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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    Immigrant in CA requiring make up courses for California

    JustBeachyNurse replied to abycadaby23's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can apply for a nursing license by endorsement in any state where you meet the requirements. Reciprocity applies only to the NCLEX
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    Challenging The Boards To Become A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

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

    Yes it is. Several tried endorsing to TX or OK or PA or NJ and denied a LPN license by endorsement as they did not graduate from nursing
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    Infection control question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to DYX93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Airborne must be dedicated & disposable but for droplet or contact precautions equipment that can be disinfected may be used. (Not all equipment can be disinfected such as cloth BP cuffs and...
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    Patient Death Experience.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    I was in utter shock as my fathers body lay there rigor setting in. However I will do everything in my power so that I will never witness such a scenario again whether the affected is someone I know...
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    Infection control question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to DYX93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Airborne precautions mandate use of dedicated disposable equipment. You don't clean dedicated equipment. The dedicated equipment stays with the patient as long as they are in the facility. Generally...
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    Patient Death Experience.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    I will never forget her face. The hospice nurse's hands were tied because of facility policy. She mouthed thank you when I intervened in exasperation. Calling administration only would have extended...
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    CNA, LPN or MA

    JustBeachyNurse replied to csi4eyes's topic in Nursing Career

    LPN is a nurse that requires you to graduate from nursing school after completing clinical & theory in all mandated domains (pharmacology, adult med/surg, psychiatric, obstetrics, geriatrics,...
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    Infection control question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to DYX93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Contact. Airborne. Droplet. Generally it's disposable and discarded upon discharge or transfer. The CDC has great resources for best practice in
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    Patient Death Experience.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    That's why your choice of words in the start of this thread feel so insulting and thoughtless. Your words seem to make death into a spectator sport akin to watching late night TV drama or a horror...
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    Pearson Vue Trick as of August 2015

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

    So she donated an extra $200 to Pearson
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    The Blue Hair Nurse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    However this nurse is not in the U.S. This nurse who dyed their hair blue works in a facility in Panama where nurses wear starched white hats, white dresses and white hose/shoes. Dress many modern...
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    PVT accuracy.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to hairpins09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How? She tried within hours of test completion and was charged for a new
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    PVT accuracy.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to hairpins09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your friend did not play the PVT guessing game correctly causing her undue stress Since August 2014 Every Single Person goes to the credit card page. Everyone must enter a form of payment for a...
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    Patient Death Experience.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    I sat next to my father as he tragically took his last breaths. I was there as the young RN afraid to pronounce death tortured my mother by doing one last test. Well the pulse ox still has a reading...
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    Pearson Vue Trick as of August 2015

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

    Everyone goes to the credit card page pass or fail since August 2014. To tempt fate you must enter payment information to see if it lets you register to guess if you pass or
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    Doing the Excelsior LPN- RN program

    JustBeachyNurse replied to chica807's topic in Excelsior College

    There is an entire forum dedicated to Excelsior complete with FAQ threads.
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    Patient Death Experience.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so certain about anonymity. You'd be surprised who might already have identified you. I've done presentations at my nursing school and at the principal and lead instructor's suggestion was...
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    Passed NCLEX-RN In 75 Questions

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

    48 hours if your state participates in quick results. Others like CABVNPT takes weeks to release
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    Took my NCLEX-PN today. Did the PV trick and got a hold message.

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

    Neither. It means there was an incident and now your results are on hold pending
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    How to Email A Nursing Recruiter via Cold Approach

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

    If you were given the list by your school simply say hi my name is _____ I was given your contact information from my nursing professor ____ in the hopes that you may help direct me to get my resume...
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    How to Email A Nursing Recruiter via Cold Approach

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

    I don't have specific tips aside from make certain this is acceptable in your area. In my area you would be redirected to the online application system if not outright rejected for failing to follow...
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    States that does not require IELTS or TOEFL

    JustBeachyNurse replied to springmaxine's topic in Nurse Registration

    The better question is which state do you wish to live and work? If you want to immigrate to a state that requires proof of English language competency but get licensed in a state that does not you...
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    Do any colleges accept an associates degree from excelsior for a bridge to BS?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lexilou08's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior is a NLN center of nursing education excellence and fully accredited. Yes it's accepted for the entry to practice portion required for an RN to BSN
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    Should I look out of state for a job?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    No what she'd have to do is move to compact state and declare residency. What does a PA resident get when they apply for a NC or VA nursing license online, in person or via mail? A nursing license...
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    What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is not my life, neither was nursing school. I do work a unique schedule but this enables me to sometimes work while my child is in school and be off to attend needed meetings &...