Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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

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

    Thanks Audi33. :) I will sign up for some computer

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

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

    Thanks Andi. I am already an LPN with lots of medical experience. I just need to know if it would be more helpful to take computer classes or coding/medical billing classes. Thanks

  3. Need interview tips for temp live-in for vacation, please

    Blackcat99 replied to TracyB,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep the animals home. I would give her a $20 tip for the pet care. Have fun on your trip.

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

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

    Thanks nursecar. Yes being prepared for emergencies is important. Are clinic nurses expected to know how to do insurance billing too? What kind of computer skills are expected from LPN's?

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

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

    Eastern Washington-LTC's are paying LPN's $18-20 an hour. I was told that the new facility-Richland Rehabilitation Center in Richland, WA is starting LPN's at $20 an hour. They have an ad in the paper...

  6. Do any of you work 10 hour shifts?

    Blackcat99 replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in General Nursing

    I use to work 10 hour shifts years ago. I really enjoyed it!

  7. How long for a med-pass?

    Blackcat99 replied to nelligolitely's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work LTC anymore. When I use to work LTC day shift I sometimes didn't get done till 11am. I don't remember how many residents I had at that time. It sounds like you are doing just fine. Good...

  8. Tell me about Burlington, Vermont

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Sarahe23 so much for your valuable information. :) I have 2 cats and I do want to get a dog in the future. Vermont sounds so beautiful but it sounds like my 4 legged family members will not...

  9. PrimeCare Medical? Anyone work for them?

    Blackcat99 replied to abnurse's topic in Correctional

    That's good news to hear about the federal corrections! I never even bothered to try them because I had heard the wrong information. I had been told that they didn't hire people over 36. I'm glad to...

  10. How to deal with death?

    Blackcat99 replied to breezy5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It will get easier as time passes. My first real job was working as an aide at a nursing home. I'll never forget when I was told that one of my patients had just died. I was so attached to that lady....

  11. Why I hate DC

    Blackcat99 replied to HU_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in DC for one whole day and didn't get mugged!!! :) I was on a tour bus. However, when I lived and worked near Los Angeles, CA I was almost attacked during broad day light at my local...

  12. I'd like to hear from other Wyo nurses

    Blackcat99 replied to viking woman's topic in General Nursing

    I left my heart in Wyoming. I will be going backto Wyoming in the future. I am stuck in Washington state now taking care of my mother who has Alzheimer's. I have lived in Evanston and Rawlins. Wyoming...

  13. Do you feel like you have no "down time" on the midnight shift???

    Blackcat99 replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks LPN 01112005 for telling it like it

  14. Crying about my job...

    Blackcat99 replied to LearningRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have used over the counter Benadryl 25mg to help me sleep when I am stressed out. Good luck to you. Hope things will get better for you soon

  15. PHS WILL take over Wyoming

    Blackcat99 replied to wyocowboy's topic in Correctional

    I worked at the pen when Wexford was in charge. They were always desperate for help. The last I heard about the pen was that most of the nurses were traveler nurses. I heard that no one wanted to...

  16. Crying about my job...

    Blackcat99 replied to LearningRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sorry to hear about your job problems. Unfortunately, my experience is that when I am nice to my co-workers they think I am "weak" and they try to walk all over me. If I want something done I have to...

  17. Correctional Healthcare Training

    Blackcat99 replied to CCHP-RN's topic in Correctional

    The ACA sells videos. They might have some healthcare videos. Try this email address http://www.corrections.com/aca . Good luck

  18. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Blackcat99 replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    I use to live in Calif. I worked as an LPN and had to pay a fortune for a tiny one bedroom apt. Leaving LA was the best decision I ever made.

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

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

    That's great that North Carolina has so many LPN jobs!!! Maybe I will end up in NC someday. I know I cannot work in LTC ever again. I'd rather work as a prostitute than work in LTC. Unfortunately,...

  20. Mean/Rude Doctors

    Blackcat99 replied to k_cole21's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember that the hospital had a few mean/rude doctors. I am thinking about seeking work in a general medical clinic. How are the majority of doctor's behavior when they have their own clinic? I...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have quit my part-time night shift job at the LTC. I had taken a few days off and came back to work. The nurse managers had added even more night shift treatments and skin checks for night shift!!!...

  22. My Saving Grace...why hospice will always be my niche.

    Blackcat99 replied to Flynurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes. Hospice is great. :balloons:

  23. Is it even worth working in the U.S?

    Blackcat99 replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    I hope you will be able to find full time nursing jobs in Canada. I've talked to a lot of Canadian nurses here in the USA and they say they couldn't stay in Canada because they were unable to find any...

  24. Computerized MAR programs

    Blackcat99 replied to crjnursewarrior's topic in Correctional

    I worked at the regional jail in Moundsville about 3 years ago. I was unhappy working at that jail. Some of the nurses were very nice but 3 of the day shift nurses were totally obnoxious. :chuckle It...

  25. LPNs and ABGs?

    Blackcat99 replied to no er holds's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a question about phlebotomists. Are phlebotomists ever trained or expected to do ABG's at any time??? Thanks