cazach0122 replied to MissEm's topic in Private Duty
I was/am a new grad who started in PDN (8 months ago) and I do agree, in a way, that it's not the best situation for new grads for the reasons stated above. However, when you're a new grad and...
cazach0122 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty
In my car I have an extra pair of scrubs and socks, sweater, blanket, phone charger, a couple boxes of non-perishable food/snacks like Easy Mac (good in a pinch if I have to stay late), bottled water,...
cazach0122 replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty
Also kudos to you for even sticking it out at your shift. I can handle a lot of things with a straight face, but roaches is the one thing that gets to me
cazach0122 replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty
I've only been in PDN for 6 months but OMG, I think I would do everything possible to rectify that situation, including calling CPS. That's not just dirty but completely unsafe and even...
cazach0122 replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty
My agency doesn't have them. I feel weird about not having one on initial visits, because really, how do they know I am who I say I am? For this reason I carry the wallet size version of my RN license...
cazach0122 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty
That's absolutely ridiculous you can't even read a book. I would have to ask for a different case... 10 hours of doing nothing is absolute torture! I like 4give's idea of explaining to the mom of why...
cazach0122 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty
I'm near Philly and just drove home in about 10 inches of snow. I'm fortunate that both of my patients are within a 10 minute drive of my house. Even still, the families are very concerned about me -...
cazach0122 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty
Just started watching Nurse Jackie and The Walking Dead. Nurse Jackie is great because they're only 30 minute episodes so I can actually make it through one without having to
cazach0122 replied to cazach0122's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I definitely don't expect it, I was just wondering how it compares since I need to keep school in mind with regards to my decision. I wont have much time at all of my own to study with this new job so...
I'm having a bit of a dilemma. I currently work 3rd shift full time as a private duty RN. I was just offered a job at a nursing home on what they equate to a med-surg floor. I'm a relatively new RN...