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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    Dining Room Situation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BSN-to-MSN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Homework?
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    Immunocompromised

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Dikid's topic in General Nursing

    For a volunteer role they may not make exceptions like informed consent and corroborating physician statement not safe to
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    Seeking CNA employment in New York

    JustBeachyNurse replied to db5076's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Average salary for an experienced CNA in that area is $13-15. LPNs make
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    NCLEX attempts, policies, etc

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

    NJ mandates proof of remediation/refreshed after 3rd failure Source:
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    Nclex PN. Good pop up but still anxious!

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

    I think you may be disappointed as BVNPT is currently processing results from early November. I would not expect your results at the end of December. However know that over 80% of US educated...
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    BAD Reference

    JustBeachyNurse replied to FlyingButterfly's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Exactly. In Canada the law states the communication between a prospective employer and reference is confidential. While you have no legal case, your former supervisor may have one against the panelist...
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    Seeking CNA employment in New York

    JustBeachyNurse replied to db5076's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    New York State is rather large. Have you narrowed down location? Have you searched and applied for jobs? Do you have NY CNA
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    shut off on 80, NCLEX PN and passed? Is it possible?

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

    It's impossible. There is no way competency or incompetency was determined before the required minimum of 85. She must have misread the question counter or maybe just doesn't want to tell you
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    (Warning graphic topic). "Worst of the Worst" former pediatric nurse sentenced

    JustBeachyNurse replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Nursing News

    Nothing in the court transcripts indicate he's getting
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    Feeding oral meds to children

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 7ladies's topic in Pediatric

    Outpatient pharmacies do (often for a charge) but it's almost never an option while inpatient. Hence the pudding, maple syrup, chocolate syrup
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    Does Excelsior still accept RT's?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to irishgrl1's topic in Excelsior College

    It depends. Some have been accepted but it's no longer listed as an option. Try the online admissions live chat available during the
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    Finger oxygen saturation monitor?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Boosted's topic in General Nursing

    And penlights. Decent pens especially if attached to a retractable
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    Finals (Case study)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to PaulaBayya's topic in General Students

    No the access to scholarly journals and copyrighted material is affected by where in the world you
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    Struggling - its not fair.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I am so sorry. There are no explanations. There is no logic and I can tell you with 100% certainty it is not fair. It's not fair to that loving mother. It's not fair to those left behind her...
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    Can't Lift 50 lbs - Will I be discriminated against?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Even in pediatrics the lift requirement is 50lbs. Granted we have 40# kids already ordering hoyer & ceiling lifts
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    Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Look at your state or county 0-3/EI program online they have lots of info. This is why a new grad cannot take a job like that in my state. They must have 2-5 years relevant hands on paid nursing...
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    Pv trick works california dec 8, 2015

    JustBeachyNurse replied to HawaiianSmiles83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For RN check online in Breeze. For LVN you must wait for the mailed result as no license issued until pass and pay $150 initial license
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    Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Simplest happened to my own child. It was a temporary regression while his brain and body hyper focused on developing gross and fine motor skills (walking/cruising ). The are low risk but more life...
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    Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Regional centers may have a month
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    Documentation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nurse4sale's topic in General Nursing

    Patient has a productive cough. Observed to have a productive cough +productive cough +dry
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    Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Sometimes one skill is put on a back burner when another skill
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    Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Refer to regional comprehensive developmental pediatric center for a full evaluation. Which should include speech & language pathology, developmental pediatrics and if needed audiology. Refer to...
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    Pv trick works california dec 8, 2015

    JustBeachyNurse replied to HawaiianSmiles83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. A big clarification though the PVT registration glitch is NOT quick results. Neither BVNPT nor CABRN participate in quick results. The cost is $7.95 if your BoN participates and...
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    Finger oxygen saturation monitor?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Boosted's topic in General Nursing

    We are prohibited from using personal devices in facilities (all must be facility owned, maintained and calibrated per regulations and accreditation requirements). The low cost pulse oximiters are...
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    RECIPROCITY to California - RN Graduate from the PHILIPPINES

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jasminefoo's topic in Nurse Registration

    How do you know that from random posts on a public message board? Quite a few imposters have been discovered. It's your information, presumably you are an adult and can comprehend the risks of...