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  1. Does medicare pay for safety products in the home?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all for the great information. I will check out all of these

  2. Does medicare pay for safety products in the home?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My sister -in -law told me that medicare will pay to have safety rails installed in the bathroom and shower areas in Mom's home. However, I'm not sure about that. Does anyone know if this is really...

  3. Nurses are lucky here.

    Blackcat99 replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    NO. I would never wear one of those devices. However, I know how badly they treat their nurses in West Virginia. It wouldn't surprise me if they would start asking WV nurses to wear them too....

  4. Was I wrong to call in sick?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a cold and cough. I have used meds that help for a few hours and then I cough and sneeze all over again. I just called in sick at my job and it seemed that my supervisor was not pleased. Did I...

  5. Was I wrong to call in sick?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. I slept pretty good last night. I had a bottle of cough syrup with codeine-I took 3 large tablespoons (from last year's bronchitis) and that has helped to stop most of the coughing so I...

  6. Was I wrong to call in sick?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all.:) I am glad I called in sick. I work in hospice. If I had a "dying" parent and some nurse would come in coughing and sneezing all over my "loved one" I would be furious. :angryfire...

  7. Cosmetic Treatments for Inmates

    Blackcat99 replied to crjnursewarrior's topic in Correctional

    Yes psychonurse that should be interesting-No IBU:chuckle At my old job at the pen, the inmates were always whining for IBU. They acted like they couldn't live without

  8. The Nightshift Funk

    Blackcat99 replied to HillNPStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I first started working nights it took me a few months for my body to get used to it. However, I still have times when I am in a "fog" and "out of it." I take a caffeine pill before I go to work...

  9. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

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

    Thanks Ashera. I agree with you 100%. It is hurtful to come here to get a "hug" and end up getting "attacked"

  10. Advice about CNA's who don't follow orders

    Blackcat99 replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the best thing to do is to send them home immediately when they say they are not going to do this or that. Then write them up for insubordination. I had to write up a CNA about 10 times before...

  11. Cosmetic Treatments for Inmates

    Blackcat99 replied to crjnursewarrior's topic in Correctional

    Yes you are right crjnursewarrior!!! When I was a correctional nurse, many inmates would be asking for and receiving antibiotics and acne cream for a few pimples. You're absolutely right. They are...

  12. I have a CNA question

    Blackcat99 replied to Randalyn's topic in General Nursing

    It's next to impossible to get a CNA job without working weekends. Yes the only place you might luck out is if you find a job working at a

  13. medical insurance

    Blackcat99 replied to button2cute's topic in General Nursing

    I have no insurance. I just work part-time as I have to take care of my 83 year old mother who has Alzheimer's. I did try several times in the past to get insurance but couldn't. Once I told them I...

  14. How many pts do you care for each day?

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

    I work in a 10 bed hospice. We have 1 RN, 1 LPN and 1 CNA on all shifts. If we have 10 patients then I have 5. We usually have a census of 8 so I only have 4 patients and this is on night shift

  15. nuring homesdeaths in new orleans area

    Blackcat99 replied to rondafan's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad to hear that the nursing home owners are being charged with negligent homicide. I hope they get the maximum punishment that they so richly deserve.

  16. Why don't they allow people to bring their pets?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that they are trying to get people to leave New orleans but the people won't go because they don't want to abandon their pets. Why don't they let the people bring their pets with

  17. Why don't they allow people to bring their pets?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Mimi2RN. Thanks for saving that kitten :kiss I hope you will be able to find her a good home. Best of

  18. Why don't they allow people to bring their pets?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I spent my childhood hanging out at the local pet store totally fascinated with all of the animals. :) I went berry-picking with my Dad when I was a kid and he had a rifle and raised it ready to...

  19. Why don't they allow people to bring their pets?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I would take my cats with me. I feel so sorry for the ones who didn't bring their pets and are now so frantic with worry trying to find

  20. Kaiser in Southern CA??

    Blackcat99 replied to JaneyW's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes once in awhile when someone isn't smart enough to hire me I always tell myself "Hey it's their loss".

  21. Last day at work...and I feel great!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    :biggringi Congratulations! I've done a lot of job changes in my life and there's nothing like the sheer joy of the very last day. It's so wonderful to think to yourself all day. "This is it. I never...

  22. nuring homesdeaths in new orleans area

    Blackcat99 replied to rondafan's topic in General Nursing

    It will be interesting to hear what the "owners" of the facility have to say about it. I have heard that CNN has tried to contact them but they won't answer any

  23. Why don't they allow people to bring their pets?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes you're absolutely right! She probably is an animal hoarder and it is against the law. I am hoping that perhaps they weren't all of her own personal dogs but she told her neighbors when they...

  24. My First Night Shift

    Blackcat99 replied to NurseNicoleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :chuckle Congratulations NurseNicoleRN :balloons: I am so glad to hear that nights are working out for you! I sure do love working nights too.

  25. Why don't they allow people to bring their pets?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    That's wonderful news that your fiance was able to get his dog back OK. That sure is a long way from Indiana to Florida!!!! Yes microchipping is so important. One of my biggest fears, is that if I...