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This is precisely why I'm uneasy with the vent case. I'm thankful for the training and resources the peds agency has to offer.

Thank you! Unfortunately the third agency won't work out as their openings are in NW Indiana and I'm NE. But I'm going to keep them in mind should things change. And JustBeachyNurse, that's why I've been uncomfortable with this vent case. I know I have trach experience and am not a new grad, but I feel as though I need more training. Luckily the peds agency offers more so I'll have the opportunity to have more training.

Thank goodness I'm signed on to both agencies due to the availability of hours. Looks like the pediatric agency will be my primary as they are offering more hours with two different g-tube cases on nights. The adult vent case, even though I'm not entirely comfortable yet, will be a supplemental case for me. They are offering a 2 hr vent class that I will be attending. However the peds agency offers and requires more extensive training before taking on trach/vent cases. Overall, things seem as though they'll work out as far as working for two agencies. I have my first 11hr peds training case tonight. I am very excited. Thank you all for your input:)

I'm going to work for both agencies but it's still up in the air for who I want to be my primary case. I have 2 more days of training with agency #1 and then orientation for agency #2. I just don't feel comfortable with the vent yet. I also received a call from another home care agency and plan on checking them out. Might do all 3 if it works out.

caliotter3, that is true. Even though I'm looking forward to PDN, it's a whole new world for me. I'm actually grateful to be in this kind of dilemma with the job market the way it is. I'll keep everything in mind.

Thank you all for the responses. I have actually thought about working both agencies and making one case my primary. I'm just so conflicted because even though there are positives with agency #1, I still feel a little uneasy. Some of the office staff seemed supportive and others seemed iffy. And new employee orientation was only an hour. Agency #2 seemed overall supportive and their new employee orientation will be 8hrs. I'm planning on going to it so I can make a final decision. I'm really looking forward to working private duty either way. This seems like an ideal environment for me.

Hi everyone. I'm a long time lurker who is finally a member. A little background info. I've been an LPN for 2 years now in a long term care/rehab facility and have had both long term residents and rehab patients. I've been exposed to and feel comfortable with g - tubes, wound vacs, and trachs. I needed a change and a flexible schedule since I'm going back to school for my RN. I've been offered a position by two different agencies. Agency #1 is 3 days a week and every other weekend (I need the hours) on 2nd shift. Opportunities to pick up shifts available. Benefits included after the probationary period (which I need). The patient is a quadriplegic adult with a trach, vent, g-tube, ostomy, and foley. I have no vent experience. Training is a few days with another nurse with the option of a vent class at a later date. I was hired on the spot. Pay decent with a dollar raise after probationary period. Agency #2 is 3-4 days a week depending on parent needs on 3rd shift. This is a child (I have no peds experience). Patient has a g-tube and seizures. Agency has you go through classes before they move you up a level with cases. No benefits unless schedule is 36hrs a week and mine won't be. Unsure of opportunities for extra shifts. I had a face to face interview with HR then phone interview with clinical director the same day. Was hired a few days later. Pay is about the same (before agency #1 raise). So who do I go with? I need the hours and benefits, but I want to feel like I have support if I need it. I will say I'm leaning towards agency #2. I just don't know about the hours and benefits, but I don't want to jeopardize my license. I guess I'm just looking for validation. Thanks to anyone who read my novel:)