How to get a Nurse???

Christamae · #1 05-05-2007, 01:28 AM

I have been searching for a nurse for 3 years. Long story short, I still haven't been able to go to college. I am 21. There are so many things I want to do. College. Volunteer. Power Soccer.

A lady from church with a nursing background (but no degree) volunteered to help. We are now great friends and she comes once a week to visit and so my parents can get out. Her visits and our monthly trips to the Oakland temple are what keep me going. I feel like I am just languishing through life...I want a nurse!!!

I just got reput on a wait list with Addus.

Does anyone have any recruitment tips? Know a female nurse that wants to work with a motivated, amiable young lady and go to college????

Dylansmom · #2 05-05-2007, 09:20 AM

Where do you live? Who do you need the care for? Have you ran ads in your local paper?

Also- is there anyone you can train. For instances- my family is able to care for my son b/c they have all been trained by hospital staff on his care. I am the 4th nurse in my family, but the rest are not medical personnel.

Hope you find something- Brittany
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Christamae · #3 05-05-2007, 04:01 PM

The nurse is for me. I am 21 and have Muscular Dystrophy. I use an electric wheelchair full-time, 24 hour J tube feeds with G drain, trach, and a ventilator part time.

My Dad is the main caregiver. Mom can suction and put on the vent but she has her own issues because she has a milder form of Muscular Dystrophy. My sister also has Muscular Dystrophy (electric wheelchair full-time). Long story short my care in combination with being a senior in high school caused a lot of stress and a family crisis. It was decided that in order to go to college I need a nurse. Grandma is almost blind and grandpa... no.

In order to get paid, it has to be a nurse.

I live in Ceres (by Modesto), California

Livi's_mama · #4 05-05-2007, 04:18 PM

Are you on Medicaid? Have you been approved for nursing care? Have you contacted nursing agencies in your area?

cariaad · #5 05-05-2007, 05:43 PM

Also, check with the college you plan to attend and see if they can help in any way. It may be a long-shot, but sometimes there are funds for unusual needs. Good luck! Deb

drct1245 · #6 05-06-2007, 12:04 AM

I wish I had a great answer since you sound so like such a motivated young lady with lots that you can accomplish...

My limited ideas are... Can a CNA give you most of your care? If so, maybe you could find a college student that would be willing to attend a few extra classes to be a CNA and earn extra $$ for their college... just a thought.

You should be able to contact an agency, which is the easiest since the do the background check, screening, interviewing, etc.

Good luck, I sure hope you find someone!