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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    Liability Insurance

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in Home Health

    Strongly consider accepting such a job and they may not even be legally declaring you a contract employee per IRS rules. Per BoN you cannot practice independently without oversight from an RN or...
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    Liability Insurance

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in Home Health

    The two major writers are ProLiability and NSO. Are you an employee (W2) that works PRN or an independent subcontractor (1099--which NO new grad should ever accept they are not experienced providers)?...
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    sonography program at ivy tech terre haute

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kco964's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck then. Very few sonographers ever post here. However it appears that this accredited program is highly respected and graduates well prepared. Some schools have online chat that may get you...
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    Accused of sleeping

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cdthorste's topic in General Nursing

    And to add the published cases I found on BoN all had additional issues aside from sleeping at work. But the issues alleged with sleeping on the job were abandonment/neglect (can't care for client...
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    Accused of sleeping

    JustBeachyNurse replied to cdthorste's topic in General Nursing

    Parents and caregivers will take pictures. And some will bypass the agency and report to the BoN directly of patient abandonment. In my agency it's grounds for termination. The fact that you were on...
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    PCS hasn't contacted me yet. worried.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to arwen_0195's topic in Nurse Registration

    The ATT are emailed from PV. The longer you wait post graduation the lower your chances of passing the NCLEX. If you have the $200 register and pay PV. And yes the letter could be in transit but not...
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    sonography program at ivy tech terre haute

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kco964's topic in School, College Programs

    If the OP hasn't gotten a response in 6 years not
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    PCS hasn't contacted me yet. worried.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to arwen_0195's topic in Nurse Registration

    The letter will have the dates valid. Most states are 90 days. Some are
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    sonography program at ivy tech terre haute

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kco964's topic in School, College Programs

    Did you ask the school? The OP hasn't been here in nearly 6
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    PCS hasn't contacted me yet. worried.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to arwen_0195's topic in Nurse Registration

    ATT is valid about 90 days once issued. Clock may have already
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    Fast-Track nursing degree (am I making a mistake?)

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Pokerhauntus's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Are you in Canada where programs are usually 2yrs. Because that not accelerated for a US based PN
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    NANDA Statements

    JustBeachyNurse replied to krasha09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The secondary statement is irrelevant to the nursing diagnosis. There is no such diagnosis as high risk for aspiration it's "risk for aspiration" So the correct statement would be risk for...
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    I feel nursing is more of a calling than anything else

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Tarrus Eliuds's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I leave work at work. I can't spend my home time "thinking about your client" as then I would not thinking about my own life or family. I can be dedicated while working. This is neither a calling...
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    I maybe in trouble, HIPPA Violation

    JustBeachyNurse replied to ms.amy03's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think after 2 1/2 years the scenario is likely resolved. Unethical and distasteful post? Yes. But unless she posted and tagged the facility (and many do sadly) not HIPAA. We will never know the...
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    What will CA do with the 30 unit Rn's?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to nicksmum's topic in Nursing Career

    30 unit option is not transferrable to any other state because you don't graduate It's a license only valid in CA and you can't work at sites that their credentials mandate nurses be graduates of...
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    NCLEX results, No SSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kak12345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It will say results not available forever as that strictly refers to quick
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    NCLEX results, No SSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kak12345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No. You just tested today. At least wait 48 hours before you start calling the BoN and no it's not just for VA
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    NCLEX results, No SSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kak12345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    https://dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup/Index Last section name, license type and you can look it up without SSN I just looked up a family member by name and registered nurse & state (I don't...
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    NCLEX results, No SSN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to kak12345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Doesn't VA have a call in to check license
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    good popup then bad popup

    JustBeachyNurse replied to chel805LVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember they are also transitioning to Breeze for BVNPT so the usual delays will be extended for the next 3 months or so. Hurry up and wait is the hardest
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We used to have standing orders for four point restraints prn with administration of narcan in the ED years ago for this very reason, then you could take a verbal for soft restraints as long as signed...
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    Can cat owners really get schizophrenia from their cats?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Alnitak7's topic in Psychiatric

    I thought all cats had Aspergers and all dogs had ADHD All Dogs Have ADHD: Kathy Hoopmann: 9781843106517: Amazon.com: Books All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome: Kathy Hoopmann: 9781843104810: Amazon.com:...
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    Hurt and Betrayed

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    Different issue then. If you told her and she told others very different. If she assumed or found out through other means, while not necessarily HIPAA it's a total different issue. I've seen people...
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    It's not the narcan but the full scenario. Many states DO NOT HAVE a full time nurse. There are districts that hire CNAs, medics, a person with a first aid card & CPR to man the school health...
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    Hurt and Betrayed

    JustBeachyNurse replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    It makes a difference if you "shared" your personal information in trust & confidence vs this classmate saw your file, eavesdropped on a private discussion or intentionally sought out your...