Elle23

Elle23

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  1. Religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    As a "fundy" myself, I am more than happy to talk religion if the family (religious or not) initiates the conversation, which usually does happen simply because of my appearance. Religion is a...

  2. Perks of the Job???

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Well,even if the parent turns on the nurse, I think the parent is just as culpable as the nurse. I don't see why both wouldn't be charged with

  3. If You Could...

    Elle23 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

  4. Staying home with children for several years...?

    Elle23 replied to 42346_nurse_'s topic in Nursing Career

    My advice is to find some job with minimal requirements... perhaps prn doing private duty. I know with my private duty job, I am not required to work any shift I don't want to work, and it's no big...

  5. You Know You're a PDN When...

    Elle23 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    ...you haven't bothered to wear your name badge to work in months. (Because the family already knows who you

  6. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    Elle23 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    No doubt there is a little crazy in all of

  7. Perks of the Job???

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I think that is a totally different scenario and undersrandable. The other is outright

  8. Perks of the Job???

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    They are lucky they haven't been arrested. I cannot imagine having the gall to do that. I don't think I would want someone taking care of my child who was so lacking in

  9. Nurses aren't maids!

    Elle23 replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    My family would never in a million years ask me to fold laundry, but I honestly wouldn't mind doing it or other light housework. It would help me stay

  10. Perks of the Job???

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    That honestly just blows my mind. What about the nurses notes that document what transpired during each

  11. Does anyone here know Vietnamese culture?

    Elle23 replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    Sounds good,

  12. Input needed from the more experienced agency nurses please

    Elle23 replied to danarooo's topic in Private Duty

    That is exactly right. I will know in the future to always demand that info up front. This is my first PDN case, so I am still learning. I have worked mostly intensive care in hospitals prior to...

  13. Input needed from the more experienced agency nurses please

    Elle23 replied to danarooo's topic in Private Duty

    The lack of pertinent info in the chart drives me nuts. I had no idea what exactly was wrong with the baby I was caring for (as in exact diagnosis and reason for extensive hospitalization) until the...

  14. Perks of the Job???

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

  15. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    Elle23 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Nice.

  16. What do you wear to meet a family?

    Elle23 replied to Elle23's topic in Private Duty

    I'm not sure. I get down on the floor with the 10 month old little boy I take care of all the time. It's never been an issue. I think they were probably just used to nurses showing up in

  17. What to Wear

    Elle23 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Don't ask me. I over dress for meet and greets! I dressed up just to go fill out the

  18. What do you wear to meet a family?

    Elle23 replied to Elle23's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks Ventmommy. I'm still pretty new to this all and still learning the ropes. I was just trying to make a good impression by looking nice and dressing up. I know I would prefer that to someone...

  19. What do you wear to meet a family?

    Elle23 replied to Elle23's topic in Private Duty

    Well I am talking about just meeting the family. Of course I would dress differently for work. That's what I was wondering though. How casual the "meet and greet" is supposed to be. And I...

  20. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    Elle23 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Guess she wasn't a fan of devil's food cake then? Ha.. She would have liked me then. I don't wear pants. Though I would never say a word to any female in my home wearing pants. How exactly does a...

  21. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    Elle23 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    I absolutely could not work in a hoarded home. No way. Just watching the show gives me the

  22. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    Elle23 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I started nursing school at 18 right out of high school. I am 41 now and though I have been an RN for 20 years, I feel like I got my "second wind" within the last year or so with a renewed desire and...

  23. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    Elle23 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Wait. What? Ok. I think I'd take having no tp over having Fluffy for dinner. Oh

  24. Does anyone here know Vietnamese culture?

    Elle23 replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

  25. Does anyone here know Vietnamese culture?

    Elle23 replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    I'm curious what religious rules you were expected to follow? As a Christian, that would probably be a deal breaker for