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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    What can I work as before I get my RN license?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to maidinh405's topic in General Nursing

    Not really other than developing a positive work relationship with a facility. Nurse tech is often reserved for nursing students of a certain level, some facilities it's successful completion of the...
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    RN to BSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Steve33's topic in Nursing Career

    Most accredited programs have a 5 year limit on the
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    Army nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Danajkelly's topic in Government, Military

    If you are in the UK then ask the mods to move this to the UK nursing form under the World Nursing tab. Nursing in the UK differs from the U.S. in many ways including UK nurses are specialty trained...
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    Braving the CA BON

    JustBeachyNurse replied to moonmelody's topic in Nurse Registration

    California still requires concurrent clinical & theory in all mandated areas adult med/surg, obstetrics/maternity, psych/mental health, and pediatrics. As most UK nurses are specialist trained...
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    Authorization to sit NCLEX from UK nurse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to susanpbenn's topic in Nurse Registration

    Did you have clinical and theory in adult med/surg, geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics/maternity, and psych/mental health? If not applying to MN will be a waste of time & money. You don't apply...
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    Lvn overtime?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lpngal2015's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry it's not calendar week but pay week as published by the employer. Some states may be more strict such as OT for hours over 8 per day or 40 per 7 calendar week. But federal law is work week....
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    Very trying peds pt

    JustBeachyNurse replied to bdbrdb's topic in Private Duty

    Move on. Give written notice you want to be transferred off the case. Discipline is not your job. Find another agency if need
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    When celebs stop by to say hi

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

    I don't think is to be released for 1-2 years (why must the remake everything?!?! Footloose the remake was a bust. This is only in early filming stages and isn't looking too good) I think the hospital...
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    HELP PLEASE! Received a job offer in NJ but I only have a NY license. What do I do now?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in General Nursing

    NJ offers neither expedited processing nor temporary licensing. It's 4-8 weeks for endorsement. Background check can delay
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    Bipap question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Dacatster's topic in Pediatric

    I should add that my patient has a medical complex history and most of my patients are ex preemies & ex micro preemies. The toddlers rarely have an asthma diagnosis but "reactive airway disease"...
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    Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    JustBeachyNurse replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    This is a three year old thread. The member hadn't been on this site in over 6 months. You can't "tag " people by quoting them like on Facebook. Have you tried contacting the school admissions...
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    How to start

    JustBeachyNurse replied to terehsole888's topic in General Nursing

    No. Only VA & federal facilities will let you work with an out of state license but the application process is highly competitive and can take 6+ months for the
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    NEWS: The College Network Class Action Lawsuit Filed

    JustBeachyNurse replied to monkeyhq's topic in Excelsior College

    There is contact info in the article as well as FTC contact
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    Are you a US to England Travel nurse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to empatheticRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Check out the nurse registration or international nursing forum in the world section. The licensing application process is lengthy. You need to be registered and have a pin to be considered for a job....
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    Bipap question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Dacatster's topic in Pediatric

    High flow oxygen can do more harm than good especially in a child with an asthma exacerbation. Current EBP is to NOT give high flow O2 to everyone but titration oxygen based upon ABGs or SpO2...
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    Does this violate hipaa?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to April423Ko's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    But not forever Health Information of Deceased
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    Does this violate hipaa?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to April423Ko's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It does unless a matter of public record such as cause of death or public funded autopsy
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    Does this violate hipaa?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to April423Ko's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes. But in this case it's a personal experience not a professional
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    Bipap question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Dacatster's topic in Pediatric

    You cannot detect tone in written word. Your post is rather offensive and snippy making assumptions. I asked if you looked at EBP as sometimes you may have come across journal articles in doing your...
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    Help! How to address recruiter regarding different position when offered another!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ConstantGrowth's topic in General Nursing

    Why on earth do you think they would put an inexperienced in trauma straight off the bat? Why would you give up a potential job offer for a possible interview based upon a referral from someone who...
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    Bipap question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Dacatster's topic in Pediatric

    Have you tried searching for EBP protocols for BiPap in children with acute exacerbation of asthma? I can't right now. I know numbers need to be adjusted for suspected atalectasis or decreased...
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    Nclex RN RESULTS ON HOLD???????

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lovely3662's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Again pass/fail has no correlation to hold status. Hold indicates QA review for test security. They want to ensure there was no funny business. QA/QC does not care if you passed or failed just that...
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    Bipap question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Dacatster's topic in Pediatric

    I have a toddler patient on bipap HS. IPAP 22/EPAP 12. So 10/5 is much lower than this complex child. What does pulmonology
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    What does STS stand for?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to guest4/14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That makes no sense in the context "soft tissue swelling/fever" and "soft tissue swelling/seizure". Now soft tissue swelling with an abscess, infection, injury,
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    Nclex RN RESULTS ON HOLD???????

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lovely3662's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No. Standing up and using your cell phone would. Just be patient while the audit is complete. You aren't the only one too excited to raise their