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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    What happens when you write lab values before the tutorial on Pearson NCLEX RN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mark15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's the reason she's on hold. They will review and make a determination. The rules are very clear writing anything on the board before the tutorial complete is not allowed. Brain dumping is...
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    Discovery of Falsified Documentation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to travelingrn2001's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Timely does not mean instant. Timely is usually 5-10 business days with a maximum charge if copies are needed but the charge for copies must be reasonable and notified in advance. I've had nurses...
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    Managerial Promotion

    JustBeachyNurse replied to drea.says's topic in Nursing Career

    One suggestion is that state inspections are public record. Review findings for similar settings to see what other companies may have missed and got cited
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    Did I fail??!

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

    Not all states do that. CA it can be a 2-8 week wait. NJ it's a 4 week post NCLEX
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    EB3 MOVEMENT 2015---for those who want to pursue their US application.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to smgrn's topic in Immigration Advice

    India, China, Philippines & Mexico are all lengthy. Priority date for other countries of birth is approximately a month wait according to the current visa bulletin: Visa Bulletin For September...
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    Managerial Promotion

    JustBeachyNurse replied to drea.says's topic in Nursing Career

    I wasn't aware that any state licensed medical assistants. I was under the impression that MAs are UAP who may have elected to pursue certification and become a CMA or registration and become a RMA....
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    Did I fail??!

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

    I answered your other post. Not all states post licenses next day hang tight, quick results will be up tomorrow if your state participates. You do not need to get every question right. Just enough...
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    EB3 MOVEMENT 2015---for those who want to pursue their US application.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to smgrn's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes. If you were born in the Philippines it's around a 11 year 3 month wait.due to
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    Passed NCLEX-RN In 75 Questions

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gaj418's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unless you are an expert in educational pedagogy and Bloom's Taxonomy you have no real way to know which are higher cognitive level and which are lower cognitive level questions. All question types...
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    Medication conflicts

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JAMAYA10's topic in General Students

    First question why is a post gastrectomy patient receiving PO meds (if partial gastrectomy then possibly PO liquids not pills on post op day 2)? Second nursing has the option to consult with the...
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    LVN to RN via Testing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to morgieb's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior is not exactly cheap though they do have a payment plan. More economical would likely be a local community college LPN to ASN/RN
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    How to deal with long wait between graduation and ATT?

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

    You can only apply for a license by examination in one state at a time. In CA the endorsement process is just as long as the initial by
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    Late on interview.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Then that must be what I read; that a grad LVN in CA can't initiate IV therapy until they complete an IV therapy course which includes demonstrating competency. Most states do not permit LPNs to...
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    Nursing Major Spanish Minor

    JustBeachyNurse replied to phyllis13's topic in General Students

    Generally it will add 1-2 semesters for a specialized major like nursing since specialized majors are pre-planned curriculum that builds upon itself (can't take A&P2 until pass A&P1 can't take...
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    Nursing Major Spanish Minor

    JustBeachyNurse replied to phyllis13's topic in General Students

    If you feel you are fluent in Spanish look into what it takes to be credentialed as a medical Spanish interpreter. A minor isn't just conversational Spanish but also culture & history and may or...
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    Fastest way to become a RN/BSM (2 Years)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to FranciscoJ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is a
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    Paying for Nursing School

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tellio015's topic in General Students

    The OP attempted the HRSA program this
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    Fastest way to become a RN/BSM (2 Years)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to FranciscoJ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In most of the U.S. LPNs do NOT start out at $25-$30/hr. That's an RN rate. Most LPNs in the NY metro area start at $17-22/hr depending on setting. In south east $12-20 is more realistic. A LPN to...
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    LVN to RN via Testing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to morgieb's topic in Excelsior College

    This is very true!!! Excelsior is not a quick and easy option. Plus I believe the entry to practice option at WGU qualifies for financial aid but I know for a fact the Excelsior course by challenge...
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    Need youtube lessone on how to insert feeding tube on nose

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Besmile4ever's topic in General Nursing

    You need to contact the physician that performed the procedure. The provider can initiate a home health referral to send a licensed nurse to show you how to reinsert the tube. Your child should never...
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    Late on interview.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Long term care is not the same as acute or urgent care. Many states permit LPNs to be in supervisory roles in LTC, especially if the floor staff are all LPNs. Are you sure lvns can legally hang blood...
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    Late on interview.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Want to know a secret? Those who appear grammatically gifted quite often write, wait, re read, proof read then rewrite before submitting. If it's an important communication such as to a potential...
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    School Uniform Advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ddoyle's topic in School

    You can get 2 gallon ziploc bags 5-6 in a box (or more) in the dollar store. Bins are likely to go on clearance soon in Target/Walmart/etc now that back to school is essentially
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    nursing in usa

    JustBeachyNurse replied to stharuby's topic in International Nursing

    If RN to BSN your difficulty if you wish to study in the U.S. is that they are nearly all online and as such cannot sponsor a student visa. However you may find a school, if you can get licensed as an...
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    Paying for Nursing School

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tellio015's topic in General Students

    There are several direct entry masters (specialized and non specialized) in the NY/PA metro area. I think in NJ only Seton Hall is BoN approved for DEMSN but doesn't have a spectacular NCLEX pass...