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  1. If you're thinking about leaving....

    mluvsgnc posted a topic in Private Duty

    ...PDN or just the case you're working on, do you tell the family? Do you tell just the agency? Or both? Does it depend on the relationship you have with the family? I didn't see anything in the...

  2. If you're thinking about leaving....

    mluvsgnc replied to mluvsgnc's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, as stated, I will stay until I find other employment, however long it takes Thanks for the congrats- it's been a long

  3. If you're thinking about leaving....

    mluvsgnc replied to mluvsgnc's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you for the replies. I would definitely tell the agency first. I ask because the family have asked me straight up, "So... what are your plans after school?" (I'm two weeks away from getting my...

  4. Pediatric home health questions

    mluvsgnc replied to MerissaS's topic in Home Health

    Hi Merissa- I was a new LPN grad when I got my first nursing job: PDN for a pediatric pt. w/a trach and GT (among other challenges). I took a trach training class from my agency, and then oriented...

  5. Decannulated... What now?

    mluvsgnc replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    My patient decannulated last week but it wasn't

  6. I have the time (to pee)

    mluvsgnc replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "If they claim that, then they are self imposing it upon themselves. And also, perhaps they could benefit from some time management strategies."

  7. WWYD: Caregiver not home at end of shift?

    mluvsgnc replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I think I would have just stayed, calling the agency to make them aware of the situation, and the mom to get an idea on how long she might be. If it was too much longer (subjective), I might ask for...

  8. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    mluvsgnc replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    I have had only one PDN case and have no stories like these- it makes me feel grateful to have the case, even if they have been labeled "difficult" and "challenging" by other nurses, as well as the...

  9. What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    mluvsgnc replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    I bring my book bag, which holds my: dinner/lunch bag, water bottle, drug guide, stethoscope, alcohol wipes, pen lights, pens, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, lip products, eye glasses, gloves, mints,...

  10. opinions please?

    mluvsgnc replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Personally, I would keep updated, and do. Even if not being current with her BLS isn't affecting your coworker now, it may later, and what a hassle that would be- trying to back track, and provide...

  11. Suggestions...

    mluvsgnc replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Would she be open to you doing a more "old school" type of activity, like a crossword puzzle or word search? How about reading a newspaper?

  12. Help with a difficult Resident

    mluvsgnc replied to lorettap's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think your track record speaks for itself. Document carefully, esp. things like what time you took/offered to take pt. to bathroom, how many times she pressed the call button, the dialogue...

  13. HELP- new job

    mluvsgnc replied to TexasLVN516's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can you do some patient education with this person? Go see him and, after asking how he's doing, find out what HE thinks about what's going on or what needs to happen. Why is he refusing his labs?...

  14. What' s in your Pt's Go-Bag?

    mluvsgnc replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    NOC nursing is responsible for stocking the go bag where I work, but I know that it contains: two Shiley trachs (one same, one smaller), trach ties, tape, GT replacement kit, H2O, diapers, change of...

  15. Nurses aren't maids!

    mluvsgnc replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    "I DO take out the trash that is in the patient's room..." That, too! I take out the garbage and replace the

  16. Nurses aren't maids!

    mluvsgnc replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    I put supplies away and restock items; break down the boxes and put them into the recycling bin; make client's bed every shift, change sheets if soiled; wipe down equipment; and rinse out vent tube,...

  17. Advice needed for PD LPN

    mluvsgnc replied to Oldfashion's topic in Private Duty

    I agree 100% that training does not make up for experience (esp. since your training is only as good as the person who trained you!). You have been in some scary situations, which at the time sucked,...

  18. Advice needed for PD LPN

    mluvsgnc replied to Oldfashion's topic in Private Duty

    Good advice- thank

  19. Advice needed for PD LPN

    mluvsgnc replied to Oldfashion's topic in Private Duty

    SDALPN- Thanks for being cool and not getting offended- it's nice to have a mature conversation where opinions differ and it's ok. Since this is my first case, I have nothing to compare it to....

  20. Intook my PN boards 2/18/14 and stopped at 85

    mluvsgnc replied to Johnette's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's a good

  21. Advice needed for PD LPN

    mluvsgnc replied to Oldfashion's topic in Private Duty

    SDALPN- I've read repeatedly your stance that "PDN isn't for new grads." It is such a blanket statement and seems unfair and judgmental. I know you are entitled to your opinion, as we all are, but, as...

  22. New Grad RN program specific scenario interview questions

    mluvsgnc replied to klyxn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, you could prepare yourself with knowing the answers to common med-surg scenarios- maybe pick some major disease processes (hyper/hypoglycemia, COPD, GI bleed, and chest pain, to name a few) and...

  23. Advice needed for PD LPN

    mluvsgnc replied to Oldfashion's topic in Private Duty

    All families are different- you may not be as unhappy at the next home. If you stay, you can show continued employment on your resume, which looks better than 6 months. Also, if you accept another...

  24. The OTHER nurse cleans... hint, hint

    mluvsgnc replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    "I can't keep my own house clean because of work and I am going to clean your house? I think, no."

  25. Are PAIN AND DISCOMFORT THE SAME?

    mluvsgnc replied to nette1022's topic in General Nursing

    They are both subjective terms that can have social, cultural and personal meanings, and like other posters have said, it takes diligent assessment and observation skills to determine how *it* needs...