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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    NCLEX and CGFNS application and endorsement, help newbie.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to shockey01's topic in Nurse Registration

    You will be required to complete CVS to endorse. It will still take 6-9 months. You don't save time and money applying to Saipan you just add the costs of application, assessment & licensing for a...
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Know what skills you have cleared/checked off on by your clinical instructor to perform without a clinical instructor at your side. Know what the clinical agreement between your school and hospital...
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Teaching hospitals refers to medical students and medical residents not nursing programs. The faculty attending a are paid a stipend to teach & mentor student and resident physicians. Nurses at a...
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    Private duty LPN v New York Week Managed Care

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gfc69's topic in Private Duty

    You need to ask your nurses if they are credentialed to accept the Medicaid managed care provider or call customer service at your managed care options to see what they recommend. Know that many...
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    Short clinical hours on LVN application

    JustBeachyNurse replied to GreenLVN's topic in Nurse Registration

    I can't see an LVN program admitting you for deficient hours as these are programs that move quickly over a 10-18 month period and it would be extremely difficult to assimilate an extra student....
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    BSN homework questions..

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Kasey33334's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While it's nice when others try to "help" by posting their responses, this is your homework it's better for you to post your thoughts & findings and we will be happy to guide you to formulate an...
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    Passed my quick score but cant find my license online

    JustBeachyNurse replied to hazelym's topic in General Nursing

    My state is 3-8 weeks post pass NCLEX for a license but at least they participate in quick
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    JustBeachyNurse replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Flash in the
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    She took my patients!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Weaverd11's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In my opinion, is this the hill you want to die on? Is this conflict really worth the oxygen? Is this how you want the professional staff to see you, arguing with another tech over "who took my...
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    Career Direction ( need advice)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tonyphils RN's topic in Nurse Registration

    You won't be able to be accepted into a U.S. RN to BSN program without an active U.S. Nursing license. In order to work in e US you will need to apply for a nursing license by examination as an...
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    She took my patients!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Weaverd11's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You were late getting to the floor. You both need to act like adults. All patients need care. If no assignments are pre-determined then its first come first choice. You were late, you lost the...
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    JustBeachyNurse replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to put into words. I was always taught only use butterflies if blood cultures needed (they cost 10x more than straight stick needles!!!) and was shocked when so many techs and nurses lean towards...
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    JustBeachyNurse replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you cannot feel the vein, hang the arm down, palpate, clean, air dry (do not let her pump fist), apply tourniquet, stick (I found straight stick with 22ga more effective than 23ga butterfly. The...
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    Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    Accepting responsibility for ones actions is the first step. I think the first step should be like your instructor to ascertain how/why it happened and how can we prevent it from happening again. I've...
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    Failed Nclex, not a good feeling

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

    Many times yes. CA and other states you must reapply and pay to retake. Other states you reapply without a fee so the BoN knows to issue the
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    How do I get that first elusive acute care job?

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

    How timely. Many posts lately about collecting certifications to boost employment opportunities as an inexperienced new grad! I've seen resumes like you describe and worse! Sometimes looking at the...
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    How do I quit my CNA job after the first day?

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

    Human
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    Passed the NCLEX - Foreign educated Nurse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Miriam80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you complete theory & clinical in adult med/surg, geriatrics, pediatrics, mental health and obstetrics/maternity? Does this coursework appear on your transcript? When applying for CES with...
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    quickest way to get physical license

    JustBeachyNurse replied to HfRn84's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Actually online is better as its real time validity. The facility is likely set in old ways, it's acceptable for employers to receive official fax verifications from the BoN or the official online...
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    How do I quit my CNA job after the first day?

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

    I would say after considering the change in pay rate, I'm going to have to withdraw acceptance of the job. I appreciate the offer but after reviewing the difference between what I was originally told...
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    Help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to esl1993's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are no online LPN programs. There are no MA to LPN bridge programs as MA programs are skills focused and taught under the medical model. LPN is more holistic and covers theory and clinical using...
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    Info on transferring nursing schools

    JustBeachyNurse replied to NeverGiveUp29's topic in General Students

    Good for you for finding what works for you. Best of luck moving forward with
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    WDYT? Sticking up for myself or...

    JustBeachyNurse replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    You don't. That's why the suggestion to dress professionally not in scrubs when job shadowing is such a great
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    Teachers sending students down..

    JustBeachyNurse replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Would administration or guidance services intervene since this is clearly avoidant
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    Failed Nclex, not a good feeling

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

    Hopefully you did better than you think. While I didn't fail the NCLEX I know what it feels to work so hard for something and be let down with such devastating disappointing news. Take a breath. I'd...