NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

Patient and Nursing advocate offering advice and support to Allnurses nursing community.

Home Health Columnist / Guide

About NRSKarenRN

NRSKarenRN has 47 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.


Homecare Guru & Nursing Advocate. Widow + 2 adult sons. Needlepoint addict --watch out for needle sticks.


The sky's the limit if your heart is in it.    ATTITUDE: The Difference Between ORDEAL and ADVENTURE!!  

"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair" - Shirley Chisolm

Latest Activity

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    The election 2024 Thread

    Barron just turned 18 March 20, 2024.... has he voted yet? ABC News 5/8/2024 Barron Trump picked to serve as a Florida delegate at Republican National Convention Eric Trump will serve as delegation chair. Full List of Trum...
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    allnurses Community Awards | Nurses Month

    This is a wonderful way to salute allnurses members, great idea!
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  4. Thanks, entered contest.
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    LPN business owners / entrepreneurs!

    Consider attending a NYC Department of Small Business Services program Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC) Are you aware of NY LPN scope of practice as that will guide you in what type of business you can own The Differentiated Scope of P...
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    Interview Tips request for Supervisory role

    Prepare for these interview questions: What kinds of patients did you work with as a nurse? Describe your educational background and any relevant certifications or qualifications you hold that would benefit a Nursing Supervisor position. ...
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    The Trump Thread

    I find George Conway's thread posts full of interesting discussions + memes by various persons who were prior Trump cabinet employees, political pundits and cable TV hosts. His ex-wife Kellyanne was Trumps 2016 campaign manager responsible for getti...
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    President Biden thread

    Thankfully, in 2024 we no longer need to use horse and buggys or stagecoaches to travel like my grandparents did. Have you ever taken care of those with Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung Disease). I have had it severely limits a coal min...
  9. Several medical articles address this "Risks/benefits to obtaining labs from a Central venous catheter vs Peripheral Venipuncture" Venipuncture versus peripheral catheter: do infusions alter laboratory results? Vascular Access Central...
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    Florida PNEQ requirement course descriptions

    Many states do not have allow RN students to take LPN boards as they require GRADUATION from a nursing program. Therefore, a program outside FL may not be aware of FL regulations. Still follow advise I posted above, contact your states representat...
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    Florida PNEQ requirement course descriptions

    Florida Statutes 464.008 Licensure by examination states Contact your FL state representative to assist in getting situation resolved if written correspondence to nursing program requesting PNEQ form completion unsuccessful.
  12. CCNE now has a list of Accredited Federally Funded Traineeship Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs -- most are at VA hospitals. Hope this helps new grads!
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    Cotinine urine screening pre employment

    2023 Nicotine and Cotinine Test
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    Florida to California Licensing Questions

    Chare answered your questions. See CA BON Important Information for Applicants Since the DOJ Nightingale nursing school scam, California is carefully reviewing Florida nursing school graduates application and declining those from approv...
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    Florida PNEQ requirement course descriptions

    Florida Practical Nursing Equivalency (PNEQ) Application Letter states If your schools Nursing 1 does not include OB, Peds and Geriatrics then program does not meet requirements and school within their rights to decline signing form..