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.

Member

  • Content

    13,957

  • Visitors

    106,645

  • Followers

    2

  • Likes

    345

All Content by JustBeachyNurse

  1. JustBeachyNurse

    I paid 200 dollars for pvt

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

    One agrees to the ToS when clicking submit twice, not only to the non refundable $200 test registration fee ($350 in Canada) but to NOT create a duplicate registration which is what you are doing when...
  2. JustBeachyNurse

    Nclex-PN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to laurennnxo26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The type of question (despite urban legend) does not indicate pass/fail. All question types have higher and lower cognitive levels. 55% of all candidates receive minimum questions. The average number...
  3. JustBeachyNurse

    I paid 200 dollars for pvt

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

    You aren't who she is referring to. There was a poster in another thread upset that the charge went through despite putting an incorrect expiration
  4. JustBeachyNurse

    american public university

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Crrn nurse's topic in School, College Programs

    You won't be able to respond until you are more active on the message boards with quality posts. Or upgrade to a paid premium
  5. JustBeachyNurse

    BSN Overseas, LPN in the States?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursebarefoot's topic in Nurse Registration

    Canada does not use the NCLEX-PN Philippines does not recognize LPN so you are not eligible for LPN licensing in your country of nursing education. Passing the NCLEX-PN is not relevant to qualifying...
  6. JustBeachyNurse

    BSN Overseas, LPN in the States?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursebarefoot's topic in Nurse Registration

    Start with NNAS for credentials assessment. Once a positive assessment that your credentials are equivalent to Canadian PN programs, Then apply to the college of nurses. Once authorized take CRPNE....
  7. JustBeachyNurse

    Job Hopper, concerned

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have to click
  8. JustBeachyNurse

    NCLEX - It must be all a myth.

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

    Current numbers for NCLEX-PN through December 2014 is 54% get minimum number (does not differentiate whether pass or fail just 54.3% of first time US educated candidates get minimum number) , 116...
  9. JustBeachyNurse

    NCLEX - It must be all a myth.

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

    But what is the percentage of that 57% that pass? I believe there are up to date statistics from the source, ncsbn. The current passing level through 2q15 is down to 79% for 1st time US educated...
  10. JustBeachyNurse

    School Uniform Advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ddoyle's topic in School

    An EMT-B with an on call LPN for 800 K-6 students? Wow. Just wow. Regardless of who is in charge of the health office the uniform closet is a ridiculous added responsibility and should fall to the...
  11. JustBeachyNurse

    LPN results

    JustBeachyNurse replied to sharleen1988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No because once you pass you then must pay for your license THEN it will
  12. JustBeachyNurse

    Failed a class - should I appeal??

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ineedachange1's topic in Excelsior College

    Since this is Excelsior with self directed learning even in the online classes perhaps reconsider attending a brick & mortar option with face to face interaction with the instructor and...
  13. JustBeachyNurse

    I paid 200 dollars for pvt

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

    And exactly a year ago there was a software update. Previously as soon as it says "delivery successful" which indicated the QC of the results was complete and results delivered to the BoN. Now...
  14. JustBeachyNurse

    Intending to relocate on F1 visa

    JustBeachyNurse replied to buslad's topic in Immigration Advice

    I have no idea if there is even a paid employment market for a community health educator in any
  15. JustBeachyNurse

    School Uniform Advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ddoyle's topic in School

    Why can't they get a parent volunteer for
  16. JustBeachyNurse

    Intending to relocate on F1 visa

    JustBeachyNurse replied to buslad's topic in Immigration Advice

    Do you have ICU experience? No RNA program will admit student without a valid license for that state. Is this a post-BSN certificate that is not likely eligible for OPT and if it were you would be...
  17. JustBeachyNurse

    LPN results

    JustBeachyNurse replied to sharleen1988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Quick results if available in your state. Online license verification unless CA. BVNPT will mail you a pass/fail letter that you return with the fee to get process your
  18. JustBeachyNurse

    School Uniform Advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ddoyle's topic in School

    Very much not worth it. No wonder they hired EMTs instead of nurses at that rate. Why can't the parent liaison be in charge of
  19. JustBeachyNurse

    Passed my NCLEX PN but still waiting to be active on the BON

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

    Yes. The background check was pending as the ATT was issued. Candidate passed the NCLEX but was denied licensing because of the recency of criminal charges including a DUI that caused injury to...
  20. JustBeachyNurse

    Failed a class - should I appeal??

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ineedachange1's topic in Excelsior College

    Can you take the challenge exam instead of the class? You have no grounds for appeal. You could not have been a high A student all along if your final grade was a
  21. JustBeachyNurse

    Intending to relocate on F1 visa

    JustBeachyNurse replied to buslad's topic in Immigration Advice

    First you can't just take the NCLEX. You need to apply to a U.S. State board of nursing for a nursing license by examination as an internationally educated nurse. You likely need a credentials...
  22. JustBeachyNurse

    The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Only to qualified & high risk people in my area. My present employer offers it for free and my insurance covers
  23. JustBeachyNurse

    Intending to relocate on F1 visa

    JustBeachyNurse replied to buslad's topic in Immigration Advice

    OPT can be granted at each degree level so if you earned a U.S. BSN that would be one opt, go back for a community health certificate--ineligible as its lower than a BSN but go back to school for a...
  24. JustBeachyNurse

    Intending to relocate on F1 visa

    JustBeachyNurse replied to buslad's topic in Immigration Advice

    The community health promotion class--are you certain it will give you OPT & an F1 visa? Especially since it's not a higher level than your BSN you are likely not eligible for opt. You don't need...
  25. JustBeachyNurse

    I paid 200 dollars for pvt

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

    Changing your expiration date is not sufficient to prevent a charge. Someone just posted the other day she was charged after only changing the expiration date. I know for a fact it's possible for a...