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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    Can I be rehired?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to sunkistisawesom's topic in General Nursing

    Was this the facility you were fired from? If it's the facility you didn't tell the truth (fake tale regarding an imaginary family emergency and constructive resignation) the HR may have caught your...
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    Overheard at the coffee shop

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

    She was wearing a mini dress, no stockings, peep toe stiletto heels. He had on khakis and a polo shirt. They were talking about visiting a facility to try and watch a device insertion. She'd be barred...
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    Got fired as a grad

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lil_chicken's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Looking at your previous post, are you in Australia by chance doing your post nursing school grad year before fully
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    Got fired as a grad

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lil_chicken's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Are you a GN as in pending NCLEX & licensing in the U.S.? Most states that issue temp GN permits they expire before 6 months or when you first sit the NCLEX whichever comes first. What type of...
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    Are care plans valuable?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I work home care/private duty. Care plans are are base of operations. But our clinical nurse managers are diligent about updating the plan of care as needed and not just resubmitting the same stuff...
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    These are the States that participate in Quick Results

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

    Approximately post completion, plus or minus an hour or
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping she's just too busy rehabbing at the LTACH to post here. She did post the other day...it happened to be my birthday so I
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    Failed out of RN program, Getting head straight for LPN exam

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Grizaptimus's topic in General Students

    First, confirm with your BoN (not just what others tell you) that you are eligible. In OK you would be not as you did not earn a C in all your nursing classes by failing even though you completed...
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    Deaf and pregnant: Live sign language interpreter or video conference for childbirth?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good insight. My few encounters with the deaf community working in ED was a strong support system with many knowing the local resources available. Non-certified translators but fluent in ASL &...
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    international RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to suxiaoqi's topic in Nurse Registration

    You are not a new grad, you are a nurse with 4 years international work experience. Some facilities have training programs for nurses changing disciplined to a specialty area such as OR, ED, critical...
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    These are the States that participate in Quick Results

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

    Georgia used to have two BoN (like CA has CABRN & CABVNPT) one for LPN and one for RN. About a year ago they merged. Hence why RN & PN are listed separately. I believe WV also has separate...
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    ATT for NCLEX 2015- California

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kitty13410's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you pay Pearson Vue? Check your spam
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    HELP

    JustBeachyNurse replied to flipmodemix23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is one accepted by IL BoN: NAPNES Approved LPN/LVN Refresher Course This is another that may be accepted:
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    Florida BON/What I need to know

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

    Why not take a refresher or prep class? You've already paid $600 in NCLEX fees plus application fees and will have to pay another $200 to retest and ~$200 to apply to NY or PA. You need help if what...
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    An actual case of NETY

    JustBeachyNurse replied to springchick1's topic in General Nursing

    I love the comments. Better than the onion! The other day it was limit allergies to three and some guy went bonkers that he has some acquired hyperimmunological condition and gets delayed angioedema...
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    Today I officially hate nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to babynurse73's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely deliberate. Unavailable and move on. Vent away. See if your agency does psych or OB home health. Even as a per diem for "fun work" Look at online programs for BSN. Many are affordable...
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    HELP

    JustBeachyNurse replied to flipmodemix23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you look on the IL BoN website to see if there is a listing of refresher classes? Did you contact the school you graduated
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    Today I officially hate nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to babynurse73's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered post partum/maternity home care? Often hospital based. When I had non-union of my C/S wound I had home health for 6-8 weeks for wound care plus BP checks (post partum...
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    RN Diagnosis Chronological order

    JustBeachyNurse replied to allinoneplace01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to determine priority 95%
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    Failed out of RN program, Getting head straight for LPN exam

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Grizaptimus's topic in General Students

    Interesting. CA has a similar set
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    a little help

    JustBeachyNurse replied to vuphan86's topic in General Students

    Not all cellulitis initiates in a cut or obvious broken skin. Not all cellulitis or gout cause systemic reactions like an elevated body temperature. Redness is one sign but not always. Warmth and...
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    Nurses found out what im making, dont know how ?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to arack05's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are worrying too much. Based on your past few posts, are you questioning that you did not deserve this promotion as a newer nurse? Clearly management saw something in you to offer you a...
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    The Boy Who Loved Justin Bieber

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That nurse had one special son that "got it" and understand how his look alike status impacted a little boy. I am impressed her son was so familiar with Justin's life & work that he pulled...
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    Failed out of RN program, Getting head straight for LPN exam

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Grizaptimus's topic in General Students

    Even if he failed a nursing class? OK says a C or better in all nursing classes. Dismissed for failing a nursing class = not
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    Failed out of RN program, Getting head straight for LPN exam

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Grizaptimus's topic in General Students

    How did you figure out OP is in OK? I know CA will let you.. OP is not eligible as you must have a 2.0 GPA and a C or better in all nursing classes. They failed a class fourth semester so therefore...