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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    LPN - can they force me to do this?

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

    If it's a pay cut and significant you may be able to collect partial unemployment. If they closed an entire unit NJ DoL requires they notify the state of a reduction in force. (Supposed to, but many...
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    1st nursing Job

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Caleb26's topic in General Nursing

    In my area HR is off site. Anyone that walks in with a resume is directed to the computer kiosk to complete an online application. No hard copies of resumes accepted at the facility. HR only accepts...
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    Amount of loans you can take out when you already have a bachelors?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there is a cap for federal loans. I believe post baccalaureate you may only be entitled to unsubsidized loans if you haven't already received the maximum undergrad. You aren't entitled to pell...
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    Confused RN and Residency Program

    JustBeachyNurse replied to supportingh's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities offer residencies for nurses changing specialties. Such as an L&D nurse moving to OR or ED. Or LTC nurse transitioning to acute care. Most residencies are intended for new grads...
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    Respiratory therapist to RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lavacake's topic in General Nursing

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    Confused RN and Residency Program

    JustBeachyNurse replied to supportingh's topic in General Nursing

    Try outside hospital jobs LTACH, LTC, rehab, subacute rehab, urgent care, ambulatory surgical center instead of focusing on hospital where it's often most competitive application process. With no...
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    LPN Challenge Exam (Rose State College)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to imanursenow's topic in LPN to RN

    My local school uses the HESI for LPN challenging to test out up to 3 nursing classes based upon clinical skills and test score. You can find a sample test I think at the HESI
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    LPN Challenge Exam (Rose State College)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to imanursenow's topic in LPN to RN

    Sounds like the
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    Diploma/ certificate after NCLEX

    JustBeachyNurse replied to pearl.lee's topic in General Nursing

    They do know exactly what you are referring to. They only issue the paper license for an additional fee. Otherwise frame the diploma from nursing
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    Nursing in the States

    JustBeachyNurse replied to L.emani's topic in International Nursing

    If you don't have concurrent clinical & theory on your school transcripts in all mandated areas (adult med/surg, geriatric, obstetrics, pediatrics & psych/mental health) you will require...
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wait for results rather than play the PVT Magic 8 ball
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    Questions re: Excelsior

    JustBeachyNurse replied to quiltynurse56's topic in Excelsior College

    Maryland now recognizes EC grads in certain circumstances. Other states only accept LPN to RN (wont accept medic or RT to ASN). Only CA is an absolute
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    Plz Help me..

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wldk0204's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Correct. By the 8th attempt your chance of passing as an IEN is less than 3-5% especially if you haven't remediated and changed the way you prepared. This I am positive of as evidenced by the...
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    Where to find used scrubs?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lpeacock12's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Walmart. Basic black tops & bottoms $5.96
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    Does anyone want to know the dilemma I had last week, me vs the doctor case

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps post in international nursing or world nursing posters there may have more interest in your anecdotes, escapades and unique
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    need a new att...?

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

    One test per ATT nationwide. You must reapply for each exam. Whether there is a fee depends on state. CA & FL charge a retesting fee (in addition to PV registration fee of
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not true. At least two have posted here that they were charged. It's happened to me, not for PVT but an online transaction. I entered the wrong expiration by unintentionally transposing numbers and...
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    need a new att...?

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

    Most states you must reapply to the BoN. Clearly in FL you
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    JustBeachyNurse replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    =exclusive
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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

    Check the BoN license
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    NNAS application

    JustBeachyNurse replied to grace081286's topic in Nurse Registration

    Only licensed nursing experience counts as nursing
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    Late on interview.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    We always improve when we learn from past choices and experiences. Good luck
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    Plz Help me..

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wldk0204's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hold means your exam was flagged for a QA/QC audit. It is NOT indicative of pass or fail. Results are not released to the BoN nor quick results until the hold is released. Doing the PVT is absolutely...
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    excelsior class action lawsuit

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lexilou08's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't think they actually admitted to fault or deception just agreed to a settlement that was not an admission of guilt from reading the settlement papers. As always the majority of money paid went...
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    Day two after termination: Getting better

    JustBeachyNurse replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some state BoN mandate reporting any time a nurse is terminated. Most do not. The exception would be a nurse terminated for substantiated (or suspicion of) elder/child abuse, neglect, gross failure to...