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i don't like the look on their face when it's directed at me for no apparent reason. If I did something to them to make them all of a sudden not like me, then let me know. Don't walk around mean mugging me, especially at work. I understand that not everyone has to like everybody else, but for the sake of your job, which requires teamwork, then we should leave our attitudes at the door. And I'm sure their eyes aren't rolling because they can't help it, like your mouth, unfortunately

Yeah, ah, but they started off cool with me. Very friendly & informative...

Well, the first case that had bedbugs, I told the company, they told me I had to tell the family so they can get it taken care of. I told the family & they were already aware of it, just 'forgot' to tell us nurses. This other case, my agency told me they had a problem with BB recently, but had gotten it taken care of, but I was there a few nights ago & I killed 2 as I sitting on a vinyl chair & killed a third on my leg as I was in my car getting ready to come home. I work 3rd so the majority of the time, I'm sitting there anyways & I've gotten bit at both cases before. I just thought that the agency shouldn't or couldn't send us somewhere that knowingly had an infestation. Just doesn't seem fair, but it guess that's life...thanks!

Ok, I have been with this nursing agency for almost a year now. I was working a peds case for a couple of months when I discovered the family had bed bugs. I'm sure you've all heard how bed bugs have resurged in the past years. I understand that an agency can't force a family to do treatment or whatever, but can an agency force us nurses to go back to the home? I don't find it to be safe. No, they can't harm us per se, but who wants to be a bug's meal? Is this right? What are my rights, aside from quitting?

Ok...so, I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this in, but I'll try. My mother needs help; three years ago, my grandmother had a stroke, 1 year afterwards, my family decided to bring her home to live with my mother. Well, we have had these three PDN's that have been there since & they are not the best, to say the least. One of the nurses, whom is the self-appointed case manager, has crossed so many lines, her license needs to be stripped away immediately!! I'm not sure if I can go into too many details, but she has committed medicaid fraud, had sex in my mother's house while she was suppose to be working!! She is disrespectful to my mother & has completely taken over her house! I feel that she does this because she knows that my mother is totally reliant on them. Trying to get nurses to go to Kenosha, WI and who are vent/trach certified is difficult...most of the nurses are in Milwaukee and don't want to drive that far, but it's only 45mins away. Is there anyone who can or who knows of anyone that can work on this case? I would really like to report this lady & find someone else who is respectful and cares enough about themselves and their client to take better care of them. The only other option that my mom has is to put her back into a nursing home in Milwaukee, WI... please email me if you can help [email protected]

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Yeah, I'm thinking I have to agree with you on this one. Especially because in the text she said she "heard" that I didn't want to work with them anymore. That leads me to believe that someone from the agency told her that and they shouldn't have. They should've told her anything but that, because it puts me in a difficult position. So, I think I'll just ignore it. I've already deleted her number, next I'm going to block it and document it...

Hello, fellow nurses!! An update to this case: I have been off of it for about 5 weeks now and I am happier than I have been in a long time. But just 30 mins ago, the crazy mom text me and wanted there to be no hard feelings between us because her daughter was so attached to me and she wants me back on the case. Apparently, my agency told her that I didn't want to be on the case anymore, which of course is true, but they should have never told her that. That was just unprofessional. My plan was to get another nurse in there as a back up and then slowly let me off the case, not just pull me! But, whatever, that's done now. Now, the new nurse isn't working out and she wants me to come back!! LOL!! She was the most rude person I've ever met and there was so much more going on in the house that I didn't even bother to say because it's so unbelievable and I honestly don't think people would believe me. I have not responded to her and am contemplating just ignoring her or telling the agency that she has text me, yet again, cause she text me 3 weeks ago and asked me to call her...What do I do?!

I'm sure in the beginning of the program the rules were explained to everybody concerning attendance, cheating, requirements and everything. When I went to school full-time, I was also working full-time on 3rd shift, a single mother of 2, and I had to travel 45 mins mon thru fri back n forth to get to school/clinicals. I never missed a day and was always on time. So having children is not an excuse.

I do not have to deal with her anymore! My replacement finished her orientation and I start a new case on Monday! I wish nothing but the best for the client and pray the mom treat this nurse better so that she can take care of her as well as I did!

So glad I don't have to deal with that crazy woman anymore! My replacement finished her orientation today and I start a new case Monday! I wish the best of luck to her daughter and pray that she treats the next nurse better so that they can take care of her daughter like I tried to!

I totally agree! I think the mom would be upset if I did call the pediatrician because she thinks she has to handle everything & I know I won't have the support from the other nurses seeing how they just do whatever she wants them to do. But this is all in the best interest of the child so I will give her doc a call. Thanks for the advice everyone!

I got sexually assaulted on the east side back in 2009. If I ever moved back to Milwaukee, I would not go there!

I'm originally from WI, too thats where I was a CNA. Within the 2 yrs, u have to had worked in a nursing home or facility for so many hrs. When u get the form for renewal, take it to ur DON & they will sign off on it. I believe it was only like 16 hrs or CEU's you had to have

I feel your pain! The same thing happened to me last year in PN school. In the very beginning, I talked to a lot of ppl, but after we took the first set of tests & I got a couple 100's, things started to change. They were always asking me what were my study habits & when I would tell them, I didn't study much, just paid attention in class, they got upset with me! Like, how dare you be upset with me because we learn differently?! That's ludicrous! Then when study groups were forming, I said I couldn't be in any. My school was 5 days a week, 45 mins from where I lived. I'm a single mother of 2, worked 3rd shift 3-5 nocs a week! There was no way I was gonna drive 45mins on the weekend to come help them out! I suggested they come to where I lived but they didn't want to do that! How unfair & selfish? Well, needless to say, 6 of the 7 females who were acting that way towards me, did not pass, but I did!! So, just brush them off & continue doing you. I used their dislike towards me as inspiration & it paid off! Good luck!!

Ok, I've been on here before complaining about a difficult mom, now I'm back, same case. My client is on Propanolol, q8hrs. It's supposed to be held if SBP

My agency told me it was up to the Nurse of we wanted to do light housekeeping duties. I would wash whatever dishes I used for my client & do another client's laundry, ONLY because I had down time. Another client, Im always on my feet doing something for her, the entire 10hr shift. I seriously don't have enough time to do my notes and would often leave late! One day, the mom asked me if I could put away 5 boxes of supplies that came. I told her I didnt think I would have time to seeing how I still had so much to do. She got upset and said, well so & so always does it. When other nurses do that, it puts more of a burden on the fellow nurses, which sucks! So, now, I just stick with totally taking care of the client!

The mom said another nurse that works on the case would do that. I asked why and she didn't know. I told her, I didn't understand auctioning her when there's no need. It can cause irritation & it disturbs her whole she's trying to sleep. She doesn't get any rest during the day because the mom always want u doing something with her. If not, then she says her daughter isn't being taken care of.

Home health $24/hr. When I travel to other cities, $26/hr in Phoenix, AZ. 2 weeks having my license at that!:)

I wear scrubs although the families I've worked with say it doesn't matter if I want to wear 'street' clothes. I personally prefer scrubs seeing how I have to deal with bodily fluids just makes more since, I guess. If you are dealing with a client & you have more of a companion role, meaning the client can toilet themselves, then I would wear regular clothes. As far as bag, I just use a beach bag I got from Walmart for about 12 bucks & one of those clipboards where you can put papers in. It's very convenient. Hope this helps!

Well, I think maybe the problem was prioritizing for you. You have to plan out when & how you're going to do things before you do it. That would have helped you a lot with your ordeal. I also think you did the right thing asking for help because you didn't know how to empty the ostomy bag, but were you shown this several times before or just once? Also, were you trying to do every single thing they showed you to do in school? Sometimes you have to take shortcuts, figure out what's more important & do that. When I was a CNA, my first job was at a nursing home & after only 3 days I was put by myself & the sneaky CNA's intentionally gave me the hardest lineup. I was so stressed & far behind & not one of them helped me out. With me enjoying a challenge, I stuck it out & became the aide that everybody else would go to for help. Glad to hear that you are somewhere else, working at a slower pace. You can gain more skills & if you wanted to go back to 1st, I'm sure you'd be able to handle it!

I do really care for the teenager because her situation is extremely personal so me, which is why I'm still there, why I turned down a job last week to continue working there so that she wont go without nursing care. It is really draining to me. I use to be so excited to go to work, now I find myself arriving right on time & leaving out of the door right on time. She doesn't care about the fact that I have children. In the beginning she tried to get me to work 12 hr shifts, 5 days a week. I'm a single mom, with ny disabled child, I need to have time for them too...Thanks for listening & responding. It really gives me a peace of mind. Now I have to work the next 4 days with her. I'm sure ill be back complaining some more soon!! LOL!!

I know!! That's what I was saying! She always wants me to hold this med, give this instead,, double this. I'm like, I have to follow the MAR. I can't give anything that is not on the MAR. But she doesn't care, because everything has to be her way. I've talked to them more & I was told they are trying to move me, but have to find a nurse that would fit her personality. So we will see!!:) Thanks!