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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    Nurses and promoting better rates of vaccination

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Thimerosal was removed from pediatric vaccines a decade ago. Presently only used in some of the influenza
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    Students (and others) using staff parking

    JustBeachyNurse replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    Disciplinary action including a clinical fail was the result of parking in staff lots of anywhere other than told. The one hospital shared large lots with an LTC/rehab and a medical arts building It...
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    Capscare Academy anyone?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Newbeginnings2018's topic in School, College Programs

    No. It's not true. It's more likely the school is not approved and MD BoN will deem you ineligible for an RN license by examination or endorsement. FLBoN is cracking down on bogus nursing programs. If...
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    Potential to Violate, Employer says it's ok.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to underabus's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Dont assume the cell phone or voice mail system is not HIPAA compliant. First mistake. Get a headset don't use Bluetooth with the windows open would it kill you to pull over to take the messages and...
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    Nursing student Hipaa violation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Dhready's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You haven't posted enough. Strongly suggest you review school policy on bringing minor children to clinical sites as that may be.a larger
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    How to NOT impress the DON!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Cricket183's topic in General Nursing

    Good
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    Travel Nursing?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LPNewbie's topic in Travel

    Based upon your posted history: 3 jobs 2 years, terminated twice after 3 months, medication errors, document falsification. "Failed drug test" with limited LPN options for travel nursing and no solid...
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    How to NOT impress the DON!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Cricket183's topic in General Nursing

    Did you stay calm? Probably the one she wants to hire as she's heard you persist through chaos! Could have been worse. Good
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    Nursing Probation

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

    I know grad students that work at Walmart because they like night shift. I doubt your lpn diploma is a barrier. I know quite a few nurses that work in retail for a second job because they like the...
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    Nursing student Hipaa violation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Dhready's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    First problem bringing a minor child into a facility while you were present as a student at work. Would you bring your child to class with you? While you were at clinical? No? Then your c child...
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    Such a fool

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kkb91's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Most LPN programs are only BoN
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    Nurses with Medical Marijuana Cards.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to fltopp1's topic in General Nursing

    And there are states that prohibit nurses from working when using certain prescription medications including codeine cough syrup, narcotic pain medications, benzodiazepines Those BoN feel the nurse is...
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    K-6 School Programs Available

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

    Nope. They are done at the school district level. The state sets minimum requirements per
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    Ohio BON help

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Lulu3387's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You need a license defense nurse. TAANA Executive Office - Home has a list of nurse attorneys that do this type of administrative
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    K-6 School Programs Available

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

    Did you try looking up your state or the national school nurses association online? You may find direction there. Screenings, individual health plans, immunizations emergency
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    Book Bundle

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Keondra1995's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Bundles are school specific. If your SoN chose to not offer bundles you won't be able to get
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    How long will it take to endorse a license from NMI to New Jersey?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to iam9643's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Did you attend school in the US or overseas? Overseas takes 3-6 months due to credentials
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    Order for Assessment?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to James613's topic in Private Duty

    But does that extend to high tech pediatrics and
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    Stay a medical assistant or go in more debt by pursuing nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nr92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most hospitals have techs or nurses do ECGs. I've not seen a dedicated EGV tech in
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    Did I break HIPAA?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to brunette2296's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Why you would take pictures at work and post with unprofessional commentary while TAGGING the facility!! Tagging a location alert can be generated to the
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    Order for Assessment?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to James613's topic in Private Duty

    And if BP is needed it's provided by DME for consistency in reading. The $2 personal pulse oximiter aren't designed for clinical or pediatric uses and absolutely if it is not ordered you do not do...
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    Order for Assessment?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to James613's topic in Private Duty

    I've had dozens of new pedi & infant trach vent discharges. Exactly one had BP ordered and only because of comorbid cardiac & renal issues due to a congenital/genetic condition. One. BP is...
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    No 485, just discharge orders?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to James613's topic in Private Duty

    No but agencies get the discharge orders to initiate the 485 but standard orders usually aren't included. And if not signed by the physician the discharge orders can't be use as initial orders . And...
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    ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    It's definitely a legitimate accredited alternate route program. Have you contacted the school
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    Psychiatric nurse moving

    JustBeachyNurse replied to KathrineB's topic in International Nursing

    Psychiatric nurse/RPN is not recognized in the US like it is in western Canada and