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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    Failing nclex 6 times

    JustBeachyNurse replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did this detail from an ESL candidate concerned about how to break her failure streak of 6 to pass the entry level exam to arguing whether the NCSBN published statistical pass rate of 80% first...
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    Missing "court card"

    JustBeachyNurse replied to reneern623's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Take a photo with your phone. Then it's time/date stamped. There are ways to covert photos from a smart phone to a PDF. Hang in there at least you had back up. Hopefully it was an innocent
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    Stumped on a question pls help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    Yes. You are focusing on an issue lost/absent peripheral pulse in a limb that had surgical intervention. It's to compare also R v L. Not necessarily a clot but the artery could be compromised from...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    JustBeachyNurse replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most do not. Even my home health agency will not count. Some will only for longevity but you'd get longevity if you worked
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    Stumped on a question pls help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    Who cares if he has an apical pulse if there is potential vascular compromise. Absent radial plus on right side after right shoulder surgery is emergent and may require a return to the OR
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    LPN in US to work in Canada

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Anny21's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you go to the ACEN website they aren't, it's still irrelevant as to whether the education is acceptable in Canada. It's not a two year community college program so likely
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    LPN in US to work in Canada

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Anny21's topic in Nurse Registration

    USDoE does not accredit nursing programs state boards of education do and this school isn't even pending ACEN accreditation, so where did you get that information
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    LPN in US to work in Canada

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Anny21's topic in Nurse Registration

    They won't. LPN does not meet the criteria for a work visa and your education won't meet the minimum education qualifications in Canada There is a reason their program is longer as its equivalent to...
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    ATT Help

    JustBeachyNurse replied to me0wwnie's topic in General Students

    Check your spam/junk folder. Follow up with BoN (many have online application status so you can see what is "missing"). A few I know were delayed applied early a month before graduation and it took...
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    Irish nurse looking to relocate..

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mrsh78's topic in International Nursing

    Does your transcript show clinical and theory in adult, geriatric, pediatric, maternity/obstetrics, and psych/mental health? Do you have specialized experience or just agency? There is no shortage of...
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    LPN Career Path

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Kasstg's topic in Nursing Career

    LPN has a limited scope of practice. There is ZERO reason you must graduate from a practical nursing program (vocational education not collegiate education) why not do your ASN or BSN? Most APN...
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    LPN Transitioning Into Healthcare Administration

    JustBeachyNurse replied to angied234's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities employ ADON that administratively supervises nursing staff or clinically supervises LPN or aides. DON (or other administrator) supervises clinical aspects There is non clinical...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    JustBeachyNurse replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are several states with limits between attempts, length of time since graduation, and/or recency of practice. Other states like NY & CA have unlimited. I know CA collects $$$ each retake...
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    Revalidation - professional discussion

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mbill's topic in United Kingdom

    Are you in the UK? There is a dedicated forum for nursing in the
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    Waiting on an Authorization to test

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Chrissygraduatenurse's topic in General Students

    Check your spam folder just in
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    RECIPROCITY to California - RN Graduate from the PHILIPPINES

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jasminefoo's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes. Especially if planning to work in CA. The assessment and registration costs can easily outweigh the cheaper overseas tuition. Add the fact that the statistical NCLEX pass rate for first attempt...
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    How to apply as enrolled nurse in australia?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mizzydimples's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can't. IEN RNs are ineligible to register as ENs in Australia. There is not an exception as the education is not equivalent. "Your registered nurse qualification will not meet the requirements...
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    Working a Make a Wish trip indepentandly (no agency)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to woodarae's topic in Private Duty

    That would be an unprecedented request as I've known some who tried and the cost was too high. But if you don't ask you never
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    Why are students stealing my food?!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    That's what the free and reduced lunch program and school breakfast is for. If they asked the nurse would likely give up food. It's not about food it's about taking what is blatantly not yours without...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    JustBeachyNurse replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Reality without changing methods you are guaranteed to fail wasting over $1200 in test fees alone. Each attempt your chances of passing statistically drops significantly. Many states (an Canada) 3...
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    I have my CPR NCLEX-RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to littleangel28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is no one method that works for everyone. However don't use too many resources as that's just as bad as using the wrong resources. UWorld is in the same vein as Kaplan similar but works better...
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    I have my CPR NCLEX-RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to littleangel28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need to be above in all domains. What your report indicates is you need to do a comprehensive review with a little more focus on the area you were below. Do you feel content or test taking...
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    Work Visa for Nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to abakr's topic in Immigration Advice

    It's extremely rare. Many have difficult time getting hired on OPT because the facility doesn't want to invest in someone that must leave unless sponsored. Try rural TX on the border of Mexico....
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    Working a Make a Wish trip indepentandly (no agency)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to woodarae's topic in Private Duty

    If you go as an independent you need to let the carrier know otherwise you aren't covered. Have the parents ask the agency they have more pull especially if the agency isn't capable of staffing the...
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    Work Visa for Nurses

    JustBeachyNurse replied to abakr's topic in Immigration Advice

    Did you apply for OPT? The intent of a student visa is you will return to practice in your home country Reality is very few employers sponsoring new grads if any as there is an abundance of...