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    Asked not to come back to work for the family?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to LPNmomtobe's topic in Private Duty

    I had this happen a few times (and other PDN nurses I know as well.) I know it's hard, but try not to take it personally. It's the nature of the beast. Parents in PDN do and say crazy things... That's...
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    One case only or a whole bunch of them?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    That's really odd. I wonder why they operate that way. The agency I've worked for liked to have consistency with scheduling. It's better for everyone that
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    Do your families give you anything for the holidays?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Yeah that's really rude. If I was your nurse I would've been thanking you left and right.
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    Sleeping Nurse = No Agency?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I'm another nurse who's going to tell you that you did not overreact. I'm shocked at how nice you were to this nurse! I can appreciate that, having dealt with some very difficult parents. I'm appalled...
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    Less verbal abuse on night shift?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Nights can go either way. I've done nights PDN in a few different homes. In one home, the mother had a camera in her adult daughter's room (my patient) and stayed up all night watching my shift in...
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    New to Private Duty, starting two new cases! Advice?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Eleven011's topic in Private Duty

    YES, I've seen that happen a lot. I've done private duty for 2 years and its common. Also want to agree with the people that said being your own EVERYTHING. You'd be surprised at how picky and...
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    It sucked. I, unfortunately, had to work during school. Usually on the weekends, and I remember working at Dunkin Donuts a few hours a week to make ends meet. It was horrific... I remember never...
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    Select all that apply...??

    Adele_Michal7 replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh man. I remember these questions from school and I HATED them. Hated. Whenever I got one right it was a victory. Unfortunately I have no tips on how to answer them but I feel your
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    Taking NCLEX-PN again :( Any words of encouragement?

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can and will do this. Yes, everything happens for a reason. In my second to last module of my program, my sister made a dioxide attempt and ended up being hospitalized for months. I ultimately...
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    Discouraged and Confused LPN

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Tinamae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. I'm so sorry that your coworker said that to you. I've experience many similar comments (and at one job, was downright harassed.) "Nurses eat their young" now I don't like that quote. But it has...
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    Private Duty Nurse

    Adele_Michal7 replied to Glorydays's topic in California Nursing