Blackcat99

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  1. End stage CHF symptoms?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks all for the great information. ? Mom seems to be doing better at this

  2. Bottom of feet itch all night!!!! Help!!!

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ouch.:angryfire I can't sleep at night. I have to scratch the bottom of my feet all night long. I have tried different athlete's feet creams and sprays from the drugstore but at 3am I am still...

  3. End stage CHF symptoms?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks doodlemom. Mom does seem to be getting weaker but she still has a good appetite and good

  4. End stage CHF symptoms?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks so much

  5. Anyone Else Out There Marked Absent For Missing A Meeting?

    Blackcat99 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    At my past jobs, it seemed there was a "mandatory Meeting" almost every week:angryfire :angryfire :angryfire I have worked at Hospice for almost one year. I have only had to attend one mandatory...

  6. Harmless looking products can kill a child.

    Blackcat99 replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for this important warning.:) I hope your little guy will get well soon. I had no idea that visine was so

  7. Use of Morphine for end of life comfort

    Blackcat99 replied to Wicherubgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1. yes 2. yes 3. no 4. LPN 5.Hospice 6. 31

  8. Plebian who wants to be tactful

    Blackcat99 replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    As a "new" CNA it is best if you don't try to improve others at this time. The old-timers are going to resent you and will try to get you "fired." The old timers are going to think "Just see the new...

  9. Hospice patient receiving TPN ?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm confused. Why would a dying person be receiving a great big bag of TPN every night? Isn't that against the hospice philosophy?

  10. Will LTC nurse go to jail?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The family contacted the police and on the news last night it said the son is going to bring criminal charges against the nursing home because of the poor care of his mother. The son said the nurses...

  11. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC is very scary for both new grads and experienced nurses. There was some kind of incident at the local LTC here. A patient with an NG tube started vomiting and died before they could get her to the...

  12. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC is a no-win situation:madface: especially when you have 47 patients!!!! Run for your life while you still have your

  13. showers on nightshift and time for residents to get up in the morning?

    Blackcat99 replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know in the old days they use to start getting patients up at 3am and then they would all sleep thru breakfast. Yes I recall that there was something done and they put an end to it. I don't...

  14. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Correctional

    I have been reading articles about women who marry their "prison pen pals." The "Night Stalker" married a woman with a bachelors degree in English and an IQ of 152. I read that "Scott Peterson" has...

  15. How many people do you have to wake up at night?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am working part-time at LTC. We have about 10 residents who have to be awakened at night for their weekly skin checks. This is in addition to the 10 dressing changes that are scheduled for night...

  16. What's it like to work in a medical clinic?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am tired of working night shift and week-ends. I have never worked in a doctor's office/medical clinic. What are the pro's and con's? Any advice appreciated.

  17. What's it like to work in a medical clinic?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add that I am going to be getting my own apartment. My best friend is going to become Mom's live-in caregiver as I am wiped out after 3 plus years of alzheimers. I am getting an apartment...

  18. What's it like to work in a medical clinic?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    My mother has alzheimer's and I am her full-time live-in caregiver. When I try to sleep she sometimes wakes me up. I am sleep deprived too. I can go to sleep but I can't stay asleep. I am sure I would...

  19. What's it like to work in a medical clinic?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all.:) I think I'm going to start looking for work in a clinic in March. I don't know what has happened to me. I use to love working nights and now it has become

  20. only a nurses aide

    Blackcat99 replied to twee426's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about the death of your father. So glad that you were able to be with your Dad when he took his last breath. My prayers are with

  21. Medication Aids? Are LPN's at risk for being replaced?

    Blackcat99 replied to NurseeNanceeLee's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I didn't understand the HIV comment

  22. Where can I purchase a microchip for Mom?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My mother has alzheimer's and she is constantly removing her ID necklace and her ID bracelet from the Alzheimer's association. Mom needs a microchip period. Both of my cats have microchips. Anyone...

  23. Where can I purchase a microchip for Mom?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Those are very interesting sites. Yes I think I will put Mom's name and phone number on her clothes.

  24. Where can I purchase a microchip for Mom?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks.:) Mom hasn't actually tried to wander away yet. She doesn't know her address and phone number. Since wandering is so common and Mom's alzheimer's is getting worse I figured I better get...

  25. Where can I purchase a microchip for Mom?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all.:) I will certainly contact my local police Dept and register her. I have heard that the tracking systems cost around $10,000 plus. I have heard that once micro-chipping is OK'ed for...