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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    ET tube questions

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Thedevinestman's topic in Critical Care

    OP is a nursing assistant/nursing student. Not likely to intubated anyone in the near future. More asking about nursing assistant care of an intubated
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    NJ Board of Nursing - What the Heck?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to alibee's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Has she done fingerprints/background check? Did you check application status check list online? Not license verification. Same place you log into to
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    Port-a-cath's and Biopatch usage

    JustBeachyNurse replied to deweydecimal13501's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Have you contacted the infusion nurses society? https://www.ins1.org/m/index.cfm National guidelines are here:
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    East Coast Blizzard 2016 NCLEX-RN Results Delay?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cap2253's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    VA isn't as slow as mine but they aren't exactly quick. Did you call the license verification
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    East Coast Blizzard 2016 NCLEX-RN Results Delay?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cap2253's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Quick results should not be affected if your state participates. My state does quick results but it takes 4-6 weeks for a license to
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    Interest to work in new Jersey from India in approved I140 with H4 visa

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BEAUTY KUNDU's topic in Nurse Registration

    Are you specialized in your nursing experience? NJ needs experienced specialty nurses as there are an abundance of new grads, general nurses and inexperienced nurses. Passing the NCLEX is one of the...
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    Worked 2 yrs. Can I apply to new grad programs?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not in my area BUT they sometimes have specialty transition programs so a psych nurse of 2 yrs can train in another specialty. Not as long as new grad but gives the specialized knowledge such as a...
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    Excelsior LPN to RN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to %D#2's topic in Excelsior College

    There is a dedicated forum for excelsior college on all nurses full of FAQ, success stories & struggles. Don't bother if you want to be an RN in CA you're about a decade too
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    Does Percocet make someone itch?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tsm007's topic in Patient Medications

    Opiates can cause itching relieved by antihistamine . Any opiate--oxycodone, morphine, hydromorphone, codeine, hydrocodone can cause itching it's a common side effect. Many providers standing order...
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    Interview at agency – what questions can I ask about private duty clients?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mukluk2's topic in Private Duty

    Don't take on a vent client without formal classroom education with at least 24hrs preceptorship with an experienced nurse (my agency is 3x 8h per level--infant (to 18 mo) child (19 mo to 17y) and...
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    Health Professional

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Seddie's topic in School

    You are licensed as an LPN. The BoN will hold you to that standard regardless of what the school calls you. Private school? You must be an RN/BSN to be a school nurse in an OB public school regardless...
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    Foreign educated nurses, refresher course

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wellenphilnurse's topic in Nurse Registration

    So you will either get a license or a referral for FENS with a temp permit to complete the clinical component. The refresher courses are not cheap but it could lead to job referrals if you do
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    undocumented nursing students or graduates

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

    Do you have work rights and a SSN? Many DACA are given temp work rights. Citizenship is not a requirement. Lawful presence is whether citizen, valid visa, or permanent resident status. If you live in...
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    Foreign educated nurses, refresher course

    JustBeachyNurse replied to wellenphilnurse's topic in Nurse Registration

    You pass the nclex then they notify you. Have you worked as an
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    Nclex application expired after 3 years. Required to go back to school.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jportis229's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you are a legal resident of Iowa and pass the nclex PN this attaining an IA LPN license you can use that same license in MS to work if you keep your IA address that's the point of the NLC. However...
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    Nclex application expired after 3 years. Required to go back to school.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jportis229's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you don't live in Iowa you have a single state license not a multi state license. If you live in IA you can't have a license in any other compact state. If you live in MS you can't apply in IA....
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    what will be a tax write off?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to born_this_way's topic in General Nursing

    Gas receipts for school commuting (even for clinical sites) not generally a deductible expense any more than gas/toll/parking to get to/from work. Did you go to multiple clinical sites in a single...
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    Can anyone tell me what the criteria is for tranferring from post-op?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

    Do you mean from the OR to PACU? Or do you mean from a day stay surgical unit? Or discharge from the med/surg floor if the surgery required an overnight
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    Pearson Vue Trick: Is it accurate? Do you know anyone who paid using their CC and passed?

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

    No results delivered no longer
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    Nclex application expired after 3 years. Required to go back to school.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jportis229's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Look at the IA BoN application for license by examination. You likely can't endorse to IL if IL BoN required to return to school. Iowa BoN FAQ...
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    Why are some people on here so rude?

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

    It wasn't deleted. It was moved to the prenursing
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    NCLEX in NJ... wait times

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

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    Private pay?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in Private Duty

    You need RN oversight. There was a new grad considering a PDN case. No RN, 2yr old care plan, etc. even if not billing insurance you still need to meet the standard of care for documentation and...
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    NCLEX in NJ... wait times

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

    A license listed is
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    undocumented nursing students or graduates

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

    Parents may have either brought her over on a travel visa or other visa that expired and never left hoping they didn't get caught. Once entering higher education or seeking legal employment the young...