NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

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

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   I want a future where all nurses have science degrees and are not mean girls

   NRSKarenRN replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in Chatter

   I've had a BSN since 1982 so biased on subject: Out of our class of 25, 4 were men. Hope to see that be 50/50 by 2030. 🙂
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   Can chart audits be a HIPAA violation?

   NRSKarenRN replied to George001's topic in General Nursing

   Always good to go to the healthcare law to confirm whats permissible. HHS: Understanding Some of HIPAA's Permitted Uses and Disclosures I've done chart audits since the 90's in hospital and home healthcare settings, much easier with elec...
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   RN working as PSW Ontario

   NRSKarenRN replied to LovelyLMF's topic in Canada

   That is an employer based decision, ask HR.
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   Regarding release of RN license

   NRSKarenRN replied to Humble Angel's topic in New York

   See: https://allnurses.com/programs/best-psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-r40/
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   58 yrs old with inactive license x 11 yrs, no computer skills, ADN, needs work

   NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Second checking job retraining programs in your state. In PA. most community colleges offer intro computer/keyboarding courses. Example: Delaware County Community College computer training courses I turned down an older RN due to no computer s...
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   Transferring NY NCLEX/license to BC, Canada

   NRSKarenRN replied to Nancy Florence's topic in Canada

   In what country was your basic nursing education obtained? Did you obtain a US license after passing NCLEX? If in the United States, would be considered an IEN: Internationally educated nurse and need to follow British Columbia Internationally ...
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   California educational requirements - out of state absn

   NRSKarenRN replied to Murseca's topic in General Students

   See CA BON regs § 1426. Required Curriculum effective 7/1/2024. Best wishes in your journey.
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   Titratable Medication Charting

   NRSKarenRN replied to Moe12PMs's topic in Medications

   Bump...Hope an ICU RN can offer advice to this scenario as important question.
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   CNA

   NRSKarenRN replied to Brenda Warren's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Understand NJ Regulations Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides pg.85 Quick start guide Home Health Aides -starting a business Starter Kit: Home Health Aide These links can help you get started. Join your local business a...
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    Frequent Fliers

    NRSKarenRN replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

    Above members offered their usual great advice. Camp nurse chiming in --found that Peppermint puffs that melt in your mouth worked better than tums to settle upset stomachs/stop vomiting for older kids.
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    Vent Training

    NRSKarenRN replied to pacosgro's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, some countries do not have the position/career of Respiratory Therapist. Registered Nurses provide the vent setup and maintenance. I took a Respiratry ICU course in 1979 after a ventilator dependent patient suddenly appeared on my medical ...
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    Nurse from Kenya failed NCLEX times 2 in Texas, wants to test in Arizona

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Hope you have read AZ Board of Nursing Regulation info 32-1634.01. Qualifications of international registered nurses; application for license; examination Rules: https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_04/4-19.pdf#page=23 NCLEX is...
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    Home health nursing under MA ?s

    NRSKarenRN replied to BirdieBird's topic in General Nursing

    These are starting points for you: Understand Wisconsin Medicaid Services programs See Wisconsin Provider Enrollment Information Under DHS 105.16  Home Health Agencies: Rules and Regulations The Wisconsin Association fo...
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    Holidays

    NRSKarenRN replied to upstatejj's topic in General Nursing

    Explain "PL"?
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    Endorsing from Idaho with ABSN?

    NRSKarenRN replied to ScubaRN26's topic in California

    Clinical hours are the same --they just removed science lab for out of state nurses Best to email the CA BON if you have any other concerns,