JustBeachyNurse LPN

Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager

Complex pediatrics turned geriatric LTC/sub acute nurse most recently transitioned to nurse manager. Combining advocacy, skilled nursing and off nights.

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    New york examination

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jandrox's topic in General Nursing

    Did you have to file as an internationally educated nurse? If so, more like 6-9 months
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    Looking for my first RN job and hoping to get into a teaching hospital. Need pointers!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to positive_nursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You do realize that teaching hospital refers to physician/medical education and not nursing education, right? Many assume the teaching hospital is to cultivate nurses and allied health professionals...
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    oxygen in dying hospice patients

    JustBeachyNurse replied to bmel's topic in General Nursing

    Room air is 21% O2 When you add 2LPM via NC the oxygen delivered raises to about 24-26%. It's not 21% + 24%. So now try again. No if you take off 2LPM they are not going to suffer a sudden death....
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    oxygen in dying hospice patients

    JustBeachyNurse replied to bmel's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a licensed nurse or a student? Why do you think removing 24% oxygen (room air is 21%) from a hospice patient is certain
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    Applying for reciprocity.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to msteez's topic in General Nursing

    Your fingerprints won't transfer. You need to apply for a nursing license by endorsement and follow the instructions from the NY BoN. Only the NCLEX is reciprocated You will also need NY specific...
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    Random drug test

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ch710's topic in General Students

    Yes. Corporate policy due to accidental needle stick as required by occupational health. Most common reasons are suspicion of impairment (never happened to me) and work related injury/accident....
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    JustBeachyNurse replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Nearly two decades is the record post brain death from encephalitis if I recall
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    international midwife in va

    JustBeachyNurse replied to zineb's topic in Nurse Registration

    I would not wait for a response as this member has not been to all nurses in over 18 months. Is your sister a nurse midwife? Will she have work
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    Can't start a job until December.. Apply anyway?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to chwcbesteph's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Many places only want a hard copy of the resume if selected for interview. Many facilities, to protect from bias and other problems, request applicants NOT contact hiring managers directly and only go...
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    APRN in Va

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BL25's topic in International Nursing

    I didn't think too many other countries recognized and licensed advanced practice nurse
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    APRN in Va

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BL25's topic in International Nursing

    What country? Did you review that VABoN requirements for APRN? They are all specialty licenses in VA Looks like it must be a program approved by a US accrediting agency, see "definitions" in...
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    Soon to start lpn classes HELP QUESTIONS

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Readytolpn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You go to nursing school to learn to be a nurse. You do not need nursing experience to attend nursing school. You need to be a smart student (meaning efficient, organized, willing to learn, know...
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    How to File a Complaint against BON

    JustBeachyNurse replied to twins2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That link refers to reporting a nurse, the OP wishes to file a complaint against the state board of nursing for being rude and not forthcoming with information (and I'm guessing more but limited what...
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    General question about Foreigners

    JustBeachyNurse replied to adamdunn's topic in Nursing Career

    It is always recommended to study nursing in the country where you wish to live and practice. Educational credentials from the Phillipines have been going under additional scrutiny in recent years due...
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    Meeting patient the day before clinical

    JustBeachyNurse replied to augurey's topic in General Students

    We received assignments morning of, facilities did not permit students on the floor without the clinical instructor during scheduled clinical hours. There are so many things that can go wrong, I'm...
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    Random drug test

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ch710's topic in General Students

    If there is an incident, narcotic count off, workplace injury (even accidental needle stick)there is quite often a random UDS whether student or employee. Since it's a class 1 narcotic by the DEA you...
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    General question about Foreigners

    JustBeachyNurse replied to adamdunn's topic in Nursing Career

    Correction can do two years ADN for an RN then bridge to BSN
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    what do you say to friends who want to copy

    JustBeachyNurse replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Not referring to refunds of overpayment. Most financial aid is based upon being a full time student (12+ credit hours). If you had 18 credits and drop to 14 at any point it's a non issue. If you drop...
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    New york examination

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jandrox's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean you sent an application for a nursing license by examination? Are you a US educated
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    What warrants a call home?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to rainbow33's topic in School

    If my son's nurse had the time to call home about every bandaid and little thing she'd be on the phone 24/7. That's ridiculous. A headache in a non-frequent flier then yes. I've seen the crazy things...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    JustBeachyNurse replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Inadequate lacrimation to prevent eyeballs from completely drying out. The brain dead child preserved by his mother's refusal to accept reality for nearly two decades had to have his eyelids sewn...
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    Is this a vagal response? PLEASE HELP

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kloe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes it does. It's called the ignore feature accessible by every registered member via their
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    How do I start my own Private duty nursing?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Karilynnmorgan's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Why would you hire an employee sight
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    General question about Foreigners

    JustBeachyNurse replied to adamdunn's topic in Nursing Career

    LPN is not recognized in the Philippines so most states will no longer accept PN education from the Philippines as there is no such credential. RNs can complete a 2yr ASN, 3 year hospital based...
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    Can they do this?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jkadel's topic in General Students

    Repeating a failed class does not negate that you failed the class. Most schools 2 failures and your out, you had 3 chances. Your responsibility was to pass your classes the first attempt. If they...