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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    Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    You created a second registration. If your state participated in quick results they will not be available until tomorrow (48 hours post exam). If you attempted to re-register at least 24hrs post exam...
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    Abnormal lung sound

    Are you certain it wasn't resonance of pooled oral secretions? I've had several (boys more commonly) essentially gargling saliva and depending on size you can hear it in the lungs. It can also happen...
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    Medical Assistant as school nurse

    Not legal in my state. MAs cannot legally assist with medication administration without a licensed medical professional on
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    Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    Did you get charged/attempted to get charged? Did you attempt the trick prior to 24hrs post test? Does your state have you as an RN or
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    Medical Assistant as school nurse

    Check with your state dept of education and board of medical examiners. MA's absolutely cannot practice independently. And in some states a licensed healthcare professional must be on site not 6hrs...
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    Nursing agency opportunity

    No it's most definitely not easier than LTC. You are all alone at least in LTC there are other licensed staff to ask questions or get help from. You must have top notch assessment skills, your...
  7. They will extend at least once but not refund for most who
  8. More accurate and cheaper than risking $200 is to pay $7.95 for quick results if your BoN
  9. Walgreens prints passport photos. So does Picture People. You take a black marker and sign and date the photo and
  10. Don't try again and risk $200!!! Wait at least 48 hrs post test Money back guarantee for Kaplan (and others) is only for first attempt within 6 months of
  11. Did you reapply to your boards of nursing? That's why no ATT. Paying PV is only one
  12. Congratulations!
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    Seriously ???

    It's not a zero tolerance but child ability to self administer. No provider signature authorizing self carry it stays with the nurse.
  14. If you choose to take your chances with CABRN and are successful you will be the first graduate of the distance LPN to BS at ISU program accepted for license by endorsement or examination in CA in...
  15. From ISU: Program Availability | Indiana State University. In Arizona, California Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Tennessee, all ISU undergraduate and graduate online programs are...
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    Att authorization

    ATT are emailed by Pearson Vue once authorized by the board of nursing. Who are you calling? The only way Pearson issues an ATT is if you register & pay the $200 and the board of nursing...
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    Respiratory Tech admissions 2016

    You realize this is a nursing forum while there are a few experienced RRTs (GrannyRRT & SallyRRT,RN come to mind)!around and a few RRT/RNs there are rarely RT students. I don't want you to get...
  18. Yes. They look at your entry to practice education they do not accept the ISU LPN to BSN. You could have a license in all 49 other states and CABRN won't care. Yet you can do the LVN + 30 credit...
  19. At this point CA BRN does not accept the distance education LVN to BSN program from ISU. No distance/online programs are acceptable for RN licensing in
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    The Person Vue Trick "2016"

    I'm sorry that you could not wait 48 hours without seeking emergency medical attention. I'm sorry you didn't trust your first response and then offered $200 to Pearson Vue a second time which they...
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    How to stay awake during NOCs in PDN?

    I need to take a nap. I will PM what works for me
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    CNA's ARE NOT MAIDS!!!!!!!!!

    Not really in my state CNAs are not permitted in home care. Only certified home health aides (CNA's can take a 20-30 hour course to add on a CHHA cert to their CNA certification). The individuals that...
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    Info needed urgently...

    You need the credentials assessed to determine if it's equivalent to a US bachelor's or not. No one can answer without a thorough review of the transcript and course
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    Info needed urgently...

    Only the school can tell you if your degree is equivalent to a US bachelor's. You may need an educational credential assessment to determine the equivalency to US
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    How to stay awake during NOCs in PDN?

    The iced tea has less caffein than some of the others. 10 calories works for me. Get a consistent sleep pattern. That should help. Eye masks. Kid in school during day I sleep. I'm up when kid done...