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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    Lost and in need of advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MNbyte's topic in General Nursing

    OP is not a new grad. She graduates in Dec 2013, licensed in March 2014. Had a short term paid "new grad internship" in medical telemetry but was let go at the end of orientation as unable to keep up...
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    LPN as a holder of RN license

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

    Are you an
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    Need some New Grad advice:(

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurselisa207's topic in First Year After Licensure

    She just got a job offer. Congratulations Nurse Lisa, your perseverance paid
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    Lost and in need of advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MNbyte's topic in General Nursing

    You likely aren't any more qualified for an LPN position as you aren't experienced nor are you an LPN. LPN isn't "RN light" and you are likely to face the same issues you are right now. Go for the...
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    Want to sit for nclex-pn while in school for bsn

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    In Indiana only graduates of PN programs are eligible to apply for an LPN license by examination. You are not eligible unless you graduate from a PN program in IL, even if you graduate from a RN...
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    Wrong vaccine...sort of

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Thujone's topic in Pediatric

    The state provides the vaccines for uninsured children. and children on Medicaid & sCHiP. They track the lot, expiration, temp control logs and each dose must be accounted for. There is a...
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    Late arriving Nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    C Chronic tardiness is covered most often by progressive discipline, written plan of action with consequences. If self esteem/self worth is an issue refer to EAP for assessment and care. If plan of...
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    What do I do?

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

    You need to consult with an attorney but it's not uncommon for discipline in one healthcare area crossing over to other disciplines. Most applications ask if you have ever had ANY professional license...
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    Hyperemesis Gravidarum PICC line

    JustBeachyNurse replied to vandermom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Know that just because IV or ODT Zofran doesn't work, it may be highly effective continuous subq. My anecdotal experience the mom compared it to catching up to pain control. If you keep ahead of the...
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    Hyperemesis Gravidarum PICC line

    JustBeachyNurse replied to vandermom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's a journal article: Home subcutaneous metoclopramide therapy for hyperemesis
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    prerequisites online

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lisacohen3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excelsior is a distance education offering LPN to RN or RN to BSN or MSN. They will not accept Straighterline for core courses (A&P, micro, developmental psychology, statistics, etc) but will for...
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    RN Interview

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ohhaliciaa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Offer coffee or lunch in exchange for their time when you ask a nurse for an
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    RN Interview

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ohhaliciaa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just curious, how are you "recording" the copious responses should an RN (or online persona pretending to be an RN) choose to reply? How will you verify an anonymous member is who they claim to be...
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    Lost and in need of advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MNbyte's topic in General Nursing

    Take a refresher class? Not cheap but you may make contacts during the clinical portion that can lead to
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    prerequisites online

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lisacohen3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not every school accepts Straighterline as they are ACE credits not standard college credits. Straighterline has partnerships with a wide variety of schools and may have information about yours. That...
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    Hyperemesis Gravidarum PICC line

    JustBeachyNurse replied to vandermom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work in that area but know someone who instead of picc went with continuous sub q infusion of Zofran with better results than IV. Since the Zofran subq worked she was able to rehydrate with PO...
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    Late arriving Nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Already clarified by another poster. I agree, to me on time means being in the unit, ready to receive report & start working at shift start, not walking in the building at shift
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    When celebs stop by to say hi

    JustBeachyNurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are grossly underestimating the popular culture knowledge and professional sports fanaticism that many children happily cling to. Especially those that might be chronically ill and need to develop...
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    What is the difference between NCLEX PN and RN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Marga777's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not that simple. Some feel NCLEX-PN is more difficult than NCLEX-RN. Different content. Different scope of practice. Different educational qualifications. Different knowledge base. Different...
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    Continuing Education

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nowontonursing's topic in General Nursing

    Start now as you have to get 30 CEU before your May expiration which I'm guessing is May 31 2016 or 2017? Work may offer some. Nurse.com has free and paid (I think the paid is cedirect.com and they...
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    Compact Licensure

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cali408's topic in General Nursing

    I know there are state & IRS definitions as far as where you may maintain a home, register a vehicle, have a drivers license, pay state income taxes. Some of my neighbors moved from Florida. They...
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    SATA NCLEX

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

    I thought it was a urine drug screen and finger swab for
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    Compact Licensure

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cali408's topic in General Nursing

    Not if you are a legal resident of TX you can work unlimited time on a compact license in another state. Unless you change your legal state of residence to NC, you are fine. Just like college students...
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    Seeking the ever elusive FENS refresher course... (foreign educated nurses)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to justatraveler's topic in Immigration Advice

    Not unless specifically listed on your school transcript as classroom and clinical education in obstetrics and pediatrics. Did you also have documented classroom in addition to incidental clinical...
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    Seeking the ever elusive FENS refresher course... (foreign educated nurses)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to justatraveler's topic in Immigration Advice

    Well if you don't apply you are guaranteed to not have an opportunity to be licensed. advanced preparation is always