Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. Smart Nurse vs. Dumb Pharmacy, Round One. DING! | Life of a Nurse

    Blackcat99 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I have been wondering who replaced me when I left that LTC facility. Now I don't have to wonder anymore. Obviously, it was VivaLasViejas who replaced me when I

  2. Help with Major CNA Problems

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

    This is a great idea!!!! Why didn't I think of that when I use to work at LTC? I left LTC for private duty care and have only one regret. I miss the good paychecks I got at LTC. I think that...

  3. 2 job offers... now what???

    Blackcat99 replied to SuperNurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I use to work at the VA in the 1990's. At that time, it was the RN's on day and eve shift who had to do the rotating shifts on night shift. The RN who worked and preferred the night shift stayed on...

  4. 2 job offers... now what???

    Blackcat99 replied to SuperNurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the job with the

  5. RN's home address is accessible fm Internet

    Blackcat99 replied to FreshNewGrad's topic in California Nursing

    In Florida, if you give them your work address they will use that address instead of your home

  6. Anybody know about an agency called NurseCore?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks TheCommuter. I visited a NurseCore office recently and was very impressed with the staff. They seem like they know what they are doing. The other 2 agencies I visited seemed very...

  7. Anybody know about an agency called NurseCore?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in an agency called NurseCore. If anybody has any information about them-good or bad I would sure appreciate it. Thanks

  8. It cost me $59.25 just to apply for a job?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Kyasi-That's wonderful that your agency does not charge for TB,CPR etc. I am so sorry to hear about that awful HHA. Your agency did so much to help her and then she returns your kindness by being a...

  9. fed up with the families

    Blackcat99 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    OMG!!!! . So they actually tell you they are going to sue!!!!Yikes. Yes, maybe all of the parents think we are all bad since we are not perfect like they

  10. fed up with the families

    Blackcat99 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, caliotter 3 that is so true!!!! I will never forget when I went to a different patient's home to get a quick orientation. I was so shocked!!! The mother did indeed come into the patient's room...

  11. fed up with the families

    Blackcat99 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    OK. I think I have finally figured it out. She must have had a "bad nurse" in the past. I think maybe due to past experiences, that she has become paranoid. OK, I can deal with

  12. It cost me $59.25 just to apply for a job?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Update-I am doing my CPR class tomorrow and my TB test next week and will have all the paperwork done for the $59.25 job requirement. I went to another agency today and they told me that it would cost...

  13. fed up with the families

    Blackcat99 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Mom was out of town. Dad was in town and staying at the house. He was at work during the

  14. fed up with the families

    Blackcat99 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I can't seem to earn Mom's trust no matter what I do. I started this case in March. We talk and seem to get along great. However, in the mornings she says "OK, I'm leaving now. See you later. I say...

  15. Violence in Psychiatric Nursing

    Blackcat99 replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    I use to work in psych many many years ago. If I was in a life or death situation with a psych patient I would do whatever I had to do to save myself even if it meant hurting the patient. The way I...

  16. Florida Endorsement License

    Blackcat99 replied to empyrean's topic in Florida Nursing

    My guess is that you would not be required to practice nursing in your own state before being able to get your Florida license. However, don't take my word for it. Call the Florida state board and...

  17. Do all hospice patients now have IV's?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks all so much. Yes, IV's for inpatient hospice patients who are having trouble getting pain and or nausea relief sounds good to me. Now, it is starting to make sense to me about the IV...

  18. Why are Florida RNs paid so low?

    Blackcat99 replied to gerryNYC's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yup. They know everyone wants to live in Florida and so they pay low wages. You're not alone. LPN's in Florida receive very low wages too. I guess if someone wants to live in Florida they have to take...

  19. Does this mean I got the job?

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

    Yes, I think it does mean that you got the job. This is my opinion anyway, and I hope I am

  20. Do all hospice patients now have IV's?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks all. Congratulations tothepointeLVN on your new job! Yes, tencat:up: Let us all hope that the family members will allow their loved ones to have a more peaceful

  21. Do all hospice patients now have IV's?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks BerryHappy. OK-so the IV certification is more of a preference rather than a requirement. That's good to know. I do feel comfortable working with patients who have IV's. I hope everthing will...

  22. Do all hospice patients now have IV's?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks all. Wow!!!!! So your recruiter said all of their hospice patients had IV's!!!! Yes, I hope your recruiter was just mixed up about hospice patients. I am going to go to a home care hospice job...

  23. Home care of DD children-Need advice

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I have just started private duty home care for mostly DD children. I really want to do a good job. What could I do to help out the family? What do you think are the most important things to do? Any...

  24. Do all hospice patients now have IV's?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks sclpn. I am confused. I haven't worked hospice lately and I didn't know if there are some new rules in hospice or

  25. Can you be on medicaid and blue cross?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Is it possible to be on both at the same time? I got a call from a diaper company saying to beware of medicaid fraud. The diaper guy said he found out after 2 years that one of his former clients was...