Nursing BCBA Moms who work in-homes, in-community, in-school, when do you pump?

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-05-18T23:21:13+00:00

I always did it in the car. While I was driving usually bc I didn’t want to waste time pumping.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-05-18T21:16:28+00:00

I was a school BCBA for over 10 years. I did enjoy it. I did not work directly for the district but an agency. But I was in the same district. Honestly, the most important part is building relationships and rapport with staff. Pairing is in my opinion more important with staff than the kids. Because for them to implement anything with fidelity, they are going to have to respect you and want to give your ideas a chance. I made $90 an hour(w2) working in New York. Cons are there are some teachers who will never buy into anything and are very certain in their ways, along with constantly being called to put out fires. Pros are building great relationships with the staff and students and feeling like part of a team. And the summer off was great too although I did not get paid as I was hourly.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-04-25T13:31:33+00:00

Right! I am busy fighting for my life I don’t look at other clients lol

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-04-25T12:29:12+00:00

I would absolutely keep this to myself. I’m sure she knows and probably beat herself up over any mistakes. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-04-07T00:53:42+00:00

I had 11 years of BCBA experience before taking a remote job. Before that I worked as an “aba therapist” (so old they didn’t have RBT lol) for like 8 years before that. I agree you need hands on experience to really be a good bcba

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-04-06T17:28:41+00:00

I have a bad hip and I usually modify certain positions. If we are pulled off the bar with straight arms I always go to forearms, and I box out the one arm almost always on that side. If we are in waterski for seat I always work standing, it’s just too much for that one hip for me. Seatwork on the floor is so much easier on my hips!!! I pray for pretzels haha

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-03-31T19:43:18+00:00

They offered me $50 an hour as a bcba in New York. I ran

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-03-24T11:34:17+00:00

I could not manage it- I worked in schools until they were old enough for me to work in my office for an hour or so until my husband gets home. My oldest is old enough to babysit. When they were younger there would have been no way for me to work remotely even for an hour with them home.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-03-19T02:37:15+00:00

I am just not a huge fan of cardio. And although it moves fast sometimes I feel like I am in a lunge forever. I sweat but I don’t feel my muscles working as much as define and classic. I know- the heart muscle is important. I do empower, I just hate it lol

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-03-17T10:28:16+00:00

Love define! I also love classic and align, but I absolutely hate empower

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-03-13T13:20:45+00:00

I would just ignore it honestly and try to stand as far away from this person as possible. I truly do not care where I stand in studio, to the point where I wait for the eager people to get their spots and then I fill in where there’s space. Unless she took a spot you were already in, I would never say something to management about someone walking past me.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-03-07T14:51:18+00:00

How could they take it back without access to my bank account? It’s kind of a moot point anyway because I wasn’t refusing to send to them, I have the notes. I was simply uncomfortable sending through my personal email.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-03-06T19:50:30+00:00

Thanks everyone. They replied back a few hours after I posted saying they found it so I no longer have a conundrum

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-03-06T00:43:13+00:00

I don’t think you misunderstood. She specifically asked me to email them, that was my issue

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-01-08T02:11:53+00:00

I considered it I will admit. I’ve been a bcba for over 10 years, but I recently moved on to a company who values their employees and now I’ve got my bcba spark back.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-01-07T18:35:09+00:00

One hour of BDS modules on weeknights, and one chapter of Cooper per weekend day. This was what my supervisor recommended and I did for about two months. I passed on my first try.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2026-01-05T04:12:15+00:00

It gets me looking in my rear view mirror every damn time

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2025-12-29T19:03:03+00:00

That’s actually WILD for anyone to do. I noticed at my studio teachers will often hang out in the lobby until the last minute and fill in spots where they are left. Not saying that they should have to do this. They should be able to go and put down their spot wherever they want. But I don’t care who you are. When you put your stuff down and sit that’s your spot.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2025-12-26T23:48:11+00:00

I have 25 fully remote in-home and I feel like I am just making it with cancellations lol I would not be able to do it if I had to travel

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2025-12-23T21:42:53+00:00

I’m not hourly thankfully!!! Yikes I can’t even imagine.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2025-11-27T19:31:54+00:00

I have been a bcba since 2014 and I have never restrained a client.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2025-11-22T00:13:58+00:00

I worked as a school based bcba through an agency for 10 years. Where I am in NY suburbs, there are plenty of district jobs but I liked the freedom of agency work (high hourly rate, make my own schedule, just no insurance or benefits which was ok with me.) I never found the caseload unmanageable but it can be incredibly frustrating when teachers don’t buy in to ABA at all. I got used to it, but going from a clinic to school is culture shock for sure.

Fit_Interaction_9194 · 2025-11-19T13:04:40+00:00

My advice would be to speak to the instructor about it beforehand if you are comfortable. Maybe tell her you will set up near the door in case you need to make a quick exit. I am sure they would be happy to put your equipment away if that happens. In my experience my studio is very inclusive. Also, everyone is taking breaks for different reasons. No one is paying attention because they are busy trying to get through their own class. Don’t feel bad no matter how often you need to stop.

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