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  1. 2 step TB skin testing every year?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in finding out what most jobs require in regards to yearly TB testing. I just got some confusing paperwork from my job in regards to TB testing. Can my job require that I take the 2...

  2. 2 step TB skin testing every year?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Now I really am confused. What do dressing rooms have to do with 2 step TB skin

  3. "6 months notice is customary"

    Blackcat99 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Unbelievable!!!! You have been treated very badly by this family. They don't deserve you if they are going to act like that. I hope everthing will go good for you at your new job.

  4. CNA and death

    Blackcat99 replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would write him up.

  5. Help!!! I have a job interview at an LTC facility and dont know what to expect

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

    A good answer as to why you want to work at that particular LTC is because you have heard so many wonderful things about what a great facility it is. They want to hear BS lies like that. That's what...

  6. *Cna's In Fl ..What's the going Pay rate??

    Blackcat99 replied to Lala718's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Florida has terrible wages for all. Not just for CNA's but for LPN's and RN's too. You are also treated like @#&*^ from your employer

  7. Becoming CNA questions

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

    I use to work in nursing homes. A lot of our good CNA's would leave. One of those good CNA's told me that they got a job at the hospital. She said that the hospital does not hire CNA's unless they...

  8. *Cna's In Fl ..What's the going Pay rate??

    Blackcat99 replied to Lala718's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not a CNA but this is what I have seen in my local Florida area. Most CNA jobs offer $8.50 an hour. The highest wage I have seen offered is $9.50 an

  9. Cant find a LPN job, no exp, PLEASE HELP! IM LOSIN IT!

    Blackcat99 replied to MsEbonyLPN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Is there an agency called PSA healthcare in your area? Here in Florida, they have an ad saying they are looking for LPN's and RN's. I don't know anything about this agency except that their ad states...

  10. Do you think marijuana should be legalized?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Correctional

    I think marijuana should be legalized. Our jails are overcrowded. I say "Kick out these marijuana users and replace them with child molesters, rapists, murderers and other violent sexual offenders."...

  11. Life Care Centers of America

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) There are job openings at the 2 Life Care Centers in my area. Has anyone here ever worked for a Life Care Center? What is your opinion about the Life Care Center that you worked at?

  12. Do you think marijuana should be legalized?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I remember the " good old days.":yeah: Everyone I knew smoked it in the 1970's. I think legalizing marijuana would create jobs and bring in some much needed tax revenue

  13. Life Care Centers of America

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also forgot to mention. After I left, the TV started doing daily local commercials saying "Do you have a loved one at the Life Care Center of Kennewick or Richland(Washington state). Call this...

  14. Life Care Centers of America

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did end up working at Life Care Center for a short while. I would not recommend it to anyone. Non-stop problems and hardly any

  15. First LPN interview...

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

    Congratulations LVNinCali :yeah: That's wonderful news!!!! You are going to do just

  16. Does anyone ever get hired in the future?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have heard that some interviewers will tell nurses that didn't get hired that they will hold on to their resumes for future hire. I am curious. Do you know of anyone who was actually hired in the...

  17. Does anyone ever get hired in the future?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks to all for your opinions and comments. I will definately keep in touch with this job. I am going to send them a reminder card every 6 months to let them know I am still interested. I will also...

  18. I am thinking of returning to corrections

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Thanks katkonk. Yes, different places do things differently. In the past, I had a facility where the nurse would draw up the insulin and then hand it to the inmate to give it himself. The other place...

  19. I am thinking of returning to corrections

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Correctional

    So, what has changed in the past 9 years? Do inmates give their own insulin or does the nurse give it? It sounds like meds are now pre-poured before you go to the pods? I am thinking of applying for a...

  20. First LPN interview...

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

    I agree. It does sound

  21. What are the Not So Good Things about working Private Duty

    Blackcat99 replied to pat8585's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, I know I am a fool. But he is just so cute and precious. I think about getting another job sometimes. However, when I look into his eyes I think I must stay with

  22. What are the Not So Good Things about working Private Duty

    Blackcat99 replied to pat8585's topic in Private Duty

    What makes me crazy is that Mom says it is not necessary to elevate the head of his bed when he is receiving his tube feedings!!!! As soon as Mom leaves for the day -up up up goes the head of his...

  23. What are the Not So Good Things about working Private Duty

    Blackcat99 replied to pat8585's topic in Private Duty

    It can get boring-doing the same thing day after day. I also like to do things "my way" sometimes. However, I can't because "Mom" wants it done "her

  24. Late minute calls for private duty work

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    One of the private duty nursing agencies that I work with always waits until the last minute to call me in for work. For example, On Wed morning I was in his office and I asked if I could work with a...

  25. Late minute calls for private duty work

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks ventmommy,Trekfan and philliesFan26. I am sorry to hear that parents too have go to go thru the stress and frustration of this "Wait until the very last minute" nonsense. And then to hear about...