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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    New Illinois NCLEX passer, what to do next?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to rhose_30's topic in Nurse Registration

    Its highly likely. Review the nurse registration forums. You need to wait for your license to be
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    Hipaa question help

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Foxlern's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "Keep your ears open and mouth shut" is the best advice I ever received. Our breakroom had a sign "What you see here and what you hear here, it must stay here when you leave
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    Hipaa question help

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Foxlern's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The more unique the condition the more likely stating you took care of someone with such a condition becomes identifying. So tea it is likely a HIPAA violation in your
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    Australian Nurse wanting to work in USA

    JustBeachyNurse replied to emmalc's topic in Nurse Registration

    Good luck. It's been reported in the last few years Deakin ceased these
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    Verbal Attacks. What should I do?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Butterfly9839's topic in Home Health

    Repeat. Not my circus. Not my monkeys and move on. I don't think about the crazy cases I leave. I don't think about the cases I leave due to circumstance (hours change, my skills are"advanced" &...
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    UK RN moving to California - HELP

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LClaire's topic in International Nursing

    Living here for a decade won't get you a SSN. Getting a visa with work rights, becoming a citizen, or securing sponsorship towards a permanent residency (green card) gives eligibility for a green...
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    Verbal Attacks. What should I do?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Butterfly9839's topic in Home Health

    1. Never ever give your personal contact info to parents. They are not your peers. 2. Contact the office. Explain exactly what is going on and get reassigned immediately. This happens very often in...
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    Should I go through Excelsior

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Karris71's topic in Excelsior College

    RRTs are no longer eligible for Excelsior. Only current licensed and actively working LPNs, paramedics and certain military corpsmen. Excelsior stopped accepting respiratory therapists ~2 years
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    Using Equipment with no Training?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to NeuroRNny's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    End user off the shelf glucometer designed for consumer use is not the same as iStat, mechanical lifts or PFT machines. So it does depend on the equipment. Formal training for a new thermometer? Not...
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    The Dreaded Social Media

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lorelions's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Unless you put them as your profile photo they'd have to friend you to se them. But nothing is "private" once posted online. If you think you might get a side-eye by posting pole dancing photos in...
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    Using Equipment with no Training?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to NeuroRNny's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Depends on the
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    The Dreaded Social Media

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lorelions's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you have to ask... why are your photo settings public so anyone can
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    What do you bring?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jamie7401's topic in Private Duty

    Not all homes have or share wifi access. Not all agencies permit nurses to bring lap tops that aren't work issued. Some cases I bring bottled water, my stethoscope, pens,clipboard, soap, paper...
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    Giving meds you did not pour

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mindymanders's topic in General Nursing

    The only"per-pour" Id consider is when the individually labeled blister tablet (has drug, dose, expiration date/lot) still sealed or the unit dose (labeled by manufacturer) sealed dose cops &...
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    help documenting BKA stump?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to scrumlord's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since you are a student, what do you think? How would you document a fresh post-op amputee, a recent amputee such as a patient in acute or subacute rehab and what would you expect to see in a long...
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    Help Me Find a Low Cost Accelerated BSN program!

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

    It's not likely as these are second degree programs with minimal aid available and the industry standard is to charge graduate tuition rates & fees for post bacc students. If it's cheap I'd...
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    Hipaa violation?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Pharmacygirl83's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Why is printed PHI not securely discarded in a shredder or a bun with a lock to be shredded? Forget coworkers on a mission PHI discarded into an accessible container is a compliance issue as then...
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    Confused! Re: NCLEX and Breeze License Verification

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

    otd not only CA. Virginia and about 6-8 other states don't participate in quick
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    US RN-BSN looking to obtain an Australian license.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mmdrn75's topic in General World

    Countries that use midwives, the midwives take care of well woman and routine obstetrics. Start with APHRA for requirements. Most countries don't use contract travel nurses like the US. It takes...
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    Too invested?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lexi10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Day off is definitely crossing boundaries. Refer to social work for
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    US RN-BSN looking to obtain an Australian license.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mmdrn75's topic in General World

    Australia uses midwives. Start with the APHRA website. There isn't a high demand right
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    What will it take to get a job as a new LPN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's a very saturated market. Have someone review your resume for errors, readability and key words. Go to your school sometimes employers contact them. LTC acute rehab subscute rehab clinic...
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    Confused! Re: NCLEX and Breeze License Verification

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

    You can only do that for RN as once you pass the NCLEX-RN and your background is clear you get a license. LVN has an extra step. Pass NCLEX-PN. Wait for pass letter. Return with $150 initial license...
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    pass letter endorsement to NY

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cindyrallos's topic in International Nursing

    Fastest may be most expensive. Your file was destroyed in 2011. Most economical and efficient is to apply for a nursing license by examination in the state you plan to live and work. Most states...
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    pass letter endorsement to NY

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cindyrallos's topic in International Nursing

    Yes. CA can refuse to transfer your NCLEX results as it's been nearly a decade and much has changed. It won't matter where you apply for an initial license if your results are