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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    General Pediatric feeding pump care

    JustBeachyNurse replied to klm4446's topic in Private Duty

    The pump is pretty simple. I like this pump as you can prime without the pump, though it can be tricky. There is not much to do with a pump other than follow the plan of care for scheduled feeds,...
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    Is there a law on minimum hours for PRN employees

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Maustin89's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. You might be considered a problem employee having a history of conflict with a supervisor. Unless you are in a union, seniority means nothing. They can hire whoever they want. It's...
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    If you could speak your mind...

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

    Want to drive me crazy, call me mom. My son's assistant principal would say "Well mom, I had to call you about son today because..." After 3 night shifts and awoken for the second time for a...
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    CNAs are NOT nurses. You must graduate nursing school and pass the NCLEX to be a nurse. CNAs are certified assistants AKA unlicensed assistance personnel. Why do I (and other licensed nurses) have a...
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    California NCLEX RN timeline IEN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to shesanurse's topic in Nurse Registration

    CA does not use CGFNS they do their own assessment. TX uses CGFNS. You can ask CGFNS to send the required documents officially to CABRN. If you want to become licensed in CA you need to submit what...
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    California Board of Nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RNmom127's topic in Nursing Career

    Why apply to CA if living in TX? you need to ask CGFNS to send your transcripts to CABRN CA does not require CGFNS. The CES report is insufficient for CA. TX requires CGFNS....
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    California Board of Nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RNmom127's topic in Nursing Career

    California requires credentials to be directly submitted to
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    AHPRA new requirements?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Kitkat0317's topic in Nurse Registration

    It sounds like you must have worked at least 450hrs in the past 5 years officially as a nurse. "Whether remunerated or not" implies paid or volunteer. Since you have not worked as a nurse in any...
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    Anyone taken NCLEX in CA for WA?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to smellyacres's topic in Washington Nursing

    No you can only apply to a single board of nursing for an initial nursing license by
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    Can't finish app for LPN and no response from BON

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sarahmb1985's topic in General Students

    Sounds like a system glitch with the new service. They won't accept your payment at the
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    Can't finish app for LPN and no response from BON

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sarahmb1985's topic in General Students

    Sounds like many glitches since they went live on
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    Can't finish app for LPN and no response from BON

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sarahmb1985's topic in General Students

    Try calling again, use a different computer, see if there is a tech support
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    If you could speak your mind...

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

    Anonymous comments from a public IP address do
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    almost finished LPN with crushed hopes to become and RN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Cpollock91's topic in General Students

    Go to the school and speak with an admissions counselor. They can let you know what is needed to be competitive. Start there before you give
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    Can't finish app for LPN and no response from BON

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sarahmb1985's topic in General Students

    Try clearing out your cookies, cache & browser history then going back onto the site. Sometimes these sites get hung up "reading" an "old" version of the webpage in an attempt to be
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    Dosage Calculation Assistance

    JustBeachyNurse replied to KrCmommy522's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Excellent! Thanks for showing your work. Impressive you manipulated such clear graphics. But yes you are thinking the right way. And didn't let any of the extra info distract you.
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    PVT with wrong cc info Jul 2016

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

    Advice: just wait 24 hours for accurate results. Problem solved. Expired card will not prevent a charge if account number is
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    destroying meds

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Emmienme's topic in Patient Medications

    Kitty litter (used)!or moist coffee grounds in home
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    NJ Licensure by Endorsement

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wknurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You can only apply at the time of initial application. Generally issued to military/spouses. No state lets you add on a temp application after your licensing application is submitted for...
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    Swedish student

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Alidamy's topic in General Students

    You can't transfer courses within US schools it's near impossible to transfer courses from overseas. It's not easy to obtain a US state nursing license as an internationally educated nurse as you are...
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    NJ Licensure by Endorsement

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wknurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Most recent endorsement time was 6 weeks. If you check out this in the NJ forum: https://allnurses.com/new-jersey-nursing/licensure-by-endorsement-1054624.html If your original state uses nursys it...
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    NJ Licensure by Endorsement

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wknurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    At least 3-4 weeks after you do the fingerprinting as that's how long the report takes. It's an SBI/FBI background check. Their 8 week timeline probably was on
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    Searching for malpractice insurance

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursebabe1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ProLiability: Nurse Professionals NSO: Nurses Malpractice
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    Searching for malpractice insurance

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursebabe1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    1 seek posts with responses from member "RiskManager" 2. You can contact an insurance broker if you choose 3 the two major writers NSO (via CNA group) and
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    NJ Licensure by Endorsement

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wknurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You applied 10 days ago. Background checks take 3-4 weeks to be processed because of the level required. Has proof of your current nursing license been forwarded? Is your checklist complete save for...