Blackcat99

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  1. Needing a Live-In nurse for my Mom, does medicade cover it?

    Blackcat99 replied to roger32036's topic in General Nursing

    Both of my parents had alzheimers. I left West Virginia and moved into their home in Washington state to take care of them. Dad died 4 months after I arrived. Mom lived for 8 more years. After Mom ran...

  2. Needing a Live-In nurse for my Mom, does medicade cover it?

    Blackcat99 replied to roger32036's topic in General Nursing

    In Washington state, medicaid only paid for caregivers(live-out) to come to the home. You get only so many hours depending on the medical diagnosis and care needed. The more medical problems you had,...

  3. What is the best book available on ventilators?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all so much. I am so shocked to hear that someone would actually change the settings on a vent!!!! I will definately keep an eye on the settings. People fooling around with the alarm systems...

  4. What is the best book available on ventilators?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement. I am very nervous. I am hoping to start doing pediatric care in the home. I have to pass a test on ventilators before I can actually start working for the agency. I asked...

  5. What is the best book available on ventilators?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for the

  6. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    It sure has been cold here in Gainesville. Before I moved here in Oct 2009, I had gotten rid of most of my "winter clothing." I had figured I would be warm all the time here in Florida and wouldn't...

  7. akward situations in the home

    Blackcat99 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Yikes!!!:eek: So a mother sleeping with her child is not so unusual. When I start working nights, I am planning to do vital signs and assessments at the beginning of my shift. What if Mom gets mad at...

  8. akward situations in the home

    Blackcat99 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    No, I sure wouldn't want a case like this one. I am planning on working nights. I will need to read at night if I am not busy in order to stay awake. Sitting in the dark, I would be afraid of dozing...

  9. Do all FL nursing jobs require pre-employment testing?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks so much. I told them I knew nothing about ventilators. I told them I have no ventilator experience. I am suppose to pass a test on ventilators before I can actually start working. I asked if...

  10. Do all FL nursing jobs require pre-employment testing?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I have applied for a private duty nursing job. In order to get the job, I will have to take 5 different nursing tests. If I don't pass the tests, I will have to wait 30 days before I can retake the...

  11. akward situations in the home

    Blackcat99 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    It sure does sound akward!!! I am hoping to start private duty nursing soon. I sure hope I am not going to be in this kind of situation. Hopefully, someone will post who can tell us if this situation...

  12. Trach tubes popping out of patients

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Yikes!!!!!:eek: A trach puller!!!!! Glad to hear that she only pulled it out for her parents and not for you. As far as I know, I am only going to have trachs. They have discussed only trach training...

  13. Trach tubes popping out of patients

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all for your words of wisdom. I will be starting my 1st day of orientation tomorrow. I will definately make sure that the straps are secure and

  14. Do nurses still get signing bonuses?

    Blackcat99 replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    In RN magazine, there was an ad for RN's and LPN's for a North Dakota hospital. I think they are giving sign on bonuses and help with

  15. Trach tubes popping out of patients

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks all so much. I am so glad to hear that there are usually 2 people doing the trach tube changes. I sure hope they don't give me a kid who is a known trach puller!!!! I would be afraid to get up...

  16. Can an LPN get a job as a CNA?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN who wants a full time job in Florida so I can get medical coverage. I saw a site that had state jobs listed. Only one for LPN's and it was only for part-time. However, the state jobs...

  17. does night shift make you fat?

    Blackcat99 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I was working night shift when I lost 120

  18. I want Sundays and Mondays off.

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Private Duty

    After I get back from vacation, I would like to apply for a home care job as an LPN. I would like to get a full-time job working night shift with every Sunday and Monday night off. I only want to work...

  19. I want Sundays and Mondays off.

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks caliotter3. Good ideas. Yes, I think I will be very flexible at the beginning. Hopefully, I can then get Sundays and Mondays off when an opening becomes

  20. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, Florida is the best!!!!:yeah:I love the alligators the most!!!! Nothing more exciting to me than watching those alligators swimming in the lake and coming out of the water to take their sun...

  21. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    Blackcat99 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes, yes!!!!!! This is the way to do it folks!!!!!!

  22. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    Blackcat99 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Food addiction kills. I got sick and tired of being fat and miserable. I had thought that I knew what was best for me. I had thought I will do things "my way" to lose the weight. I did things "my...

  23. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks:redbeathe. Are those places located near Gainesville? I haven't heard of them. Do they have more alligators than the La Chua

  24. I want Sundays and Mondays off.

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks nursel56. I am hoping to eventually find a straight one person full time hours case. Actually, I might prefer an adult as I don't have any recent peds experience. I know I'm going to need a...

  25. I want Sundays and Mondays off.

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, I will be looking for private duty in the home. It seems that the job ads here are looking for nurses to take care of children with tube feedings and