Shift Work and ??

No offense, but it doesn't sound like 'real' nursing to me..sounds like something a home health aide could do.

It sounds like you are either doing private duty or LPN shift work under a state medicaid program? Is that correct? Uh to post a note, that is real nursing but matched to what could be either programs.

renerian

It is HH Private duty medicaid funded. I am having problems with the hoyer and the brief changes. I went straight into ADN program and have no CNA experience. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! BTW I am an RN.

Thanks!

IN His Grace,

Karen RN

Failure is NOT an option!!

Karen,

Does your employer have a hoyer you can practice on? Is the home your working have carpeting? Do you have a standard or electric hoyer?

renerian

Karen,

Does your employer have a hoyer you can practice on? Is the home your working have carpeting? Do you have a standard or electric hoyer?

renerian

Hi Renerian,

I don't know if the employer has a lift, I'm going to find out tomorrow. There is no carpet in her room. The lift is standard. However, the "boom" [the bar across the top] is very small. I am afraid that when I lower it down to put her in the w/c or her bed, I am going to hit her in the head. Also, it has chains and hooks. There is no leg straps and the bars in the sling are going to hurt her.

Thanks!!

In His Grace,

Karen RN

Failure is NOT an option!!

Karen,

The lift should have the sling with 4 hooks, two chains with 4 S hooks on it/one for the legs. Do you have 2 chains?

renerian

This is what I do:

She has a bed check q 1/2 hr, med pass qh except at 2PM, 7Pm et 8Pm. At 9Am I do CBB, nasal care, oral care , wash her hair qod, HHN, g-tube care, residual check and ROM.

That is my busiest time. The rest of the day we play picture games, get her out of bed with a hoyer lift, take her outside, visit and just stay busy with all the med passes.

Is this normal for shift work? I'm asking because they can't seem to hire enough help for this sweet lady. The work is EASY!! Yes I am tired but it feels like REAL nursing to me!!

Perhaps it's the pay??? I worked a similar job as an LPN and it was wonderful because it afforded me the chance to do all of my studying. Once a got my RN I left private duty. $14.50 was ok as an LPN but as an RN, no way!

Thanks!!

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In His Grace,

Karen RN

Failure is NOT an option!!

Perhaps it's the pay??? I worked a similar job as an LPN and it was wonderful because it afforded me the chance to do all of my studying. Once a got my RN I left private duty. $14.50 was ok as an LPN but as an RN, no way! /Quote

I make $19.00 hr which is more than I could make in the hospital here.

In His Grace,

Karen RN

Failure is NOT an option!!

Karen,

The lift should have the sling with 4 hooks, two chains with 4 S hooks on it/one for the legs. Do you have 2 chains?

renerian

Renerian,

It has four chains. The shorter chains are for the front/head and the longer chains are for her legs. I fold the sling and put it on the bed but it keeps slipping off the bed. I can't roll it like I saw the CNAs at the NH where I used to work. I don't think the sling is big enough for my patient.

Thanks!!

In His Grace,

Karen RN

Failure is NOT an option!!