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

  1. NRSKarenRN

    help! Australia nurse to Nevada, OB requirement

    In the U.S, nursing is taught as generalist education in these subjects: medical surgical, obstetric and gynecological. pediatrics, geriatrics and psychiatric nursing with concurrent clinical placements. Internally Educated Nurses (IEN) often st...
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    Endorsing License

    Did you apply for a single state NY license? In what state were you initially licensed/hold multistate license so can try to assist you..
  3. NRSKarenRN

    President Biden thread

    Late adding to this thread as needed to get new cellphone and son had to update my desktop so I could download it's pictures to save storage. In case you missed it, view Biden's 1hr 7min speech: President Biden State of The Union speech ABC...
  4. NRSKarenRN

    What caught your attention in the world today?

    ABC News today ICE singles out 'sanctuary cities' after Laken Riley's killing as they announce separate migrant arrests
  5. NRSKarenRN

    The election 2024 Thread

    RFK, Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. Unknown to me so sleuthed for info. The Hill Biden and Trump know Kennedy's VP choice is a game changer People 7/2023 Nicole Shanahan 'Moving On' 1 Year After Alleged Elon M...
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    Private duty school nursing transport pay

    Unfortunately, per the US. Federal Governments travel time regulation 29 CFR § 785.35, employers are not legally obligated to pay employees for time spent traveling from their homes to their job site before the workday begins, or traveling from thei...
  7. NRSKarenRN

    Summer Work

    adding Private Duty home care See our Private Duty forum. Children with developmental disabilities often attend school year round. Private duty school nursing helps the child get ready for school + bus transport then attend to their needs duri...
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    NJ license status: active - non renewable

    Glad our advice helped you, crossing fingers that NJ expedites your license app.
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    California Furnishing License

    CA BON list of approved Advanced Practice Programs. Contact NP programs re availability to take just NP pharmacology class is next best option as unable locate info on online search..
  10. NRSKarenRN

    California Furnishing License

    Search terms "CA BON approved advanced pharmacolgy course online" found 45-Hour Advanced Pharmacology Course (CA)
  11. NRSKarenRN

    NJ license status: active - non renewable

    Glad to hear license extended so can continue working. Did you contact your assemblymen to get involved, were they helpful? Best wishes for improved health.
  12. NRSKarenRN

    Nybon Nursing School Under Investigation

    NY BON September 2023 draft meeting minutes recently posted states that No further info listed in nextMarch 28, 2024 meeting agenda. Found this FAQ: Operation Nightingale and Florida Nursing Education – Questions & Answers
  13. NRSKarenRN

    NJ license status: active - non renewable

    Any update?
  14. NRSKarenRN

    What is the better job opportunity what should I do?

    If your asking about Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, that is hospital experience more sub acute than an acute care facility. It would be a better choice for a new grad as will expose you to many different disease process, somewhat stable pa...
  15. NRSKarenRN

    The election 2024 Thread

    Thursday: Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez will not run in N.J. Democratic primary, but may run as an independent While Sunday, Philadelphia Inquirer reporting New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace...