Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. RN told she will now get LPN wages

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I am an LPN and I take care of a child in his home. The other nurse who works with this child is an RN. Mom said that the agency told the RN that if she wanted to continue with this child that she...

  2. Was hired but no shifts available

    Blackcat99 replied to Gabby-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired at a nursing home many many years ago as a prn. They only called me twice. They called me on Christmas eve and New years eve. I said NO to both days. I am surprised to hear that they fired...

  3. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Blackcat99 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    The person who always "forgets" to brings a black pen with them to work. . They ask if you can "lend them a pen" and then they "forget" to return

  4. A New Recruitment Trend?

    Blackcat99 replied to Wishinonastar's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!!! Your job was still listed (after you were hired) on the website for almost a year!!!! I had always assumed that these websites had sense enough to be current and up to date. I guess not....

  5. A New Recruitment Trend?

    Blackcat99 replied to Wishinonastar's topic in General Nursing

    I did find a nursing job with Craig's list. However, beware the scammers. I once got a message asking if I could start work right away. They said all I had to do was to get a credit check and then I...

  6. Relocating to a new state to find a job... How to go about it?

    Blackcat99 replied to sunspotmia's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me:eek: My dear friend I am trying to help you. The ad I saw today was the 1st LPN job that I have seen that doesn't say experience required. Yes, the wages here in Florida are terrible. But...

  7. Relocating to a new state to find a job... How to go about it?

    Blackcat99 replied to sunspotmia's topic in General Nursing

    Can you work as an LPN? I just saw an ad for an lpn in Florida but they only pay $13.50 an

  8. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    Blackcat99 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it is an addiction-as in "Food addiction." I don't feel I chose to weigh 240 pounds(in the past). I wanted to stop overeating back then but I couldn't. The more I would eat the more I...

  9. Out of state new grad RN considering WA

    Blackcat99 replied to Kodakgee's topic in Washington Nursing

    My friend from Kennewick said that there is "black ice" now in the tri-cities. I do miss the tri-cities, especially "Granny's Buffet in Kennewick." Florida has crummy buffets. I sure don't miss the...

  10. No dogs allowed in room

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I went to my new home hospice orientation. They said that this kind of hospice is called continuous care hospice in the home. They said a nurse got bit by a dog in the home. They said at first the dog...

  11. No dogs allowed in room

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks tothepointeLVN and hospicevet20 for your good ideas. I would never had thought about using an adult diaper or laundry soap to dispose of meds. Yes, I bet these ideas would work

  12. No dogs allowed in room

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all. I took care of my mother for 8 years at home. She had alzheimer's. Oh sure, Mom liked to see me. However, when the cat would jump on Mom's recliner to be petted by Mom, my Mom would...

  13. No dogs allowed in room

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all. I have been doing further investigation and have found another home hospice nearby. Of course, it is with a different agency so I will now have to sign up for yet another agency. But I...

  14. No dogs allowed in room

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all. Yes, I will just have 1 patient. I will be in the home doing private duty hospice for 1 patient for 12 hours. Yikes, I had not even thought about those little dogs who are ankle...

  15. No dogs allowed in room

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I forgot to mention some other things about this agency. No one can give you a ride to work because that is a HIPAA violation. The nurse is also required to bring her own thermometer and her own blood...

  16. Mom is abusive to all the nurses

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's the bad part of my new 2nd job. The good news is that I can walk to work since it is so super close to me. I can sleep in late since I am so close. I'll save money-won't have to buy any gas. It...

  17. Mom is abusive to all the nurses

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

    Thanks all. I don't think I will go back. I really do prefer to work evenings or nights. This job is a day shift job. Plus she requires frequent nasal suctioning which I find unbearable. I don't mind...

  18. No dogs allowed in room

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks caliotter3and nurse156. Unfortunately, this is the only home hospice in my area. I have sure had some strange job experiences since coming to Florida. Yes, maybe I could "forget" to close the...

  19. Give prn meds because Mom said to give it?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    The doctor's orders say things like "Give tylenol if temp 101 or above." Mom tells you to give tylenol when the temp is 100. The doctor's orders say "Give Benadryl prn for itching/rash. Mom tells you...

  20. Lack of supplies to do home care?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I am taking care of a child at his home. There is always a shortage of washcloths, towels, baby wipes and shorts to put on the child. Is this usual in home care? I am bringing from my home...

  21. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

    Blackcat99 replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It usually took each nurse about 3 hours for the med pass at my old LTC. All of the nurses except one guy. Everybody commented on the fact that this one guy(who was a chain smoker) usually finished...

  22. Mom is abusive to all the nurses

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

    I am hoping for the best. But if she gets nasty again with me that's it. I am not going to put up with a Dr. Jekyl/Mr. Hyde type. Yes, there are other clients

  23. Mom is abusive to all the nurses

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

    Yes, caliotter3 I am still going to watch my back. Thanks. I am wondering what the agency told her today? I am wondering if they told her that I was the only nurse left? Maybe they told her "It's...

  24. Mom is abusive to all the nurses

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

    I just got back from my 4 hour shift. Mom was a completely different person this evening. She even apologized for the way she treated me this morning!!! She was nice and pleasant towards me the entire...

  25. Mom is abusive to all the nurses

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

    Thanks caliotter3. Yes, if I am thrown out this evening, I will definately do as you suggested. However, I will leave her house and then call the agency immediately. I would be too scared to stay in...