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    Not a cook...how do I talk to mom..?

    oldnurse28 posted a topic in Private Duty

    My current patient is on a real food puree diet. He does get supplements of a prepackaged version when mom doesn't make his foods and I have no problem preparing it for his feeds just like any other...
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    Possible error in judgement?

    oldnurse28 replied to Kcanno13's topic in General Nursing

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    Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    oldnurse28 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. They really don't want to know. They SAY they do but we all know it's easier for them to ignore the problems than actually deal with them. I worked for a company that realized they were having...
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    HIPAA and court orders and custody oh my!

    oldnurse28 replied to T-Bird78's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is incorrect. Married spouses is different than parents of a minor child. Think of it this way...what if non custodial dad brings kid for an emergency visit. Kid is a new pt. Dad fills out the...
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    Why of why.....can nobody actually show up on time?

    oldnurse28 replied to yogastudentRN's topic in Private Duty

    This is my pet peeve, I show up on time every single shift. I am rarely late BUT when I am it's like 3-5 min. I hate it when my relief nurses show up late. I mean hey, I am tired. I want to go home...
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    Unfrickenbelievable!

    oldnurse28 replied to pedinurse003's topic in Private Duty

    I have had more than a few parents suggest I leave early but they will just sign me out at my regular time. I say no, of course but I understand why they suggest it. These are what I hear. They want...
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    Reported for this?

    oldnurse28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I can tell you first hand parents will not let you make your own batches of formula when they have it ready in the fridge and have a limited supply that must be used within so many hours. I do not...
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    oldnurse28 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    I think most if not all the parents are riding the crazy train. I get it I really do. I think seeing your baby go through so much kinda breaks them inside a little. I have worked with maybe 2 parents...
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    oldnurse28 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    THIS!!! There is a running joke about the fact the parents never address anything. We find out they don't want us to use, touch etc something when we go back and it has mysteriously disappeared. It...
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    Pediatric patients...parents are KILLING me!

    oldnurse28 replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    No we don't. Some agencies will pay time and a half for working holidays. Some offer bottom of the barrel insurance, just enough to keep us from being sanctioned come tax time but most of the time it...
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    Refusing a case in home care

    oldnurse28 replied to Katesp91's topic in Private Duty

    I had an agency pull me from my case a week early (I was going from ft to prn only) to force me to have to go work a case an hour away that they couldn't staff and the family liked me...then when I...
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    Refusing a case in home care

    oldnurse28 replied to Katesp91's topic in Private Duty

    Schedulers will say and do anything to cover a shift. The whole point of a meet and greet is to seeing you think you will be a good fit and vice versa from the families side. You don't have to take a...
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    Do I have the right refuse this client?

    oldnurse28 replied to NurseKay13's topic in Private Duty

    They can't force you to take a client. You have done what you could but have reached your line in the sand. Bed bugs would definitely make me say nope, not going back. Everyone keeps saying there is...
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    How much do you make?

    oldnurse28 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    TX LVN - 3yrs private duty experience -pediatric. Previously a pedi clinic nurse. Agency #1 $22 GB up to 25 for trach/vent Agency 2 Tried to get me to work for $17-21 depending on acuity. I...
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    Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

    oldnurse28 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    I want to work with you! The fact you KNOW what works for you and what doesn't and spell out those expectations is refreshing. Most parents don't do this. Even more don't really know what they expect...
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    Is my situation normal?

    oldnurse28 replied to NurseAlexandra's topic in Private Duty

    Oh hell no. I am pro camera/video and think it protects ME as much as my patient. But I am in a home similar to the one you described. Mom even makes comments about it...like when she leaves and I...
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    am I a nurse or home maker???

    oldnurse28 replied to jack1339's topic in Private Duty

    The tone of this reply just hit me wrong. Here is a person who isn't out in the trenches yet telling us it is okay to be treated like hired help. Nice. I have been doing pediatric home health aka...
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    Do you have a side hustle?

    oldnurse28 replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there are a lot of photographers bit if you find a niche you could be sitting on a gold mine! One friend does food photography. Like for smaller mom and pop restaurants. And if you are good with...
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    Toradol IM Injection.

    oldnurse28 replied to nursesearl's topic in Emergency

    I learned that less than 2 ml in LVN school is the maximum in a deltoid, and I tend to go with the idea 1.5 ml is the max I want to push into that muscle. My doc tells them they are getting it in...
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    SHould I leave my r job after just 4 month?

    oldnurse28 replied to donia_sadaf's topic in Nursing Career

    There is a big difference in explaining you left a job after 4 months for another job in the same area than leaving due to a move out of state. I would say when asked that it was sooner than intended...