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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    NJ NCLEX-LPN How long do I have to test?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to WX2I's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NJ was instating a max 2 years post graduation. 7 years it's likely they will tell you to go back to
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    NCLEX application: Which states don't require Social Security number?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gemini88's topic in Nurse Registration

    Those entitled to a SSN in the US --born in the US (citizen by birth) --legal permanent resident of US (aka green card) --naturalized citizen --valid work visa for the US A SSN will not be issued for...
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    Nursing School Textbooks for Sale

    JustBeachyNurse replied to hollyrose92's topic in General Students

    Try your school, half.com or Craigslist. It's against ToS to sell items
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    Is it possible for LVN in CA to work in TX ?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to leonclai88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You apply for a nursing license by endorsement as long as you graduated from a VN school not used equivalency/method 3 Texas only licenses LVNs who graduated from nursing school Texas Board of...
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    Emergency Nursing Care Outside of the Hospital

    JustBeachyNurse replied to sarasrr2's topic in General Nursing

    Easy call 911. You aren't a first responder, EMT or paramedic. Basic first aid and calling for help. There is no "emergency nursing outside hospitals". There are prehospital RNs that work on ALS...
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    All in good fun?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nurse.jen's topic in School

    I first thought you are a solution a problem solver. You can fix anything well enough for the student or staff to make it through the day. (Just a different perspective.
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    Hep A vaccine required

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ladyapj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you eat southwestern food, food grown in the ground like strawberries you may have already been exposed. Try a titer. Unlike HepB the titer for HepA does not differentiate between immunity due to...
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    Help with vaccines for school please...

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Bo3939's topic in General Students

    Source: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/genrec.pdf This document from the CDC should answer all your questions regarding PPD and spacing vaccines based on current
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    Help with vaccines for school please...

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Bo3939's topic in General Students

    Check with your county health department the public health nurses will know the current protocol. Last I read it was you could do the ppd before the live vaccines or with the live vaccines (MMR,...
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    Help with vaccines for school please...

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Bo3939's topic in General Students

    There is no vaccine for HepC only HeoA and
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    JUST PASSED NCLEX, need some advice:)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dreamsdocometrue15's topic in General Nursing

    CPR/BCLS is basically expected to be current with your nursing license. Not all jobs need IV skills or ACLS/PALS/NRP
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    JUST PASSED NCLEX, need some advice:)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dreamsdocometrue15's topic in General Nursing

    Look at long term care Surgical centers Nursing homes Subacute rehab Rehab like health south Psych Long term acute care (ltach) Your chances are slim for hospital. Do you know what you call a...
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    Revoking Your Own License: How to Remove Your Name from the Board of Nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    You can't. My sisters license expired 20 years ago and it's still on my BoN. My father died and his professional license is listed as status "deceased". It's a matter of public record. If your license...
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    did I make a mistake?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Irini20's topic in General Nursing

    You need to file an incident report and be seen by occupational health.
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    JUST PASSED NCLEX, need some advice:)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dreamsdocometrue15's topic in General Nursing

    What part of NY? NYC is extremely impacted. Most employers will offer required trainings such as IV skills as part of facility orientation. If you graduated 3 years ago and haven't worked NYC options...
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    PH Rn: how to challenge CA LVN exam?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mj_mj's topic in Nurse Registration

    There are dozens of threads in nurse registration forum regarding applying for an LVN license by examination using method 3 (equivalent education/experience) I believe CGFNS is now
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    PT with Aspergers Syndrome-Help!!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sarruhh08's topic in Home Health

    Child life rarely gets involved in pediatrics private duty/extended care home health. Behavioral contracts are generally out of the scope of HHA (like the OP) however the RN supervisor can coordinate...
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    Health Insurance suggestions?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Xstar6's topic in General Students

    $120/mo is cheap. Try the health insurance market place or call a local insurance
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    treatment for meningitis

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sharon Tale's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hint there is not only one cause of
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    Georgia a compact state NOW??

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jende37's topic in General Nursing

    NCSBN is the site you should be using as that's the organization that maintains the accurate list of NLC participating states. You must be a legal resident of the NLC state to have compact privileged....
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    PT with Aspergers Syndrome-Help!!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sarruhh08's topic in Home Health

    Exactly. You need
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    Violating HIPAA?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to FuturePN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Not a HIPAA violation. Poor choice possibly violating school or facility social media policy?
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    LVN to RN online schools

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nicole16's topic in LPN to RN

    This program is available only for students in California, Texas, Florida, Indiana, and Utah. Page Not Found | Western Governors
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    Toefl Inquiry

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Cielosjow27's topic in Nurse Registration

    No you must pass all areas and NJ does not exempt/waive any longer You can choose to attempt IELTS in lieu of retaking TOEFL
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    RT to RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to katrob29's topic in General Nursing

    Excelsior was one of the only and it's no longer an option for RTs they only admit actively working LPNs, EMT-P/MICP/paramedic/medic and active duty military in certain