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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    swiss or german nurses immigrating to canada

    NNAS is required to be licensed by a provincial college of
  2. I was shocked when not one of my coworkers knew that and were mixing a complex pedi patients iron supplements with his calcium supplement. Poor kiddo's iron level dropped. Physician was ready to...
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    PLEASE help! What are my options???

    Very little unless you have stellar credit and a co signer for private loans. There are no grants or subsidized loans for those who hold a. Bachelors
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    Help with math practice

    So where are you stuck? You have the answers. If you don't understand how to get from problem to solution show what you have and where you are getting stuck so members can guide
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    Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

    It's a public forum. Good luck to you to find the resolution you seek. The dismissal from the practice correlation was based on your
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    Bad professor?

    I thought I was the only one that read those sites for fun!Check out notalwaysright.com for more
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    Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

    Again it's your perception you were retaliated against. We cannot determine that as we only have your side of the story. But you did not ask that. Your two queries posted were: For the third time it...
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    LVN-RN 30-unit-option

    Diploma is not the 30-unit option. And last I saw your license will be flagged even if you subsequently graduate from a nursing program. (Only your entry to practice counts) Some employers must only...
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    Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

    You failed to include any of this in your original post. My responses were based on your statements regarding leaving a message for the nurse calling her a bully and continually staying you were...
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    Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

    Even if you were the most polite person requesting to see someone other than Sam just like you have the right to choose a provider the provider has the right to dismiss you if you don't use their...
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    Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

    Not a HIPAA violation. Does not appear to be retaliation I'm betting you are attempting to get a bariatric surgical procedure. Many groups use a preferred provider group. If you want to have this...
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    Nurses aren't maids!

    Well you shouldn't be playing games on your cell phone either. That's grounds for termination at my agency. Glancing through a book or magazine while a client sleeps is one thing. Putting away the...
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    patient sitter cna

    I wouldn't assume you could study at such a job, you would be in a visible patient care area and expected to be alert & watching your patient at all
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    Help me if you know please

    I can tell you with 100% certainty that Thursday quick results are available Saturday if your state participates and there were no incidents requiring a report and results on hold. It's 48 clock...
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    Practice in New York

    No. If you have a GA license first you would then apply for a NY license by endorsement. The application process is clearly outlined on the NY BoN website. You do not have to graduate from a NY school...
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    Philippine bachelors trying to take NCLEX in Virginia

    Here you go, you cannot do anything until you contact the VA BoN: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_forms.htm#RN The one issue I've heard is that VA mandated a 4year HS diploma or...
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    Philippine bachelors trying to take NCLEX in Virginia

    Start with the VA BoN and look at the application for licensing by examination as an internationally educated nurse. Generally credentials evaluation by CGFNS and demonstration of English language...
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    Celiac Disease Health Plan

    And if the student qualifies for free or reduced school lunches there are mandates that the cafeteria have training to provide allergen safe foods. Parents can opt out and send their
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    Celiac Disease Health Plan

    The microwave issue is potential cross contamination. Requesting a microwave or toaster oven restricted to heat the child's lunch is unreasonable. My son had severe restrictions at one point. He had a...
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    Perinatal Bereavement?

    It means that contrary to the site terms of service duplicate threads were started in different forums. The site staff then merged the duplicate threads and moved to the appropriate
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    Help me if you know please

    If you tested Thursday your quick results are available
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    Cat Heaven, Nurse H..l!

    Look towards animal control or local health department. They may have the guidelines you
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    Agencies hiring

    Just so you are aware on current terminology home health is intermittent skilled nursing visits, generally falls under medicare but not always (such as experienced OB nurses that do postpartum home...
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    Agencies hiring

    That's not a facility staffing agency. You cannot precept new grads in an agency setting. Your description sounds like private duty home care and it's possible if extensive orientation and precepting...
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    patient sitter cna

    Found in the job listing section of hospital websites. Pay is often a little more than minimum wage as you are essentially babysitting and alerting licensed staff to any issues perhaps walking with an...