Blackcat99

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  1. State board "delinquent"status

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much cheerfuldoer That eases my mind a lot. I was worried that if I ever changed my mind and decided to return to Calif. they would tell me "No you can't get your nursing license back"

  2. State board "delinquent"status

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure. In the other states that I worked in they do not have me down as a "delinquent". They have me listed as "inactive" license. Hopefully, I will find a "delinquent" nurse to explain it to...

  3. Correctional nursing hmmmm....

    Blackcat99 replied to aprilleverett's topic in Correctional

    Yes this has happened to me on several occasions. They would send me the diabetics-There would be between 8-10 male diabetic inmates and they would "forget" to send a CO with them. I did not...

  4. **Positive Thinking for the NCLEX!**

    Blackcat99 replied to RainDreamer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes I think positive thinking is so important. When one is negative they get a bad result. I knew a guy who constantly said "I know I'm never going to pass it" Well with all that negative self-talk he...

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

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

    3 years on board a ship in the Caribbean!!! That's sounds like a very interesting job. Please tell us what it was like.What kind of nursing things do you do on a ship? Did the ship have an RN and...

  6. Sask. family furious that 84-year-old dad waited 52 hours in emergency room

    Blackcat99 replied to nbnurse95's topic in International Nursing

    Good grief!!! An 84 year old man having to wait 52 hours for a bed!!! Unbelievable!!! I have heard of long waits at the ER's in the USA but not anything like 52

  7. Do hospices only offer part-time?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks aimeee. :) Yes I agree it's a good idea to have full-time staff for the staff who work in patient's home. I think the nurses at my place who work in the homes are full-time

  8. Do hospices only offer part-time?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was just curious. Do most hospices only offer part-time and per diem's? I work at hospice and they have two staff who are the only full-timers in the place. They both have worked at the facility for...

  9. How Long Will You Nurse?

    Blackcat99 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope to leave nursing in 10 years. However, that will depend on my financial situation. Of course, if I meet a rich sugar daddy tomorrow then I will leave nursing immediately.

  10. Correctional nursing hmmmm....

    Blackcat99 replied to aprilleverett's topic in Correctional

    I have worked correctional and LTC and correctional is much better. However, you do need to be somewhat detached. Unfortunately, in prison society if any person is very loving and extremely...

  11. Is it like this everywhere?

    Blackcat99 replied to aprilleverett's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You took the words right out of my mouth. Narcotics are missing too!!! Run for your life before you lose your

  12. Inmate Workers and Medical Clearance

    Blackcat99 replied to sonoma_gal's topic in Correctional

    Why is it that inmates ask for an "excuse" so they don't have to go to their prison jobs? Usually they say they feel very sick or are in pain. The C.O.'s then tell us they see those same inmates out...

  13. patient killed herself last week....

    Blackcat99 replied to finn_fab's topic in Psychiatric

    Suicide is always so very sad. I will never forget about that suicide we had in Seattle. The nurse had just told the patient he was on a 14 day hold and she left the room. They had bars on the window...

  14. Do hospices only offer part-time?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks doodlemom. :) Yes it is a 10 bed hospice. I didn't think of that. I had thought that perhaps hospice only hired part-timers so they could save money. That's great to hear that the other...

  15. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks darla80 and nursescar. :) Yes I think working side by side with a doctor would be a great learning experience. I work hospice now in a small facility. I really love hospice but the hospice...

  16. Shands chain of hospitals/Gainesville

    Blackcat99 replied to Town & Country's topic in Florida Nursing

    Now I think I finally have it clear. No hospitals in Alachua. Thanks so much hollyster.

  17. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks Andi331 and alintanurse. I've tried home care in the past and didn't enjoy it. May be I will luck out and find a small doctor's office where I can be an LPN but mostly do MA duties? I have...

  18. Shands chain of hospitals/Gainesville

    Blackcat99 replied to Town & Country's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks BETSRN for the clarification.

  19. male CNA fired for "I love YOU"

    Blackcat99 replied to edgreen's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's crazy. I've never heard of anyone getting fired for saying "I love you." Sorry to hear that this has happened to

  20. Shands chain of hospitals/Gainesville

    Blackcat99 replied to Town & Country's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks BETSRN. :) So you are saying that Shands at AGH is in fact located in the city of Alachua? I am confused because when I checked on the internet it said that Shands at AGH is located in...

  21. Negativity at Nurse's Station is GETTING ON MY NERVES!

    Blackcat99 replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a state hospital where these 2 CNA's would complain and whine all night long about how much work they had to do. It was awful. :angryfire They would spend hours moaning and groaning about...

  22. Shands chain of hospitals/Gainesville

    Blackcat99 replied to Town & Country's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know if there are any nursing jobs/hospitals etc. in Alachua,FL Thanks

  23. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks alintanurse. I am determined not to return to LTC. Maybe I will take medical assisting classes and become a MA.

  24. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Oh no. I'll be stuck on the phone all day? Yikes I'm not a "telephone" person. The LPN's have to manage the MA's and their schedules too? That part doesn't sound like much fun. I had thought I...

  25. State Surveyors....

    Blackcat99 replied to bucksandra's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm curious. How often do state surveyors give citations for meds not given within the one hour