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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    When does HIPPA no longer apply?

    Report yes. That discusses whether or not the accused criminal can be charged. Prosecute it depends. If the evidence is sufficient and objective (such as the assault was witnessed by a third party...
  2. Has it been 90 days yet? If not that could be the issue. The BoN website says minimum 90 days between
  3. Did you pay Pearson for another exam? In CA you pay the BRN for a retake (looks like $250) and Pearson another $200 per exam so each retake is $250 plus application to BRN plus $200 plus...
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    Vaccines for school

    DTaP is a childhood vaccine only given until age 6 TDaP is a booster given at age 11 or older TD is what is given every 10 years/5 if potential exposure DTP isn't used in the US any longer....
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    When does HIPPA no longer apply?

    Feeling bad is not a reason to not press charges. Let the lawyers & jury determine motive and actual charges. Since you felt bad and didn't agree to press charges why would you show anyone the...
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    drug testing for nursing school

    Tested upon admission, before first clinical and then subject to random testing or testing for cause through
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    Question about licensure requirements

    No SANE is a specific credential and subsequent RN license endorsement for nurses who choose to work as a sexual assault nurse examiner. There is a shortage of experienced specialist nurses. The more...
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    Compact license

    Your NJ license remains valid as long as you pay the renewal and complete required CEUs. If you let lit lapse & expire it's expensive to deactivate. NJ is not slated to join the NLC soon as not...
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    Compact license

    You have to be a legal resident of the compact state. As a N.J. resident you would get a single state license. Using the address of family can considered fraud. If you don't live in a compact state...
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    HIPAA and Obituaries

    Not true. HIPAA protections extend for 50 years post death. Health Information of Deceased Individuals | HHS.gov
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    How is the job market like for LPN?

    This explains the work: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Your other posts state you want a job that you can get paid...
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    How is the job market like for LPN?

    $3000-30,000+ depending if public or private-for-profit trade school. Care of all potential patients from birth through end-of-life including "personal care" is mandated in all states. You don't get...
  13. PA has a moral turpitude clause. You may be ineligible for a nursing license subsequebtbti this choice should you meet the editor's criteria. You can't randomly just show up at the magazine and say...
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    Best Online LPN to RN Bridge Program

    CA will not accept any candidate who completed their RN program online for licensing by endorsement or exam. You need a regular brick & mortar school if you want to work in CA as an
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    How is the job market like for LPN?

    I wouldn't count on down time or study time in any job especially as a new
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    Did anyone ever refuse a trip w/patient?

    Don't think I would last that long with such shenanigans and a bored coworker trying to be parent favorite on my
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    Starting Salary?

    All nurses salary info: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/2017-allnurses-salary-1108911.html Glassdoor:...
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    Low salary same work

    But do you have an offer from a facility that pays
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    Low salary same work

    Can't compare to what an agency nurse is receiving as they often get premium rates and no
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    Question about nursing, law enforcement, and HIPAA

    A gunshot wound is not subject to HIPAA protection. Lab results in absence of a subpoena or warrant in the absence of patient consent is protected by HIPAA. Quick cheat sheet from the entity charged...
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    Where can LVN work

    Where exactly do you think new grad LVNs work? Clinics LTC hospice private duty home
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    Ohio LPN with ACLS certification

    OBoN doesn't recognize ACLS only IV therapy. I've only seen completing ACLS permit an RN in facilities to initiate standing order protocols in relation to ACLS never an LPN. OBoN is pretty specific...
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    Seizure code blue

    You did the right thing. Airway, breathing, circulation are all vital to life continuing. Ativan isn't even always the drug of choice and only for seizures >5min. No order = no
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    Hospital Billing Question

    None of the above. Hospitals don't do physician billing in the US. The private attending group, ED group, or hospitalist bills for their own services. Hospitals bill for hospital tests, procedures,...
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    Challenge Nursing Board?

    No. CA BVNPT is very clear the challenges LVN is only valid in CA and not eligible to endorse in any other