PerfectlyPlump ADN, RN

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    Family wants nurse to function in a dark environment

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    I like the sunglasses
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    Electronic wrist bp cuffs

    PerfectlyPlump replied to jnurse21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the pt is Medicare A, I was required to get vitals on him/ her q
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    DD certification?

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    How would that certification help me as an RN? I presently work with disabled children in their homes, and have worked with adults in a facility, and may again.
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    stumped by change in g-tube

    PerfectlyPlump replied to jspigle's topic in Gastroenterology

    I went to the AMT site. I can appreciate the need, especially at the Y-port section, for a tighter seal. My one pedi pt.'s port pops open when he bears down, or, when my other little guy plays with...
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    Mom has problems getting the right DME

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    That is a helpful starting point.
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    When you don't agree...

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PixieRN24's topic in Private Duty

    Is the alternative formula a whole lot of work for mom, or extra expense for the family? I knew a family where the mom did a great job creating a formula using products I had never seen before....
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    DD certification?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks, nurses. More for me to think about. Have a great
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    Conflict in the family causing me anxiety

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    There is conflict brewing in my patient's home, between his parents. Since they are not married, I think the mom is the one who can legally make decisions about this child's care. My problem is...
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    Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    PerfectlyPlump replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I too made a career change, back into nursing, not long ago. And yes, I do meet lots of Christians. I like the ones who are compelled to be honest, who do their best every day, who encourage me...
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    Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    PerfectlyPlump replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Pets to People, I think the poster may be thinking just in terms of Western civilization. We have Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan. There were monks that ran hostels in Europe during the middle...
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    DD certification?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Do you think employers have regard for this
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    Conflict in the family causing me anxiety

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    I don't think I should be more specific online. It is just normal stuff. But the problem is my anxiety. I fear getting onto someone's bad side as a result of standing my ground on a detail...
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    Would wearing a sexy nursing outfit to a party disrespect the profession?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The biggest problem is the internet. That could turn into trouble of some
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    What do you take for lunch?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to Eleven011's topic in Private Duty

    In PDN, if you don't bring your own food you are sunk. You are not allowed to go out, at least by MY agency. I bring a cold Adkins shake to drink for breakfast, which can be consumed during the busy...
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    What do you do when you have cancelled shifts?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to tots24's topic in Private Duty

    Mope. Like that does a lot of good. The good woman who is my patient's mom sets me up for about 40 hours in the next week, then cancels an hour here, a day there. She is not comfortable...
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    Unfamiliar territory with no orientation

    PerfectlyPlump replied to ratgirl63's topic in Private Duty

    Sterile gloves and all? Or is it CLEAN technique at home? Does the technique vary with how long the pt. has had the
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    Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    Your little Emily looks like an
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    Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you., Dakotadenise. Of course the topic of the safety of any child with no voice is a serious matter. My only objection to the camera would be if the mom used it to micro-manage the...
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    Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    The nurse was female?!?Oh...a tall
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    Less verbal abuse on night shift?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    So Blackcat, did you go to work for PSA doing nights? Are you sleeping OK during the daytime? and have you left LTC?? And here is a more general question: How do you like PSA, and which office have...
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    PSA Healthcare

    PerfectlyPlump replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi all, I am looking online at some current job openings out of the PSA Dallas office for private duty positions. This thread is old, but if anyone has any experience with that office, I...
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    Toddler on continuous feeding becoming more mobile

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    A picture would be very helpful.
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    Toddler on continuous feeding becoming more mobile

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    Hi all, My client is starting to crawl. She is still too small too carry a backpack. She also is set up with a Farrel bag for continuous venting during her continuous formula feed. She cannot yet...
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    Toddler on continuous feeding becoming more mobile

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks so much for the ideas, empathy and laughs. I will start working with the parents to come up with a device as you suggested. And yes, I do see how much MORE excitement we could be having if...
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    Do your families give you anything for the holidays?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    livtek, Any ideas on where you will go