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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    Advice for heavy wheel chair in the snow/ice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Rn2311's topic in Private Duty

    Your agency should intervene. My agency requires families to have safe passage into and out of home whether it's a clutter free pathway or shoveling snow or clearing
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    Appealing Nursing School

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Cherway95's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    They are correct that ADA & section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 are not retroactive. These laws only are activated when a student self identifies to the office of disabilities to seek...
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    International Sponsorship

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sarah-Lee's topic in International Nursing

    Not common as they often don't have the funds to prove there are no qualified USC/PR nurses for the job. If looking in NYC metro area your chances are slim as there are often hundreds of qualified...
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    Mandatory Peer assistance for ADA disability

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RockiesRN3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. Lawyer referral service. TAANA Executive Office -
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    Suspected Drug Use

    JustBeachyNurse replied to missriss65's topic in School

    It was a decision by the county district attorney to require and provide narcan to all high schools and middle schools. Every school must have a certified school
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    Suspected Drug Use

    JustBeachyNurse replied to missriss65's topic in School

    The teachers must send to or call the nurse. Nurse uses her judgement. Sadly 3 narcan uses in schools this academic year. They don't want to miss the kid that's "sleeping" because of respiratory...
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    What do you do at your workplace to still feel the spirit of Christmas?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    Considering the strong majority of my patients are not Christian...not much as it would offend the family and likely cost me my
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    Suspected Drug Use

    JustBeachyNurse replied to missriss65's topic in School

    They test any student grade 7-12 who falls asleep. Always interesting when a kid actually has narcolepsy. Fortunately the nurses have the authority to use discretion. They have a screener (bed time?...
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    just got a mail from California board of nursing with regards to my requirements

    JustBeachyNurse replied to chocobang's topic in International Nursing

    Yes. There have been incidents where a candidate claims to have been in class but their passport indicates they were out of country at the time. You can't be in two places at once so now the agents...
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    We are human too

    JustBeachyNurse replied to IdrilRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well
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    PDN Nurses-asking about previous pt's Hipaa violation?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If you indicate to a third party that you know someone as a patient. Such as "hey smartnurse are you taking care of John Doe on bond street? How is he doing?" Being asked by a neighbor and you saying...
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    Pictures of a deceased patient on social media HIPPA violation ?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lolo260's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes and it would likely violate your employers policies. Other family members might object. Just don't do it. Keep social media and work
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    stethoscope sliding around on neck

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ele_123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wearing it around your neck is a good way for your skin oils to rapidly degrade the
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    We are human too

    JustBeachyNurse replied to IdrilRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This isn't FB/twitter/instagram hashtags are meaningless here. This reads like serious professional/personal boundary issues. We are not surrogate family to be kissing "old as (explicative)...
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    Transfer school

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

    Almost no schools accept transfers especially short programs like PN . Exactly zero methods to become an LPN in NJ without graduating from a school of practical nursing. Almost finishing is not...
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    Is it a HIPAA violation?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Stella_Blue's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You may have crossed the line when you revealed how you knew the program and that he was a frequent
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    Aesthetic nurse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Christinea555's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The field is generally restricted to specialty trained RNs and competitive. $20,000+ for an ABSN program may not have a positive benefit:cost/risk ratio. LPNs can't do this kind of
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    Management of Diabetes in the School Setting

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    Resources: Diabetes in the School Setting...
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    Management of Diabetes in the School Setting

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    Always give glucagon or dextrose. Severe hypoglycemia is fatal. Loss of consciousness is more common with hypoglycemia than hyperglycemia. You will do less harm especially if for some odd reason...
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    The Dreaded Social Media

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lorelions's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    i believe that was litigated in recent months and it was determined to be an illegal request by employers to demand personal social media
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    Night time cough

    JustBeachyNurse replied to obehi123's topic in General Nursing

    True story with identifying details
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    How do you even get a job as a school nurse?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to melis1970's topic in School

    Depends on the state. Many get credentialed as a substitute school nurse and move from
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    I WOULD NOT recommend Brookdale

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Slyder's topic in School, College Programs

    I think you will be fully disappointed in transferring. Most programs it's 2-3 attempts must get 100% as 90% is insufficient to achieve safe practice. All the other work is typical requirements for...
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    Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    i know not commonly prescribed for working adults but if clonazepam or diazepam were prescribed would not they show up in a standard
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    Online Prelicensure ADN or BSN program for NJ residents?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Wanna_Bee_Nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are exactly zero online only entry to practice nursing programs in the US never mind available to NJ residents. All programs require an in person clinical