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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

  16. Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    ceebeejay replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My entire first semester just flashed before my eyes. If I wasn't doing it, I was helping someone else do it. I do prefer baby poops,

  17. High school student needing help

    ceebeejay replied to alexisjaneen99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Get the BSN. Doing it the other way is a huge battle for both finding a first job and for paying more overall to achieve the BSN you will need anyway. If money is an issue, apply local, volunteer...

  18. Inhalers?

    ceebeejay replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I was taught, if an asthmatic says they need their inhaler to believe them.

  19. To accept or not accept offer?

    ceebeejay replied to songbird_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Do the orientation and see how it

  20. Pretty sure it's dismal

    ceebeejay posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am pretty sure my resume is just not good, or at least what it needs to be to tweak interest. I have redone it many times and it's just not my strength. My school career center has been no help,...

  21. Pretty sure it's dismal

    ceebeejay replied to ceebeejay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Okay, here goes. Thanking you in advance for all constructive criticism. Overview Licensed Registered Nurse with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Certifications and Licenses...

  22. Identification tag

    ceebeejay posted a topic in Private Duty

    Our agency doesn't have ID tags. I feel like "I" should have one. Just a "your name, RN". Is this silly? Does anybody have this? I feel like it would clear things up when I have to meet other...

  23. PD is like the armpit of nursing

    ceebeejay posted a topic in Private Duty

    Went to a "career fair" recently, which really was just a college recruiting event for RNs. There were, unfortunately, a large number of my graduating cohort there as well. Many of the ones I spoke...

  24. Attachment to patient and vice versa

    ceebeejay replied to BertG77's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, I have had this happen. As others have said, it may be a protective mechanism, a control mechanism, or something of both. When it's the patient, I completely understand the behavior. It's a...

  25. Breaking up is hard to do

    ceebeejay replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    My instinct tells me to stay away, which is what I will listen to. They will remain in my thoughts and prayers