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  1. Which states don't have medication aides?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN who is planning to return to nursing in August. I am wondering if I will be able to get a job since it is cheaper to hire a medication aide. Does anyone know which states don't have...

  2. Anyone ever worked in Huntington Beach, CA?

    Blackcat99 replied to satsuma_sun's topic in California Nursing

    I use to work at Newport Bay Hospital in Newport Beach in 1994. It was a geriatric/psychiatric hospital. It was a nice place to work at that time. They did have problems with low census so I don't...

  3. orientation time in LTC/Subacute care

    Blackcat99 replied to renerian's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my last LTC job I received one hour of orientation only. I have a lot of nursing experience but still I think I needed more than one hour of orientation for crying out loud!

  4. Which states don't have medication aides?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your messages. My favorite areas are correctional,psychiatric and LTC. I am worried that this August the want ads will say "Medication aides wanted not LPN's". Even worse, I am worried that...

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

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :) Thanks for your messages. That's a great site that Froggylegs has posted. I took that test and it looks like I have much more in common with Bush than

  6. Tornado alley

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    :chuckle I agree with you 100%! A person in their "right mind" wouldn't try it.But..... since seeing the movie "Twister" I am absolutely fascinated with tornadoes and am definately foolish enough to...

  7. Tornado alley

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    :chuckle No I am not kidding. I was searching the internet for vacation ideas when I found out that the "Professional Storm Chasers" were allowing tourists to go too. I guess you get in the truck and...

  8. Canadian nursers leaving to work in the USA.

    Blackcat99 replied to RN Student-NIC's topic in Canada

    :chuckle Yes that's so true. Especially in West

  9. Psych Tech job for ADN student

    Blackcat99 replied to foreverhope's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych hospitals. I have worked in state psych hospitals. When people would ask me What I did for a living I would say that I was a "bouncer"at the state hospital. It seemed I spent so much time trying...

  10. Tornado alley

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle Yes now I know why housing is so cheap. You folks are braver than me. I have been in several earthquakes and they are scary. However, being anywhere near a tornado...

  11. Need advise from experienced psych nurses

    Blackcat99 replied to BadBird's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes this situation is indeed very heartbreaking. I am very sorry for the pain you must be going thru. I know it sounds very heartless for me to say "Just kick her out and move away". I hope that...

  12. State Requirements in LTC

    Blackcat99 replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is so true! I remember seeing a report from the state and they complained because a nurse didn't offer water to a patient who had absolutely no medications ordered.This was at a LTC facility...

  13. Need advise from experienced psych nurses

    Blackcat99 replied to BadBird's topic in Psychiatric

    She sounds like she needs a dose of "tough love" If she was my daughter I would get a lawyer and see about getting her declared an "emancipated minor". She sounds dangerous to me. I would kick her out...

  14. Floating all the time, very low census

    Blackcat99 replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle The best known cure for the low census blues is to become a correctional nurse. Correctional nurses never worry about having a low

  15. making the switch to psych nursing?

    Blackcat99 replied to RosieGlow's topic in Psychiatric

    If you are concerned about your personal safety do not work at state psychiatric hospitals. I have worked at a few and have found them to be very dangerous. Several nurses got some pretty bad...

  16. Do I have the right to refuse CPR?

    Blackcat99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I do not have a terminal illness. However, I feel it is my right to refuse "CPR" despite the fact that I do not have a terminal illness. Can a lawyer help me fill out the necessary paperwork?

  17. sick nurses

    Blackcat99 replied to Lauriek's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire I worked at a place where CNA's had to come in and prove that they were sick before they could have the day off. The nurses were expected to take the CNA's vital...

  18. Doesn't matter where u go

    Blackcat99 replied to Laloba's topic in General Nursing

    Yes being a nurse is so very stressful. I am tired of all the stress. I sometimes think I should go back to being a CNA. You must take care of your dogs as they are depending on you to be strong and...

  19. Past DUI?

    Blackcat99 replied to phxgoddess's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I knew an RN who has a past DUI. She never had trouble getting a job. However, she told me she had to do a bunch of extra paperwork because of it. Good

  20. Where are the real prisons located?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    :) Hi Koonie. I bet you would be an excellent correctional nurse. Your CO experience would help you greatly in dealing with

  21. Nurse found dead at Honor Farm

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    :chuckle Thanks everyone for your great messages. Good grief! Cable TV,chocolate milk shakes and new movies from the video store everyday. Yes it sounds like your prison is the type that will be...

  22. Need advice on memo to all nursing staff that contains threat

    Blackcat99 replied to ms40's topic in General Nursing

    Interviewer: Why did you leave your last position? Answer: I had a medical emergency during my medication pass. Silly me I saved a patient's life and therefore I accidently forgot to sign off that...

  23. Need advice on memo to all nursing staff that contains threat

    Blackcat99 replied to ms40's topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: Yes it's definately time to get a new job. Good

  24. Nurse found dead at Honor Farm

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    :rotfl: Yes you're right. What wacko thought up the name "Honor Farm" for a prison? Maybe it was that same wacko who built that deluxe swimming pool for inmates at taxpayers expense in Calif. many...

  25. Where are the real prisons located?

    Blackcat99 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for your messages. Yes it is difficult for ex-inmates to get jobs. Our judicial system is far from perfect. I did hear great news about one of my ex-inmates. When he was in prison he helped...