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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    Capscare Academy anyone?

    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.

    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

    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!

    Good
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    Travel Nursing?

    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!

    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

    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

    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

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

    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

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

    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

    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

    Bundles are school specific. If your SoN chose to not offer bundles you won't be able to get
  15. Did you attend school in the US or overseas? Overseas takes 3-6 months due to credentials
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    Order for Assessment?

    But does that extend to high tech pediatrics and
  17. 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?

    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?

    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?

    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?

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

    Psychiatric nurse/RPN is not recognized in the US like it is in western Canada and
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    Initial license information letter but no results

    Yes. You don't get issued a license if you fail.
  25. The policy of the Canadian colleges of Nursing has been how can you be a nurse in Canada if you aren't licensed in your country of education? The trend for years have been is that you need your...