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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    Unlicensed CNA

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Angelachn's topic in Home Health

    CNAs aren't licensed they are certified. In my state a CNA is useless in homecare as the training is geared towards geriatrics/LTC. CNAs can take a bridge to CHHA as CHHA is the only certification...
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    Travel nursing advice!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to herna372's topic in General Nursing

    EU countries by law give preference to their citizens, then EU passport holders before considering other applicants. Are you fluent in medical Spanish? Are you aware of the requirements of the NMC and...
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    How many times can you take NCLEX?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Yogsdaleo,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NJ is three tries and you must remediate before permitted to attempt again. Other states have a time limit that starts at graduation from nursing school such as three years post graduation you must...
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    Internationally Educated Nurses of CANADA

    JustBeachyNurse replied to maanderson's topic in International Nursing

    why did you take an RPN refresher in Ontario without a referral/directive from CNO if you were applying in BC? Did you even apply to CNO? ofcourse a clinical preceptorship supervised by an RPN won't...
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    Challenging The Boards To Become A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

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

    If not military you generally need to be a graduate of an accredited or approved nursing school. So someone who challenged would not be eligible. The rules change all the time though and there are...
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    LPN VS RN in outpatient setting

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jkerr2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Setting does not alter scope of practice. Clinical assessment is an RN scope like intake and
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    Doubts on becoming an RN because i don't think i am smart enough..

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cardenas_a's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you spoken with admissions counselors and the nursing department/school at your chosen universities? They would give you the most realistic prospects at gaining admission to their programs. Start...
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    Question on trachs & suctioning

    JustBeachyNurse replied to msteez's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. I've had orders for 1OFr catheter for a size 4 cuff less trach, 8Fr For cuffed size 4. 10-12Fr for a size 7 cuffed. The manufacturers have recommendations for minimum & maximum suction...
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    Any Urology/Gyn Nurses Have Thoughts on This?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call your personal providers and inquire if you need gyn or urology or nephrology. Anything more is medical advice. Good
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    Request Copy of NCLEX Passing Letter

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jhonjhes's topic in Nurse Registration

    bolded above. What you already have is all CABRN would provide if they still did nclex pass verification. Again have you worked as a nurse in the past decade while outside the US? You still need to...
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    UTI in an elderly person

    JustBeachyNurse replied to caringheart1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It depends. If someone is comfort care they may never repeat the test if the patient is comfortable. If the only way to get a sample is via direct catheterization they provider won't risk further...
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    UTI in an elderly person

    JustBeachyNurse replied to caringheart1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It depends on the patient and the orders from the
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    Request Copy of NCLEX Passing Letter

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jhonjhes's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can't. It's been 9 years. If you haven't been licensed and work in as a nurse in the US in the past 8 years CA requires you to reapply and retake the nclex. They stopped issuing nclex pass letters...
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    Please help, question about NG tube? TIA!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to babymich_0922's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's not best practice or recommended any longer as the cola can degrade the tube. It used to be a method to unclog NG or PEG tubes. Most clogs can be prevented by routine flushes with free
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    Job abandonment affects eligibility for unemployment and similar. In NJ CNAs are not under the auspices of the BoN but the Department of health and senior services. Your certification could face...
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    Pyxis error

    JustBeachyNurse replied to decarla's topic in General Nursing

    This is not personal injury but administrative law that knows employment law and nursing license defense. (Like TAANA Executive Office - Home) Exactly what damages were resulting from this issue? What...
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    Pyxis error

    JustBeachyNurse replied to decarla's topic in General Nursing

    License defense attorney. The American Association of Nurse Attorneys has a referral system on their website you need an administrative law attorney specialized in these issues. TAANA Executive...
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    New Lpn grad with no health care experience, having a hard time landing a job!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to delmecca4u-LPN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Staffing agencies place experienced nurses to fill holes in schedules. They require no orientation and are ready to work upon arrival with just an overview. Staffing agencies are not for new
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    Can't Get License Endorsed in Another State : What is the best option?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    They are an internationally educated nurse with transcripts held up in credentials evaluation through CGFNS. IENs are not eligible for Excelsior generally
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    Seriously?? Small rant.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

    thats inaccurate in at least 38 states. Nurse,RN, registered nurse, LPN, licensed practical nurse are all protected
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    2008 NCLEX passer in CA without SSN, lost nclex pass letter, now i have SSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Crunchtime's topic in Nurse Registration

    Contact BRN directly. If if activating a CA license apply and indicate you already took and passed the nclex in 2008 and are now providing your
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    2008 NCLEX passer in CA without SSN, lost nclex pass letter, now i have SSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Crunchtime's topic in Nurse Registration

    Have you worked as a licensed nurse in the past 8 years? If not California will require you to retake the
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    CES English Proficiency Test

    JustBeachyNurse replied to marvz08's topic in Nurse Registration

    it does now. As of at least
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    CES English Proficiency Test

    JustBeachyNurse replied to marvz08's topic in Nurse Registration

    How long ago did she apply? NJ changed the rules for endorsement to match the licensing by examination a year or two
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    Help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to clee9411's topic in International Nursing

    Are you credentialed to translate and interpret Korean/English? Fluency doesnt help much since the JC standard is credentialed translator/interpreter. There is is minimal need for an inexperienced...