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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    APPLY CA-NCLEX without SSN nor ITIN?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to roxaneyu's topic in Nurse Registration

    No. Your application for a nursing license by examination will be rejected and all fees paid no refundable . (you don't apply for the NCLEX by state it's a national exam. You apply for a nursing...
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    Does your school receive your NCLEX results?

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

    They can subscribe to detailed statistical information from NCSBN but they don't get a class list of who passed or failed. They can easily see who passed by checking who was issued a license by the...
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    Nervous About Nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MSBREELEE's topic in General Students

    LPN isn't always less competitive or academically rigorous. The public LPN programs in my area are highly competitive and do academics at an accelerated pace. You must pass the TEAS for entry. You...
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    LPN or PCT Which one is better?

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

    PCT is often on the job training not a vocational or academic course. Many for profit schools offer "training" but it isn't always worth the price paid. See if local community education offers a...
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    Low GPA looking into ABSN programs. HELP

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

    ABSN programs are highly competitive many accepted have 3.7 GPA or higher. You are going to have a difficult time bringing a 2.61 up to a 3.5 or better even if you get A's in every single class. Have...
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    Failed NCLEX

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

    H1B visa is intended for experienced specialist nurses. Plus expensive for the employer who must pay all costs. The NAFTA TN visa is much simpler overall and only costs the employer a written letter...
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    Nervous About Nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MSBREELEE's topic in General Students

    Academic probation = GPA of 1.9 or lower. I doubt just a D or F math class dropped the overall GPA below a C. Most programs (big name or county college) state a minimum GPA of 2.5 but in reality...
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    How long does CA BON take to post your licensed number after you've taken the NCLEX-PN

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

    CABRN does not have a separate initial licensing fee. The fees are combined application & initial licensing charge like most other
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    Ireland Nursing Labor and Delivery

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kristenmckenzie11's topic in International Nursing

    No. Referring to credentials assessment of a US BSN RN to Irish NMC standards. The OP wishes to work in L&D which is exclusive to midwives in Ireland & the UK not staffed by
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    Failed NCLEX

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

    IN is one state where in order to be licensed you must have a license in your country of education. It varies unlike Canada. Many states you don't allow unlimited attempts. Three fails and refresher...
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    Resume help

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LauraOgRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Creative resumes are for creative careers like actors, graphic artists, performers. Professional, brief, to the point resumes get noticed by professional health care
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    Black n White n Grey Areas

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lmruss84's topic in General Nursing

    Very few physicians hire nurses. Many hire MA's they can train on the job and pay significantly less especially with reduced reimbursement from insurance. Even in outpatient there isn't a lot of...
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    Ireland Nursing Labor and Delivery

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kristenmckenzie11's topic in International Nursing

    Priority for work is given to Irish citizens then EU citizens per EU directive. What is a "normal passport? Irish citizens get Irish passports. US citizens get US passports. On what visa are you...
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    Ireland Nursing Labor and Delivery

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kristenmckenzie11's topic in International Nursing

    Do you have an Irish or EU passport? Midwives are used in Europe. There are no L&D nurses. If you qualify as a midwife:...
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    Endorse to texas CES expired from vermont

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cal tex's topic in Nurse Registration

    First, you can't endorse an expired license. You must renew your VT license before you can endorse to TX. As far as whether CGFNS still has your documents you need to contact them directly. They do...
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    How long does CA BON take to post your licensed number after you've taken the NCLEX-PN

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

    See #8 of section A here. The current initial licensing fee for LVN is $150 BVNPT - Summary of Requirements for Licensure as a Vocational
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    How long does CA BON take to post your licensed number after you've taken the NCLEX-PN

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

    I'm not in CA. That's the process for LVN in CA. It's clearly explained on the application and BVNPT website so there shouldn't be any
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    How long does CA BON take to post your licensed number after you've taken the NCLEX-PN

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

    California BVNPT $150 application & $200 to Pearson to register. Once you pass $150 initial licensing fee. If you pass first attempt, an LVN license is
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    LPN to RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to southcarolinanurse:)'s topic in LPN to RN

    No one will guarantee a pass at this point. The programs that guarantee pass (Hurst, Kaplan, etc) have specific rules: first attempt, take within 6 months of graduation from an accredited US nursing...
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    Any easier nursing programs in PA or NJ? Keyword easier relative to other programs

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ThePhilster's topic in School, College Programs

    Most are rigorous and highly competitive many reject students with less than 3.9 GPA If you have a documented learning disability you can self identify and get
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    NJ Nurse Licensure by Endorsement (Reciprocity)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Ohwey's topic in Nurse Registration

    Your entry to practice degree was in the US so that's why you did not need
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    Philippines nurse in Netherlands - Can I work in Germany?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jlou_07's topic in International Nursing

    How can you work in a country that is exclusively German if you are not fluent? EU citizens are given priority. Nurses are not paid much there either if your credentials are deemed
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    How long does CA BON take to post your licensed number after you've taken the NCLEX-PN

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

    Your license won't be posted until after you receive the pass letter and then return the form with the $150 initial license fee. Once the licensing application is processed your license is posted....
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    Medicaid Provider (LPN)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Prettybrwneyes79's topic in Private Duty

    Not exactly. Many industries have independent contractors. Check the IRS website for definition. You must pay all employment taxes quarterly, you liability insurance will be 7-15x the cost compared to...
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    Medicaid Provider (LPN)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Prettybrwneyes79's topic in Private Duty

    No CNAs/HHAs must be supervised by RNs in home health. You must have RN oversight to create and sign care plans submitted to physicians and insurance. You need to specify your state. Most will not...