Blackcat99

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  1. Can you be on medicaid and blue cross?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all so much for your replies. OK, so it is possible to be on both medicaid and blue cross at the same time. I know I can barely understand my own medical insurance let alone try to figure out...

  2. Can you be on medicaid and blue cross?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks caliotter 3. Insurance doesn't matter to me. I was just curious because the diaper guy said I should contact my agency and let them know the truth about the insurance so they don't get stuck...

  3. Forced to come into work on day off

    Blackcat99 replied to deletethisaccount's topic in General Nursing

    I remember an LTC I worked at in the 1980's. The DON called me at home and told me "I had to come in right now." I told her" No, I can't. I have been drinking wine all day. There's no way I can come...

  4. Forced to come into work on day off

    Blackcat99 replied to deletethisaccount's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similiar job like that many years ago in West Virginia. However, they said that they could call you anytime on your days off and you would be required to come in no matter what. If they called...

  5. New LVN concerned about Code and STAT response.

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

    I have worked in many LTC's in the past. We never had anything like calling a code or stat response over the intercom. If a patient was in trouble, we would just run and get someone on the floor to...

  6. RN told she will now get LPN wages

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I was just talking about private duty nursing here. I think management jobs are hellish and are a whole different story. I think that LPN's who are in management should definately be paid

  7. cruelest thing I heard a nurse say

    Blackcat99 replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    You guessed wrong. I have been an LPN for many many years. Anyway, you are entitled to your opinion and I am entitled to my

  8. cruelest thing I heard a nurse say

    Blackcat99 replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    The patient became visibly upset when the nurse asked her if she had changed her

  9. Per Diem Psych?

    Blackcat99 replied to Tinkerbell04's topic in Psychiatric

    I would take it. When you are working per diem do a good job. In the future, hopefully they will have part time and/or full time openings. If you do a great job as per diem they may reward you in the...

  10. Just started with agency now banned from regular hire

    Blackcat99 replied to newtress's topic in Agency Nurses

    Wow!!!! I didn't realize that the agencies had such strict and ridiculous rules. I wonder if all agencies are like this or just a few of them? It sure seems unfair to

  11. Would you do this???

    Blackcat99 replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    No, I would not do it. That's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard

  12. cruelest thing I heard a nurse say

    Blackcat99 replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    I remember a patient who was dying in hospice. She specifically told everyone that she absolutely positively did not ever want to have a foley catheter put in her. When she was actively dying one of...

  13. Best Paid State For Nursing

    Blackcat99 replied to bashy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am in Florida too. I came here despite being warned about the low wages. A friend had bugged me for years to visit her in Florida but I had no desire to do so. However, I thought well it's just...

  14. Best Paid State For Nursing

    Blackcat99 replied to bashy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi gracet84, this is an old thread. I'm curious. Did you ever end up in Virginia or where did you

  15. Best Paid State For Nursing

    Blackcat99 replied to bashy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is not good here in Florida. I have heard that South Carolina is even worse than

  16. Ambien psychosis?

    Blackcat99 replied to Cat_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I have had one sleepwalking episode since taking ambien. I tried switching to ambien CR but I couldn't sleep at all. So I am back on the regular ambien. I rarely take it. I use it for emergencies...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all. I will let you know what happens when I finally turn in all of the required paperwork. When I did call them I asked if they had Friday night shift jobs available and they said "Yes". Of...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, this whole experience has been crazy. I called them on the phone and they told me to come in and to bring my resume with me. I got all dressed up in my "interview outfit" and went to their...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all. Sorry to hear caliotter3 that night shifts are hard to find in your area. Latinboyyy305-Did you have to pay the $57 up front before your interview or after you were officially hired? Yes,...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks caliotter3. Yes, I sure hope they are going to have some actual work available after all of this endless paperwork. I am hoping to do 1-2 night shifts a week. It pays better than my regular...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks. I better get hired!!!! It sure is strange how things are done nowadays. I think if you do all of the required paperwork that you are hired. Of course, it will probably take me 30 days to get...

  22. I'm afraid to go to school with child

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Mom wants to send her DD child to school. He has a trach and needs frequent suctioning. He has G-tube too. I have gone with mom to doctor visits with the portable suction machine that doesn't work...

  23. I'm afraid to go to school with child

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks caliotter3 and tothepointeLVN. Yes, I think Mom should have the child up bathed and ready to go at 7am. There are no night nurses for this client. I don't know if they have found a new LPN yet...

  24. I'm afraid to go to school with child

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all so much. OK, it looks like school will be starting soon so I am going to be brave and try it out. His first feeding starts at 7am which is when I arrive at his home. He is suppose to be at...

  25. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

    Blackcat99 replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am an experienced LPN who tried to help out a new grad RN many years ago. I would see things that she would miss and I would bring it to her attention etc. I remember telling her something about a...