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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    CA Board of Nursing Evaluation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Miles87's topic in Nurse Registration

    Because people have presented to the CABRN as being in country for courses and when their passports stamps were compared to their school schedule and the candidate from the Philippines was out of the...
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    Kaplan Review Preparation for NCLEX RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to adnam09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan also offers a program for IENs as the regular program presumes a US
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    Is this the right path to become a general nurse when I already have a degree in DD nursin

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mai2019's topic in Nurse Registration

    It's not an add on LPN is a different level of nursing education & licensing. Similar to what was an enrolled nurse. UK specialty nursing does not transition to the generalist requirements of the...
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    Sister's Nursing School may be going under/losing accredidation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in General Students

    If the school is shut down and she has federal loans they may be cancelled. She needs to contact the board of nursing how to proceed should the program shut
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    took nclex.. tried trick within 1 hour of test.. took my money.. is that a definite fail?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to heartbroken43's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Second QC scoring occurs within the first twenty four hours. It may be one hour it may be 23hrs 59 minutes. It's a risk you choose to take when attempting to determine results via a registration...
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    Can LVNs work events?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to KatieDyer's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Unlike EMTs that work under standing physician protocols, LVNs require oversight by an RN or physician. There are quite a few skills EMTs have that LVNs (and most RNs don't have) such as specialized...
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    Passed NCLEX, PVT, UWorld July 12

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

    Yes. Pearson Vue quick results are
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    Nursing school supplies

    JustBeachyNurse replied to xdrowe's topic in General Students

    It often must be exclusively used for school and required for school such as online or hybrid learning . You need to check with a licensed CPA, IRS certified tax professional or IRS call center. Most...
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    Malpractice insurance

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JellyDonut's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you certain they write for
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    which school should I go to?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to fghanjani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How are you finding the $60,000 or $100,000 education? Federal loans & grants won't cover the cost. Do you already have a degree? If so investigate if your area considers direct entry masters...
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    Working in a racially insensitive home.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Gotoahappyplace's topic in Private Duty

    I ask to be reassigned. It's a hostile work environment. You can't change them so you move
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    how to be competitive to Nursing School admissions.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wordrm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If they say LPN or CNA will give you improved chances (both are nursing theory/model based) then that's the recommendation. Volunteering in a nursing home or hospital (not a direct care opportunity...
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    How to transfer official NCLEX Exam Result

    JustBeachyNurse replied to anunee12's topic in Nurse Registration

    The only state that I know that routinely transfers results is CA BRN. Doesn't AZ require a valid SSN also? Pearson cannot help once you take the exam. They can change the receiving BoN for a few...
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    School Bus LPN anyone ever???

    JustBeachyNurse replied to TracyMarie76's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also new grads are ineligible in my agency/area nurses must have 1+ years paid clinical experience and complete company training and preceptorship. Plus must have experience working with pediatric...
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    School Bus LPN anyone ever???

    JustBeachyNurse replied to TracyMarie76's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep it's usually through a private duty pediatric agency. You are likely a 1:1 for a child who has a medical complexity. Most common is some form of seizure disorder. You accept the emergency meds...
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    Mixing Cefuroxime and Metronidazole

    JustBeachyNurse replied to preshee92's topic in Patient Medications

    What is the source of the infection? Was a culture done? Is anaerobic or aerobic bacteria found/expected? What does the drug monograph for each antibiotic
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    Advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to imp3rfect_beauty's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If financial aid says look at private loans either this person is ineligible for unsubsidized federal loans, maxed out on undergraduate loans doing a BA & pre-requisites, or the school does not...
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    10 year old died after I performed CPR

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^better advice. You can send simple condolences to the funeral home but not explain your role. The family has your contact info. If they wish to reach out it must be on their
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    Comments to make on an Unjust write up?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Satsun's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs don't work under your license. They work under your direction, supervision and delegation. No one else works under your license. As a licensed nurse you are responsible for appropriately...
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    Working while awaiting license endorsement?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to sunnyrose16's topic in General Nursing

    If there are no opportunities and you have clerical skills consider temp office work via a temp agency. They often even staff medical offices and facilities. There's one temp agency that exclusively...
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    10 year old died after I performed CPR

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    He was dead when you started. You did not fail him, CPR wasn't enough to restart his heart. While you are curious; the why is irrelevant. The family may not consent to an autopsy depending on his...
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    Other students received ATT number?

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

    Did you register & pay Pearson Vue so they can email your ATT once
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    NCLEX=30% Maternity/Peds?

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

    "CONFIDENTIALITY You may not disclose or discuss with anyone, including instructors, information about the items or answers seen in your examination (this includes posting or discussing questions on...
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    nclex rn

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

    "Did I pass?" is the most common question asked by those who took the NCLEX after May 2016 If you are asking about exam content, then you are out of luck. People shouldn't be willing to risk their...
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    When the NCLEX Pearson Vue Trick Goes Wrong

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ethan, Regular Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Changing expiration date does not prevent a charge in online