Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. I want Sundays and Mondays off.

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks ArwenEvenstar:redpinkhe. I think I am going to go ahead and ask for Sundays and Mondays off. I am old and I am thinking that the younger nurses would prefer to have Friday and Saturday nights...

  2. I want Sundays and Mondays off.

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    So it sounds like I am being unreasonable? Perhaps it would be better to ask for every Wed and Thur off instead? Or will I need to accept the fact that I will need to do rotating shifts, rotating days...

  3. Can I get licensed with a misdemeanor of shoplifting?

    Blackcat99 replied to angelawalker87's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I met a lady in Wyoming many years ago who told me she had killed her husband. She became an RN after serving her time in prison for

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I had just thought of being a CNA temporarily until I could find an LPN job. But that was a few weeks ago. This past Sunday:yeah: they did have LPN job openings in the Sunday paper so I'm...

  5. sick day?

    Blackcat99 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    When I am sick I do not go to work. I have made the mistake in the past of going to work when I was sick and I was miserable.:angryfire It upsets me when nurses come to work sick and are...

  6. I'm a nurse. Not a housekeeper!

    Blackcat99 replied to EpiattIPNurse's topic in Private Duty

    Oh no!!!! I had thought that the other family members would want to sleep at night and would not want me making any noise at night. I guess what I could do is wait until everyone is sound asleep. Then...

  7. I'm a nurse. Not a housekeeper!

    Blackcat99 replied to EpiattIPNurse's topic in Private Duty

    Yikes!!!! You had to physically leave the apt. to go to the laundry room at night!!! That sounds like a very dangerous situation for both you and the patient. I think it was a good idea that you did...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. I just got home so will have to call the state board on Monday. I will let you all know what they

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. I just called the state board of nursing for CNA's. They gave me a phone number to contact to challenge the CNA test. She said it is OK to have both an LPN and CNA license in Florida. I...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Caliotter. Yes, it did make me laugh:yeah: (thinking that management supports there nurses) I just called a phone number of a CNA class in Florida to see if they knew where I could go to...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. Many, many years ago, I knew an LPN who wanted to work as a CNA only. She was in her early 70's and she made it clear that she only wanted to work as a CNA. They told her yes she could....

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Caliotter and Wendy.:loveya: The job site I found did not give me any phone numbers or email addresses to ask questions. Caliotter when you worked as a CNA, did everyone know you were really an...

  13. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    No, never feed an alligator. There is a sign posted that says $500 fine for feeding the gators. The sign says if you feed alligators that they will become aggressive towards humans. If an alligator...

  14. I think I regret choosing nursing

    Blackcat99 replied to nsFAMU's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working in different kinds of facilities for many years and it has been miserable. Too much back-stabbing going on most of the time.:argue: I have decided to just do private duty home care...

  15. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I use to live in Kennewick,WA. I went for my 1st trip to Gainesville Hawthorne state trail park today. I walked on the La Chua trail and got to see some alligators!!!! What a wonderful place! Only a...

  16. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Florida. I just now checked the weather where I use to live in eastern WA. They are on a "storm watch". Snow and rain is on the way. Snow and rain= very slick, very dangerous icy roads. If I...

  17. HELP!!!! Im an LPN and cant find a job!

    Blackcat99 replied to rhondell's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where in Florida do you live? I am an LPN who moved recently to Gainesville. I am on vacation and have not tried to look for jobs yet. I sure hope you don't live in Gainesville or we are both in...

  18. Alzheimer's in my family

    Blackcat99 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Both of my parents had alzheimer's. They never became combative. They never had to go into a nursing home. I was able to take care of them at home. Mom was not able to sleep at night. The doctor put...

  19. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Most of the jobs say at least 1 year of nursing experience is required. However, Maxim may allow new grads. Maxim's ad says "1 year of nursing experience preferred" However, they do not use the word...

  20. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I recently moved to North Florida.(Gainesville) I love it here. I am not looking for work right now as I am still "on vacation." I loved South Beach,Miami for vacation. I did look at the Sunday...

  21. job offer with no written pay documentation

    Blackcat99 replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many years ago, I accepted a verbal agreement about the wages I would be getting. I was surprised to hear that they paid so very well. Of course, when I got my paycheck it was a lot less then I...

  22. job offer with no written pay documentation

    Blackcat99 replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    In Florida the rates quoted for Maxim are $18 an hour for RN's and $15 an hour for LPN's. What kind of an on-line exam is required for Maxim? Anyway, I don't work for Maxim but I did see these rates...

  23. Do you send meds along on a Leave of Absence?

    Blackcat99 replied to DPRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was told officially at my old job "Nurses are not allowed to dispense medications. However, the reality is that you the nurse put the meds in little envelopes and give to the patient to take with...

  24. Will Florida inmates come to my home?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Correctional

    I am planning to move to Florida. When I looked up my new Florida license on line it gave out my home address.When I applied for my Florida license they said you cannot use a post office box. I had...

  25. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Blackcat99 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I presently live in eastern WA. I had to drive to work during the winter and my car completely slid all the way to my job. I couldn't see anything!!!!!! I had to drive with my head sticking out all...