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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    Working a Make a Wish trip indepentandly (no agency)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to woodarae's topic in Private Duty

    Do you mean the insurance rates? I didn't take the independent contractor job as the insurance premiums are out of my budget. Almost no one in my area works independent PDN or HH the liability risks...
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    Working a Make a Wish trip indepentandly (no agency)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to woodarae's topic in Private Duty

    Depends on the state Medicaid rules as far as independent credentialing. Not sure if MAW needs it all nurses I know went as an agency employee. Maybe their agency can hire you for the trip since it's...
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    Working a Make a Wish trip indepentandly (no agency)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to woodarae's topic in Private Duty

    Are you an RN or LPN? Is there a physician signed plan of care? Do you have professional liability insurance that covers you as an independent contractor? If you are an LPN who will be the RN signing...
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    Applying to UK for nursing (Canadian)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jroxx123's topic in International Nursing

    Pay is low. You are not eligible without 12+ months paid experience as a registered nurse. You are low priority with out a UK or EU passport. You need to follow NMC guidelines which now includes an...
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it's battery. Assault is the threat. Battery is making
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    For profit schools/debt/nursing shortage??

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BrittanyWilkins's topic in General Students

    The shortage is of experienced specialized nurses especially highly skilled areas like NICU/PICU/OR etc. There is no shortage of inexperienced new grad & novice nurses. For profit private schools...
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    NCLEX application in NY for NON-US applicants.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nehgarcia's topic in Nurse Registration

    It's good for one attempt. You must apply for a retake and reregister and pay Pearson. Some states charge for retake applications. Others don't in the first 6
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    Career choice after 1.5 yrs of MS

    JustBeachyNurse replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Career

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    Epi-Pen costs

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Astocker93's topic in Camp

    I think she's referring to stock emergency
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    How do you track CEs?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Curious on Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    It's proprietary. Based on your original user name I don't feel comfortable revealing details. Sites like medscape and CE direct offer free CEUs and track the courses as well as completion...
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    How do you track CEs?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Curious on Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I don't pay for CEUs my employer offers for free. The online management system keeps track. I keep a digital file of certificates. If you start early you don't need to pay
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    NCLEX application in NY for NON-US applicants.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nehgarcia's topic in Nurse Registration

    CVS averages 6+ months. Wait for cvs report is the
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    Night shifts

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Curious on Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    My kid is bribed with specialty coffee from the local convenience store. It's a miracle
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    Confesson--from a stalker

    JustBeachyNurse replied to CJforme01's topic in School

    Since when is an after school tutor an "educator". What parent would let a tutor cart their kids around period? Is that like a CNA is "almost a nurse" or a "cute nurse alternative"? Seriously and I...
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    Night shifts

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Curious on Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Child on bus I go to bed. Child is kind enough to play sports so I pick him up 2hrs post dismissal or 30 minutes post dismissal I haul rear to be there to watch him participate. Except when I don't...
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    Advice from recent takers

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

    Suzanne's plan is copyrighted to the owner and is no longer available. It's not freely shareable
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    Checks with no funds

    JustBeachyNurse replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You need to check state labor laws. You can issue a payroll check after 2pm dated for the next day which means funds available after 9am the date the check is written for. You must pay on schedule in...
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    Scared took my nclex today!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lou000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You passed? Congratulations. What a relief you must feel. Now off to secure that first job as a licensed nurse. Be
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    Uworld free access

    JustBeachyNurse replied to purplegen1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try posting to the page. They likely have hundreds of
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    Uworld free access

    JustBeachyNurse replied to purplegen1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Members have reported getting a code for a free trial by inquiring on
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    Career choice after 1.5 yrs of MS

    JustBeachyNurse replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Career

    You have one other thread inquiring about respiratory nursing and received a response . But using vulgarity to insult others perhaps that's why no one else is replying. If you don't like the side...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

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

    You have spent $1200 on nclex registration fees alone. Plus BoN application fees & test prep costs. You need to consider a refresher course or an in person review. Clearly what you have done...
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    Lvn program lost accreditation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to futurenurse3610's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No. Board of nursing approval is what is needed to take the NCLEX. Most LVN/LPN programs are not nationally accredited. They should be regionally like middle
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    i need help answering this question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to aschwartzy89's topic in General Students

    You cannot. You can start a thread in the admin help desk for
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    LVN to RN BSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to FFerrer90's topic in LPN to RN

    West Coast University does not have a NY campus. Tuition can be over $125,000 for a BSN with minimal federal aid