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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 of mouth from parents I'd worked with in private duty.

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

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

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 me. Please let me know what you find out. I am staring with PT and my ADON.

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 home from work. I am trying to figure out how to keep track of things. I feel like a squirrel right now - ooh look at the shiny light, oh wait, there's that other shiny thing! Um, what was I doing? Just when I feel like I have it coming under control, it all goes up in smoke! I have had a death by fire experience so far, because everything that can happen is happening! ARGH! I don't even mind the on call. My husband thinks I am nuts. But, when you have a passion for what you are doing it doesn't feel like a chore.

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. DDNA is definitely on my list of organizations to join and I glad to see members that endorse it.

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 great.

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

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. Hoping!

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 have connections or are a known entity. Hindsight is 20/20 for me.

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 interest should not begin to accrue until you graduate. The interest rate combined with the yearly tuition increases is killer. Especially, for part time students like myself who take longer to graduate and therefore amass larger loans.

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

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 then get my ACLS/PALS certification. By that time, I should also have enough contact hours with pediatric patients to apply to obtain CPN credentials. It is my hope that it will show my interest and dedication to this area of practice and get me at least an interview with peds units in hospitals. As aside, my happiest nursing days are the day I substitute for a school nurse. Kids in schools (no matter what age) are funny.

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 do so. If you don't, then there is really no question of what you have to do.

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 diet.

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, though.

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 experience counts for a lot and sets you apart. Good luck!

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

Do the orientation and see how it flows.

Okay, here goes. Thanking you in advance for all constructive criticism. Overview Licensed Registered Nurse with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Certifications and Licenses NYS Registered Professional Nurse License No. XXXXXX Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers NYSED TEACH I.D. .XXXXXXX Education and Training Bachelor of Science: Nursing University of ********– currently attending, graduating 2015 Associate of Science: Nursing XXXXXXX – graduated 2013 3.8 GPA Pi Alpha Sigma Skills [TABLE=class: MsoNormalTable] [TR] [TD=width: 229] Medication Administration [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Autistic Populations [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Care of Gastronomy Tube [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 229] Urinary Catheter Care [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Cognitively Disabled Populations [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Patient Assessment [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 229] Pediatric Care [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Monitor & Assess Vital Signs [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Patient and Family Education [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 229] Physical Assessment [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Suctioning of Tracheotomy [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Tracheotomy Care [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 229] Ventilator Management [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Vest Chest Pulmonary Therapy [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Cough Assist Machine Therapy [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 229] Nebulizer Therapy [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Suctioning [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Pulse Ox. Monitor [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 229] Enteral Feeding [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Intake and Output [/TD] [TD=width: 229] Blood Glucose Testing [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Patient Care · Performs accurate assessment of patient progress, including monitoring pain management effectiveness · Collaborates and executes an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care according to patient's biophysical profile, psycho-social, and age requirements · Accurately develops and prioritizes nursing diagnosis according to the patient's needs and executes appropriate interventions to promote best patient outcomes · Participates in interdisciplinary discharge-planning and continuity of care · Provides patient teaching and morbidity management education in consideration of the patient's readiness and cognitive abilities · Executes patient care in a manner and environment that ensured patient safety and reduces likelihood of medical/healthcare errors · Safely administers medications in keeping with evidence-based standards and facility policies · Adheres to HIPPA, Safety, and Infection Control guidelines Work History ***** Home Health Care – XXXXX,** 2014 to Present 1:1 School RN Execute the plan of care for pediatric and adults clients in the school setting with emphasis on physically disabled and autistic patients in the special education atmosphere. Care of patient with tracheostomy, respiratory assessment, and emergency interventions as needed. Provide enteral feedings via G-Tube. Ensure patient safety and encourage patient growth and psychosocial development in the school setting. ***** Healthcare – XXXXX, ** 2014 to Present 1:1 School RN Execute the plan of care for pediatric and adults clients in the special education school setting with emphasis on cognitively disabled and autistic patients. Intervene when necessary with anaphylaxis intervention and seizure protocols. Ensure patient safety and encourage patient growth and psychosocial development in the school setting. ***** Home Care –XXXXX, ** 2013 to 2014 Private Duty RN – Home Care Execute the plan of care for pediatric and adult clients in the home setting and collaborate with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcome for patients with various degenerative neuromuscular diseases, tracheostomy, and mechanically ventilated patients. References Available upon request.

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, as they've said every version is good. How would you go about finding a reputable professional resume writing company? What criteria would you use? I am working and enjoy what I do, but I want to move on to build a greater working base of knowledge.

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 complete submission on their part in many ways, and when the person they have been that open with has to "leave" it must be challenging. I am not really understanding where the parents come from yet. LOL! I do my best to not take it personally and remain professional.

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

Due to changes in the 485 due to medicaid, I am no longer on my longest peds case. A part of me is relieved, another terrified, and my heart is so sad. I will miss this case. I would love to know about them as they grow up. How do you deal with moving on?

HAHAHAHAHA! I thought this only happened to me! It gets so the parents anticipate me coming because they know their worrying will be over.