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  1. Free Professional Organizations for Nurses

    rnrg replied to OnaTrek's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Non profit organizations are successful. I know it requires $ to make the world go round, my current employer stopped paying for every single certification once the economy started taking a serious...

  2. Free Professional Organizations for Nurses

    rnrg replied to OnaTrek's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So im guessing the answer is no.

  3. Unsure of wanting kids

    rnrg replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Listen to me. Im 29. I have three kids. Im a peds PDN RN. I love kids. Im telling you. Dont do it. Or if you do, just have one. Maybe this is the sleep deprivation talking or the sheer state of...

  4. How many days off are appropriate?

    rnrg replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    Im with a great agency. Problem is this is a long contract with private insurance. The agency is going to do whatever they can to keep this contract. The parents are so mean to the office staff. Its...

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

    rnrg replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    SDALPN I think you and I have similar POV. Thank you for your

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

    rnrg replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    also when I use the broad term "count" I simply mean as clinical experience in

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

    rnrg replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    agreed. however exacerbations or new diagnosis classified as change in status, how does that measure up? @ceebeejay I think I have read somewhere else you are close to

  8. Outgrown PDN

    rnrg posted a topic in Private Duty

    So, im a fully certified PEDS Rn PDN. three years under my belt. I work days/nights/swing and have split days off. My agencies (currently employed by three) always switch my schedules and work...

  9. Outgrown PDN

    rnrg replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    Unfortunately I had to take the summer semester off. Financially related. Im jumping back in for fall semester. Im currently trying to pay for more certifications out of pocket but boy they add up...

  10. Need to resign ASAP

    rnrg replied to telealli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sounds like this facility is in a sinking boat and preys on new grads to fill a slot and to add injury to insult had you sign a contract. I think you should remain professional and ask to speak with...

  11. Maxim Testing

    rnrg replied to Areumda's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You know what. I think im going to pass on the offer. I just dont like to hear that employers are ok with being less than sub par. I've paid my debts to the PDN world. Im only going forward from here...

  12. How many days off are appropriate?

    rnrg replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    Holy crap SDLPN I think I love you. Im currently paired with a case that is clean spacious and th pt is adorable. The parents on the other hand, passive aggressive manipulative users. I am sincerely...

  13. Still don't get the BSN ADN thing...

    rnrg replied to tarotale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The REAL difference is that the BSN graduated with much more DEBT, the MSN--whoa!!!-- WAY MORE DEBT.... and so on... This is not just any debt--the perfect debt. No way out of it. Interest until you,...

  14. Need to resign ASAP

    rnrg replied to telealli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Depends on whether or not you plan to use this job for a reference. If not you just simply draw up a professional letter, state your reasons hand it to DON HR NURSE RECRUITING. Also depends on...

  15. Maxim Testing

    rnrg replied to Areumda's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a PDN homecare nurse currently employed by three agencies. Im only active with two. Maxim has solicited me at least 6 times in the past 8 months using indeed. I finally spoke with a HR last...

  16. Resume help

    rnrg replied to Jaineye's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you applied to any homecare

  17. fired after 90 days of probation but worked 5 months at an LTACH

    rnrg replied to redperlas's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've never fired before, however I've worked with a few ppl who have been let go after probation. Aside from punctuality complications how does a hospital just decide to let you go after probation?...

  18. How much orientation should I expect to receive in private duty nursing?

    rnrg replied to firefly101's topic in Private Duty

    Im in the same boat as the ^ poster :-) all good

  19. Trach ties...

    rnrg replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Depends on what type of pt your talking about. You absolutely dont pull the foam through the flanges on a peds pt. The Velcro is reinforced at the attached end which prevents tearing. The foam alone...

  20. Going from peds home health to hospital

    rnrg replied to sarah2416's topic in Pediatric

    I am so following this. I am a peds trach/vent high acuity private duty RN for 3 years now. Im almost finished my BSN. HHN/PDN suits me for now ( I have three children aged 10, 6, 1) but Ive outgrown...

  21. Experience, per diem work and being a mom

    rnrg replied to chrty_knox's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand. Im a mommy to 3 also. 10y 5y 18m. Rn for three years in pursuit of BSN. Only difference? Ive never taken maternity leave. I return to work 6w pp post cesarean with all three. IT...

  22. Outgrown PDN

    rnrg replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for the feed back :-) ceebeejay I am qualified to work in facilities that care for NICU/PICU/ PEDS pts. Ive been juggling the idea of taking the jump into the hospital but still have some...

  23. Oh, the places you'll go!!

    rnrg replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Ive been doing this PDN for q while ( prior to being an rn I did pdn as a companion/med tech) I've done and seen a lot :-) one thing I love about pdn is the teaching opportunities when your out in...

  24. Confused with nursing pay for hhn

    rnrg replied to Tammy121's topic in Home Health

    Yes I can. Agency prefers monthly. But if I had to I could change

  25. Confused with nursing pay for hhn

    rnrg replied to Tammy121's topic in Home Health

    Not all home health is visiting nursing. Private Duty Nursing is paid hourly. I also live in Jersey. I live in cape may county. I work as a peds PDN RN and work 32-50 hours a week (by choice what...