Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. Copied documentation?

    Blackcat99 replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Not a problem. I know how I felt when it happened to me for the very first time. I was absolutely furious. I thought "How dare they steal my

  2. What about going to California after 6 months experience?

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

    Yes, don't move until after you complete at least 1 year where you are now. Good

  3. Got accepted into VA, Quit current job?

    Blackcat99 replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Government, Military

    I never quit any jobs these days. I always ask to be put on prn status. I feel like just in case things don't work out at the new job I will have something to fall back on. I am sure everything will...

  4. Please Advise ASAP Confidential please

    Blackcat99 replied to harnof's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When I worked at hospice we always gave food and fluids to the patients who requested them. I wonder why a hospice would not want to do it? Is she having problems with choking or other swallowing...

  5. How long does your patient stay in hospital?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    At the board and care home there is never any soap in the bathroom. There is usually some liquid soap in his room sent by the agency for the nurses. However, I have arrived to the night shift a few...

  6. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I found some very "unusual charting" when I was looking over the nursing notes on one of my private duty patients. One of the nurses was doing what sounded like " her own opinion charting." She...

  7. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    Blackcat99 replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why is it that no one except the pro-nursing home people are allowed to have an opinion here? If someone God forbid has a different point of view they are immediately attacked, criticized and...

  8. Copied documentation?

    Blackcat99 replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Just let it go. People do that kind of thing all the time in nursing. It's a compliment to you. They liked what you wrote so decided to use it for themselves

  9. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for the great advice. Yes, I am going to bring a notebook and write down word for word what super nurse said in her recent charting. I am also going to be more careful with my own

  10. How long does your patient stay in hospital?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for the great information. I didn't know that my employer is required by law to supply gloves. I thought I was just lucky that they did send gloves when needed. One of my other patients lives...

  11. Quit my first RN job...

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

    Yes, check and see if you can work for the administrator's other company. In the future, never quit any job until after you have already found a new job. Good

  12. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I sometimes wonder if this supervisor actually read the nurses notes or not. Perhaps super nurse will get away with it? It will be interesting to see what super nurse has written again when I return...

  13. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    OK Friends-If I do speak up and get in trouble do you all promise to send me "weekly donations"? On the other hand, If she is actually glad I did speak up perhaps she will give me some of the "super...

  14. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    That sounds like a great idea too. I wonder if I will ever be brave enough to speak

  15. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, in December I will finish one of my computer classes and my IV certification class. I am going to apply everywhere I can in December. Hopefully I can find a normal agency somewhere? Or do they...

  16. How long does your patient stay in hospital?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    My patient's Mom told me that she plans on getting lots of NS and gloves at the hospital before he is discharged

  17. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

  18. How long does your patient stay in hospital?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Yes I agree. The sooner he gets home the better chance of not picking up "something new". I was worried sick about this child. I am so glad he will be home very

  19. How long does your patient stay in hospital?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    You have some great advice!!!! I agree with you

  20. How long does your patient stay in hospital?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, similiar problem here in Florida. Never enough supplies. Wow!!! only one pair of gloves per shift!!! My agency will send us nurses gloves when needed. The nurses here won't buy their own gloves...

  21. How long does your patient stay in hospital?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks ventmommy. That's great news. Yes, my patient is doing really good right now at the hospital. His Mom said he should be home in about 2-3

  22. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Yes. I bet the lawyers would love to find these hard copies. There has been fierce competition for hours at this agency. I think the nurse who did all of this "unusual charting" is hoping that her...

  23. "Unusual charting"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks. The hard copies are in the chart now at the patient's home. They remove the hard copies of the nurses notes every 2 weeks. The supervisor and I are not the best of friends. However, she is now...

  24. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    Blackcat99 replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where did I say everyone has to take care of their loved ones at home? I never said it. Don't save a bed for me. I will not be going to LTC. I will go live on the streets with the

  25. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    Blackcat99 replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I never said that everyone should care for their loved one at home. I specifically said that some people can handle the stress and some people cannot. I specifically said that everyone is different. I...