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  1. Night shift-no keys to central supply no keys to get briefs

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As soon as I get to work now, I try to get supplies from the 3-11 supervisor who ALWAYS get mad about it. She always gives me lectures about how the nurses are always "hoarding all of the supplies"....

  2. Who is planning to retire in a few years?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Retired Nurses

    Only 10 more months!!! I'm so jealous. Congratulations!!! Sounds like you and the others here have some great plans for

  3. Charting has to be done no matter what?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of the nurses at my job do their daily required charting each day. However, we have a few nurses who don't do their daily required charting. Management is now telling us that all charting has...

  4. Charting has to be done no matter what?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can't win. They say you have to do your required charting. Of course, if you have to do "overtime" in order to finish all of your required charting then you are "the bad guy" for having

  5. Charting has to be done no matter what?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I am wondering why management is not stepping in and getting these nurses to do their own job. I can barely get my own charting done and then I am expected to do someone else's charting

  6. What is the dress code for nurses?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I am thinking of applying for jobs at DD facilities. I was curious as to what the nurses wear in group homes and other DD

  7. 30 hour IV certification class for LPN's

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am signed up for the 30 hour IV certification class for LPN'S. Has anyone taken this class or knows someone who did? I would like to hear your opinion on the class. They have sent me a study guide...

  8. Is it OK to give baking soda and water to LTC patient without a doctor order?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Aren't we suppose to get a doctor's order for it before giving

  9. Medical marijuana for nurses?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks. Good information to know. Medical marijuana was just passed in Florida. I guess we all have to do what our employers want us to do or we get fired. Our employers own

  10. Why would a long-term care facility require 2 years of experience?

    Blackcat99 replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is no "nursing shortage" so they would prefer to hire experienced nurses. As for "big bonuses" I worked at a job that promised "new people" a big bonus. Unfortunately, every single one of these...

  11. Working in Nursing home is all the same?

    Blackcat99 replied to bigorange123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do not work off the clock. If you can't get all of your work done then you stay over and you make them pay you for your time. Do not "volunteer" your services period. I hate to drive so I would not...

  12. Peace Corps Qualifications

    Blackcat99 replied to ChelseaJane's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if there are any non-nursing positions available for LPN's in the Peace Corps? I want to do ANYTHING except nursing

  13. Are your incontinent patients truely incontinent?

    Blackcat99 replied to jm_emt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my former LTC job, residents were told by some of the CNA's to just go ahead and pee in their briefs. Those CNA's were very busy on their own personal cell phones and were very busy socializing...

  14. Fear of losing my license

    Blackcat99 replied to Aryea, LVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of the nursing homes I have worked in were "not good ones". However, I went to work anyway and did the best I could do. I have no control over the actions of other nurses. I cannot afford to be...

  15. Does your facility send someone home every shift?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my LTC, they have now over-hired on purpose both nurses and CNA's on all shifts. Therefore, even if you were hired for full-time hours you have to take your turn and go home. They never call anyone...

  16. LTC has changed-How do you give out 5pm meds now?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the old days, we use to go inside the dining room and give patients their medications. Now I have discovered that it is against the rules now. I am always hearing that is is always best to give...

  17. Colostomy bag won't stay on

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    My resident has a colostomy but the only way to keep the bag on is to use tape which irritates his skin. We have things which we spray on and sure prep skin wipes that are suppose to make it stick on...

  18. Colostomy bag won't stay on

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Gastroenterology

    I work in a small group home. We are "on our own" so to speak and have no one to ask. I am hoping to find a "colostomy expert" here who can tell me what works great so I can order it for our small...

  19. Residents who pull out G-J tubes

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was always told that if a resident pulls out a G-J tube that you are not to put in a temporary foley catheter tube because a G-J tube is surgically implanted. However, I am now being told it is OK...

  20. Residents who pull out G-J tubes

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you insert a foley catheter to keep the G-J tube site open before sending to the

  21. Constant fighting amongst caregivers

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I work in group homes and the pay is not good for nurses or caregivers. There is constant verbal wars amongst caregiver staff. The staff is constantly telling the house managers loudly that they are...

  22. Constant fighting amongst caregivers

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    WebbRN. I wanted to ask what can be done with caregivers who are late or calling off sick EVERY SINGLE DAY. They call in every weekend too. It's not a once in a while situation. Rather, it is a "WAY...

  23. Constant fighting amongst caregivers

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks amoLucia. Yes, you are so right. I do work with a lot of UAPS and yes they are in the union. I think for now that I am going to float along in the system because the only other places in my...

  24. CNA's not doing vitals & slow to answer lights?

    Blackcat99 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, the CNA's are suppose to be busy bathing, feeding, dressing, changing bed linen etc. However, I haven't seen many "busy CNA's" at the nursing homes I have worked at. The CNA's at the places I...

  25. CNA's not doing vitals & slow to answer lights?

    Blackcat99 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I knew a nurse who did not feel comfortable at first confronting the CNA's about doing the vital signs so she started doing them all herself. Of course, she had 40 residents and certainly didn't have...