Blackcat99

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  1. LTC for new LPN

    Blackcat99 replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I wish I could tell you that you will have a 30 day orientation and lots of constant support from the other nurses. Unfortunately, after your orientation most LTC's will expect you to handle things on...

  2. Do you have Malpractice Insurance?

    Blackcat99 replied to S.Lunsford RN's topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: Yes I have malpractice insurance. I sleep better at night now. I know about a case where an old woman fell out of bed and broke her hip. The family sued the RN in charge. I left that...

  3. No Lifting ? A novel solution!

    Blackcat99 replied to donmurray's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :chuckle You're right! Don't let our nursing managers find out about this! Can you imagine? We would all have to wear strap-on robotic legs and a large rucksack on our backs when we go to

  4. 6 months LVN program?????

    Blackcat99 replied to jooona's topic in California Nursing

    :chuckle I don't believe it. I have never in my 30 years of nursing ever heard of a 6 month LPN program. I went to LPN school 30 years ago and it was a 1 year program at that time. No it cannot be...

  5. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    Blackcat99 replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    :) When I work in nursing homes it is usually the responsibility of the CNA's to get the vital signs. I must tell you what happened at a nursing home many many years ago. A patient had died 3 days...

  6. For anyone interested.

    Blackcat99 replied to PMHNP10's topic in Correctional

    :chuckle Hi Psychrn03. Sounds like you're having a good time! I seriously doubt if correctional facilities are subject to the staff ratio laws. I would love to try a traveling correctional assignment....

  7. CNA Job

    Blackcat99 replied to WaltzJmp's topic in California Nursing

    :) I use to live in California. Most hospitals seemed to prefer CNA's who had at least 1 year of nursing home experience. However, that was many years ago so maybe things are different today. Good...

  8. Changing Shifts

    Blackcat99 replied to KimRN03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    $4 more per hour doing night shift. I would go for the night shift! You'll be fine. Good

  9. cna to LVN

    Blackcat99 replied to JACLYND86's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I forgot to mention about classes. I went to a vocational school of nursing many years ago. No. My classes were not

  10. cna to LVN

    Blackcat99 replied to JACLYND86's topic in General Nursing

    Wages for LVN/LPN's are different according to which state you are living in. I have heard of LPN's working for $9.00 an hour in some states. Nursing homes seem to pay good. I was making $16 an hour....

  11. No more Mandatory Overtime in West Virginia for nurses

    Blackcat99 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's great news! I use to live in West Virginia but left 2 years ago due to mandatory overtime issues. I couldn't even answer my phone when I lived in West Virginia.Supervisors were always calling...

  12. I've Had It!

    Blackcat99 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    :) Wal-mart-that's a great idea! I don't live far from a Wal-mart myself. Sounds like a good job. Best of luck to

  13. very nervous about first job as LPN!

    Blackcat99 replied to shawnalj's topic in General Nursing

    :) Good luck with your new job. Don't expect much of an orientation if you are going to be working in a LTC facility. Most of the time I only got one week or less of orientation. However, one of them...

  14. Took Nclex today

    Blackcat99 replied to imgn78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :) Good luck. I wish you the best and hope you passed your test

  15. Anyone experiencing new uniform requirements?

    Blackcat99 replied to queenb091's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire I forgot to mention that the nursing home I worked at was always short of staff and we even ran out of insulin syringes for the diabetics!!! Of course,they always had the money to buy...

  16. Tornado alley

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    :chuckle Thanks Cubby. I saw the movie "Twister"many years ago and it scared me to death. I guess if I lived in Tornado alley I would lock my pets in the basement everyday before I went to work. Is it...

  17. Old DUI Conviction

    Blackcat99 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The only thing you can do in this case is tell the truth. I worked with an RN who had been in prison for murdering her husband. So despite her felony she was able to get her RN license. Best of luck...

  18. How does Per Diem work?

    Blackcat99 replied to ldshaw's topic in General Nursing

    When I use to work per diem they only called me in to work on the week-ends and holidays. No you do not pick your own hours and days. They call you in case another nurse calls in sick at the job.This...

  19. what do you think?will i relocate?

    Blackcat99 replied to einna's topic in California Nursing

    I use to live in California. I had heard that Stockton and Sacramento get very hot in the summer. However, if you want a steady job and job security perhaps you should relocate. Good

  20. burnout anyone else experience it?

    Blackcat99 replied to greyhair's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an LPN for 30 years and have been burned out for many years. Presently, I am working at an elementary school as a paid volunteer reading tutor. I thought it would be much less stressful....

  21. Anyone experiencing new uniform requirements?

    Blackcat99 replied to queenb091's topic in General Nursing

    I have a lot of nice colorful matching outfits I have acquired over the years. Here in eastern Washington at the nursing homes they want all nursing staff to wear the same identical "ugly" outfits. It...

  22. need advice

    Blackcat99 replied to latone's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck. I'll never forget that poor nurse aide/nursing student from Asia. She was so happy that the hospital was sponsoring her. Unfortunately,after she had been at the hospital for only about 7...

  23. Parapalegic Nurses.

    Blackcat99 replied to WalkingInTheRain's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    :) When I was a nursing student I worked with a paraplegic nurse at a rehabilitation hospital. It was amazing what a great job she could do! Most of the patients at that hospital were paraplegic...

  24. What's it like to work in a prison for women?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Susan 18. Thank you so very much for all the useful information.Raleigh sounds wonderful!

  25. Nursing caps required at your job?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle Thanks everyone for your messages. I am so glad nursing caps are not required at most places. I feel sorry for those nurses at the nursing home in Wheeling,West Virginia who are required to...