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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    Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    I get what you are saying. The PNP I know who was partially through her BSN program at time of injury, may not have been given the accommodations to succeed if she had not already proven clinical and...
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    Nursing Student with Learning Disability

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

    Perhaps you need a different work environment. You could seek counseling to develop alternative coping skills and executive functioning skills. Just like not everyone can work critical care not...
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    Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    I know an extremely competent PNP who happens to be a paraplegic due to a car accident. She has no cognitive issues and works in a combination out patient & long term care pediatric facility with...
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    Expired Nursing License in Arkansas, still eligible to endorse in Texas?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jheper's topic in Nurse Registration

    You won't need to take the exam again unless you go for an extended time without an active license or practicing nursing in any jurisdiction (US or other country). For example in CA it's 8 years...
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    How do you deal with Munchhausen-type pts?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure as the daughter seemed to be a willing participant as she had to fake being paralyzed mom didn't do anything to her. Psychological abuse, scam/con artist, grifters probably a definite...
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    Expired Nursing License in Arkansas, still eligible to endorse in Texas?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jheper's topic in Nurse Registration

    You were licensed. It's not like those that passed the NCLEX in CA but not licensed where they transferred the results to another state. Once you are licensed you can only endorse a valid license...
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    Patient leaving agency I work for, wants me to IC for them help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to vivarantthang's topic in Agency Nurses

    The agency will likely find out and you may face repercussions also (check your hiring paperwork there is almost always a clause against this and you have a 6-12month waiting period between leaving...
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    Expired Nursing License in Arkansas, still eligible to endorse in Texas?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jheper's topic in Nurse Registration

    You need to contact TX BoN if you want to do otherwise. You cannot endorse an expired license regardless of the reason. If you are immigrating and eligible for work rights & a SSN then you'd just...
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    Expired Nursing License in Arkansas, still eligible to endorse in Texas?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jheper's topic in Nurse Registration

    Every US state requires you to have an active license to endorse. You cannot endorse your AR license until you make arrangements to reactivate your expired license. Without a valid SSN, this will not...
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    What to do after passing NCLEX-RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to SavedByGrace19's topic in General Students

    Demands depend on your area. The major metropolitan areas have more nurses than jobs. Look at the listings, if a new grad or a training program all you need is your license and degree plus BLS/CPR....
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    What to do after passing NCLEX-RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to SavedByGrace19's topic in General Students

    My suggestion...any area you can get a job. Don't just look at acute care. Look at acute rehab, long term acute care, subacute rehab, new grad/inexperienced nurse residencies in home health or private...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but the reason it doesn't count as "standing orders" is anyone can take the class including lay people, students, EMT-B, CNA, monitor tech none of whom can legally perform most of the skills from...
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    Help for nurses with mental illnesses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Prisnur04's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    (I honestly believe that's why my former employer chose self funded plans then leaped at the loophole in ACA to cheap out and only offer bare bones "minimum essential
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    Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    Agreed don't just focus on what you need to get through school (and remember you can't just self-identify you must have been diagnosed by an outside professional whether a neuropsychologist, school...
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    need help with medication combination

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dogcujo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look up drug monograph Online. What did you find
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    Passed my quick score but cant find my license online

    JustBeachyNurse replied to hazelym's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. Some states issue ATT before background checks come back...that's why passing the NCLEX isn't a guarantee of
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    need help with medication combination

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dogcujo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What does your research show? Do you have a drug reference book that lists comparability of IV medications? There are also online resources for the same. Hint not only look at comparability but the...
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    Nursing Student with Learning Disability

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

    And you need to self-identify with the office of disabilities. No one in college will come looking to help you as it's not mandated under section 504 unless you ask for help. Unlike ages 5-18 (or 21...
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    Online BSC Nursing Degree without RN degree

    JustBeachyNurse replied to prajodaya's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Are you looking for Canadian nursing programs? My response is referring to U.S. based schools since U.S. has diploma, associates, BSN or DEMSN as entry to practice. Canada is BScN
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    Online BSC Nursing Degree without RN degree

    JustBeachyNurse replied to prajodaya's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    No. All entry to practice degrees require in person skills lab and clinical rotations. You may find a hybrid program that lets you do the theory and non-lab pre-requisite courses online. But you will...
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    In a pickle

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't be surprised if your manager already knows. Often before a transfer is offered they must check with your current management team in the process. Your manager may be waiting for you to bring it...
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    Practice NCLEX question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to guest769224's topic in General Students

    Different cognitive process than simply "acting out aggression" the time taken to create a hammer uses different neural pathways and may actually redirect thoughts of violence and destruction to...
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    NCLEX Boards/INDIA Nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to PrettyNursing's topic in International Nursing

    It's always recommended to obtain your nursing education in the country where you wish to live and practice. Indian universities prepare students to practice nursing to the Indian health authority...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    That would not be a valid source to prove you are a currently licensed nurse. Either carry a wallet card license from your BoN, link to license verification on your phone, photo of your license or...
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    Important! Need answers

    JustBeachyNurse replied to PCFR411's topic in Cardiac

    Then look online at the arrhythmia class for ACLS preparation from the American Heart Association. Learn: Rhythm