Blackcat99

Blackcat99

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

    Blackcat99 replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

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

  2. Understaffing? Your opinion

    Blackcat99 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire Unfortunately, it seems that this is the "usual staffing" for the LTC's I have worked in. 1 nurse-2 nurse aides-50 residents. Getting everything done was of course impossible so most nurses...

  3. afraid of losing my liscense

    Blackcat99 replied to nursecatnfl's topic in Correctional

    :chuckle You're absolutely right Dixiecup! Thanks for telling it like it

  4. Do the state inspectors ever show up on noc shift?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :uhoh21: Wow! CapeCodMermaid your experience with the state was indeed shocking! That husband complaining that he hadn't been notified soon enough! Good grief. I am amazed that your facility got cited...

  5. afraid of losing my liscense

    Blackcat99 replied to nursecatnfl's topic in Correctional

    :chuckle Well my guess is if an inmate comes into medical laughing and joking with staff it probably means he is not having a heart attack. But I don't work corrections anymore so please feel free to...

  6. What's it like to work in a prison for women?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Correctional

    I have worked in 2 prisons for men. I have never worked in a women's prison. What is it like to work in a women's prison? Do you prefer working in an all male prison or an all women prison ? :roll...

  7. What are FBC and NPM units?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    :) I haven't worked in a "real hospital" for many, many years. My local hospital is looking for LPN's to work in FBC and NPM. W hat do these initials stand for and what does an LPN do on these units....

  8. What are FBC and NPM units?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    :) Thanks so much for your messages. Yes I bet you guys are right. FBC for family birthing center and NMP for neonatal perinatal and maternity. Why would they have both part and full time positions...

  9. I want to write NCLEX exam directly. Any agency in India helping in this?

    Blackcat99 replied to ambilys's topic in General World

    What is it like to be a nurse in India? I live in the USA and have my LPN. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

  10. What are FBC and NPM units?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I guess I'm not the only one who doesn't know what FBC and NPM units are in the hospitals. Anyone care to make a wild guess?

  11. Going back to school for LPN at age 47

    Blackcat99 replied to Dratz's topic in International Nursing

    :) My mom started LPN classes at age 50 and did just fine. Sounds like you have made a wise decision. Best of

  12. Do the state inspectors ever show up on noc shift?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all for your great posts Yes it would be nice if we had well staffed units all the time. Now let's say you are giving meds and a patient falls or there is some sort of emergency that you have...

  13. LTC waking residents for routine Tylenol/Benadryl on nites

    Blackcat99 replied to doobiedo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When doctors write orders they should write "Tylenol every 6 hours if awake" I have worked evenings and have seen some noc shift nurses circle a med and write on the back of the med sheet med not...

  14. Do the state inspectors ever show up on noc shift?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all for your messages. Good grief RNBSN1 ! You got stuck with them for an entire night shift! How awful! What did they want? What kind of questions did they ask? Did they follow you around when...

  15. afraid of losing my liscense

    Blackcat99 replied to nursecatnfl's topic in Correctional

    :chuckle :chuckle

  16. Paxil and Suicide-Confirmed in trials

    Blackcat99 replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    :) Thanks again Isyorke. I'm not taking any chances. I have to take care of my 82 year old mom and 2 senior cats. Besides this paxil is too expensive anyway. I am withdrawing slowly and so far so...

  17. Paxil and Suicide-Confirmed in trials

    Blackcat99 replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow! That is scary! It's a great site! I think I'm going to start weaning myself off my Paxil.

  18. Paxil and Suicide-Confirmed in trials

    Blackcat99 replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow! That's awful! Your son had 2 suicide attempts after taking paxil for 6 months! Yikes that is scary! I am so glad to hear that your son is doing much better now. Hmmm... maybe I better think about...

  19. Paxil and Suicide-Confirmed in trials

    Blackcat99 replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm sorry to hear that paxil does not work well with children. I am wondering if these children were suicidal before starting the paxil? I have been taking paxil for the past 2 months and I am...

  20. Would the hospitals even hire me?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    :) Thanks so much for your very encouraging posts. That would be wonderful if my hospital would give me an extensive orientation. I'm glad to hear that woman was able to get a hospital job after being...

  21. Would the hospitals even hire me?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN who has only worked in psychiatric,correctional and LTC for the past 25 years. The local hospitals are advertising for LPN's. Do you think they would even consider me since I haven't...

  22. Would the hospitals even hire me?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your messages. Yes I certainly do need a med-surg refresher course and a very very thorough orientation. I am going to see if the college or the hospital has a med-surg refresher course.

  23. Is pay better in LTC facilities than hospitals

    Blackcat99 replied to Loraineo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I think you are right. In my area, the LPN's too get paid more than at the hospitals. Yes Destinystar is correct too. I am an LPN who usually works LTC. I am thinking of taking a pay cut and going...

  24. med error

    Blackcat99 replied to mamaa32's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your med error. I hope your agency doesn't report it to the BON. Good luck to you. Many nurses have made med errors. You're not the only

  25. Therapy dogs....what do you think?

    Blackcat99 replied to LeashRN's topic in General Nursing

    Having therapy dogs is a great idea! I too, worked at an assisted living facility and all the residents seemed to love it so much! The residents who were usually quiet and withdrawn would seem to...