Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    Blackcat99 replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The worst visitor I ever had was a man who would scream and yell at us all the time. He would yell about the horrible care his wife was getting. He would yell and insult us for every little thing....

  2. I never want overtime period

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    :) Thanks all for your great comments and suggestions. I'm going to turn the ringer off and just leave it off all the time. I had hoped that Mom would eventually stop waking me up but she just...

  3. Mandatory meetings and night shift

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :chuckle Thanks sassynurse. That's a great quiz. I am going to get a copy of it and put it next to the mandatory meeting calender too!

  4. Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    Blackcat99 replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) I work in LTC and I only work night shift so I don't have to deal with family members. I use to work eve shift and I got sick and tired of the constant hassles with family members. It's not worth...

  5. I just resigned my position! Would you?

    Blackcat99 replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) Yes I think you made the right decision by resigning. Congratulations!

  6. How to find name of dept. manager? (job app.)

    Blackcat99 replied to Genista's topic in Nursing Career

    Call the HR and ask them the name of the dept. manager. That's the way most everyone else does it.

  7. Any LPN jobs in Wyoming?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    :) Thanks DebP. Buffalo sounds great! That's amazing that they fired you and you have nothing bad to say about them. Would you mind telling me why they fired you?

  8. New Charge Nurse in LTC Rant

    Blackcat99 replied to MikeLPN's topic in General Nursing

    :) I work in LTC and I call my job "Mission Impossible." I do the best I can do and that's all I can do. I am off for 2 days now. When I return to my job no one will say "You sure did a great job."...

  9. job interview question

    Blackcat99 replied to cat04's topic in Nursing Career

    :chuckle Most job interviews are stressful. Being nervous is normal. Even experienced nurses get nervous at job interviews. Just accept the fact that you are going to be very nervous. My attitude is...

  10. job problem face

    Blackcat99 replied to gagandeep's topic in International Nursing

    :imbar Oops I meant to say gagan

  11. job problem face

    Blackcat99 replied to gagandeep's topic in International Nursing

    :) Hi Gangan. Apparently, all the jobs are in the USA. I have met many nurses from Canada who move to the USA because they need a job. Good

  12. "Burn-Out"

    Blackcat99 replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    :) Yes you have earned your right to your "sick time" and you shouldn't feel guilty for using some of it. If you are thinking of leaving your job by all means start using up your sick time before you...

  13. RNs in LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) At my LTC they use LPN's and RN's as charge nurses. I think they sometimes prefer to hire LPN's because they can pay LPN's less

  14. Nursing Home Nurses: How many patients are you respsible for?

    Blackcat99 replied to butterflynurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good grief!!! You got stuck with 85 residents! Unbelievable! I will definately stay out of the state of Arkansas if they legally only have to have 1 LPN for 80 residents! Yes I'm glad to hear that you...

  15. Nursing Home Nurses: How many patients are you respsible for?

    Blackcat99 replied to butterflynurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) I work noc shift at the LTC and I am the only nurse LPN for 40-45 patients usually. I have 2 CNA's. However, last week a nurse called in sick and I ended up with 61 patients. In the old day's...

  16. Certified Nurse Assistant Interview

    Blackcat99 replied to TLC RN's topic in Nursing Career

    :) Possible questions. 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why do you want to be a CNA? 3. Can you work week-ends and night shifts? 4. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? 5. Do you have...

  17. Patient's right to have a decubitus ulcer ?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes it's a difficult choice to make. Despite the fact that the resident was confused and physically assaultive to anyone who tried to change her and that charting was always documenting those facts...

  18. Patient's right to have a decubitus ulcer ?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's interesting to hear that the gov't is going to fine homes for their resident's wounds. I don't like to violate "patient's rights" but I do tell the CNA's to go ahead and change resident's even...

  19. Are you on pay when giving or recieving report?

    Blackcat99 replied to oldhag's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle Yes I am always on the clock when giving or receiving report. I wouldn't have it any other way. I have been an LPN for 30 years and I have always gotten paid when giving or receiving

  20. Patient's right to have a decubitus ulcer ?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) Thanks all for your messages. I am the LPN night shift nurse at the LTC. I know in the past at this facility that they had a patient who would refuse everything. She got a bad decubitus ulcer and...

  21. Relocating

    Blackcat99 replied to christinac's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Hawaii on a vacation a year ago. In the Honolulu area newspapers I saw some ads for nurses but not very much. I would not want to live in Honolulu, Hawaii. It's great for a fun vacation but...

  22. "undercover" patients in New Mexico

    Blackcat99 replied to mscsrjhm's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this is so true. I know an LTC facility which is JCAHO certified because of it's great paperwork. Nobody seems to care that the residents sometimes have to wait 30 minutes before their call lights...

  23. pt sign POA against will

    Blackcat99 replied to merricat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I hope social services or an ombudsman will investigate this matter. My mother recently signed a POA for me to take care of her affairs. In order for the POA to be truly legal the document must be...

  24. new LPN burned out and give up nursing

    Blackcat99 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear how badly you are being treated by the nurses. It's not right. Unfortunately, every job nursing or non-nursing seems to have people who are just plain "mean-spirited". In order to...

  25. Hurricanes-What do you do with your pets?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    It sure is awful to hear about all the problems with people and hurricanes. I am just curious as to what happens to their pets during a hurricane. I was told that pets are not allowed to go with...