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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    anyone have experience with Zonergan for migraines?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Here: Zonisamide for migraine prophylaxis in patients refractory to topiramate. - PubMed - NCBI Zonegran or Zonisamide and Epilepsy, Migraine, Neuropathic Pain, and Weight Loss...
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    new career search insite! need advice and information

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurseedu16's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    University level will likely require a doctorate degree. Have you looked at the CNE (certified nurse educator). You may be able to secure a per diem clinical instructor for an ASN (possibly BSN...
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    Failed NCLEX

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

    At least you know you are your own worst enemy. (Aren't we all) Try looking at test taking strategies or PDA of prioritization/delegation as an RN is a week area you say you're confident &...
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    Are extra classes needed before working in California?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RoMo2393's topic in Nurse Registration

    There is one NCLEX. Apply for a nursing license by examination in the state you wish to live and work. Anything else is a waste of time and money.
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    Pearson Trick

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Bhasse08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You agree to no refund when you click the agree/submit
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    Nclex RN 12-30-15

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kelsie*bear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did quick results or BoN indicate you failed? Stop doing the trick and wait for official results. Do the trick enough and they are going to take the money you are
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    Pinning ceremony in a few days - When and how to start job search?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to EP10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your nursing department might schedule recruiting events for the nurse residency programs or have the nurse recruiter contact info. New grad residencies or similar require application before...
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    Are extra classes needed before working in California?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RoMo2393's topic in Nurse Registration

    US has 4 years of HS. Philippines has 3. The lack of concurrent clinical and theory is the main reason for additional studies needed. There are dozens of threads in the nurse registration forum under...
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    Taking a break during nursing school?

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

    You need to take a break. You need professional intervention for suicidal ideation. Your life is worth living. Help yourself so that you can move forward Lifeline
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    Learning Disability Nursing/Mental Health Nursing in CANADA

    JustBeachyNurse replied to bethkw11's topic in International Nursing

    ID/LD nursing is unique to the UK Info to qualify as an IEN RPN in Alberta: Internationally_Educated_Psychiatric_Nurse RNs in Canada are generalist trained with clinical & theory in adult,...
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    List the most frivolous complaints you've received

    JustBeachyNurse replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Private Duty

    The grandmother that complained that I was too focused on the complex pediatric patient and didn't notice her come downstairs and greet her. Filed a formal complaint
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    I've been suspended

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A bit more info here:
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    Using care.com to find clients?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in Private Duty

    Based on responses I've seen received by people offering child care & special needs child care you might do better with craigslist. Remember you need to have RN oversight and any payment...
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    Height Issues

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ayem's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have physical limitations your height is a non issue with the exception of needing a safe way to obtain items out of reach. There are step stools if needed. However it's not as easy to...
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    Professional liability insurance

    JustBeachyNurse replied to pearl.lee's topic in General Nursing

    Two major companies are NSO & Marsh/ProLiability. Both offer free quotes
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    CA Online Associates in Nursing?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to xxbrittanyxx182's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry not in CA only east coast but I'm sure they
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    GUYS I Decided after reading several posts here that Nursing is a Dream!!!!!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MSBREELEE's topic in Nursing Career

    Speech pathology is a minimum of a masters if not clinical doctorate and programs are highly competitive. Medical lab technician is a bachelor's and highly math & science based Social worker is...
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    Failed out. Need advice asap!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to passi's topic in General Students

    Yes you do. They will find out that you attended this school simply because you had financial aid. You need to figure out what went wrong and create a remediation plan to be successful. What did you...
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    Pass California NCLEX-RN in 60 Questions

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2mint's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Posting test question details violates the confidentiality agreement signed with NCSBN Typing test question information/details/specifics = reconstructing exam questions and is specifically prohibited...
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    Pass California NCLEX-RN in 60 Questions

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 2mint's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Who keeps track of questions in such detail? Please explain what a "3rd SATA in Triple-SATA-Set-1" and "2nd SATA in
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    What do you think of this monitor?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    Restorations of 25 are not that significant a little high but the patient presentation is more important. The O2 is perfectly normal. A COPD patient is usually 92-95% for baseline so a COPD with SpO2...
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    What do you think of this monitor?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    I can see the reflection of the staff member taking the photo with a cell phone. Which greatly detracts from the values. The numbers aren't that bad though depending on patient condition. For one of...
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    GUYS I Decided after reading several posts here that Nursing is a Dream!!!!!!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MSBREELEE's topic in Nursing Career

    A licensed practical nurse is a nurse. These are accelerated rigorous courses of study. LPN is not a consolation prize for those finding RN programs too challenging. Good luck as you pursue a career...
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    Failed, nclex rn 5 times! Help?!?!

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

    No. Quick results are accurate but unofficial as its not a guarantee of licensing The BoN is official & accurate as it issues the
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    TCN Study Guides for LS1-3

    JustBeachyNurse replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in Excelsior College

    Those guides would be out of date then. As TCN is not affiliated with or endorsed by EC the study guides may be neither accurate nor