Blackcat99

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  1. Isn't pain whatever the patient says it is???

    Blackcat99 replied to momcats3's topic in Pain Management

    :) Thanks dhudzinski. Very good information about

  2. "I don't know who to vote for?"

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :stone The "Bush" commercial says that Kerry is against things that would help our military heroes. The "Kerry" commercial says that Kerry has a purple heart and wants to help our military heroes....

  3. alcoholic family member

    Blackcat99 replied to renerian's topic in Psychiatric

    Sorry to hear about your daughter's problem with alcohol. I tried to help a dear friend by letting him stay at my house. He stole my jar full of quarters and other money.He took my car out for a ride...

  4. Can you hire a private psych nurse to give meds?

    Blackcat99 replied to exhausted mom's topic in Psychiatric

    I am sorry to hear about your sad situation. In the "old days" we could give forced medications to help the mentally ill. However, today it is all about "patient's

  5. Isn't pain whatever the patient says it is???

    Blackcat99 replied to momcats3's topic in Pain Management

    I am wondering why some patients who are in pain deny it? You ask them if they are having pain because they seem miserable but they always deny it. Why won't these patients admit that they are in...

  6. What should I do?

    Blackcat99 replied to sdg's topic in Rehabilitation

    That's a tough decision to make! I'm not sure what I would do. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

  7. Which states have the "worst" nursing jobs?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    :) I have lived in Calif.,Wyoming,West Virginia and Washington. My worst job experience was in West Virginia. All nursing staff was treated like "dirt" from management at the LTC in Moundsville, West...

  8. Which states have the "worst" nursing jobs?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    :) Thanks everyone for your messages. After Mom goes to heaven I will probably move again. It looks like I need to stay out of Oklahoma,Iowa and the midwest areas. I have heard different opinions...

  9. Granny Dumping

    Blackcat99 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Steph, You're doing the right thing. You are very

  10. Granny Dumping

    Blackcat99 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Oops. Sorry NRS KarenRN. I was asking you a question and I messed up

  11. Granny Dumping

    Blackcat99 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    After we brought 89yo deaf grandma home from SNF we hired livein care till back on her feet as I was pregnant. Night shift aide had the audacity to have boyfriend come at 5AM and cook breakfast for...

  12. Pts in LTC must be offered plastic surgery

    Blackcat99 replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :chuckle I thought it was funny!

  13. Worthless medical insurance

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire At my last job I had a cancerous mole removed from my back. My claim was denied because they felt it wasn't necessary???? Anyway, after hours of combat and unending paperwork I finally got...

  14. Granny Dumping

    Blackcat99 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Yes it is terribly sad. What's even worse is when a famiy member rips off their elderly parents. There was a guy at my LTC who got totally ripped off by his own daughter!!! He lost his home and all...

  15. Worthless medical insurance

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your very informative information about medical insurance. I am going to have to memorize all of it so I can survive these insurance

  16. Best to start at elementary,middle or high school?

    Blackcat99 replied to texas121's topic in School

    :chuckle I think elementary school would be less stressful. Older children can be much more trouble. Good

  17. "I don't know who to vote for?"

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh dear. Now I really don't know who to vote for as president. Are there any military heroes out there who can tell me who they are voting for? I appreciate all the messages sent but I get confused...

  18. met an all nurses friend today/ohio get together

    Blackcat99 replied to renerian's topic in Ohio Nursing

    :chuckle I hear ya. When I lived in West Virginia I was always going to Ohio. It seemed that on my days off I was always going to the St. Clairesville Mall in Ohio. That's a great idea about getting...

  19. Pt refusing basic nursing care

    Blackcat99 replied to kellyann0198's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :angryfire At the LTC where I use to work a patient refused to let anyone touch her period. After she died, the family sued. To avoid going to court the LTC gave the family a huge settlement. The...

  20. Granny Dumping

    Blackcat99 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I agree that the doctor was 100% unethical. However, I don't see anything wrong with having Mom stay at an assisted living facility (respite care) if I needed to go on vacation???? Yes it would be...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) Wow Betty you have asked some very tough questions! I don't know the answers to your questions. The state requires so much paperwork in LTC's that it is overwhelming. In the "old days" it seemed...

  22. Worthless medical insurance

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    :) Thanks all for your helpful messages. I live in eastern Washington. Yes I had HMO insurance many many years ago and it was wonderful. No forms to fill out! It was great! I think I'll check out...

  23. Is LTC really this bad?

    Blackcat99 replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) My experiences with the big chain LTC's are that they usually pay better than the mom/pop homes. However, it seemed that the residents received better care than the big chain LTC's. I am certainly...

  24. Understanding Alzheimer's

    Blackcat99 replied to suzy253's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :chuckle Can I send you my mom for 2 weeks PLEASE. The best way I get along with my Mom who has Alzheimer's is to agree with her no matter what. If I disagree or anyhing like that she freaks out. The...

  25. A Nurse's Living Will/Advanced Directives

    Blackcat99 replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I really need to get my paperwork in order. I want to be a DNR, no NG/tube feedings, no trach and no colostomy