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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    Late arriving Nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I worked in the ED nights as a tech, the one tech made the most fantastic coffee using Foldgers and one other brand. He was ill, the nurses asked if I could try brewing a pot. At 21, I drank...
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    Late arriving Nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Got it. I saw on time if arrive 6:45-6:51 not start time of
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    Seeking the ever elusive FENS refresher course... (foreign educated nurses)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to justatraveler's topic in Immigration Advice

    Looks like the application has been updated since I last looked regarding SSN, now if you have one you must provide it. If not you must provide the SSN once issued. You cannot work without a valid...
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    Seeking the ever elusive FENS refresher course... (foreign educated nurses)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to justatraveler's topic in Immigration Advice

    You don't need the SSN to apply but for the license to be issued. You are married so that will lift a huge barrier that many face. (Fortunately US Supreme Court has upheld marriage equality for those...
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    CGFNS CVS New York. Help! (Transcript: Received but not accepted)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to babysbreathme's topic in Nurse Registration

    Did you try the FAQ on the CGFNS website? Did you try emailing CGFNS? Your situation is unique as your school admits it did not send the requested documentation unlike documents not uploaded but...
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    Need 50 student nurse responses for school research project!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to pinkfutureRN's topic in General Students

    Kudos for explaining your current population difficulties and acknowledging limitations in your research survey. So many come here just say "do this for me please!!!" I'm not quite understanding as...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    One universal reason to stop CPR, and not only to declare death, is if the rescuer(s) fatigued and can no longer effectively perform chest compressions with the caveat no other able bodied (and...
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    Compact Licensure

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cali408's topic in General Nursing

    Are you still a legal resident of TX or did you move to NC & change your address? If you live in NC you must relinquish TX compact license to obtain a compact NC license. Just like you have to...
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    Late arriving Nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can't stand those that think the time window for billing purposes (agency bills in 15 minute units so 6:53-7:07 bills as 7AM, 7:08-7:22 bills as 7:15) is a window to show up late. The corporate...
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    Seeking the ever elusive FENS refresher course... (foreign educated nurses)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to justatraveler's topic in Immigration Advice

    You bigger barrier likely isn't going to be the FENS course but the fact that you are specialty trained unlike US & Canadian nurses that are generalist trained with clinical and theory in adult...
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    Nursing Graduate to take NCLEX in NY

    JustBeachyNurse replied to rosetheexplorer's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't apply for the NCLEX but a nursing license by examination. You can start here: NYS Nursing:Application Forms RN & LPN
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    Late arriving Nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If the shift start is 7AM what is the issue of she's clocked in and ready to go at
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    Illegal immigrant nurses can now be licensed in California

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Guest07/13/15's topic in Immigration Advice

    Several countries will not issue professional licenses to non citizens. For example, if you are not a Filipino citizen you are not eligible to take the NLE or become licensed as a nurse in the...
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    Nursing Graduate to take NCLEX in NY

    JustBeachyNurse replied to rosetheexplorer's topic in Nurse Registration

    It's a long process. I would not hold hope for NYC. It's nice that you would like to work in the U.S. or NY but are you specialty trained? Licensed? Specialty certified? 5-10 years of paid nursing...
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    SATA NCLEX

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

    Where did you hear that from as the information regarding the next test plan is still being developed. I personally know someone who is on the team of nurse educators that write/develop NCLEX...
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    Braving the CA BON

    JustBeachyNurse replied to moonmelody's topic in Nurse Registration

    The waiting lists are long and the costs are high for the schools in CA that permit candidates to retake deficient
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    Medical Marijuana for nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. I believe FLBoN is one that prohibits nurses from working while needing narcotics, prescription or not. If you are impaired while using prescribed narcotics, or other drug such as...
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    Above passing level

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

    Correct. Every question type has above/higher cognitive functioning and below/lower cognitive functioning. Even
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    RN to BSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Steve33's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you look at a Western Governors University? They have multiple options for completion of pre-reqs. Many enjoy the self-directed learning. There is a dedicated forum for WGU here on
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    Above passing level

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

    Those which are deemed a higher cognitive level as assessed by Bloom's Taxonomy. You would have to be an expert in educational pedagogy and bloom's taxonomy to even make a realistic
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    Getting certification help with the lack of 1yr experience ?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tubycat's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Are there any acute care hospitals in CA that even hire LVNs? The unemployment for new grad nurses is up to 40% in some areas of CA. Many facilities preferring to hire RN/BSN if given the option....
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    Nurse Corp Loan Repayment 2015

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gleanns's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/nurse-corps-loan-969921.html https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/hrsa-loan-repayment-993323.html...
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    Inexperienced with assignment

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurse.j.'s topic in Home Health

    Without proper inservice and hands on training just.say.no. You (and your coworkers) are doing your clients a huge disservice by self-educating and self-training via you tube. The ludicrous part is...
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    Medical Marijuana for nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's still against federal law therefore the Supreme Court would not decide in favor of the healthcare worker that decided to use it for medicinal purposes. Just like there is no legal precedent that...
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    NCLEX PN - ended w/ 91Q ; 20SATA

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

    If you failed, your CPR should be included with that notification. If you passed, your letter from the BVNPT will advise you where to send your licensing fee (as passing isn't sufficient to be...