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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    Nursing Class Hours??

    JustBeachyNurse replied to los0908's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3 hours class, total 6 hours in clinical lab. You will have an additional 6 hours of lab/clinical scheduled in addition to the 9-12 on Wednesday. Often not announced until class starts and clinical...
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    Make the call to CPS

    JustBeachyNurse replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    There is but you haven't posted enough/been active enough to gain access. A work around is to start a thread in the admin help desk and staff can post for
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    Pearson Vue Trick

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

    All it means is your license application was processed and entered into the
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    Informational interview

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

    I'm sorry I would help but I treasure my anonymity. What state are you in and I can give you some ideas of where to seek an interviewee? Offer to buy coffee or chocolate or lunch. Often breaks the...
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    Informational interview

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

    Can you be a little more specific? Are you a student working on homework? What information are you
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The only "research" I can find in support of color coding staff is facility propaganda and wait for it...... Companies that sell
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    Considering Graduation Rates?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to rom12345's topic in School, College Programs

    Name the school if you so choose, though it may be identifying you. Just don't name professors or other school
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    missing clonazepam set up please help asap

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nurses-give's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know for certain as that is a serious allegation? What response are you looking for? Contact your professional liability carrier and/or an attorney for legal
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually research (including anecdotal) shows quite the opposite unless only nurses are wearing all white (which is impractical on many levels) Kindly link to your
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    Pearson Vue Trick

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

    Especially if you try right away there is no way to tell. You are only going to succeed in making your self crazy. Either wait for quick results or your BoN for an accurate
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    Michigan Temporary LPN Permit

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Kapowski88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They definitely don't exist once you failed the NCLEX. The only link on MI BoN referred to military. Contact the
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    Frustrated student

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jm12345's topic in General Nursing

    There is no nursing shortage. If you don't assess respiratory status and know level of pulmonary edema the weight will be meaningless, except to the
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    Make the call to CPS

    JustBeachyNurse replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Are you calling for suspicion of abuse, neglect, medical neglect, emotional abuse/neglect? Look up state guidelines as you are a mandated reporter for legitimate suspicions of abuse or neglect. Just...
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've not ever seen a nurse think of themselves as a physician. There are nurses that have earned doctorate degrees and deserve the doctoral title just like any other doctorate level professional...
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    Refresher Course

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sofiareeze's topic in Nurse Registration

    Under-board refers to unlicensed nurses that have not passed the NLE (nurse licensing exam in the Philippines). Not only do many nurses work for free in the Philippines in public hospitals but many...
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    Excelsior require work experience in order to bridge from LPN-RN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to aebale1456's topic in Excelsior College

    As of last month my RT colleague was told they were ineligible as an RT with an associates. The local nursing schools only offer bridge for certified, working paramedics and
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    Nusing in philippines

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JayIll's topic in Nursing Career

    Where are you studying vocational nursing? In the US or Philippines? There is no practical or vocational nurse in the Philippines so if you are studying in the Philippines you wont be eligible for...
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    Excelsior Online Program

    JustBeachyNurse replied to standupspeakout's topic in Excelsior College

    Did you speak with a nursing program advisor? That is the team that determines credit acceptance not the admissions
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    Excelsior Online Program

    JustBeachyNurse replied to standupspeakout's topic in Excelsior College

    It's extremely rare that any accredited nursing program accepts nursing course credits in transfer. The LPN to ASN program gives credit for the license not the coursework. Same for most RN to BSN...
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    reported to board of nursing?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Investigations may be reportable (always better to self report) any disciplinary action is definitely reportable and actionable. Check with the other boards of nursing to see whether...
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    side rail use in private duty homecare

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nursing.capps's topic in Private Duty

    Actually side rails up is a necessity and in the 485 for most of my pediatric
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    Give inhaler w/o doctor's consent?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to clockwood's topic in School

    Call the physician. Maybe the wrong box was accidentally
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    Can I get feedback on my resume?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 07courtney1993's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Objectives are redundant. They know your objective is to get hired. Everyone has the same clinical rotations its generally recommended to only list those that are relevant or special such as a...
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    Excelsior require work experience in order to bridge from LPN-RN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to aebale1456's topic in Excelsior College

    Well look at that, they changed it yet again. It wasn't there not that long ago. It was conspicuously missing for quite some
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    side rail use in private duty homecare

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nursing.capps's topic in Private Duty

    This is private duty home care. I think it's not much better putting a chair against a bed to trip