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 48 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

    Formalin

    One can have an allergic reaction to formalin. Few nursing programs use anatomical models instead to prevent allergy exposure similar to not using latex gloves in sim labs....
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    This was interesting in the news today...

    Heard Gov. Abbotts storm update this afternoon At least 161 people are known to be missing in hard-hit Kerr County, governor says From CNN's Tori B. Powell PA Task Force 1 heads to...
  3. NRSKarenRN

    Trump's DERP State

    Update 7/6/25 CNN Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized pause on weapon shipments to Ukraine, sources say Trump told Hegseth to restart some
  4. NRSKarenRN

    This was interesting in the news today...

    I received this email! Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax Retirees PA is tax friendly: Only retirement tax I've paid is when I sold stock to pay for home
  5. NRSKarenRN

    This was interesting in the news today...

    Never thought I'd see this in MY America: Gift link:...
  6. NRSKarenRN

    This was interesting in the news today...

    Agree 100%...my same
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    Hope this ceasfire is TRUE and LASTS --- and confirmation comes from Iran and
  8. Received email from PA BON re Compact License: start date July 7, 2025 I will be applying after having a PA license since 1977, just to say accomplished it --and maybe work from home!!...
  9. Received email from PA BON re Compact License: start date July 7, 2025 I will be applying after having a PA license since 1977, just to say accomplished it --and maybe work from home!!...
  10. NRSKarenRN

    Does this sound like burnout or need for change?

    When was the last time you had vacation or extended time off? Sometimes just having time off allows one to decompress from work stress. Consider calling your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)...
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    https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114724683855260695 What will Congress do on
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    47

    Trump addressing nation 10PM tonight after bombs dropped on 3 nuclear facilities in Iran. Pray for our military tonight and over coming days. NY Times tonight: U.S. Enters War...
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    Sore loser... AP 6/20/25 Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election, reviving longstanding grievance Trump's post, made as his Republican White House is...
  14. NRSKarenRN

    Poll: Have you been assaulted on the job?

    Dodged a few blows from combative old ladies with dementia over the years. Does getting you backside massaged by a trached and vented older gentleman with a lecherous grin during suctioning on...
  15. NRSKarenRN

    Greetings

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