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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    Q about vacations/days off

    JustBeachyNurse replied to adpiRN's topic in School

    The only school nurses that I know who took a week or more time off were for personal medical issues (medical leave) FMLA (personal health (cancer) or critically ill family member) or death of a...
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    accused of verbal abuse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to missyelaine02's topic in General Nursing

    The American Association of Nurse Attorneys has a referral services to nurse-attorneys experienced in license defense and matters before the BoN BoN are not there to protect nurses but the public....
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    Accused of narcotic/ alcohol abuse... No clue what this is about!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Purplegiraffe's topic in General Nursing

    The American Association of Nurse Attorneys has a lawyer referral service TAANA Executive Office - Home Even if $600 for a consultation and retainer it's still less than the thousands of dollars for...
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    if someone don't have 2 year experience in nursing but have 2500 hrs experience ?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nitu1's topic in General Nursing

    It's not up to the hospitals but the NZNC. Last I heard they are pretty strict on the 2 years full time practice minimum for international
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    Pros and cons of nursing insurance

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dragonfire123's topic in General Nursing

    However it also covers license defense if called before the BON, coverage should you be named in a HIPAA violation claim, guidance if you are called to give a deposition relating to a claim (not...
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    How do I get enrolled into a 4yrs BSN.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cobby's topic in International Nursing

    Weighted & unweighted GPA you cannot determine its a concept unique to US high schools. Honors classes and advance placement classes are given higher grade weight for determining class rank. In...
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    Autism Nursing?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to akcw1981's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Very few states have dedicated inpatient units for adults with ID/DD. due to changes in regulations and mandates many have moved to community care settings with group homes to promote life skills and...
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    Fundraising question - did not know where to post this

    JustBeachyNurse replied to notnursezelda's topic in General Students

    Oriental
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    Pearson vue trick

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Bigman7788's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not for LVN in CA. Must wait 4-6 weeks for pass/fail letter. Then return letter (if passed) with $150 licensing fee then wait for bvnpt to process payment and licensing form to issue and post license....
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    Autism Nursing?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to akcw1981's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Not really unless the client happens to be medically complex or have comorbid conditions such as need for a GT or epilepsy. Some nurses oversee medical case management in group homes for DD adults...
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    PA LPN RECIPROCITY

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

    PA like TX & NJ only licenses practical nurses who graduated from a practical nursing program. BSN is not sufficient. Alternate route LPN such as completion of a BSN program or equivalent...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    JustBeachyNurse replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    First one is in response to the ludicrous lawsuit for damages from her mother, grandmother & step father. (Step father has no legal standing) the second is the rebuttal from the Winkfield family...
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    The Dreaded Group Projects

    JustBeachyNurse replied to naptimeRN's topic in General Students

    Check out this thread:
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    License Posted?

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

    NJ requires all completed applications to be approved by board committee. One can take the NCLEX prior to background check completion so passing the NCLEX is not a license
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    any state I can take NCLEX after 6 years of grad w/o retaking the whole nursing prog?

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

    Did you contact NY BoN or check their
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    Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    House fire teenager CPR in progress. They got a pulse back, intubated barely recognizable as ultimately it was a young teen smoking in the bathroom and fell asleep in the epicenter of the fire. I had...
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    NCLEX pn/RN

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

    You don't. You must pass the NCLEX-RN to be eligible to work as an
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    Clinical Crisis

    JustBeachyNurse replied to magster3200's topic in General Students

    OB/maternity is most definitely not low stress or necessarily stable patients. Postpartum is definitely not consistent as patient census varies on a regular basis. Many urgent issues and complications...
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    Passed NCLEX-RN In 75 Questions

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gaj418's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan Trainers are a paid copyrighted NCLEX prep program but part of the online or classroom access, not included with QBank only. you can purchase access directly from
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    Passed NCLEX-RN In 75 Questions

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gaj418's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can find free flash cards on Quizlet You can find free NCLEX-RN tutorials on Khan Academy Lower cost is NCSBN Learning Next. If you haven't tried Hurst they have a free trial for a short period of...
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    visa/visascreen certificate

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Vlasta's topic in Immigration Advice

    You can't apply for an H1C as it expired long ago You can't apply for an H1B as an employer must apply on your behalf as a sponsor is
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    visa/visascreen certificate

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Vlasta's topic in Immigration Advice

    Not exactly, many NY native nurses (new & experienced) have difficulty securing employment in NYC hospitals. Don't apply for a visa screen until you have a job offer. They already have most of...
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    visa/visascreen certificate

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Vlasta's topic in Immigration Advice

    H1C has not existed for nearly a decade. Very few hospitals sponsor H1B visa as its costly and many nurses don't qualify. You won't save time by applying for a VSC without a job offer or visa...
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    Spiral Femur Fx in toddler

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lahryn18's topic in Pediatric

    It depends on where the twisting motion
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    Spiral Femur Fx in toddler

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lahryn18's topic in Pediatric

    It's possible the fracture occurred when he tried to "replace" the femur. It's rare but not often from a fall. Has to be a twisting motion to spiral such as foot get stuck as spinning or twisting....