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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    Doing some homework :/ HELP!!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LoveER01's topic in General Students

    But meperidine does not cause fluid volume loss. The patient is not in need of fluid or blood volume replacement. Respiratory depression caused by opiate overdose will kill you. Narcan can help...
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    Disability: genuinely curious

    JustBeachyNurse replied to anh06005's topic in General Nursing

    I know what I had to go through to get my near comatose father approved. Thank goodness I didn't let my mom do the filing as she misinterpreted most of the questions and answering based on pre-illness...
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    when should I switch from med surg to nicu?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tinybbynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Minimum 1-2 years to become proficient and the system reaps the benefits from providing the training &
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    Doing some homework :/ HELP!!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LoveER01's topic in General Students

    Use your drug reference book. It has most of the information you need for this question including treatment for meperidine overdose and the class and indication for all the others
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    inadequate RN :(

    JustBeachyNurse replied to GenSurgRNFA's topic in Home Health

    It sounds like you are doing private duty nursing since you are doing shift work. It's not recommended for inexperienced new grads unless an extended orientation with skills lab training. You should...
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    Doing some homework :/ HELP!!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LoveER01's topic in General Students

    Alpralzolam IS a benzodiazepine it is not a treatment for benzodiazepine overdose. Romazicon (flumazinal) is the treatment for a known benzodiazepine OD Treatment of benzodiazepine overdose with...
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    Pearson took my money. Is there still a chance I passed?

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

    It means you paid for another nclex registration fee. It's likely you failed but not
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    Disability: genuinely curious

    JustBeachyNurse replied to anh06005's topic in General Nursing

    My father was in a coma state post SAH/ruptured aneurysm and I had to spend three months proving that no he could not return to work as a full time business owner and CPA. So someone who is able to...
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    Discrimination in nursing school?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mommiof4's topic in General Students

    It wasn't a typical pregnancy and as such earlier restrictions were in place. Due to the restrictions being that she couldn't perform necessary procedures she had to take a break from the
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    Ride Along

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Critical care transport nurses are highly experienced (5+ years) in either general adult (MICU/SICU/TICU), pediatric ICU, or neonatal ICU nursing. Often the nursing & transport team is facility...
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    national organization for nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurseallalone's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Wouldn't National Nurses United meet your description? National Nurses United There is also the ANA for
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    18 YR OLD READY FOR Germany

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Marieelondonn's topic in International Nursing

    It is always recommended to complete your nursing education in the country where you wish to live and
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    Ride Along

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Ride along on what? Critical care nurses work in ICU, CCU, MICU, SICU, TICU, PICU, NICU, NSICU
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    New LPN student

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2bNurseashleyh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Very few LPN programs are accredited in the US. They must be board of nursing
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    HELP! Canadian RN seeking to work in California

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Experienced nurses have a slight edge especially if a niche such as PICU, SICU, TICU, NICU, MICU, CCU, OR, LDRP, ED, Trauma. More if 5+ years recent
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    HELP! Canadian RN seeking to work in California

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Nurse Registration

    It's required to apply for a CA nursing license. Are you an experienced nurse? You do know there are very few jobs and hundreds of applicants per
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    HELP! Canadian RN seeking to work in California

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Do you have a social security number? It's needed to apply to
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    Excused or Unexcused absence

    JustBeachyNurse replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    In my state only religious observations are excused. Others are truant vs non truant. (For truancy court) Non truant--nurse dismissal, physician/provider note accepted by nurse (some try to get non...
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    Sticky situation help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to freespirit2's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Why are you not checking the book vs drugs on hand? Why are you consigning altered counts? You are taking responsibility as a cosigner putting your license on the
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    Has anyone here applied to texas BON without PNLE?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Bryan0988's topic in Nurse Registration

    Are you a resident of New Mexico? You cannot apply to another compact state while residing in a compact state. Your application will automatically be rejected. If you live in NM and were rejected by...
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    Awesome Parents!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    My son was diagnosed in June. She had all the papers in her hands 2 days later at sports physicals including clearance for PE and sports. With other parents in ear shot & the HS nurse at her side...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the floor nurses job to teach you. It's your clinical instructor's job, he/she is paid by your school from your tuition to teach
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    Awesome Parents!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Chocolate. Good to know I surprised my son's nurse today with an early refill. As she was on the phone with a parent begging for an allergy action plan & epipen for a student (at least my state...
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    LPN Challenge Exam (Rose State College)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to imanursenow's topic in LPN to RN

    Look for nursing HESI or nursing exit
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    Through the back door

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kaylie1's topic in General Nursing

    It's fortunate for all involved you were able to go direct to the patient and assess. Your clinical expertise made a dying woman comfortable simply by using your skills. Glad you were able to secure...