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 LPN career?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to smartiipants's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Most NYC hospitals are hiring RN/BSN. Especially with scope of practice limitations acute care such as L&D need RNs and LPNs are working LTC, subacute, acute rehab, detox, psych, assisted living,...
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    Nursing in USA or Philippines?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to TrinaJoy's topic in International Nursing

    Internationally educated nurses (most were educated in the Philippines) statistically have less than 30% pass rate at the first attempt at the NCLEX-RN & PN, the pass rate drops significantly with...
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    CBD oil use as an RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Calyptra's topic in General Nursing

    Does it test positive in a drug screen? I presume it would be clarified as not THC during GC/MS confirmation testing? Sadly some facilities make decisions based upon the screening test (risks for...
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    Nursing diagnosis

    JustBeachyNurse replied to navarrown's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is your resource? Are any of your related factors listed in the official NANDA-I? You cannot make it up as you go along. Search this site "GrnTea nursing
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    LVN Student, looking for someone to interview for cultural assignment.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Buttney's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not the best choice and twenty three questions are a lot. Why not try your local assisted living or senior center? Many have cultural groups and I guarantee you will learn something fascinating from...
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    CBD oil use as an RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Calyptra's topic in General Nursing

    If positive for marijuana metabolites even with a medical use card the courts have upheld that your employer may legally terminate you and the board of nursing may take action against your
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    Am I nuts?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to akcw1981's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I chose nursing because of the knowledge, variety and my enjoyment. There is potential for flexibility but not nearly as much stability or guarantee of jobs as the media leads society to
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    Can I go to postgraduate for CRNA with an RN and a bachelors in biomedical?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to fgomez32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Difference in nursing
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    Am I nuts?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to akcw1981's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not all surgical patients are asleep. Not all introverts do well in the OR/surgical services. You can help people as a volunteer in a shelter or soup kitchen too. It sounds like you need to sit down...
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    Can I go to postgraduate for CRNA with an RN and a bachelors in biomedical?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to fgomez32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most require a BSN and 2 or more years active full time ICU work as a registered nurse. You can check the admission requirements for different programs but generally they are highly competitive with...
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    Can I be a CRNA as an international student?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to CCsuzy's topic in Nurse Registration

    Can you work in critical care in your home country? As the technical intent of a student visa & OPT is education and practicum to prepare you to return to your home country to work. Granted the...
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    LPN looking for a change

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Not always. Many require an RN or a bachelor's degree with LPN. Some will hire an experienced LPN as an LTC-hospital/ltc-community
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    Four years out of hospital

    JustBeachyNurse replied to krisphat's topic in Retired Nurses

    Refresher course will help, it won't be cheap but may help you get the professional connections to help you secure employment. The green card will help as you obviously won't need
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    MSN course fees in Jersey city

    JustBeachyNurse replied to skumarx87's topic in General Nursing

    From Rutgers regarding instate tuition International Students | Graduate and Professional
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    MSN course fees in Jersey city

    JustBeachyNurse replied to skumarx87's topic in General Nursing

    On H4 or F1 you will be stuck with international rates as applicable (some graduate level programs only have one rate). Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident (green card) with 12+ months in...
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    Got fired as a CMA, should I contact nursing degree?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tvel78's topic in General Nursing

    If you didn't document it it never happened. Both complaints for the same issue? Lesson
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    What would say to a nurse shadowing you

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cloa513's topic in General Nursing

    Get a hold of a nursing text maybe?What you are asking is unrealistic and non-existent. It's not like beginner French where they have a dialogues about ordering a coffee in a cafe or asking where the...
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    Nursing in USA or Philippines?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to TrinaJoy's topic in International Nursing

    It's always recommended to obtain your nursing education in the country where you wish to live and work. If you want to work in the Philippines, go to school in the Philippines. If you want to work in...
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    New Interventions for Nursing Diagnosis

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mills9229's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    NANDA. IS the definitive source. Welcome to NANDA International - Defining the Knowledge of
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    New Interventions for Nursing Diagnosis

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mills9229's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    NANDA-I is the 2015-17 and is the definitive source. To not be able to use the research references in NANDA-I is ludicrous to say the least. Anything relevant to nursing diagnosis would reference, be...
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    New Interventions for Nursing Diagnosis

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mills9229's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Look at the current edition of NANDA-I. The evidence & research is listed throughout the
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    Nclex subjective exam

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Blessed9915's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know. I'm just not a special enough snowflake. Slinking away in
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    Nclex subjective exam

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Blessed9915's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP thinks you should get an attorney to fight the BoN, Pearson & NCSBN when denied a license for cheating/violating exam security/using cell phone during exam/getting caught red handed. Humans...
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    Nclex pn denial of application for licensure

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mr.needhelp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The OP did get a lawyer but when you cheat and/or break the rules for exam security that you agreed to there isn't much anyone can do. Three plus years later it's likely
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    Can I get hep C without a needle stick?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to futurerntho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to get off the message boards and review blood borne pathogens, infection control and somatoform disorders/hypochondriasis. YOU CANNOT GET HEPATITIS FROM A HANDRAIL. HANDWASHING (30-60...