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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    Can I work as a CNA after I pass the NCLEX-PN in New Jersey

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jcox0989's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    NJ BoN doesn't certify CNAs the NJDoH does. BoN certifies/licenses CHHAs, RN, LPN,APN Is your CNA certificate active? You can be scheduled as a CNA while licensed as an LPN but will be expected to...
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    Need Some Advice! Help!!!

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

    No. It will take you forever to pay that loan
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    Ati retake the same test

    JustBeachyNurse replied to aimaraj's topic in LPN to RN

    There are usually at least two test
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I googled and found these: NASN position statement: Naloxone Use in the School Setting: The Role of the School Nurse (Adopted June
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    Philippine Graduate applying for California NCLEX RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to caligirl88's topic in Nurse Registration

    The same rules apply for endorsement as for licensing by exam. If your credentials did not meet criteria for exam it won't change because you attempt to endorse from another
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    Private duty patient orientation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    You ask outgoing nurse or parent (someone let you in!) get a flashlight (no one can work in the dark. If no one tells you call the agency to speak to a nurse
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    Inappropriate nurses?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The OP isn't only a float nurse but a travel float nurse. Her contract will likely not be extended or renewed in the future
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    What would you like as a thank you?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Quita19426's topic in Nurses Rock

    Written heartfelt thank you would suffice and be greatly appreciated. Especially if you personalize and are specific such as "Nurse Jane was wonderful in my mother's last days making certain we all...
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    LPNs in other countries?

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

    LPN almost never meets the skills and education requirement for immigration or work visas. US LPNs are technical/vocational. You always train in the country where you plan to live and work as nursing...
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    Pediatric Home Health Tips

    JustBeachyNurse replied to drod8375's topic in Home Health

    Pens. Pens pens. Clip board ID Provided by office: gloves, soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer , PPE kit (mask, gown, goggles, shoe covers), extra paperwork Newspaper to put down under bag...
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    Hospital reimbursement

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Students

    No one repays loans. The only exception is the extremely competitive HRSA which is really geared for nurse practitioners to work in underserved areas. (And you must work in one of the designated...
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    Help! Mother/baby no experience

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jeanine504's topic in General Students

    No new grad has nursing experience. Seek out nurse externships/internships during this next year then seek "nurse residencies" before you
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    Private duty patient orientation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    ^^^if you're an experienced "high tech" trach/vent you take the 485 and
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    Private duty patient orientation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    It
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    New Grads

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mgonzalez57's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Anywhere and everywhere. NY has a surplus of nurses. So go LTC subacute psych
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    Discrimination for being a new mom?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    No it is
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    Discrimination for being a new mom?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    Your statement does not indicate preference or discrimination They are not obligated to contact you on leave when a position comes up. If you have sufficient tenure and experience then apply for a...
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    Client's Parents are Hoarders

    JustBeachyNurse replied to pete1ben's topic in Home Health

    This is a mental illness. They cannot be helped until they are ready to accept
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    ACLS or PALS

    JustBeachyNurse replied to drod8375's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some training centers prioritize class seats for providers where the skills are within scope of practice. Others anyone who can pay and show up can
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    Does Berkeley College in NJ have a good LPN program?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to CDC0810's topic in School, College Programs

    It's a new program with a 60% pass rate for this year and 2016 had 80% likely provisional status with NJBoN. Have you looked into more economical public programs? Many have high pass rates and strong...
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    visa screen

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tosca rose's topic in Immigration Advice

    It doesn't matter if you get it. You follow their procedure or you don't get the visa screen. Nursys is for BoN to BoN or for employer
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    Pt assignment in trash

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mama Nurse 7's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your other thread offers more insight. This was an incident not a HIPAA violation. The nurse did NOT ask you to abandon your patient they asked you to reconsider your efficiency in focusing all of...
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    NCLEX Study Guide

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

    It was neverposted by the one who created it. It was posted by someone who decided they wanted to share it without confirming the
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    Lvn challenge test

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

    She has hit multiple forums but is attempting method 3 to challenge LVN licensing in CA as a CNA which requires specific experience in units from pediatrics, maternity, med/surg, psych doing specific...
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    How is home care?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jmarty31's topic in Home Health

    In my state CNAs can't work in home care unless they take the CHHA bridge and get CHHA credential. Homecare aides are assistance with daily living: toiketibg, dressing, bathing, meal prep, shopping,...