Karen

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  1. Wow, did I step in it at the new job

    Karen replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    You actually said to her "this isn't my first rodeo"? If so you owe her an apology, that's rude and condescending to someone responsible for your work as it is your first day on the job. And you are...

  2. Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    Karen replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Totally

  3. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    Karen posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    With more than 3,000,000 nurses, yes that is 3 MILLION PLUS nurses in the US why aren't we ruling? Just think if every nurse emailed their representatives in government and told them to stop trying to...

  4. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    Karen replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes healthcare for all would guard the general welfare. If you look at what was considered healthcare in 1776, there really wasn't any. Nor could they forsee or even imagine the possibilities of...

  5. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    Karen replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow, that sums up a lot. I worked in Florida, so lots of elderly and sadly this is often the case. One vivid memory I have as a nurse was a shouting match on 4th of July with the oncall cardiologist...

  6. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    Karen replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If religious employers such as hospitals and universities want to discriminate then they should not take any medicaid/medicare or other federal monies. Easy as that, no responsibility to government...

  7. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    Karen replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I guess that isn't the college Newt Gingrich worked

  8. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    Karen replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are already many preventative care measures that are required by law in Florida (and I am sure in many other places, not like Florida to be forward thinking) such as well child visits and other...

  9. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    Karen replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lets face it if men became pregnant contraceptives would be basic health care and no one would question it. For those saying BCP costs $10 month, where are you getting them because in this area $30-50...

  10. Question regarding insulin administration

    Karen replied to mappers's topic in Patient Medications

    I haven't heard of that but in general for someone without a lot of insulin resistance (which type 2 diabetics would have) 1 unit of regular insulin will reduce blood glucose by 10. So in terms of...

  11. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    Karen replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here's the thing people believe life starts at a certain point based on science and/or their religious beliefs. I feel religious beliefs have no business deciding law because that is a persons...

  12. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    Karen replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Totally

  13. "Don't you find this degrading?"

    Karen replied to shhhh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is an awkward situation for people to receive cath care and comments like that are a real teachable moment. I think your response about it being very important about preventing a UTI was spot on...

  14. You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    Karen replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is this from the same people who were shocked they had a baby in the first place because they drank mountain dew. Probably some tired mom made it up to get a

  15. Converting grams to millileters

    Karen replied to ALICE54's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because urine is so dilute this works for urine (may not work for other fluids) remember to weigh or zero out the scale with a dry diaper on it so you don't include that

  16. Need Volunteers for Teen Pregnancy Prevention in St Lucie County

    Karen replied to Karen's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am sure there are organizations that need volunteers, a good place to check would be your local health dept or planned parenthood

  17. Need Volunteers for Teen Pregnancy Prevention in St Lucie County

    Karen posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Any RN's or ARNP's on the treasure coast interested in volunteering as little as 3 hours a month to prevent teen pregnancy and STD's in St Lucie County Florida? My sister is a health educator and...

  18. Brandon vs. Kissimme

    Karen replied to Lore77's topic in Florida Nursing

    I reread your post and realized you weren't just coming for a winter contract. That hourly rate is probably what to expect for a full time position with

  19. Brandon vs. Kissimme

    Karen replied to Lore77's topic in Florida Nursing

    Personally, Brandon is a nicer area. It is basically a suburb of Tampa. Brandon is a newer area and tampa has a lot of fun stuff/culture, near beach etc. Kissimmee was an old small town and it became...

  20. Need math help from math genius!

    Karen replied to eoo7l's topic in General Students

    This is not complicated if you know what a unit of blood is, what hgb is, and can see what the situation is....Ok 8-5=3, that is all the math in your question. The context is what makes it confusing...

  21. Accidental Diversion - Need help!

    Karen replied to malenurse122879's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure you have learned your lesson but you should have gotten in your car and driven it back immediately to the hospital the minute you pulled it from your

  22. New Grad RN, First Job, Any Tips?

    Karen replied to BowHunterRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have found new nurses have difficulty with lab values. Also, I rotated shifts when I was just out of school and found the back and forth on sleeping made me a wreck in more ways than one (I even...

  23. What would you spend more money on?

    Karen replied to sch1109's topic in General Students

    Another vote for "Definately shoes!" No need for a nurse to spend big bucks on a stethescope, a low end littmann is all you

  24. Any advice on how to approach all of the assigned reading?

    Karen replied to MunkeyLuv's topic in General Students

    Look how your text is organized. There might be 4 chapters on Cardiac with the first being patho. Most people read chapters in order but a lot of times the Nursing Care is in the later chapters....

  25. Do you think you'll/have you put on weight in NS?

    Karen replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    When I taught nursing I saw a lot of this mostly from stress, poor eating, lack of exercise. Some schools have gyms students can use for free or at least have areas safe for walking. Some students...