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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    You are NOT allergic to...

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I recall one that wanted Vicoprofen but was "allergic" to asprin, Tylenol, Motrin, Aleve, and Advil (pretty much any OTC). When explained, in this case the patient had a debilitating condition and was...
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    Intellectual Disability Nursing in America

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tattyrine's topic in General World

    Specialized UK nurses cannot be licensed without additional classroom & clinical hours on their transcripts in pediatrics, maternity and adult Meg/surg. Nurses are specialty trained unlike US...
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    Terrible case of jitters - going into home health travel nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RRRNNN's topic in Travel

    Pediatric private duty/home health nurses care for children, teens, and young adults with tracheostomies, ventilator support and GT/NGT/GJT nutrition on a regular bases. Vent management is within the...
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    New Nurse Vent Patients

    JustBeachyNurse replied to newgradnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    You don't know their background. Maybe they worked as an EMT or medic and used to the fast critical thinking. Maybe they had a family member that had a trach vent and just feel more comfortable. Maybe...
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Let's review 1. Teaching hospital/facility refers to medical student/intern/resident education NOT nursing education. 2. Students pay tuition, fees, and clinical fees to schools of nursing for the...
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    New Nurse Vent Patients

    JustBeachyNurse replied to newgradnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Experienced nurse yes. New grad no. Are you sure in a pediatric LTC these are critical kids or stable children that are medically fragile/complex
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    NON-medical homecare provided by LPN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Busia's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The dressing, injections etc are still skilled care and as a licensed nurse you would need a physician's prescription and RN oversight for the plan of care . Just like parents can administer their...
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    ATT for NCLEX 2015- California

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kitty13410's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't forget to check your spam/junk mail box. You'd bs surprised at the number of candidates waiting an ATT that never registered/paid
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    RN or LPN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Shan88's topic in Canada

    LPN and RN are both "nursing". Not an option in Canada. RPN/LPN is a 2 year college diploma unlike the US where an LPN can be 10 months to 24 months usually in a vocational not collegiate setting...
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    ATT for NCLEX 2015- California

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kitty13410's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ATTs are communicated to Pearson Vue from the BoN. As long as you registered and paid to take the NCLEX via Pearson Vue you will receive an email with your ATT with a link to schedule your exam. If...
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    Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    My best & favorite nurse manager had pristine clinical skills. If chaos ensued in the ED she would change her shoes(if time), put on a lab coat and start the impossible IV, run a code, whatever...
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    CA BRN New Requirements For NCLEX RN international students

    JustBeachyNurse replied to brooklyn03's topic in Nurse Registration

    I haven't seen anyone post a response from CABRN that no longer had access to their cases. There have been a few with the same scenario of late but only responded to CABRN in recent
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    CA BRN New Requirements For NCLEX RN international students

    JustBeachyNurse replied to brooklyn03's topic in Nurse Registration

    If your theory, clinical and cases were not concurrent you will be referred for remedial education before you can be licensed. Passing the NCLEX is but one step in the process. It is not surprising if...
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    New Nurse Vent Patients

    JustBeachyNurse replied to newgradnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Your coworkers are right. You need additional training & support. Then you need to request additional education whether with a nurse educator, respiratory therapist or vendor representative...
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    CA BRN New Requirements For NCLEX RN international students

    JustBeachyNurse replied to brooklyn03's topic in Nurse Registration

    Have you worked overseas/outside the U.S.? Paid nursing experience outside the U.S. counts as its verifiable clinical nursing experience not just experience in CA Are you certain no documentation...
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    CA BRN New Requirements For NCLEX RN international students

    JustBeachyNurse replied to brooklyn03's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you contest the request from the CABRN they may just say too bad no license for you. The concurrency rules were on the books way before 2008 Know that once you hit the 8 year mark post NCLEX...
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    New Nurse Vent Patients

    JustBeachyNurse replied to newgradnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you having difficulty? What issues have you had? Do you panic? Do you not know how to troubleshoot technical
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    I am an RN! NCLEX Tips and Tricks Just For You!!

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

    Start with the most current threads. There are a few threads in the FAQ. You need to be strong in content & test taking strategies. Your candidate performance report will outline your strengths...
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    Interesting question for school nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to SchoolNurse101's topic in School

    I believe
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    Peppermints

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Yes it was. I should have taken a photo. I think it helps that in his current district the nurses have been there for over 15 years each and well established. Thank
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    Interesting question for school nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to SchoolNurse101's topic in School

    Scoliosis screening is mandated by state regulations in my state and is done with the nurse & PE teachers during class as theoretically it's easier when the students middle school & up are in...
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    Peppermints

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    My son was so worried about his classmate after watching me have a reaction I will admit that I'm the one who alerted the school nurse and senior administration. My son is improving self advocacy...
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    Interesting question for school nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to SchoolNurse101's topic in School

    How many breadtfeeding high schoolers do you have? Very few school nurse assessments require disrobing. Even scoliosis screening don't mandate disrobing. School sports physicals don't require...
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    Peppermints

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Fortunately my son's school nurse went to bat against the middle school teacher giving out candy and snacks in class (my son has physician ordered dietary restrictions) because not only was she giving...
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    ADVICE

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Moniyfer's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the above are you fluent in medical Spanish & the Mexican dialect of Spanish? Have you researched whether you meet the licensing requirements to be a RN in Mexico? There are very...