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  1. Opinions please? Lifting vs lift

    Blackcat99 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Glad to hear that they got the order for the lift. Good luck. At my ex private duty nursing job, they would not have gotten a lift. They would have just said "Tough luck about your back." I was told...

  2. What to do in family emergency situations?

    Blackcat99 replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your loss. Yes it is crummy. I remember many years ago how badly a CNA was treated at a LTC. While she was at work one day, her house TOTALLY burned to the ground and her 5 dogs...

  3. Minot ND information

    Blackcat99 replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it sounds like they have jobs but no where to live once you actually get there. I have heard that the cost of renting a place there (if you can even find a place) is extremely expensive. Plus they...

  4. LPN Student needs advice

    Blackcat99 replied to maddiesmommy0204's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most nursing jobs are 12 hour shifts. Nursing homes (LTC) still have 8 hour shifts. Usually 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm -7am. I knew a nurse with a child who said night shift worked out best for her....

  5. Has anyone heard of getting fired in LTC because of overtime?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good point. It sounds like I am going to get written up either way. I guess it is best to get written up for overtime rather than getting written up for not doing my job. I am not going to work for...

  6. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    Blackcat99 replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am getting 4 days of orientation and then I am on my own. All I know is that I am going to do my best. That's all I can do. I have heard of nurses who got fired because they said they weren't ready...

  7. No Pay for Mandatory Training

    Blackcat99 replied to kmckay's topic in General Nursing

    I just started at a new LTC job. I was required to complete 15 hours of computer training without pay. I was told that I would not get a work schedule until after those classes were completed. I...

  8. How long did it take you to start liking your job?

    Blackcat99 replied to KaeliF's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC. I don't think I will ever like my job. I will try to do the best I can at work. I will tolerate my LTC job in order to pay my

  9. Name Badges Worn Backwards

    Blackcat99 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a name badge on my lanyard but it chooses to always turn around in the opposite direction. When I am aware that it is on backwards I will fix it. I think having ID on both sides is the best...

  10. Lost my job after 7 shifts...do not feel it was my fault

    Blackcat99 replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Welcome to the wonderful world of LTC. Sorry to hear about all of your problems. It sounds confusing. They said they let you go and now they are calling you again to work since the nurse called in? It...

  11. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    Blackcat99 replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am really sorry that hkrntobe got fired from her job. Sadly, in today's world anyone can get fired for any reason. I am a new orientee at a nursing home and I am studying the paperwork they gave me...

  12. Has anyone heard of getting fired in LTC because of overtime?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So what happens if you do the right thing and stay over and complete your job? Do you then get written up for doing overtime? Do you get threatened with a write up if you do overtime? I have to agree...

  13. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    Blackcat99 replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I should be ashamed of myself for keeping my mouth shut and keeping my job? So if I do the right thing and get myself fired for not having sense enough to keep my mouth shut what are you going to do...

  14. Do all LTC's chart the meals on the MAR's?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to all for your comments. I also discovered today that all of the BM's are also to be charted on the MAR. I have to get the assignment sheets from all the CNA's at the end of my shift and...

  15. Do you ever see the child after you leave a case?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks to all for your comments. Fortunately, his mother said I could come and visit him anytime I wanted and to just call first before coming

  16. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    Blackcat99 replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, in today's world, I have seen great nurses getting fired because they wanted to do "The right thing." I think it is very honorable to do "The right thing." However, doing the right thing doesn't...

  17. PSA Healthcare in Florida

    Blackcat99 replied to FrancoRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree. LTC is total hell. However, I did find some things in private duty nursing that were very stressful for me. Lots of family members living in the home. I always had family members around...

  18. PSA Healthcare in Florida

    Blackcat99 replied to FrancoRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank God I left private duty nursing. Only $18 an hour for a BSN RN!!!!! I am an LPN and just got a new job at LTC. I will be making $22 an

  19. PSA Healthcare in Florida

    Blackcat99 replied to FrancoRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I thought they were paying only the LPN's $15 an hour. Are they now only offering RN's $15 an hour

  20. PSA Healthcare in Florida

    Blackcat99 replied to FrancoRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    My guess is that no they don't pay for orientation. The other 2 agencies in my city that pay only $15 an hour for LPN's do not pay for orientation

  21. I just got a job in LTC

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been gone for 3 years. I know the first few weeks will be hell. Any advice will be appreciated. I heard that nowadays that you have to knock on the door and cannot go in the room unless one of...

  22. Total Disregard for Visiting Hours

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

    I perform all of my nursing tasks so much better when I do not have an "audience of family members" watching every move I make. I can concentrate so much better on the nursing task that I need to...

  23. I just got a job in LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was told that these computer classes were required by the state. I am thinking though that they are not really practiced in the "Real world of LTC" I am thinking I would never be able to complete a...

  24. I just got a job in LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's good to hear. I just got hired and they have these computer classes that I have to take for the new job. They are saying in these on line classes that no you may not enter a room unless you...

  25. I just got a job in LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I heard that entering a room without getting a verbal OK is a violation of the patient's right to privacy and if a state inspector catches you it is a violation. Is this