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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    PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

    JustBeachyNurse replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So since you paid for her new registration your friend owes you $200 plus overdraft
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    Exposure to Hep C from NG tube?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    Did you fill out an incident report and go to occupational health? That is where the healthcare professionals are that can address your
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    Gift for a nurse.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked overnights in the ED we had one of the long time cardiology attending's son under our care. The doctor was impressed with our care & treating his special needs son with such dignity...
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    What is the best NCLEX review course or question bank?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to aldrich21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Test taking strategies Kaplan is recommended. The book Linda LaCharity Prioritization Delegation Assignment (PDA) assuming you are going for
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    What is the best NCLEX review course or question bank?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to aldrich21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's individual depending on preference and need. Do you need content? Do you need test taking strategies? Do you need help with prioritization and
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    Do I have a heart murmur?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to fatrabbit's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Even if we could offer medical advice despite the site ToS stating we can neither ask nor offer medical advice, how could any qualified healthcare professional offer any insight without your full...
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    CNA in Alberta

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MaliChouman's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not likely as Canadian equivalent to CNA is 9-12 months training where US it's 6-8 weeks (LPN/RPN is 2 yrs full time, RN is BScN minimum). You likely need a work permit in addition to student visa....
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    Intestinal pH? Miller-Abbott tube

    JustBeachyNurse replied to FLnurse2b16's topic in General Students

    Try this:
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    Intestinal pH? Miller-Abbott tube

    JustBeachyNurse replied to FLnurse2b16's topic in General Students

    That's because you don't check pH for tubes other than gastric tubes as its not the standard of care. Aspirating could cause damage. You verify by X-ray and length of tube vs initial placement...
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    Hurricane Patricia Mexico Relief Aide

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cbrown1216's topic in General Students

    First, you really need to volunteer before a disaster do you can be trained and ready to be respond with your background and credentials verified. Second, if nurses are needed they require a valid...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    JustBeachyNurse replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Based on the mother's brother's public commentary when she finally gets payment greater than the statutory limit of $250,000 (aka "chump
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    Stuck myself with dirty needle - please help.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to danedsel's topic in General Students

    Annual mandatory blood borne pathogen competencies. We had to complete the hospital BBP & HIPAA before we started clinical. I still don't see the connection between HIV, hepatitis, BiPAP,...
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    BRN says nclex results are still processing and on pearson status says results not availab

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jenjen7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Since you are in CA it will always say results unavailable as this only refers to quick results. There has not been a "delivery successful" alert since August 2014 when the site had a major update....
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    Stuck myself with dirty needle - please help.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to danedsel's topic in General Students

    You also cannot contract unspecified cancer or diabetes (type 1 or type 2) from a needlestick with a short 27GA subcutaneous needle. Large bore needle with fresh warm blood then maybe (the guy in...
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    worries about home care

    JustBeachyNurse replied to copelaje's topic in Home Health

    Good for you. You need to develop your skills and "spidey senses". Have you looked at new grad residency programs? You said you are
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    Stuck myself with dirty needle - please help.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to danedsel's topic in General Students

    Stop searching for anomalies. You are only going to make yourself crazy. There has never been a case of pulmonary tuberculosis resulting from a needlestick. Did you get stuck with an 18 gauge...
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    Stuck myself with dirty needle - please help.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to danedsel's topic in General Students

    CDC | TB | Basic TB Facts It's impossible to contract an airborne microbe via incidental needle stick. Standards for post needle stick testing and prophylaxis CDC - Bloodborne Infectious Diseases -...
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    Filipino Graduate Applying for RN license in Texas

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kathleenmae89's topic in Nurse Registration

    Vermont will not accept an application for initial or renewal without a valid SSN for a while now Source:
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    Started the agency, now what?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LJ85's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Outsource to an occupational health. They will handle everything plus you will have a contracted provider should there be need for a worker's compensation
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    Took my Nclex PN, stopped at 85, help!!!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to GVNurseNieNie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    People have passed and failed at 85. There's no way to predict based upon number or type of
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    honeymoon during orientation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to notah's topic in General Nursing

    Were you even hired yet? Some areas won't consider you until licensed. Some areas it takes 6+ months to get
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    NJ School Nurse- EpiPens??

    JustBeachyNurse replied to linda1959's topic in School

    Isn't epi a drug that can be delegated? I know in my friend's school the MS & HS PE teachers and school coaches & the AT are all cleared to carry & administer epipens especially if out on...
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    How to File a Complaint against BON

    JustBeachyNurse replied to twins2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The only letter from an employer needed in my state is to renew CHHA as they cannot work independently and must work under the direction of an RN in an agency setting. Leave the job = CHHA is...
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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    What is posted on a nursing message board may be wishful thinking or just facetiousness as opposed true happenings in reality. You clearly have apprehensions regarding pre-op and the level of...
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    Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to FutureJoy's topic in General Students

    Would I? Maybe. If the student contacted me in advance and was polite & professional. Maybe offer to meet the student on my break rather than post shift. Nag me or demand I help