Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. Urgent Question about Urine Drug Test

    Blackcat99 replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle That's great news!. Gosh it's hard to believe that my inmates would look me in the eye and lie to me about their positive drug screens.

  2. Bronchitis??

    Blackcat99 replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I've had bronchitis. The coughing episodes were just

  3. Only RN on duty

    Blackcat99 replied to medpsychRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I always took my breaks when I was the only nurse. I just told them to come and get me in case of an

  4. Urgent Question about Urine Drug Test

    Blackcat99 replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about Immodium. The inmates at the state pen swore that taking Motrin would cause them to have a positive urine drug

  5. Do your CNA's call in sick every weekend?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for your great messages. :) I think making the person work the next weekend is a good idea. I think cutting the hours is a good idea too. Yes it's not my problem I just fill out the slip...

  6. Tube feeders-vomiting,diarrhea,aspiration

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC and it seems like our G-tube feeders are frequently congested, having diarrhea and having vomiting episodes. We report these things to the doctors but they don't do anything about it...

  7. Tube feeders-vomiting,diarrhea,aspiration

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all. The dietician changed the formula but so far she is still having diarrhea and

  8. Not sure if I want to become an LPN or RN

    Blackcat99 replied to Melissalee's topic in General Nursing

    Go for your RN. You will have much better job opportunities and more money. I am an LPN in Washington state and most of the job opportunities here in eastern WA for LPN's is limited to LTC

  9. Does your LTC provide you with work supplies?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) Thanks for your messages. It sounds like there are other LTC's just like mine elsewhere. I guess that's why I never see any office supplies in central supply. They must have it locked up in the...

  10. Working with a racist

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

    I would tell her "You have the right to remain silent so shut the f###

  11. Does your LTC provide you with work supplies?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for your messages. :) I had a feeling that my LTC was the only one that made the nurses buy their own supplies. I think that's an excellent idea to start keeping receipts of the work supplies...

  12. Night Nurses-Pts think we sleep?

    Blackcat99 replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is scary. That's really awful. How sad for the poor

  13. Does your LTC provide you with work supplies?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks donmomofnine. We don't have any unit clerks at our facility. We have a central supply person but it appears she doesn't have a clue as to what is needed on each unit. When we take stuff out of...

  14. Night Nurses-Pts think we sleep?

    Blackcat99 replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle Where are these jobs located where the nurses can sleep at night? I'm tired of running my legs off every night. I know no one could sleep at my LTC. The bed alarms are always going off...

  15. night shift tips

    Blackcat99 replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I was stunned when one of my super good CNA's was a "no call no show" one night. I called her house many many times and there was no answer. I was sure that something bad must have happened...

  16. I hate those nursing staffers!

    Blackcat99 replied to PHTLS's topic in General Nursing

    They wait until after you pass your 9am pills and then they move you elsewhere? That must be totally frustrating! Good luck

  17. Help am New DON FOR LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to nursemid02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    If you want to be a well-liked DON don't have weekly mandatory meetings and don't expect your noc shift to ruin their sleep by having to attend meetings at 2pm. I wish you the best of luck.

  18. Help am New DON FOR LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to nursemid02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    :chuckle I've never been a DON but I agree with you 100%. Thanks for telling it like it

  19. LPN first?

    Blackcat99 replied to RubyKisses's topic in Nursing Career

    I think your mother is right! Go ahead and get your RN. Good luck

  20. LTC / subacute accurate picture

    Blackcat99 replied to renerian's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :chuckle I won't say anything negative about LTC's except for the med passes. I work nights so it is not a problem for me. The med passes for days and evenings at my LTC are called "the med passes...

  21. Tube feeders-vomiting,diarrhea,aspiration

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Leslie. :) I will leave a note for the dietician and see what she

  22. Tube feeders-vomiting,diarrhea,aspiration

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) Thanks all for your great suggestions! She is on Jevity Plus 75 cc an hour. Other nurses have faxed her doctor to see if something different can be tried.So far no response from her doctor. I...

  23. Need advice re: leaving teaching to become a nurse...

    Blackcat99 replied to littleyappingpom's topic in General Nursing

    I think teaching and nursing are similiar. Nurses too get cussed out on a regular basis. However, if you make a mistake when you are a nurse you can lose your nursing license. I would not recommend...

  24. Nurse shot in Calif at LTC facility

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just heard on CNN about a nurse being shot and in critical condition. CNN said she was shot by an 87 year old man who was upset about the care a family member was receiving. Has anyone heard anymore...

  25. Nurse shot in Calif at LTC facility

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Yes what a terrible tragedy. I agree with Tracy. If the old man was spry enough to shoot someone perhaps he should have cared for the relative at his home. I know we had a man at my LTC who constantly...