Blackcat99

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  1. Flu Shots

    Blackcat99 replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in General Nursing

    At the assisted living center where I work they are offered to employees but not mandatory. I got very sick when I had a flu shot many years ago and would not do it again. I don't think it is right...

  2. Any nurses here date the officers?

    Blackcat99 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    When I worked in corrections, many married nurses were having "love affairs" with other married officers. I also knew 2 nurses who married inmates, lost their jobs and lived to regret

  3. Air Travel with Elderly Cat, What has been your experiences?

    Blackcat99 replied to htapme's topic in Travel

    I had an elderly 17 year old Siamese cat that I took on a plane from Pittsburgh to Seattle and then from Seattle to Pasco, WA. She was a very loud mouth at home all the time. On the planes, I didn't...

  4. Jobs for LPN's....is it true???

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

    The nursing homes here in eastern Washington state are always willling to hire new

  5. Jobs for LPN's....is it true???

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

    In Kennewick, WA there is an ad in the paper right now for a full-time night shift LPN. This job is in a nursing home-(Life care center of Kennewick) and it includes a sign on bonus of $5,000. They...

  6. No ativan for hospice patients

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The hospice doctor doesn't want us to use our judgement in regards to giving ativan. Some of the families have complained that our patients became too sedated from taking ativan. I was curious if...

  7. Newly hired LPN is making more money!!!!

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was hired 6 months ago and am making $18 an hour.:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire I just learned that the new LPN is making $20 an hour and she has less experience than I do!!!!! What would you...

  8. Newly hired LPN is making more money!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was thinking that $2 more an hour was quite a bit. :uhoh21:I think you're right. I better start looking around for something

  9. Newly hired LPN is making more money!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. I finally called the administrator and talked to her about it. I didn't care if I was going to be fired or not. Anyway, she said that the new girl was hired at first just doing per diem-no...

  10. Contagious CNA showing up for work!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for your comments. That is so very sad that most places are just like my assisted living

  11. Giving pain meds thru a colostomy?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thanks all for the great information. I have learned so much here at

  12. Giving pain meds thru a colostomy?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    The patient's wife said he can swallow his MS Contin by mouth. He is in hospice now and is having difficulty swallowing his meds. I can't give MS Contin crushed in applesauce by mouth as that would...

  13. Newly hired LPN is making more money!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    One of the nurses who has worked at the assisted living facility told me that the $20 an hour nurse showed her the check stub to prove it. The other 2 nurses who have worked for many years at that...

  14. Contagious CNA showing up for work!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    That's awful,casi. :madface:I had no idea that this kind of thing was going on in other places too. :angryfireWhat a disgrace! I work in an assisted living facility where there are mostly elderly...

  15. Newly hired LPN is making more money!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks underpaidrn. This is an assisted living facility. Yes, I will see if I can find the policy and procedure

  16. nursing home or hospital

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

    I would try a hospital job as it might be less stressful than a nursing home. Nursing homes are totally stressful even for an experienced LPN. I don't know what the salary is in

  17. Newly hired LPN is making more money!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Nursejoy1. I am going to make an appointment today with the administrator. She's the one who is in charge of salaries at my assisted living facility. How silly they are if they think I'm going...

  18. Do you have time to cut diabetic toenails?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all. I have done diabetic toenails but it makes me "very nervous." I agree it is best if only podiatrists do it. I have never received any specific training on how to cut diabetic toenails...

  19. Do you have time to cut diabetic toenails?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all. I work at a very large assisted living facility. We are expected to cut each diabetics fingernails and toenails every 2 weeks. We have about 30+ diabetics here. :oThe diabetics are always...

  20. End stage CHF symptoms?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My mother has been hospitalized twice in the past 2 months. She has CHF and always has a cough and problems with fluid retention. I do not think she is ready for hospice. I am just curious. How...

  21. We all hate overtime!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    The day shift nurse is now quitting. Now they will have to call in the agency nurses until they can get a new replacement. Now of course, they are asking us to work these shifts.:trout: I will not be...

  22. End stage CHF symptoms?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.Thank you for sharing your experience. My mother is still going

  23. We all hate overtime!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. I was shocked to hear about nurses who clock out and then finish their work!!!!! :down:No way!!!!! Management can complain all they want about having to pay for overtime. No matter what...

  24. Prison Nursing....Is it safe?

    Blackcat99 replied to kanidoit2's topic in Correctional

    It depends on where you work.In the past, I was left alone with inmates a few times because the prison was always short of correctional

  25. PHS WILL take over Wyoming

    Blackcat99 replied to wyocowboy's topic in Correctional

    All of your 3 plans sound really great!!!!! I think it's going to be a win-win situation for you no matter which of the 3 plans you choose to