Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. How can I get a new case?

    Blackcat99 replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    You are going to be very difficult to replace because other nurses are not going to want to drive such a long distance. My guess is that they will just keep telling you for a long time: "We haven't...

  2. Advice for first job in a SNF?

    Blackcat99 replied to StaceFace1122's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try nso.com for malpractice

  3. LTC trach patient and no suitable suction catheters

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes Thank God I have my "hidden stash" too. The other nurses get jealous. They will say "OMG Where did you find that?' I just reply "Oh I guess I must have just gotten lucky

  4. should i take a cpr class now or...?

    Blackcat99 replied to nurse_tobe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In the good old days, the employer always paid for everything. It was wonderful. Now I look at the current job ads for RN, LPN,CNA and I see ads that say "Must have current CPR card" listed as one of...

  5. Working in the Float Pool as a nursing student

    Blackcat99 replied to loquitamamita's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work as a "float nurse" in LTC. I don't particularly care for it either. However, for a nursing student who hasn't decided on a specialty yet, I think it would be an ideal situation. Good

  6. Patient with Dementia's Right to Refusal

    Blackcat99 replied to oblivionenigma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I took care of my Mother with moderate alzheimers at home for 8 years. The thing that worked for me when Mom refused to do anything was to say in a strong loud authority sounding voice "The doctor...

  7. Who Cares About Us

    Blackcat99 replied to mid2348's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, it would be nice to get a little kindness when one is ill. I am sorry you are so sick and I hope you will be feeling better soon. At my old job, a CNA with a temp of 102 was told that she was to...

  8. should i take a cpr class now or...?

    Blackcat99 replied to nurse_tobe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The nursing facilities nowadays want to save money. I now see many job ads in my area stating that CPR certification is required prior to even applying for

  9. Would having no IV cert cause the job offer to be taken back?

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

    You may need to sign up for a class that is much farther away from your home. Look for any IV classes available in the state of TN. If you tell them that no class is available till March they may...

  10. What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes it seems that is a "very popular lie" at many

  11. What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes they still have jobs and no they are not written up. The only reason a nurse is written up here is if she has "too much overtime." So the good nurses who stay over to do their "required charting"...

  12. LTC trach patient and no suitable suction catheters

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. There is no excuse for this. This LTC facility is

  13. State Survey all this week.

    Blackcat99 replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, the state may want to see you do the G-tube medications. One med at a time. Review the step by step instructions on how to do it correctly. At my old job years ago, all of the nurses who had to...

  14. State Survey all this week.

    Blackcat99 replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am worried about our next state inspection. Management is writing up nurses for overtime now so most of the nurses are leaving and not doing any of their required charting. Only a few nurses are...

  15. Good nurse vs bad nurse

    Blackcat99 replied to PankaD89's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I leave my LTC at the end of my shift I always tell myself "I give up. Just let me go home now and let someone else have a

  16. State Survey all this week.

    Blackcat99 replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my LTC, the state showed up at 8pm on a Sunday night. They observed the 3-11 shift do their med pass and stayed till 2am so they could also watch the 11-7 shift do their 12 midnight med pass too....

  17. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    Blackcat99 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was verbally attacked by a patient's family at LTC just last night. They were yelling at me, trying to get in a fight with me over medications etc etc etc. Their loved one had a fall and I was...

  18. Just Completed My One Year of Probation on the Job!

    Blackcat99 replied to litlgrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations! Glad to hear that you have survived a year at LTC. Glad to hear you also got a "union job"

  19. Do all of your LTC charts have face sheets?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I work at the "Anything Goes" LTC facility. The CNA's are in charge at this facility. The RN supervisors let them run the place. The RN supervisors are well aware of the missing face sheets. I...

  20. Do all of your LTC charts have face sheets?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes it is shocking that so many charts have no face sheets. In fact, there was an emergency recently and I heard the RN nursing manager say "I guess he has no face sheet. I guess we'll have to just...

  21. What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to all for your great comments. I just thought of a lie I hear every month. It is "All of the MAR's and TAR's are completed and ready for changeover for the first day of the month." Thank GOD...

  22. Do all of your LTC charts have face sheets?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all. No, we don't have computerized charting here. I have worked in many different facilities and have never ever seen such a lack of face sheets. The nurses here say they don't complain about...

  23. How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    Blackcat99 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to drive period. I only have to drive 20 minutes to work now. Driving does not relax me. It stresses me out. I do admire those nurses though who can tolerate a long

  24. How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    Blackcat99 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    My drive is usually 20 minutes both ways. I work 5 days a

  25. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    Blackcat99 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work at a LTC facility. We have some "regulars" who spend the night. Most of them just want to constantly complain all night. I remember one night when one of the visitors said she wanted to leave...