Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. now I am in trouble

    Blackcat99 replied to lizbots's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, it seems that only union jobs are safe. I am in Florida with no unions anywhere and no decent hourly wages

  2. now I am in trouble

    Blackcat99 replied to lizbots's topic in Nursing Career

    I have seen nurses get fired for not doing what the supervisor wants them to do period. However, if you live in an area where there are plenty of nursing jobs available then I guess you can do...

  3. Are all Group home workers like this?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all so much for your replies. I have been working overtime but will get back to this thread when I get a

  4. now I am in trouble

    Blackcat99 replied to lizbots's topic in Nursing Career

    I think when your nursing supervisor called you from her home that you should have sent someone immediately to that unit. We may or may not agree with our nursing supervisors orders. However, they are...

  5. Relocating Advice

    Blackcat99 replied to egoodsonRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, you will need to pay your own way to go for any job interviews. Good

  6. Love those Nursing Caps..

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

    No thank you. I will never forget those awful headaches I got from being forced to wear a nursing

  7. Stay or go??? Need advice!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Having to drive for 2 hours (one hour each way) for work would be exhausting for me. And with gas prices getting higher and higher all the time I think I would just stay put. Good

  8. A cold-hearted manager

    Blackcat99 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this was in a small town with very few jobs. She did show up for work that

  9. A cold-hearted manager

    Blackcat99 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!!! Such sad stories from everyone dealing with cold hearted managers. I will never forget this great CNA in West Virginia. She was the best!!! She was working on a Friday. She got a phone call...

  10. What do you do when......

    Blackcat99 replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  11. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Blackcat99 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I will never forget that blabbermouth nurse who I had to give report to in the mornings. She would never shut up. Finally, I just told her "I am starting report right now" and I would give report. She...

  12. What do you do when......

    Blackcat99 replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some LTC's require that you do false documentation in order to keep your job. I knew a nurse who said he wasn't going to lie and sign off any treatments that he hadn't actually done. The supervisors...

  13. Looking to relocate if it means a job..

    Blackcat99 replied to marmbrusterRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, indeed. They know the Florida nurses are desperate for work so Maxim and NurseCore take advantage of that

  14. Has anyone been in trouble at work over what they posted in allnurses.com

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious if anyone has ever gotten in trouble at work about something they have posted here. I have not gotten into any trouble. Of course, I don't use my real name so I think that helps.

  15. Has anyone been in trouble at work over what they posted in allnurses.com

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I sure wish I could learn to keep my stupid mouth shut. But I have a need to let people know my experiences so they don't make the same stupid mistakes I

  16. Looking to relocate if it means a job..

    Blackcat99 replied to marmbrusterRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would not advise anyone to come to Florida without 1 year of nursing experience-this includes CNA'S, LPN'S and RN's. With 1 year of experience as an LPN you can make $15 an hour working for Maxim or...

  17. DON passing trays in dining room

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

    When I worked in LTC many years ago, the RN or LPN Charge/Med nurse had to be in the dining room for 1 hour at mealtimes. The nurses were told that they were not to leave the dining room for any...

  18. Trach removal-How long till G-tube dc'd?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    My patient will be getting his trach removed in the near future. How long do they usually leave the G-tube in until it gets D'cd? An occupational therapist told me that they usually leave the g-tube...

  19. Not enjoying going to school with child

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I go to school with my patient now. I don't like having to plug and unplug the suction machine and go to different classrooms. Some of the other kids seem to have so many behavior problems. Last week,...

  20. Not enjoying going to school with child

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks CloudySue. This school is meant only for children with "special needs." I would have thought that they would want to go out of their way to try to help this child. Instead the teacher and the...

  21. Not enjoying going to school with child

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks juzme. Mom had a talk with the school principal and said that she didn't want the child suctioned in the bathroom anymore. I was told that the principal had told the teacher about it. I arrived...

  22. HELP, Coworker stays really late and is distracting

    Blackcat99 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse who always stayed late and bugged me. I tried to be nice about it but she didn't get the hint. I finally had to completely ignore her. When she tried to approach me I walked far...

  23. Getting a raise in private duty nursing?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    When I worked in nursing facilities, I didn't have to ask for a raise. I would get my evaluations and then they would say something like OK, we are giving you 50 cents more an hour now. So how does it...

  24. Anyone know what the RN pay at St Vincents is for a PRN position

    Blackcat99 replied to sheri723's topic in Florida Nursing

    I do like the fact that Maxim has given me full time hours. I like the fact that overtime is now available in my area. My recruiter has been good to me personally. If you ever decide you want to work...

  25. Anyone know what the RN pay at St Vincents is for a PRN position

    Blackcat99 replied to sheri723's topic in Florida Nursing

    Welcome to Florida and its low wages. I hope you don't ever want to work in private duty home care here in Florida. Guess how much Maxim pays their private duty RN'S? $16 an hour. No, this is not a...