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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    Still waiting for Bvnpt's mail

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lmrn8's topic in Nurse Registration

    Follow the instructions for "method 3" as outlined on the BVNPT
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    HEEEEELP... ASAP

    JustBeachyNurse replied to amleah10's topic in School

    Send to ED maybe she lit up because she knows she has a chance at
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    Private duty nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nursekelli2016's topic in Private Duty

    No. Care plans must be updated every 60 days. Patients must be re-certified/assessed by an RN every 60 days. LPNs must be supervised every 30 days. Medicaid/Medicare have similar standards and...
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    HEEEEELP... ASAP

    JustBeachyNurse replied to amleah10's topic in School

    Do you have a district nurse to consult? Can you send direct to ER or urgent care? Will she drink and try to
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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Well you were wrong. This isn't a "near miss" or "medication error" so the 'non putative medication error' does not apply. This is you for the third time, not being prepared for clinical. You...
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    double major

    JustBeachyNurse replied to SussetH.Alcover's topic in General Students

    A second associates degree offers zero benefit and a lot of wasted time and cost. It's not he who had the most degrees wins. You are more prudent taking courses towards the next level as different...
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    Filipino Mental Health Nurse applying for NZ registration

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurse_psych's topic in Nurse Registration

    Contact the council directly but know there hasn't seemed to be much of a need for overseas nurses in NZ for a while. With a MA in counseling psychology look at the psychologist intern route. Very...
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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Yes. You were not prepared. You did not know what to do and in your panic diminished patient confidence in your ability. Absolutely deserved. It wasn't a surprise that you had a med pass scheduled....
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    Private duty nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nursekelli2016's topic in Private Duty

    In most states an LPN/LVN cannot work independently without RN oversight, create a plan of care, do an initial assessment or write nursing goals. You must work with an RN created plan of care signed...
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    wanting to do CNA training online but apparntly having trouble?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LoutusCNA.VT1983's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How will you practice clinical skills? How will you test on the mandated clinical skills? How will you complete hands on clinical experience? You can't. It might be hybrid (theory online but clinical...
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    Getting license# before the actual card

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

    Yes. Then you have a valid license. The card is not needed. Employers are to verify online
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    Nclex RN the dangerous word

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

    See you knew the better answer all along not the magic 8 ball. You changed your method and met with success.
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    Getting license# before the actual card

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

    See if you appear in the online license verification (not likely if your check has not been
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    Filipino Mental Health Nurse applying for NZ registration

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurse_psych's topic in Nurse Registration

    Don't you need to qualify as a nurse first? Most nurses from the Philippines require CAP. Especially if no recent paid
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    Filipino Mental Health Nurse applying for NZ registration

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurse_psych's topic in Nurse Registration

    Maybe you can qualify as an intern psychologist (masters in psychology minimum of equivalent to NZ standards) Registration Information Registration
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    Filipino Mental Health Nurse applying for NZ registration

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurse_psych's topic in Nurse Registration

    2500 employed clinical hours does not equate to volunteer. Are you a registered nurse? NZ only recognizes NP, RN, EN. They do not have specialized psychiatric nurse licensing like the UK and western...
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    Whats the best place to look for Nursing Jobs?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to OPLUS's topic in United Kingdom

    Hopefully the mods will move to the UK forum as most of us stateside have no idea. But there are quite a helpful bunch in that
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    Whats the best place to look for Nursing Jobs?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to OPLUS's topic in United Kingdom

    Where do you live? RN? LPN? APN?
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    Endorsement of NCLEX-RN from Ca to Texas

    JustBeachyNurse replied to chalcis_010's topic in Nurse Registration

    FEN Refresher Course FENS (Foreign Educated Nurses Refresher Course) | Global Health
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    Endorsement of NCLEX-RN from Ca to Texas

    JustBeachyNurse replied to chalcis_010's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you have not worked in a paid nursing position since Jan 2012 (you haven't worked in more than 5 years per your statement) you need to complete a FENS course to be licensed in TX. You cannot be...
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    Is it possible to take nclex without a chosen state?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to edenandaya's topic in Nurse Registration

    The easiest and cheapest is the state where you wish to live and work. Anything else is a waste of time and money. If you have no way to be sponsored to the US to work as a nurse what is the point in...
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    Endorsement of NCLEX-RN from Ca to Texas

    JustBeachyNurse replied to chalcis_010's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you have not practiced nursing in the past four years you are required by TX law to complete a foreign educated nurses refresher course (FENS). They aren't cheap nor easy to find but without...
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    Does this make me a liability?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a small world. Be careful who you disclose to except those that are bound by HIPAA No one can make you feel inferior without your
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    Stumped on a question pls help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    Nope. The problem to focus on is absent radial pulse not absent heart
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    Nclex RN the dangerous word

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

    What do you think is the better question. Did you focus & create a targeted study plan based on your weaknesses as outlined in the CPR? Did you change your approach? (Sounds like you at least...