beachynurse ASN, BSN

beachynurse has 41 years experience as a ASN, BSN and specializes in School Nursing.

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   Right to refuse?

   beachynurse replied to nursekoll's topic in School

   This is a tough one. I am concerned as well about his skin integrity without being changed. However, he does have the right to refuse. I would talk to the parents and express your concerns. If they...
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   Probation

   beachynurse replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Good
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   Probation

   beachynurse replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I would consult an attorney that specializes in Nursing Boards and see if you can at least get a free
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   Leadership

   beachynurse replied to Sandy O's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Agreed. I went and looked at the posts, and they were all posted on Saturday. I don't mind helping people, but they should be up front and say that it's for an
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   Identification Requests

   beachynurse replied to Zaphina's topic in Travel

   They are probably trying to verify if you are legally able to work in the US. That kind of information is needed to prove your identity. It could be that they are verifying now to see if they want to...
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   What Is Wrong with These Students?

   beachynurse replied to PamtheNurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Totally agree. I am a nurse in a high school. and I can't even begin to tell you the sorry state our kids are in. They don't know left from right, can barely read or write, math and history, lets just...
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   What Is Wrong with These Students?

   beachynurse replied to PamtheNurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   No, I don't think that the NCLEX today is enough. How can they possibly demonstrate knowledge when a student can pass at 75 questions. I also understand that the maximum number of questions has been...
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   New Graduate Nurse Looking for Advice

   beachynurse replied to newnursegirl's topic in General Nursing

   Definitely take the tele position. I was a hiring manager in Home care and would never hire a new grad. The reason being, in HOme care, you are making visits to patients homes, performing a skill,...
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   What??

   beachynurse replied to Crusades's topic in Patient Medications

   This subject is a very sore one for me.. I understand the concerns about opioid use, however, that pendulum has swung too far in the wrong direction and patient care is suffering. How do I know? I'm...
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    Nurse Practitioner had live sex for online viewing

    beachynurse replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have to disagree with you. I don't know why nurses have to be so prim and proper in their private lives. We are held to a standard that I feel is archaic, sexist, and is unfair. We should be held to...
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    GI nurse seeking guidance on new job 🫣

    beachynurse replied to Arizoneicetea's topic in Gastroenterology

    Thank you for the response, it seems much safer with another person in the room.... You are very welcome, and I agree that it is much safer with 2 people in the
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    School nurse does not want to float

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

    I have been a school nurse for 40 years with the last 21 in a high school. There have been times when a nurse was absent with no substitute available, and I had been asked to run over to that school...
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    GI nurse seeking guidance on new job 🫣

    beachynurse replied to Arizoneicetea's topic in Gastroenterology

    I worked in a GI unit years ago, and there were 2 nurses in the room. One was assisting the MD, the other was administering the meds that the MD orders and documenting it so the MD could sign the...
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    Pseudo Seizures

    beachynurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have had several students with psychogenic seizures over the years I've worked in a high school. The first student that had these types of seizures would fall on the floor, always on her back, and...
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    New Member Introduction – Excited to Join

    beachynurse replied to moe313's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome Moe! Join in on discussions, there's always room to gain another's