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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    Is it possible to get out of a signed contract if a nurse doesn't like her job.

    JustBeachyNurse replied to VKALA's topic in General Nursing

    the one who won the judgement must return to court to seek an order of enforcement. Many who don't bother responding to the initial court summons won't plan on paying. There are legal remedies to...
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    MN to WI Licensing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to usaftrevor87's topic in General Nursing

    I love
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    Babysiting the "problem children"

    JustBeachyNurse replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    If the child needs 1:1 supervision the IEP needs to assign a 1:1 paraprofessional. I'm guessing your rate is higher than $7-8/hr most paras get
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    New grad nurse given an offer through CLF Staffing for a position in a CVICU. Need advice!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to positive_nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I googled this is not a "hiring agency" but a temp/augmented staffing agency. The CVICU RN jobs listed are contract/travel jobs for experienced RNs with a BSN & CCRN (which is ~2years ICU...
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    New grad nurse given an offer through CLF Staffing for a position in a CVICU. Need advice!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to positive_nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Most staffing agencies don't hire new grads since the facility is expecting an experienced nurse that needs a couple of hours orientation to the floor, policy & procedure and basic training on the...
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    CGFNS issues

    JustBeachyNurse replied to sweetapple's topic in Nurse Registration

    Sadly this is what occurs when there is a
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    LPN ENTREPRENEURS

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Chyna73's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Look at state regulations. Likely the nursing division of DoE and Dept of Health or Consumer
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    Stroke at homenursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Elfriede's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It appears you are not in the
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    LPN ENTREPRENEURS

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Chyna73's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    What do you want to do? Some states to run a CHHA or CNA program you must be licensed as an RN with clinical experience in aged care as that's the focus of most CNA courses for
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    Stroke at homenursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Elfriede's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why on earth would you carry someone inside with an acute medical emergency. Ensure airway and call 911. Leave the field EMS to those trained (first responders, EMTs,
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    Foreign medical graduate wanting advanced nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to superking's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The few I know that were IMG struggled tremendously in changing their thought process especially when it came to nursing diagnosis & care planning which is unique to the nursing model of care. One...
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    Took nclex rn today - certain I've failed

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

    Using a fake card is a guaranteed decline as systems now check validity before proceeding with a charge. I accidentally transposed numbers for a transaction last night and was marked declined/invalid...
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    New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Her user name is ok it's
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    Foreign medical graduate wanting advanced nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to superking's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Too many factors. Depends on where you get hired. Suburb or major city. Mean for all types of jobs is 10-15% lower than national average. Average $22-28/hr depending on facility (acute, long term...
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    Supplies

    JustBeachyNurse replied to muirite's topic in Home Health

    While many home health agencies provide supplies for clients as they have a DME/supply division not all do. Many that supply dressings and other supplies are hospital affiliated and therefore have a...
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    Foreign medical graduate wanting advanced nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to superking's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just know if you move it may not be accepted. It's a known risk of attending the program that although a center of nursing excellence it does not meet the educational standards of all US
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    USA student wants to study nursing in Philippines..help!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to California student's topic in International Nursing

    Always seek your nursing education in the country you wish to practice. If you want to live & work in the Philippines go to school there. If you wish to return to CA be prepared that you may...
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    Foreign medical graduate wanting advanced nursing

    JustBeachyNurse replied to superking's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Correct. Many hospitals are looking at a minimum BSN for new hires especially critical care areas. So even if you graduate Excelsior (the CPNE is a true clinical skills challenge and you must think...
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    NP in canada with a degree from US?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Kissunshine's topic in Canada

    Attend school in the country where you wish to practice as an
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    Just took nclex exams

    JustBeachyNurse replied to 645083546's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Reporting content of your questions violates the honor & confidentiality policy that you agreed when signing into take the NCLEX. Unless you are an expert in educational pedagogy and Bloom's...
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    4th x NCLEX RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RN San Antonio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You entered invalid info what did you
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    Cannot find no ADN programs!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    But that's not an online program. It's a hybrid program as in person intensive clinical rotations plus nursing skill simulation labs are mandatory. It's a BSN not ADN and available in other states IN,...
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    4th x NCLEX RN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to RN San Antonio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Absolutely
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    Cannot find no ADN programs!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    No. You can enter straight into a bachelor's degree program in any major from nursing to business to engineering to liberal
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    Cannot find no ADN programs!

    JustBeachyNurse replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    EMT does not get advanced standing in a nursing program any more than a CNA would. Paramedics and LPNs do but they still have to demonstrate clinical competency in person. There is not a single entry...