ceebeejay

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1. Constant fighting amongst caregivers

   ceebeejay replied to Blackcat99's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   No, like all areas of life, there are good and bad. A lot has to do with how much they value respect and teamwork and promote that through policies and benefits. Look around. I found mine by world...

2. Self administration of medications

   ceebeejay replied to idget16's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Try calling someone in your states oversight office. Here in NY it would be the OPWDD. They can give you better

3. What is the dress code for nurses?

   ceebeejay replied to Blackcat99's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Regular clothes if your are in the houses; the nurses at the programs where

4. Therapeutic positioning for non-walking individuals

   ceebeejay replied to KyleC's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   I have the same question for a person in one of my houses. It's making me crazy seeing them sit all day in the chair. We change the lean from sitting to reclining but it's just not sitting well with...

5. A Valuable Lesson

   ceebeejay replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Congrats, jojo489! I just started recently and I love it. I come home exhausted but I feel great. It's the first time, in my life and I am not a spring chicken, that I feel satisfied when I come...

6. Applied to 2 Residential DD programs

   ceebeejay replied to TheSpectator's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   I sought out this group, because I kept hearing good things as a private duty RN in the community. I had been on several interviews and always observed that the employees seemed happy to be there....

7. Bayada

   ceebeejay replied to ljapri3's topic in Home Health

   Depends highly upon the office/location. My experience has been very good with them, but this office is great. Just one office over and not so

8. Applied to 2 Residential DD programs

   ceebeejay replied to TheSpectator's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Signed my acceptance papers today! I'm hired. Looking forward to this

9. Applied to 2 Residential DD programs

   ceebeejay replied to TheSpectator's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Good Luck! I feel the same way. Hoping to get into this area myself or in a school for ID/DD children. I have two interviews behind me, both are checking references.

10. My next move -seeking advice-

    ceebeejay replied to charky93's topic in Men in Nursing

    Get the BSN. It will save you time and money in the long run. To become advanced in practice, you will need the hospital experience. It's much harder to get work in a hospital as an ADN unless you...

11. About paying off student loans

    ceebeejay replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    No. I just resent the fact that my interest rate was 1.5% when I began and now it's around 7%. It's higher than my mortgage interest. Federal student loans should be less than 3% interest and the...

12. Dealing with pediatric patients

    ceebeejay replied to JimmyDurham9's topic in Pediatric

    Choices! Yes, choices! And, everything else said. Good luck to you. I am sure you will do well, because you are already invested and

13. Experience for Pediatric Hospital Nurse

    ceebeejay replied to Butterfly_Effect's topic in Pediatric

    I am your aspiration twin, just one year older. Also, working in home care - largely peds and school RN. I hope someone with wisdom answers you. For myself, I hope to finish my BSN this summer and...

14. On the fence ADN vs BSN..

    ceebeejay replied to G019's topic in Nursing Career

    If the hospital where you are working is chipping in for your ADN, they will likely hire you to recoup their investment. Otherwise, don't count on it. If you have a way of going right to a BSN, then...

15. disturbing observation at the Children's hospital...

    ceebeejay replied to NurseCard's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh no. I am trying to get into peds. I guess I have no hope being a middle-aged, kinda plump, brunette! Time for a serious