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  1. Threatened by family?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Yes. Just recently. Dad made some comments while holding a knife. Tried to play it off as a joke later then gave me the "it's my word against yours" crap. Yeah, no thanks...I don't need that

  2. Med questions

    eeffoc_emmig replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    You chart that he refuses. Simple as that. It may good to have the care plan updated to state that VS will be done only when desired by client due to frequent refusal (or however your company wants to...

  3. Med questions

    eeffoc_emmig replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    As said above...CYA. A parent can administer without an order, but they will try to get you to do it eventually. I have parents who want to play doctor. I let them as they have the final say. I simply...

  4. Med questions

    eeffoc_emmig replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    Private Duty is a little more relaxed than facility nursing. If the neb meds are the same drug and dosage, use them. The vitamins...can you calculate the proper dose? If not, look into a clarification...

  5. Suggestions...

    eeffoc_emmig replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    My suggestion would be to find another case. I won't work a case in which I can't use my phone, read or watch TV. I have to have something to do during the downtime. She sounds like nothing but...

  6. PDN and snow: how do they treat you?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    The family I'm currently assigned to...well...Dad doesn't care about the nurse's safety, Mom just keeps her mouth shut. Dad will call the agency repeatedly until a nurse finally breaks down and agrees...

  7. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Personally, I would just drop it. The parents were notified, the child received care at the ER. Reporting to the agency, talking to the nurse/parents will just stir the pot. Agencies don't want to...

  8. Can't we all just get along??

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, we can't just all get along. It's human nature. Deal with

  9. My mom won't let me be a nurse. How do I convince her?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Amanda97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No one can stop you from being what you want to be. You can ALLOW people to change your mind. Put your big girl panties on and live your life. Mommy will still love

  10. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

    Actively pursuing other jobs...just waiting for a good fit schedule

  11. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

    My co-workers have had pay decreases because of a company lawsuit. I asked for a raise after a glowing review...they dodged my calls. Never had the balls to say

  12. Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My husband didn't call me lazy...he just said I have it easy. Hmmm...really? When I worked LTC, I had an average of 40 residents each night. I ran like crazy all night, would come home, do all the...

  13. The "inconsiderate" one

    eeffoc_emmig replied to elijahvegas's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm often accused of looking angry or mean. I'm not. My default face is what it is. Can't help it. It's my face, deal with it. No one can walk around with a smile plastered on their face. Take a...

  14. Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I prefer nights and I'm far from lazy! I also prefer to stay as far away as possible from day shift drama and

  15. How many 12 hour shifts per week

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 6 12 hr shifts back to back last year to do my agency a favor. On my last morning to drive home I fell asleep and ran off the road. Thankfully, it was very early and no one else was involved....

  16. What are the little things you do to help the next shift?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Back when I worked in a facility, what I did for the oncoming shift depended on who was working. You help me out, I help you. You come in and give me grief and trash talk me, I do nothing extra for...

  17. How many 12 hour shifts per week

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    I only work 3 and enjoy my off time with my kids. I work more than 3 only if I need extra money for a bill or Christmas, etc. If you are wanting to pay down your debt, perhaps you could work an extra...

  18. Sundowning?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    I have only heard that term and observed the behavior in geriatrics. May I ask what the patient's diagnosis

  19. Physicians order

    eeffoc_emmig replied to dimargar77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If they want to perform an invasive procedure without an order, let them. I would not.

  20. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    eeffoc_emmig replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I'm sure I sound awful, but I don't work for free. I maintain a strictly professional relationship with the families so I won't spend time after my shift. Luckily, I work nights so I don't have to...

  21. Help!!!!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to MarquieshaH's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are no online LPN

  22. Car or Public Transport

    eeffoc_emmig replied to souleater11's topic in Private Duty

    I have nursing plates...so far it hasn't been an

  23. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    eeffoc_emmig replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

  24. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    eeffoc_emmig replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

  25. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    eeffoc_emmig replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    In my orientation, I was told to stay until the patient is loaded into the