beachynurse ASN, BSN

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About beachynurse

beachynurse has 39 years experience as a ASN, BSN and specializes in School Nursing.


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  1. beachynurse

    NJ license status: active - non renewable

    Years ago, I was told not to let my license expire in the state I took the NCLEX in no matter what state I move too. I was told that it was easier to keep it active, than to have to jump through hoops to get it reinstated if I let it expire.
  2. I think that she needs to check on the attendance policy. As long as an MD note was produced, the absence would be excused and not count. The hospital I had worked at kind of expected new grad nurses to be out a lot the first year because of the expo...
  3. I disagree with this thought. When I was a new nurse many years ago, I tended to get almost every illness that walks through the hospitals door. I was very frustrated, as I had always been very healthy. It turned out that after the first 6mos to a ye...
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    Entitled Staff

    Aren't your standing orders for the student's only? For basic OTC meds I would think so, especially if your medical director is a Pediatrician. I no longer have a staff stock, I refuse to since those would have to come out of my own pocket.
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    Cruise Travel With Patient

    Have you thought of licensure issues as well? You would need to see what your BON has to say about practicing nursing in international waters, and where will the ship be sailing through, will you be passing states that you will be needing to be licen...
  6. You also need to discuss this with the company/agency that you work for. Chances are they will frown on this because of the legalities, and licensure issues that are present.
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    Psych NP working remote in Mexico

    It is possible, you have to be licensed in the state or states that you practice in. We have a benefit from work that allows us to do phone or video visits with an MD after hours, and I've spoken to MD's that are in other states, but are also license...
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    What do you do with your "Stomachache" kids?

    I'm in a high school, and my biggest complaint is abdominal pain and nausea. These kids are able to sit and talk to each other, text, laugh and joke. In this population asking them what they want to do is opening the door for them to go home. That is...
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    CA BRN investigation

    Years ago, I was asked to do an impairment assessment on a teacher at my school. She was 3 sheets to the wind, and reeked of alcohol. Our school resource officer had her take a breathalyzer, and she blew well above the legal limit. Unfortunately, the...
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    Restroom Access

    I agree that passes should not be used or needed for menstrual issues, which is why I don't provide them. Unfortunately, I have no control over the classroom rules of the teachers. I do think some of them are too stringent, but that is not my call. I...
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    Restroom Access

    Notes are not required for menstruating females. It is for student that have urinary issues and diagnoses that need to use the bathroom frequently. We have students that say they are going to the bathroom and are hall walking for a majority of the bl...
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    Restroom Access

    I am in a large high school which is a fairly new school. We have bathrooms on each classroom community both up and down stairs. There are plenty of them. Our teachers are pretty much the same as yours, some limit, some don't. I don't give out bathr...
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    Rules for the School Nurse's Office

    I think it's like that everywhere. It's gotten so out of control it's not even funny. Between mental health issues with the kids, and the demanding entitled parents that want us to raise their kids... I feel like screaming!!!!
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    Should I talk to my manager?

    Excellent advice! After all, how would she know she didn't like it if she didn't try. Then there may be regrets about passing on the opportunity. Every position, every move is a teaching opportunity, so OP now knows this isn't for her.. This does not...
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    Advice on which job offer to take!

    I worked in an infant and toddler step down unit many years ago, and would never do it again. It was a soul sucking job for sure. Having to code infants, babies, watching some die from cancer, seeing a child be admitted with cigarette burns on their ...