Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. tattoos in the workplace

    Blackcat99 replied to wiseguy99's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my 50's and have worked a lot in corrections. Many many inmates have lots of tattoos. When I see any man or woman with lots of tattoos I tend to think "Hmm I wonder if this person is an...

  2. I have an interview...

    Blackcat99 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Gastroenterology

    Sorry to hear you didn't get the job. Hope something better comes your

  3. Special Weekend Shifts?

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

    I knew an LPN who worked 12 hour night shifts on Fri. Sat. and Sun and got paid for 40 hours. She did it many years but finally quit because she said she was just too tired to do it

  4. Visitor complaints at LTC

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was recently hired to work night shift only at my local LTC. Now that I have been officially hired for night shift I am being placed on evening shift temporarily until they can find an evening shift...

  5. Visitor complaints at LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks earle58. Orientation went great today. I was overjoyed when she showed me the "complaint forms." I will grab a stack of them and put them on my med cart. I use to work evenings at this same...

  6. When taking care of elderly parents damages your career

    Blackcat99 replied to jad2's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. When my dad got really sick and then died in Oct. 2002 I was calling in constantly and finally I just gave a 2-week notice because I couldn't cope with...

  7. Visitor complaints at LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :chuckle Thanks again everyone for your great suggestions. I really like the idea of having "suggestion" or "complaint" forms available. If my new job doesn't have these forms perhaps I can keep some...

  8. Visitor complaints at LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) Thanks all for your messages. My mother has Alzheimer's and I get a big huge dose of verbal abuse everyday. I worry that I will "explode" when the visitors attack me

  9. failed nclex at the fourth try

    Blackcat99 replied to amanda44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Amanda how sad and frustrating this situation must be for you. I don't think there is anything wrong with taking a 6 month break from all this frustration. Instead of Wal-mart, perhaps working as a...

  10. What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    Blackcat99 replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am taking care of my 82 year old mother with Alzheimer's at home. It is very stressful. I am angry all the time. She constantly criticizes and condemns everything I do and say. I'm doing the best I...

  11. WA board needs more action

    Blackcat99 replied to zacarias's topic in Washington Nursing

    :roll It's so true! "Friends don't let friends move to Kennewick" I had a friend from West Virginia who told me she was going to move here but I insisted "No way" I think she was offended when I told...

  12. NOC Patient bathing

    Blackcat99 replied to sheridan7679's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Does anyone remember in the "old days" how all LTC residents were awakened and dressed around 4am and put in their wheelchairs for the convenience of day shift? All the residents would "snore" through...

  13. For a better living standard/environment, which one is better? Kanas ctiy or Phoenix?

    Blackcat99 replied to niceone's topic in General Nursing

    I visited Phoenix several times when I was a kid and it is way too hot! I also heard recently that Phoenix was number #1 for car

  14. WA board needs more action

    Blackcat99 replied to zacarias's topic in Washington Nursing

    :chuckle Hi Zach. The only thing I like about the tri-cities in eastern Washington is seeing the mountains. The mountains remind me of the place I really want to be-Wyoming. I love the snow and can't...

  15. Best Washington City

    Blackcat99 replied to Gem_jewelry's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yes I agree! Bellingham is

  16. WA board needs more action

    Blackcat99 replied to zacarias's topic in Washington Nursing

    :chuckle I live here in Eastern Washington and it's way too hot here in the summer. I also have to worry about the Hanford Nuclear Site blowing up and sending me back to my maker. I'm only here...

  17. failed nclex at the fourth try

    Blackcat99 replied to amanda44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear you didn't pass the test. I am wondering if you suffer from "severe test anxiety" that is causing the problem? I wonder if you are thinking totally negative thoughts when you go to take...

  18. CMS Anne Arundel

    Blackcat99 replied to Aurora's topic in Correctional

    :chuckle Dixiecup. Please tell us why we don't want to work with CMS.

  19. When the nurse has to leave because of an emergency

    Blackcat99 replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I had to leave work twice for emergencies. One place asked me to chart before I left but I said NO. The other place didn't ask me to chart. They told me to go home. Charting is important but when I...

  20. How Do You Accept Report on an Understaffed Unit???

    Blackcat99 replied to oldernurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    LTC's facilities are always understaffed. I wouldn't have a job if I protested about it. The LTC's are only staffed well when the state inspector is at the facility doing an

  21. malpractice insurance

    Blackcat99 replied to shelbabyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have malpractice insurance. I think it is very important to have malpractice insurance "just in case." I have never been sued. However, I have heard of nurses being "sued" so better safe than sorry....

  22. can I become register nurse

    Blackcat99 replied to sabrina49's topic in General Nursing

    When I lived in Calif. many years ago I knew 2 ex-drug addicts who became RN's. If I were you I would contact my state board of nursing and ask them these questions before starting nursing school....

  23. Tired and Frustrated

    Blackcat99 replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle Yes it sounds like you need a vacation! LTC nursing is very stressful and it is very easy to get "burned out" Good

  24. Insurance companies make me nuts!

    Blackcat99 replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :angryfire Yes insurance companies can drive you nuts. I was initially "denied" when I needed to get a cancerous mole removed from my back. Apparently, my diagnosis of malignant melanoma meant nothing...

  25. Help Me!!!!!!!

    Blackcat99 replied to Nursing N 2004's topic in General Nursing

    Check your local bookstores. I always see these kind of books at my local Barnes and Noble bookstore.