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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    Agency Nursing Problems

    JustBeachyNurse replied to psych.nurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Sounds more like private duty nursing than staffing agency. This is common with many
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    Not getting paid

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

    Volunteer means of own free will without financial remuneration. If you have nothing in writing that you were to receive financial compensation for working in the camp you donated your time &...
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    Health Insurance Requirement (school)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to itsssloren's topic in General Students

    See if you can get minimum essential coverage from the government exchange. Call an insurance agent to see if they can broker you a student minimum coverage
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    Not getting paid

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

    Volunteers don't get paid. Do you have an email or anything in writing that you were to get paid? How did you apply? If you have proof ten file a complaint with the department of
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    How do I apply for NCLEX if I studied BSN abroad but I'm an immigrant of US?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to patrixia.rocco's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't apply for the NCLEX. NCLEX is not applied for, you register to take the NCLEX once you receive an authorization to test from the board of nursing. NCLEX is one step in the process. You go to...
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    PDN and boundaries

    JustBeachyNurse replied to quickkarma's topic in Private Duty

    Toothettes if used properly can be
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    Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    If the facility bills electronically all patients are protected. As the facility (and its employees) must comply with HIPAA If a patient goes to a self pay practice such as a cash only plastic...
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    PROBATION with RESTRICTED RN LICENSE - NOW RN REINSTATEMENT : FORMAL HEARING

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JC4me's topic in General Nursing

    HIPAA doesn't apply except to a patient-provider relationship where insurance is billed electronically. Do you have a license defense attorney? The BoN isn't there for the nurses but to protect the...
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    PACU LPN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Varghy's topic in PACU

    Likely not as you can't assess post op, can't manage the critical drips usually , can't push IV narcotics, can't initiate discharge teaching. I'm guessing tech
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    PACU LPN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Varghy's topic in PACU

    PACU is post anesthesia care unit. Generally this is a unit for experienced critical care RNs. The few LPN that work PACU are essentially tech's as they can't manage critical drips or do
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    TN visa (Mexican nurse)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mvillam's topic in Immigration Advice

    You will not be able to get a CA license without a valid social security number. Your application will be rejected. Consider TX also. You won't lose your license if you don't have a job offer you just...
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    Can a hospital retract their job offer

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

    Perhaps they had to rescind multiple new grad offers and not just yours, if they said that they rescinded multiple offers. It may have nothing to do with you and more to do with staffing, budget, and...
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    Advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to imp3rfect_beauty's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Then inquire about deferring admission until you can afford to
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    LVN to 30 Unit Option to BSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Rice_in_Space's topic in General Students

    Even if you get a BSN your license will forever be marked as a 30-unit alternate route and reduce if not eliminate the opportunity to endorse to other
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    Advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to imp3rfect_beauty's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Take a loan? Defer admission? Your financial aid grant opportunities are limited by already having a bachelor's degree. Most aid is limited to first
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    Can a hospital retract their job offer

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

    You likely had a contingent job offer. Just like you could have backed out, the employer can and will without a reason or simply saying the position is no longer available. The fact that you paid for...
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    Does CA Accept Excelsior Pre-reqs?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursejw22's topic in General Students

    Excelsior does not include labs. CA does not like Excelsior. Contact CABRN and see if Straighterline is
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    HELP! Expired ATT!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to anna057's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CA you must reapply, pay $150 and also pay PV to register. The longer you wait the lower your chances of
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    what to do to take nclex in illinois without local license

    JustBeachyNurse replied to aienesuhh's topic in Nurse Registration

    CGFNS lets you know their evaluation is complete and forwards the report to the BoN. The BoN determines if your credentials are equivalent and you meet the qualifications for a nursing license by...
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    TN visa (Mexican nurse)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mvillam's topic in Immigration Advice

    Which state? Start with the board of nursing requirements for licensing as s registered nurse by examination as an IEN. Not all states require demonstration of English language proficiency via TOEFL....
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    What licenses are required to start a teaching asvan independent contractor?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tonygatts's topic in General Nursing

    Craigslist?
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    International Nursing student want to work in US

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Isabellewang333's topic in International Nursing

    An F1 student visa intends that you will return to your home country to practice the profession. You cannot qualify for an H1B specialty visa as a new grad nurse. Even if an employer could prove to...
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    what to do to take nclex in illinois without local license

    JustBeachyNurse replied to aienesuhh's topic in Nurse Registration

    No you need to be deemed eligible for a nursing license by examination. NCLEX is but one step in the process. Official transcripts and documents are required so that they can evaluate the equivalency...
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    Filipino Nurse (Green Card Holder) taking Florida NCLEX. I need help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ThereseRN2015's topic in Nurse Registration

    Green card has no effect on whether your credentials are to the US educational standards. If you plan to live and work in the US, then complete your nursing education in the US. If you plan on...
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    nclex rn

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

    Take an live review designed for international students. It's been 10 years since you graduated and the NCLEX had been updated 5-6 times. If you trained overseas then you were not taught to the US...