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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    ACLS &PALS, Tax Deduction?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to smc5127's topic in General Nursing

    It must be related to the type of business. These are the kinds of deductions that are likely to be scrutinized when submitted. So you'd be hard pressed to explain how ACLS PALS is related to a home...
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    ACLS &PALS, Tax Deduction?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to smc5127's topic in General Nursing

    This is no longer an option on taxes as this post is over 7 years old. To deduct these costs on your itemized taxes you must fulfill one of these requirements: "You may be able to deduct the...
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    Life Changes

    JustBeachyNurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    May she be at peace and deepest condolences to her family. May her family find comfort in their fondest memories. Her contributions and guidance will live on in her legacy
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    Life Changes

    JustBeachyNurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the push. I had surgery less than a week ago. Fortunately it was curative. But I would absolutely choose hospice without hesitation knowing what I do. Hospice made it so my grandmother...
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    Life Changes

    JustBeachyNurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly I have lost more friends than I should have to cancer. Three in the past year. The only solace has been that each has been fortunate to be able to choose hospice in the end and pass on their...
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    (Truly) Informed Consent

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Andrea Perreault BSN RN's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for doing your job and making the patient the priority as it should be, too many forget
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    Nurses notes on lab results ?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unless a critical value (and we have a template) your version is our policy and my personal practice. “Reviewed (lab tests) with attending (or covering provider ) no new orders”. “Received...
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    Should I resign or am I overreacting?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to BaybeeNurse20's topic in Nursing Career

    You are an inexperienced new grad nurse. To expect a travel assignment with no experience is not realistic. To expect the high salary of a seasoned experienced med-surg nurse is not realistic. You do...
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    Doc Won't See Me Because I Treat Covid Patients

    JustBeachyNurse replied to bitter_betsy's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Exactly. Technically my child can’t go to school since I work with COVID+ patients in our isolation unit. I called our state DoH who issued that directive. They updated to “contact (less than 6...
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    lvn lisence per equivqlency from california

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Nadir Mohamed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No the license earned by equivalency whether partial RN program, CNA experience, equivalent military training or otherwise is only valid in CA and not eligible for endorsement to any other US state...
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    How long does it take to receive RN license in NJ?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to VU RN BSN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It's one or the other or you will get your account flagged for duplication. Online is preferred by the NJBoN and you can check status if you file
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    RN volunteering at the border?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Red Cross uses nurses more in a case management role in relief
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    RN volunteering at the border?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Red Cross doesn't use nurses as
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    RN volunteering at the border?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Find a school or medical organization that is going. Random strangers showing up to "help" are rarely
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    fraud & identity theft

    JustBeachyNurse replied to mathisp1's topic in Home Health

    Alert the board of nursing and the social security administration as well as put a freeze on your credit
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    Nursing Course - LPN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Students

    Many states no. Did you complete clinical and theory in adult med/surg, pediatrics, geriatrics, maternity/women's health, psych-mental health, nutrition,
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    Compact law

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Swilsonuav's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NY is not a compact state. If you are a resident of a compact state you can only apply for licensing in your home state. You cannot apply in another compact state and "endorse
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    Compact law

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Swilsonuav's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No NY is not a compact state. Even if it were if you are not a legal permanent resident of NY therefore if your home state is a NCL state you are not eligible to apply for a license in another compact...
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    US citizen, trained in Australia wants to come back to work in US

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Leighsa7's topic in General World

    Experience cannot be substituted for clinical and didactic at a school of
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    Are there ever any raises in peds PD?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    Not exactly. The reimbursement rate is significantly less than outpatient, rehab, inpatient or subacute. However those other areas are paid by commercial/private insurance. Most of private duty...
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    Are there ever any raises in peds PD?

    JustBeachyNurse replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    Rarely. It's tied generally to very low reimbursement from Medicaid. Medicaid wanted to pay agencies $16/hr for RN care (central line maintenance). Care management is bundled in the rate. Minimal...
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    Allegation of Neglect

    JustBeachyNurse replied to jaortiz20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get a lawyer now. The BoN doesn't mess around. You need a nursing license defense attorney. The American Association of Nurse Attorney's has a lawyer referral service. You will likely pay for a...
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    Compact License question

    JustBeachyNurse replied to Jefe's topic in General Nursing

    You are only entitled to a single compact license for the state where you legally reside. Your home state compact license permits you to work in all other states that participate in the NCL
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    Role in behavior monitoring

    JustBeachyNurse replied to LilyRN99's topic in Private Duty

    You aren't employed by the school but the nursing agency. You still need a 485 unless you are working as a school paraprofessional not a 1:1 nurse. The one agency that didn't do 485 for school cases...
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    Drug testing TN

    JustBeachyNurse replied to anc9513's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unlikely. This is a 3.5 year old thread and the original poster hasn't been on all nurses since January 2017, almost 2 years