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  1. PHS WILL take over Wyoming

    Blackcat99 replied to wyocowboy's topic in Correctional

    I would go with the state job and hope for the best. The state job is the best choice because of the added benefits. Unfortunately, there is a very good chance that the state jobs would indeed be...

  2. 400 pound diabetic friend in denial

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My friend is 64 years old and must weighs 400 pounds or more. She is diabetic.She can barely walk a few steps before she has to sit down . I told her if she doesn't lose weight she will die. I told...

  3. 400 pound diabetic friend in denial

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. Thanks for your honesty. Yes, I think it's time for me to back off and allow her to make her own decisions-right or wrong. I really hope she will eventually decide to make the right...

  4. Where do they find these caregivers?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have just started a new job at an assisted living facility.:angryfire Do they only hire totally untrained staff or what? We usually only have 4-6 patients that have to have vital signs done. The...

  5. Where do they find these caregivers?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have learned that my facility hires people with absolutely no prior caregiving experience on a regular basis!!!!!:angryfire They don't want to hire any experienced CNA's because those CNA's would...

  6. Where do they find these caregivers?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all. The caregiver reported me to the supervisor for raising my voice while speaking to her-how dare I suggest that she do her job!!!!!! Good grief! Anyway, the supervisor just laughed and said...

  7. Giving report-rude nurse

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks all. I lucked out yesterday when I gave report. She seemed to be preoccupied and didn't bug me for a change. I really appreciate all of these great suggestions. I'm not sure which ones I'm...

  8. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    Blackcat99 replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes I use to work in prisons and that is so true:lol2: . I work in assisted living now and have to be "sickening sweet" all the time now. I am looking forward to the future when I can return to prison...

  9. Giving report-rude nurse

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great suggestions! Yes, maybe I should just get up and leave and tell her to let me know when she is ready to receive the rest of the

  10. Giving report-rude nurse

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks so much for the great

  11. Giving report-rude nurse

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks all for your suggestions. I am definately going to have to say something to her if she keeps it up. She's one of those "know-it-all" types. Another nurse told me that she has been written up...

  12. Ever had an ex-boyfriend, or someone you didn't like as a patient?

    Blackcat99 replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in high school, I refused to have sex with my boyfriend and he dumped me for the girl who did have sex with him. I was so heartbroken. Imagine my surprise many years later when "that girl"...

  13. Dragging 'em out of bed

    Blackcat99 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My mother has alzheimer's-moderate stage. Luckily, she has never become violent. The only thing that has worked for me is to tell Mom that everything I want her to do is " a doctor's order". I have...

  14. Worst Nursing Experience--What's Yours?

    Blackcat99 replied to tonyluvnelly's topic in General Nursing

    My worst nursing esperience was when I was a CNA. I will never forget that man who all of a sudden started vomiting and was trying to swallow his vomit so he wouldn't soil his bed!!!!!! He started to...

  15. at wits end trying to get a job, any job

    Blackcat99 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Nursing Career

    After you pass your state boards and get your nursing license it should be easier for you to get a job. Some places don't like to hire nurses unless they are sure that person will in fact pass the...

  16. Writing Up Inmates

    Blackcat99 replied to Sheri257's topic in Correctional

    I had the same problem with an inmate. He didn't want to get up for his early morning pill and would show up at 4pm for his 0730 med. I told him "No" and he grabbed my med box and threw it on the...

  17. Demanding Resident

    Blackcat99 replied to abooker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck. I remember I had a lady like that at LTC. She also had a phone in her room. She was constantly calling on her call bell and calling the nurses station at the same time!!!!!!:angryfire...

  18. Should I tell my friend that she is dying?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My friend is in the hospital and her liver has shut down. The doctors say she needs a liver transplant immediately. The doctors said it would be almost impossible for her to get a liver transplant...

  19. Should I tell my friend that she is dying?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. Further testing revealed that she has cancer of the liver. She is being discharged today to go home. The doctor told her the truth about her serious condition and she seems to be coping OK...

  20. Should I tell my friend that she is dying?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much friends. When I went and saw her yesterday, I was very surprised. She told me that her husband told her that her liver was bad and that she needed a liver transplant. He told her that...

  21. Should I tell my friend that she is dying?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for your input. I do not work at the hospital where my friend is

  22. Is it just me or are agency nurses not treated very nicely?

    Blackcat99 replied to AmyRN1227's topic in Agency Nurses

    At the places I have worked the agency nurses were not treated very well. :trout: I always treated the agency nurses nicely because I was glad that they were working and so I wasn't being bugged by my...

  23. Where do you live?

    Blackcat99 replied to Mamakidee's topic in Washington Nursing

    I live in the eastern part of WA-called the Tri-cities(Richland, Pasco and Kennewick). No it is not my choice to live here. I am only here to take care of my Mom at home who has alzheimer's. As soon...

  24. Which jobs offer the best insurance?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Folks I am looking for a full time job now with good insurance. I have only been working part-time with no insurance for the past 2 years. I am wondering which jobs you think would have the best...

  25. Which jobs offer the best insurance?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks kukukajoo. So Home health may have good insurance too. That's good to know. I never even thought of that. I am cleaning the garage out right now, but I will definately have to check into that...