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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    Licence

    JustBeachyNurse replied to shaira15's topic in General Nursing

    Have you taken the NCLEX-RN? Did you review the requirements on the NY BoN
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    Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This thread is over 3.5 years old and the OP has not been on this site since Feb 2013. Hopefully she has mastered her insecurities regarding her academic potential and moved forward in her educational...
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    How much do you really make?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    You experienced life in another country and now you know what happens here. You won't spend your life wondering "what if". If you have work rights you could always return
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    Care plans

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

    Skin- grossly intact, moist mucus membranes, skin turgor elastic. No edema observed. Gait: steady & coordinated, able to independently ambulate down hallway without
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    Care plans

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

    Normal gait is "rhythmic, coordinated and characterized by alternating propulsive and retropulsive movements of the lower extremeties." (Can't pull
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    Care plans

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

    Gait steady, smooth & coordinated. Smooth associated movement of upper extremeties. Able to walk __ feet continuously unassisted. Skin turgor--no tenting, no
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    Care plans

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

    Do you mean like skin grossly intact, moist mucous membranes, turgor
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    Working as an rn in puerto rico

    JustBeachyNurse replied to phosphorus's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    If you don't speak Spanish/medical Spanish fluently what is your goal in working in PR? It's a Spanish speaking territory. I believe the licensing exam (they don't use NCLEX so no endorsement) is in...
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    Welfare Fraud

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RNBSN1591's topic in General Nursing

    There are Medicaid waivers for medically complex children especially for private duty nursing and certain therapies. Private insurance rarely covers true private duty nursing so Medicaid picks up...
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    How hard is the maths to become a Registered Nurse?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Chory's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Philippines is one of the few countries where people end HS at grade 10 and start "college" this has been an issue when full transcript reviews are done in Canada and certain US states that mandate a...
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    Is this legal?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nursemeem624's topic in Private Duty

    Major boundary and ethical issues. Go through your clinical manager who should be contacting the NICU manager. You are right to reconsider working this case. I really hope you documented all the...
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    Rmn wanting to work as a hospice nurse

    JustBeachyNurse replied to suzybikerbabe's topic in United Kingdom

    What country are you in? Most posters are in the US with a few in
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    How much do you really make?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    Plus LPN won't qualify for a work visa. The OP is on a student visa and must pay international tuition rates (2-3x out of state rates). She cannot get any student loans or financial aid since a...
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    Welfare Fraud

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RNBSN1591's topic in General Nursing

    Medicaid Fraud isn't covered by HIPAA. You may be a mandated reporter. Check your state. You can always call
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    How much do you really make?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the OP is on a student visa. There are limits as to how many credits they can take. They are restricted from working while in school and often restricted from certain programs such as most...
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    Hey nurses!!! WE ARE PEOPLE TOO!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to AspiringNurse23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just enlightened my 13yo son's school team yet again. If it's not an option why are you asking him? Of course he will say no in the hopes you go away and he can be invisible again. Only ask what he...
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    How much do you really make?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    How do you plan on staying in the US? There are almost no facilities willing to sponsor a new grad nurse when there are thousands of citizens and permanent resident new grad nurses to choose from....
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    How much do you really make?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    LVN may not qualify for a student visa and definitely does not qualify for a work visa. So you won't be able to work. It's not recognized overseas so LVN for a F1 student is not an
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    How much do you really make?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a citizen/permanent resident or on a student visa? Non citizens/PR are ineligible for financial aid& student loans. A condition of the student visa is that you must show proof of funds to...
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    DLSI

    JustBeachyNurse replied to pmaragh's topic in Excelsior College

    It's not a barrier to success. Make certain to download the most current exam content guides from Excelsior. Be certain to not break the academic honesty policy by sharing the copyrighted content...
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    Pertussis

    JustBeachyNurse replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    Then call the local or county health department for guidance. You are likely a mandated reporter. They have the power to secure the information & results in the name of public health &...
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    could get fired!

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

    I'm just curious does your daughter do her own research? Previously you were searching for answers if she could get a PA nursing license with a 10 year old DUI now you are asking if her lack of...
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    could get fired!

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

    Accessing via another staff member (who is on vacation) user name & password alone is grounds for termination. Cheating for a coworker not present on mandated education regardless if asked to by...
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    Pertussis

    JustBeachyNurse replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    Call your county health department. They should have ID/epidemiology nurses plus this is reportable to the county health department as a matter of public safety. The pediatrician should be reporting...
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    after 35 years, I cannot believe it

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Carolyn1234's topic in General Nursing

    FMLA does not apply to grandchildren only child birth. So not an option. Give respectable notice and be professional. You never know what the future may hold. Don't let emotions take