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  1. I'm just as good as you...

    rnrg replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you guys for the chin up. I'm almost done with my BSN-RN, only 6 classes left. This job, this is where my heart is. I've taught so many new nurses. I've created bonds with families and children...

  2. I'm just as good as you...

    rnrg posted a topic in Private Duty

    Why THE HECK does everyone assume because we're home care nurses we must be of a lesser quality? I'm out with hubby last night and this chicken asked me, "what do you do?" I said, Im an RN. She says...

  3. the "sleep-nazi"...(please take no offense, I didn't)

    rnrg replied to bb007rn's topic in Private Duty

    I'm a sleep Nazi too! I barely ever have a wakeful pt on my nights! I wonder what makes it easier for them to sleep when I'm

  4. PDN and Pregnancy

    rnrg replied to MrsICURN14's topic in Private Duty

    I had a similar experience. I almost lost my daughter while on duty. Drove 1.5h home bleeding it was the worst day ever. Thank god, she's beautiful and perfect (born a little early @36w) in the...

  5. PDN and Pregnancy

    rnrg replied to MrsICURN14's topic in Private Duty

    I did PDN while I was pregnant with my 3rd and final child. Thank god because I tailored my client case load around what type of care I could tolerate. It's MUCH easier during pregnancy. Afterwards...

  6. Home health care and nursing expected to grow 55% by 2020

    rnrg replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    I anticipated this boom a few years ago. I do high acuity peds in NJ and let me just say I have already seen a large amount of infants and children being offered homecare. I feel like each admit is...

  7. Christmas ethics?

    rnrg replied to bellcollector's topic in Private Duty

    Being that I'm done having children I often ask families I work for if they are interested in hand me downs. In very specific circumstances I buy small trinkets and treats for the kids I regularly...

  8. How much do you make?

    rnrg replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    I'm in southern nj I do only peds high acuity 28_30$ an hour pending shift dff. I have been paid stat rates upwards of 90$ an hour for training new nurses for very very fragile children. Been an RN...

  9. How is the job market in nj?

    rnrg replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Nope not a new

  10. The nurse you dread working after

    rnrg replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I will say though, the only nurse I've ever truly dreaded working with was the hyperactive one who added chores to the cleaning list, stopped Mom from doing housework and said it ought to the nurses'...

  11. The nurse you dread working after

    rnrg replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I usually stick to clinical references only. Professional behavior is key to success across the

  12. Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    rnrg replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    Invasion of privacy? Our work space is SOMEONE ELSE'S home. I think parents and care givers deserve every right to check in on their child via Web cams etc however they wish. Their child. Their home....

  13. How is the job market in nj?

    rnrg replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I second the above. It's horrible. Borderline

  14. How to get a foot in the door in Peds

    rnrg replied to rsfred118's topic in Pediatric

    I do peds PDN and it's very rewarding. Looking forward to finishing my bsn in the next few semesters and transitioning to a hospital or

  15. HH vs. hospital

    rnrg replied to NRS86's topic in Home Health

    Yes private duty nursing is very rewarding. However these infants are not as stable as you presume. In NJ I am a PDN RN I make 30$ an hour and include care for high acuity infants. Most are...

  16. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    rnrg replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    SDALPN can we start one?! As long as ppl are kosher. I see a lot of bad stuff stemming from people venting about work related issues on fb. I dont even list my employer. And NEVER talk work on fb....

  17. Night Shift PDNs....

    rnrg replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    On fb there is a group called Tracheostomy Parents **** and complain about nurses all the time

  18. Night Shift PDNs....

    rnrg replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    *** contact your director. No sxn or O2 available? If its to be available per POC/485 they are jeopardizing your nursing

  19. Pediatric patients...parents are KILLING me!

    rnrg replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    Just an fyi as a PDN-RN peds and a mother of three myself, I NEVER get time to go to the gym, food store, hair dresser, shopping, or ANY adult outings. PERIOD. granted my children are not technology...

  20. Does pdn count in the "real" nursing world?

    rnrg posted a topic in Private Duty

    So the quotations are because I honestly feel like many of the situations we encounter require skills that facility nursing staff couldn't dream about. Main question: why is it that whenever I read...

  21. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    rnrg replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Nail on the head. Man PDN makes us so thick skinned. You all sound just like how I feel. Im glad there is some comradery

  22. How to phase in/out of Peds

    rnrg replied to rnrg's topic in Pediatric

    Only fellow RNs but I feel like I really stink at asking for help. I have many friends that I could ask I just never know what to say. "Oh hey so-and-so can you talk to your mgmt and pass my resume...

  23. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    rnrg replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I just said this to my case scheduler today. After being told not to return to a case because my child had acquired an illness that I transmitted from thier home.

  24. Lie on notes? Don't follow care plan.

    rnrg replied to anangelsmommy's topic in Private Duty

    This whole post sums up my day. I cant believe we have to choose between paying outer rent and feeding our kids, or advocating and protecting our licences. This is just unbelievable. What a flaming...

  25. Lie on notes? Don't follow care plan.

    rnrg replied to anangelsmommy's topic in Private Duty

    Most agencies dont care about their nurses. Their paycheck relies on the contracts being maintained. At any cost. Even if it puts our licences at risk. I've been doing PDN for quite a while. And tbh...