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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    Can you work more then 16hrs in a day

    That would be greater than 24hs when are you going to sleep? You may be eager but your agency won't back you if you fall asleep or have a sentinel
  2. It changed in August 2014 after a system update that everyone goes to the credit card page to risk $200 to attempt the trick. There is also no "results delivered" so you know the second scoring was...
  3. Know the minimum degree for RN in Canada is the BScN/BSN. LPNs have a 2yr college degree. There is no definitive until assessed by
  4. Yes. It happened here and sadly it was a debit card. Another member and I did it (separately) accidentally while shopping online. I put the card number for one and expiration of my old (unexpired)...
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    undocumented nursing students or graduates

    Yes. No legal visa/unlawful presence within the United States. No documents (visa, permanent residence status/green card or citizenship papers) to show lawful presence in the US and as such not...
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    undocumented nursing students or graduates

    DACA is deferred action. It stands for deferred action for childhood arrivals. Not sure the Canadian
  7. Putting the wrong expiration date will NOT prevent a charge whether attempting the PVT or anywhere else. Be
  8. You did it too soon. The first grading may or may not be accurate. You cannot attempt the trick again or guaranteed a false result. The second grading is within the first twenty four hours hence why...
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    My school has failed to provide the state with proof of graduation

    What is the school's response? Do you have a hold on your account? Schools are accountable to
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    Private pay?

    You are legally obligated to report all wages received even if "out of pocket" especially if working in a licensed role as an independent contractor. If they are accessing funds from a trust you will...
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    ET tube questions

    Many RTs are happy to teach if they have the time. In nursing school we even shadowed the RT department for a shift or two to see first hand their specialized skill and knowledge. Maybe your facility...
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    ET tube questions

    But a tech/CNA should not be disconnecting vent circuits. Generally auscultating lung sounds is not a CNA/tech skills. There are measurements on the tube. If the connections are taught ask the RN or...
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    Pre grad urgent

    See not asking = guaranteed no. Asking got you
  14. When you attempt the glitch before 24hrs it's considerably less reliable. You either paid for your retake or donated $200 no refundable to PV. I have no idea if your impatience will affect quick...
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    Pre grad urgent

    I can't. Not if you are so close to graduation m. Ask your clinical instructor for a tutor and extra help you can't learn this
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    Potential lawsuit

    Consult a CPA and attorney only they can advise
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    Pros and Cons of A Travel Nurse?

    If you need to start a thread as a student be truthful and state as much. Opportunities are in all 50 US
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    Pre grad urgent

    You go to your school. Schedule a time in the skills lab with a clinical instructor and
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    Donating my LPN books (or sell)

    Your former
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    TB question

    Quant Gold blood test. It's reliable even if you had the bcg vaccine QuantiFERON Products QuantiFERON-TB Gold |
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    Passed with 75 Questions using Kaplan

    You are likely 1 using too many sources and 2 not changing your method. You need to take your candidate performance report and create a targeted study plan focusing on your weak areas. Kaplan is test...
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    Just wondering

    Only state is CA. Can't work in all facilities. Must have paid experience in all areas OB, acute m/s, pedi, psych, geriatrics, etc. pass a 60hr pharmacology class. License is NOT endorsable to other...
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    Passed with 75 Questions using Kaplan

    265 is not your pass/fail question. That's oversimplifying The Kaplan guarantee ONLY applies to US educated nurses who graduated accredited programs, first attempt (not second attempt or later as...
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    Legal contract for ICU

    You could also try a nurse attorney TAANA Executive Office -
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    Legal contract for ICU

    Employment