Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. Things you've learned about patient's religions and care?

    Blackcat99 replied to Aly529's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hare Krishna's are always vegetarian- no meat, no fish and no eggs. They do not want you to touch their feet. When you touch someone's feet- you are giving that person some of your karma. They don't...

  2. Nursing Tattoo

    Blackcat99 replied to jwilso19's topic in General Nursing

    How many people regret getting a tattoo? According to the American Society of Dermatological Surgery, over 50% of everyone receiving a tattoo wants it

  3. Denied CA lvn license for 2 DUI's

    Blackcat99 replied to octaviaM's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would check other states to see if they would accept you. I use to living in Wyoming. One of the good nurses I met who worked agency in Wyoming told me that she had been in prison for murdering her...

  4. Should Nurses Blow the Whistle?

    Blackcat99 replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I gave my 2 weeks notice and picked up my final paycheck. After I picked up my check, I called the state and made an "anonymous call". I told the state that elderly people were being tied up in...

  5. A Matter of Respect and Dignity: Bullying in the Nursing Profession

    Blackcat99 replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very nice article. I had the experience of dealing with a "bully" just 2 weeks ago. I had to confront her and set her straight within minutes of first meeting her. Now she knows she cannot bully me....

  6. For Nightshift Nurses...

    Blackcat99 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that's true. I went on a trip once and was driving home. I was only 60 minutes from home!!!! However, I knew if I didn't stop at a hotel and get some sleep that I was going to crash and die. So I...

  7. Right To Work States, hospitals are unionizing

    Blackcat99 replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have worked at places in other states that had unions. They always had the best pay and benefits. When I got in trouble once, the union defended me. Where I work here in Florida,(private duty) LPN's...

  8. Are all Group home workers like this?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I started a new client today and he lives in a group home. The workers were falling asleep on the couch or they went into their office and locked the door. I was told to ask for help from one of these...

  9. Realistic salary for an LPN?

    Blackcat99 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Florida-private duty nursing-$15 an

  10. Are all Group home workers like this?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks everyone. I have talked to my patient and he said he doesn't want to file a complaint at this time. I saw "the bully" today and she looked scared to see me again. She was nice and respectful...

  11. New to Home health company and first paycheck bounced!!

    Blackcat99 replied to radrook's topic in Home Health

    I live in Florida. It seems that whenever I read something unusual-it can be a story here at this site or something unusual at legal law sites etc. or even unusual stories in the newspaper. It seems...

  12. New to Home health company and first paycheck bounced!!

    Blackcat99 replied to radrook's topic in Home Health

    Good grief!!!!! What a mess!!!! I knew you had to be in Florida.( before you said you were from Florida). Call the labor board and see if they can help you. If not, sue them in small claims court....

  13. Who is in charge of making the incident report?

    Blackcat99 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it makes sense that whoever actually witnessed the event would be writing up the incident report. Not at the LTC's and assisted living facilities where I have worked. In fact, at the assisted...

  14. Who is in charge of making the incident report?

    Blackcat99 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    In LTC, it is suppose to be reported to the charge nurse and then the charge nurse is suppose to write the incident report. Example- If a CNA finds something and reports it to the DON, the DON will...

  15. Relocating Advice

    Blackcat99 replied to egoodsonRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Good question. It happened so long ago that I don't remember for sure if I already had my Wyoming license or not. My quess is that I didn't get my Wyoming license until after I was hired. However,...

  16. DON passing trays in dining room

    Blackcat99 replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I was always told how very important it is to give prn pain meds as soon as possible. I really resented the fact that my LTC patients had to wait for one hour until after I got back from the dining...

  17. Are all Group home workers like this?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all. Yes, my patient needs to be supervised by a group home worker at all times. Unfortunately, it was the manager/supervisor of the group home workers who left me with no help. She is a...

  18. Are all Group home workers like this?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    According to Florida administrative code Group home Facility standards: Each facility shall have a person designated as administratively responsible on site. Someone should be on site at all times to...

  19. DON fired during state survey

    Blackcat99 replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have witnessed so many DON's getting fired after state surveys. It seems to be that way all the time in both assisted living and LTC

  20. Are all Group home workers like this?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks nursel56. Yes, they don't seem to care or even have a clue about the importance of my patient getting the care that he so desperately needs. My supervisor said he was going to call the owner of...

  21. Are all Group home workers like this?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I am now working at this group home once a week. Yesterday, the staff left my patient alone with me most of the day. I called the manager at the group home and she did nothing to help out. The rest of...

  22. friend had great pay and decent experience

    Blackcat99 replied to 4hams's topic in Travel

    I live in Florida. It sure is hard for me to believe anyone making that kind of money in

  23. Are new grads destined to the graveyard shift?

    Blackcat99 replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    I use to work nights and I loved it. However, in these past few years I have been unable to get night shifts. I feel that someone must have put a "day shift only curse" on me. . I sure do miss night...

  24. Average LPN salary? Interested to know

    Blackcat99 replied to RNHealer08's topic in General Students

    Private duty pediatric care in Florida. LPN's make $15 an hour at

  25. Are all Group home workers like this?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Wow!!!! Thanks for all of the good information. I don't exactly know what kind of group home it is but I suspect it is some kind of DD group home. OK. I get it now. They have no training and just...