Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. Best way to get rid of visitors

    That's a great idea too. "Everyone needs to leave the room for x
  2. Best way to get rid of visitors

    Yes, I would like to insist that they leave because I haven't done skilled/rehab nursing for such a long time and quite frankly I don't feel I know exactly what I'm doing.That's another reason I don't...
  3. Best way to get rid of visitors

    Thanks all. I think I'm going to start with the "I need you to step out of the room for a few moments." What would you say to a visitor who says "No, I am not leaving. I'm going to watch what you are...
  4. I'd like to hear from other Wyo nurses

    I'm jealous!!!!! Can we switch places please? You can take care of my mom here in Washington and I can be a student
  5. Assisted Living Nurses

    I work in a big assisted living center. No, we have no kind of emergency equipment here-nothing at
  6. I have thought about doing private duty as an LPN but it seems that none of the agencies even offer medical insurance? Does anyone know any private duty agencies that offer good medical coverage too?...
  7. Private duty nurse-any with good medical insurance?

    Thanks. Maxim health insurance sounds good. I will definately give them a call if I see any ads for them looking for nurses in my
  8. Assisted Living Facilities.....

    Yes, I have over 30 years of nursing
  9. I just wanna be a DNR

    This great video is still my favorite. I am still enjoying it very
  10. DONS working the floor in LTC?

    No it is not the standard. DON's rarely have to cover the floor but sometimes they do have to do it for various reasons. I even worked in a nursing home where a DON had to come in and she had to work...
  11. LTC CPR on pt with rigor mortis and lividity

    Good grief!!!! I think I would have to tell her "Sorry boss, but I don't do CPR on dead people but if you want to do it, you go right ahead." I have never heard of anything so
  12. Assisted Living Facilities.....

    I have 72 residents and 20 diabetics. At our place we have med aides who pass out all the pills. I do all the diabetic blood sugar testing and giving of insulin. I do all the eye drops and any minor...
  13. Don't call 911

    Thanks all for your opinions. :yeah:Yes, I am going to continue to call 911. One of those residents does have NTG which did not provide immediate relief last time. Of course, once he actually arrived...
  14. Don't call 911

    I work in assisted living. There are 2 residents who complain of chest pain once in awhile. The families are telling us not to call 911 when they complain of chest pain because they believe it is just...
  15. Don't call 911

    Yes, I agree. The DON is the one who told me about the families requests. The DON didn't actually say if I should or should not call 911. However, unless I have a doctor's order specifically stating...
  16. Food Addiction?

    I'm so glad to hear that you found the book to be very helpful!!!! :yeah:I swear it really did save my life. It answered all of my "burning questions" and explained everything to me. I truly thought I...
  17. LPN job at plasma center?

    There is an ad in my local paper for an LPN to work at the local plasma center. The only thing I know about the place is that people go to the center and are paid for giving their blood plasma. Does...
  18. Food Addiction?

    Don't worry. There is hope for us food addicts. If you want to find out exactly what is wrong with you please get the book that "saved my life". It's called Food addiction-The body knows by Kay...
  19. Hi Friends:loveya: I am going on vacation on Aug 19th and will be staying in Hillsborough. What are the must sees in these areas? Is there anything special that I should bring in my luggage? Do they...
  20. Vacation in Raleigh/Durham- questions

    Thanks all so much for your great ideas!!!! I'm leaving in the morning for NC and am going to have some
  21. LPN wagegs in WV are good

    I use to live in Moundsville,WV and LPN wages were not good. Nurses were treated very poorly. When I lived in WV there was a lot of mandatory overtime required. It got so bad that I had to quit...
  22. Vacation in Raleigh/Durham- questions

    Thanks SusanNC. I hadn't thought about going down to the beach but why not? Sounds like
  23. Vacation in Raleigh/Durham- questions

    Thanks NurseAmy:nurse:. Yes, I think I had better rent a car. I've tried looking for bus tours online for Raleigh/Durham and no luck. I have already scheduled an appointment to visit the Duke...
  24. I am extremely lucky that I am able to keep Mom at home. Before Mom got alzheimer's, I had always thought that my brother would gladly help out with her care since he is always telling everyone what...
  25. I like charting that I can easily read without trying to quess what it says because of poor handwritting. I also appreciate nurses who actually put in a new nurses note when they use up the last