Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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  1. 6 months LVN program?????

    Blackcat99 replied to jooona's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry Keysha but there is no such thing as a 6 month LVN program. It is nothing but a "big lie." It doesn't exist

  2. Best Paid State For Nursing

    Blackcat99 replied to bashy's topic in General Nursing

    :) I have heard that Nevada is the best. Good jobs and cheaper housing than most

  3. back injury ...career change?...HELP

    Blackcat99 replied to R.M. RN's topic in General Nursing

    :) Correctional nursing is your best option. I was never asked to help lift an inmate. It is very rare that you ever have to do any lifting in corrections. The very few times an inmate needed...

  4. Need advice-Night shift LPN at LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) Thanks DestinyStar and donmomofnine for your great advice! Yes I will take your advice and do my chanting when it happens instead of waiting till the end of my shift to chart it. As for call-offs I...

  5. Need advice-Night shift LPN at LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) Thanks all for your great ideas! I am open to all kinds of advice. What kind of problems have you encountered on night shift? Do some people call in every Saturday night? Do you ever have lazy...

  6. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

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

    :angryfire The director of nurses threw a chart at me when I started a new job as an LPN. When I asked her why she did it she said "You didn't tell me you were going to call the doctor" I was "new"...

  7. Question regarding prisoners' right to refuse meds

    Blackcat99 replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional

    :) You're absolutely right! I truly believe that inmates are there because they feel they don't have to follow the rules like everyone

  8. totaly burnt out

    Blackcat99 replied to godivalady's topic in General Nursing

    I was totally burned out with nursing so I took a job as a paid volunteer with Ameri-Corps. I tutor children at an elementary school in reading. The pay is terrible so you have to have some savings in...

  9. totaly burnt out

    Blackcat99 replied to godivalady's topic in General Nursing

    I was totally burned out with nursing so I took a job as a paid volunteer with Ameri-Corps. I tutor children at an elementary school in reading. The pay is terrible so you have to have some savings in...

  10. I have an interview...

    Blackcat99 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Gastroenterology

    :chuckle SnowymtnRN I wish you the best of luck and I am sure you will indeed get the job!

  11. I have an interview...

    Blackcat99 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Gastroenterology

    :chuckle SnowymtnRN I wish you the best of luck and I am sure you will indeed get the job!

  12. This really bites!

    Blackcat99 replied to Shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    That's very

  13. This really bites!

    Blackcat99 replied to Shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    That's very

  14. How much orientation for new GPN?

    Blackcat99 replied to nurdeb2004's topic in General Nursing

    I think a new graduate should have a 30 day orientation when they come to work in a nursing home. Unfortunately, most nursing homes only offer the same orientation days that you have now. I don't know...

  15. How much orientation for new GPN?

    Blackcat99 replied to nurdeb2004's topic in General Nursing

    I think a new graduate should have a 30 day orientation when they come to work in a nursing home. Unfortunately, most nursing homes only offer the same orientation days that you have now. I don't know...

  16. False accusations

    Blackcat99 replied to BadBird's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I'm glad everything worked out well for you. I think that is wonderful that other agency nurses are also refusing to work at that hospital

  17. False accusations

    Blackcat99 replied to BadBird's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I'm glad everything worked out well for you. I think that is wonderful that other agency nurses are also refusing to work at that hospital

  18. im really really worried, need some advice please.............

    Blackcat99 replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I don't know if the swelling has anything to do with your pregnancy or not. I just wish you well and hope it will be gone when you go back to the doctor again. Good

  19. im really really worried, need some advice please.............

    Blackcat99 replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I don't know if the swelling has anything to do with your pregnancy or not. I just wish you well and hope it will be gone when you go back to the doctor again. Good

  20. Question regarding prisoners' right to refuse meds

    Blackcat99 replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional

    :chuckle Oops and the inmate had to sign this form also. If he refused to sign the form then the officer and the nurse had to both sign stating that the inmate refused to sign the

  21. Question regarding prisoners' right to refuse meds

    Blackcat99 replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional

    :chuckle Oops and the inmate had to sign this form also. If he refused to sign the form then the officer and the nurse had to both sign stating that the inmate refused to sign the

  22. Question regarding prisoners' right to refuse meds

    Blackcat99 replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional

    When I worked corrections in 1995 the inmates always had the right to refuse all medications and any other medical treatments. When diabetics refused insulin we had to fill out paperwork stating that...

  23. Question regarding prisoners' right to refuse meds

    Blackcat99 replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional

    When I worked corrections in 1995 the inmates always had the right to refuse all medications and any other medical treatments. When diabetics refused insulin we had to fill out paperwork stating that...

  24. Lantus insulin use

    Blackcat99 replied to cnyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have only seen orders for Lantus insulin in the evenings. I don't recall ever having an order for it in the

  25. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    Blackcat99 replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have personal malpractice insurance. The hospitals are looking out for their best interests, not