PerfectlyPlump ADN, RN

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    Working in unpleasant conditions

    PerfectlyPlump replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Here is what I notice ....that parents treat us like hired help (HA!), while others can't thank us enough for coming to help out. Some won't provide us a place to sit down for a brief break and...
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    Home health pediatric...demanding parent tips??

    PerfectlyPlump replied to CrazyCatNurse's topic in Private Duty

    Books on tape would be perfect, and age-appropriate music also would be fine stimulation. A fair expectation would be to sing as and converse with the child while you do ROM, oral care, bathe and...
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    How can I get a new case?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you for the advice, and get-well-wishes. I am well now and released from care. Everyone, take
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    How can I get a new case?

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    I am tired of my case. I originally asked for it, thinking it would be more of a challenge than it is, and because it was "close" to my home. The shifts are short. The mom doesn't listen to me, and...
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    Do you work full time?

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    I would like to find out if most PDNs work FT or PT. If you do work FT, do you work all your hours at one case? Have you found it hard to maintain FT hours? If you work FT, do you work 3 twelves?...
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    Do you work full time?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for your responses. I am starting to think that the full time case that I am hoping for, in my general area, and that is a reasonably good fit, may not be out there. I am thinking that I need...
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    Hoyer Lift

    PerfectlyPlump replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    RNgollfer53, If you are referring to a patient, I find that statement (or joke) to be unprofessional and mean. How fast the years
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    Saying good bye to LTC....

    PerfectlyPlump replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This sounds like a good move, professionally. After all that time, I think a change like this will broaden your experience and make you even better. Good
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    Do you work full time?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you, that was really informative. I can see some things I can do to possibly improve my availability and number of hours. It is great to find out what other nurses are doing. Are you in a...
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    Do you work full time?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    That is interesting. Thanks! What is a bus
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    Legal to have 2 patients to one nurse in home care?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    Unless there are no other cases to be had, I would request an appropriate rate increase in short order from the agency. Time and a half for 2 children might be a fair rate, as long as it was a safe...
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    Legal to have 2 patients to one nurse in home care?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    Unless there are no other cases to be had, I would request an appropriate rate increase in short order from the agency. Time and a half for 2 children might be a fair rate, as long as it was a safe...
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    Legal to have 2 patients to one nurse in home care?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    Twice agencies offered me similar situations, in Texas, but the agency said I could only have one of the children. We didn't discuss
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    New Grad in PDN!

    PerfectlyPlump replied to Radiant91's topic in Private Duty

    'Distraction' and 'siblings' go together like 'peanut butter and jelly'
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    New Grad in PDN!

    PerfectlyPlump replied to Radiant91's topic in Private Duty

    I suggest you make yourself a cheat sheet with times down the left side. I bring one whenever I am going to a patient that is new to me. Write down the fixed- time tasks, such as meds at 8 AM, Noon,...
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    Any tips for a new RN starting off in a nursing home?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to CindyLou1983's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please elaborate. What kind of leadership DO they respond to ?? I had a hard time in LTC with this, and wish I had known how to establish myself with the CNA's
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    Do you "friend" your pts on Facebook???

    PerfectlyPlump replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Private Duty

    I don't know how to avoid giving a parent my cell number. Most of my families don't seem to have home phones any more. So when I am on duty, and mom is working, our mobile phones are the only...
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    Mom has problems getting the right DME

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    Am wondering how to help this mother get the right supplies. She orders them all herself. (So far all of my clients' parents have done their own ordering. I need to learn more about this.) Anyway,...
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    Family wants nurse to function in a dark environment

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    I went to a home I liked a lot, but the mom keeps the house dark. She says it helps keep the house cool. First off, I need to see my patient's color, and then get a good look at his skin. Also, I...
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    Vent...lying families

    PerfectlyPlump replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I wish your agency was a lot more supportive, since you have been performing so well in the
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    odd case

    PerfectlyPlump replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    A nurse should have decent working conditions, especially those pertaining to health and safety. I personally have certain things I require, like soap for hand washing, a seat, a place to write, etc....
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    How can I get a new case?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks. :-) Next week I will have another x ray, and we will
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    How can I get a new case?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you for your responses. The plot has thickened. I was never able to obtain a new case, but then, I slipped in the home, and broke a bone. I have been off work for over a month, healing, on...
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    Electronic wrist bp cuffs

    PerfectlyPlump replied to jnurse21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I haved used one in LTC. You have to know your cuff, and follow the instructions carefully, change batteries fregularly etc. It is unrealistic not to use technology to save time in that setting, but...
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    Family wants nurse to function in a dark environment

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Nurses, thanks for your thoughts. I have come up with a partial solution. I googled and learned about some tools I had no idea existed. And I bought them today at Staples for little to nothing. I...