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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    Bad Pop Up and PASSED NCLEX!

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

    Your QC happened to be completed when you checked that is not always the case when one decides to try the
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    EpiPens....who knew?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    I carry all 3. Not all my reactions are anaphylactic. Not all hives are anaphylactic. But the average person should not be making that decision. I know the difference for me. But I see exactly zero...
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    EpiPens....who knew?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    Prilosec is a PPI and will do nothing. You need a histamine 2 blocker which is ranitidine (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid), cimetidine (Tagamet). Benadryl is a histamine-1
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    Bad Pop Up and PASSED NCLEX!

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

    I meant 5 hrs 30 minutes but it happened that your test wasn't QC'd until 8 or 10 or 23 hours after you finished your PVT result is not accurate. That's why the recommendation if you insist on trying...
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    Looking to interview a community mental health nurse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MSUOUgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    She can't. The OP has not been active enough to gain access to the PM
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    Bad Pop Up and PASSED NCLEX!

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

    Impossible to say exactly. Right after the test is too soon. The QC is done sometime within the first 24 hours. You may have been qc'd at 5:30 so you were good to
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    If a disease has 2 precautions, what to pick?

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

    Yes there are a few but it's unlikely that the NCLEX will get that specific. Most are vital that either involve secretions or lesions. I don't know those acronyms as I studied differently. The...
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    Womp, womp, womp...

    JustBeachyNurse replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Critical Care

    You realize teaching hospitals have nothing to do with educating/training nurses. The focus is on physician training/residence hence why the new residents are looking to nurses for guidance,...
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    Bad Pop Up and PASSED NCLEX!

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

    Not if the do a random validity check of the card similar to what gas stations do when you fill your tank. But an invalid expiration date will NOT always prevent a charge from going through online at...
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    Bad Pop Up and PASSED NCLEX!

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

    Only if they 1. tried the test before the second QC score or 2. Tried the test too soon and misinterpreted the
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    If a disease has 2 precautions, what to pick?

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

    It's no longer available on this site as its since been copyrighted and rumor has it now it's being sold. There were quite a few errors in the original document. You go for the higher level...
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    Out of state graduate and want to become CA RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Rkmumu23's topic in Nurse Registration

    It's not the number of cases but whether your cases were concurrent with the theory
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    NCLEX Application for Florida - filipino nurse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to daydreamxii's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't apply for the NCLEX. You apply for a nursing license by examination as an internationally educated nurse. First step is having your credentials evaluated....
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    Out of state graduate and want to become CA RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Rkmumu23's topic in Nurse Registration

    You follow the instructions: Licensure by
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    Out of state graduate and want to become CA RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Rkmumu23's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't apply for the NCLEX. You apply for a nursing license by examination. If any of your clinical cases were outside the semester you had theory you will be ineligible. (Such as competing an OR...
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    Lvn move to Tx

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mailvan01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You don't give up your CA license to endorse to TX you would have both licenses especially since CA is not a compact state. As long as you follow the renewal requirements you can maintain both...
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    Nclex attempt 4 -6/27/16 Need Advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to TAS1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you are consistently below passing in one domain you need targeted remediation in that area. If you don't change how you prepare and remediate you will not pass. Sorry to be blunt. Review all areas...
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    Why does USA allow 2 year degree for RN's

    JustBeachyNurse replied to PinayUSA's topic in International Nursing

    Because only 60 college credits are needed for an ASN whereas 120-128 credits are needed for a BSN. The number of years to complete is not
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    Currently getting my RN, can I get an LPN while going through the motions?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to answermyquestions's topic in General Students

    The state board of nursing (NJ this is not an option) then the school if they choose to participate if the BoN deems it an
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    a lost nursing student

    JustBeachyNurse replied to elaineweiling's topic in General Students

    Is English comprehension an issue? English is tough but nursing/medical English is even tougher especially for those who have a non-Latin based primary language. Perhaps consider ESL services at your...
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    Do you like picking raisins?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lolakbolak's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what you are talking about. Per your other post please seek the professional help you report that you need and hold off posting until stabilized. Good luck
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    Hospitals Volunteer in B.C

    JustBeachyNurse replied to john snow's topic in Canada

    NNAS is the only valid service accepted for nurses. If you look at the ICES list CRNBC is not
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    does it take longer to update if you failed?

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

    No one but the BoN knows for sure. Delays in updating could be got an infinite number of reasons. Did you try contacting the BoN? Does your state participate in quick
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    Nurse making the jump from UK to USA, needing a bit of advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to frand22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Passing the CGFNS will not magically qualify you for a nursing license if your transcripts are deficient in all mandated areas of clinical theory for a generalist nurse. You definitely cannot work in...
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    Nurse making the jump from UK to USA, needing a bit of advice

    JustBeachyNurse replied to frand22's topic in Immigration Advice

    But you must have hours in clinical & theory on your school transcript in pedi, OB/GYN, psych, adult and geriatric to be eligible to sit the nclex in the first