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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    Can a nurse be Disciplined in every state

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ontheupside's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Honestly I thought the initial reason for disciplinary records transferring to different states were for criminal issues...specifically thinking of Charles Cullen who killed patients lost his license...
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    Co. states Independent contractors are to self provide own ppe is this against Osha reg's?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gallbladder's topic in Home Health

    In Maryland you likely are not a 1099/independent contractor: http://www.publicjustice.org/uploads/file/pdf/Maryland%20Misclassification%20Fact%20Sheet%20-%20FINAL.pdf The OSHA guidelines state...
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    Co. states Independent contractors are to self provide own ppe is this against Osha reg's?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gallbladder's topic in Home Health

    The IRS guidelines for independent contractor vs employee:
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    Co. states Independent contractors are to self provide own ppe is this against Osha reg's?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gallbladder's topic in Home Health

    IRS has specific requirements of what a 1099/independent contractor vs employee status. As far as gloves it sounds like their argument will be that they provided gloves but not your size. Check with...
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    Fun opportunities to work/travel as a bilingual?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    DWB/MSF prefers those fluent in French My suggestion would be get credentialed as a medical interpreter and translator English/Spanish as this credential will increase your opportunities. Many...
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    Is Fecal Disimpaction legal in Pa?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cherylz's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In many states manual disimpaction requires a provider order due to vagovagal and other risks. Plus patient
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    Nurses with Contracts

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JMR83's topic in General Nursing

    Have an employment law attorney review your contract and advise you of your options. Yes they can sue you for breech of contract and garnish wages. If the same healthcare system this may be an
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    Help! EMT, Medical Assistant, or CNA?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dominicanraze123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many states you can challenge the CNA test with a letter from Your school of nursing that you passed nursing
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    Help! EMT, Medical Assistant, or CNA?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dominicanraze123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only one that may help you get a job post nursing school is if you work as a CNA in a hospital, establish a good work reputation and apply for an RN position as an internal candidate. EMT is...
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    Lpn

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurseanjola's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    LVN is an LPN who is licensed in CA or TX. Those two states use LVN the other 48 use
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    I want to start my own business.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lpnstudent2014's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    You must have RN oversight for skilled care. Any one with the funds to start up can open a non-medical care service
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    oral and written communication

    JustBeachyNurse replied to usha2345's topic in Nurse Registration

    Oral would be a public speaking or speech class. Written would be English composition & writing 100 level
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    Bleeding Tumor

    JustBeachyNurse replied to CGJay's topic in Oncology

    It's best to seek advice from the nurses and physicians directly involved in the care of your wife and have access to her medical records such as the oncology team. No one here can safely or...
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    Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not so much CPS to take temp custody but CPS has stronger connections and resources to seek out family that can care for the child of a sick parent rather than what feels like punitive emergency...
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    NCLEX

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Metrorphan's topic in Nurse Registration

    I've seen that nursing is in demand world wide only from marketers and non-nurses. Sadly it's an image perpetuated around the world. Even nurses doing missions overseas aren't often doing clinical...
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    NCLEX

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Metrorphan's topic in Nurse Registration

    Nursing/healthcare is not universal it's always recommended to attend school in the country where you intend to live and
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    Is private duty nursing a stable job? Options for LPN's?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to shannonw6290's topic in Private Duty

    Lack of benefits are often the extreme minimum due to low reimbursement by
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    NCLEX

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Metrorphan's topic in Nurse Registration

    Volunteering and work doesn't count. The clinical and theory in all areas must be done in a school of nursing. Those that I know successfully made the move had completed the old UK generalist tract...
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    Is private duty nursing a stable job? Options for LPN's?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to shannonw6290's topic in Private Duty

    Try traditional home health (intermittent skilled visits) with clinical skills & experience this could be a good option Billing/coding is a waste of time as most is outsourced overseas now LPN...
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    Not getting paid

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

    I can tell you that when I filed a DoL claim it was not held against me with that employer and I stayed there for 3 more years. The person who elected to violate labor laws & employment of minor...
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    TN visa (Mexican nurse)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mvillam's topic in Immigration Advice

    Once you get the TN visa you are eligible to apply for a SSN as an SSN is needed to
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    Is private duty nursing a stable job? Options for LPN's?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to shannonw6290's topic in Private Duty

    She's correct private duty is unstable. Very few agencies hire nurses full time. If a patient is hospitalized or goes away for a weekend the nurse is left without work. Most states LPN cannot be...
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    Can a hospital retract their job offer

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nadomel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    But if the employer stated they eliminated the position, as well as other positions, there is no ADA claim. If they had said the candidate lost the offer because of the neck issue then they might...
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    Not getting paid

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

    If you have the offer in writing then you have the necessary information/evidence to file a complaint with the state dept of labor. If not, then there's not much you can do. Only you can decide...
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    hellp freaking out

    JustBeachyNurse replied to rm1290's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You did it too early. You may have failed unless the second QC of the results/test determines otherwise (completed within the 24 hours post exam). You can't try the PVT now that you created another...