NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    PEARS vs PALS vs BLS

    NRSKarenRN replied to KidsNurseJen's topic in School

    AHA PEARS course options Since school nurse often alone, only person able to provide initial care AND direct scene, this would be best course in school setting over
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    The Trump Thread

    NRSKarenRN replied to Tweety's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    The issue is Gaza is a SEASIDE location, ripe for redevelopment by the Trump family and allies FOR the wealthy if Palestinians repatriated to Egypt, Jordan and other countries. AP News 3/19/24...
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Enjoyed hearing Rachel Maddow's talk with Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde about speaking from the pulpit directly to Donald Trump about showing mercy for the vulnerable people targeted by his...
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    LPN - how to get this taken off of the registry

    NRSKarenRN replied to DHTC's topic in General Nursing

    Many states nurse aide registry is online. Check your states, could be a different person with same name. Unless there is an action listed on the registry, nothing to worry about. Contact your state...
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Plea for mercy is leftist, since when?? Guess you haven't read these Bible Verses about
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    CGFNS - uni transcripts

    NRSKarenRN replied to kelly2407's topic in Nurse Registration

    See https://www.cgfns.org/faq/how-to-submit-documents/ Use CGFNS contact us wizard to ask for contact name for DHL delivery as info no longer on their
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Trump promised presidential pardon on day one. Zach Rehl was Philadelphia area Proud Boy leader covered in Philly media over the years.. Added links to those Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders...
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    Do you need to inject air into a vial of medicine each time the vial is used or just the first time the vial is used?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Inject air into a vial EACH AND EVERY TIME a vial is accessed equal to the amount of volume to be withdrawn after swabbing with alcohol pad on vial stopper to remove contaminents. Injecting air...
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    President Biden thread

    NRSKarenRN replied to Beerman's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Philadelphia Inquirer Opinion 1/16/25 History will vindicate Joe Biden Our 46th president has proven to be a person who not only talked the talk but walked the walk of middle-class values...
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    New VA hire- RN License Question

    NRSKarenRN replied to fyijj02's topic in General Nursing

    One can work in a federal government nursing position with a license from ANY state, don't need to obtain a new states license; however, a multistate license would be changed to single state status...
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    This was interesting in the news today...

    NRSKarenRN replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Philadelphia Electric (PECO)/Exelon has mini-substation at bottom of my street. They have subcontractor Aspuldh trim trees along electric lines in my area 2x year. Last Thursday, saw them removing...
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    The Trump Thread

    NRSKarenRN replied to Tweety's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    As I said in 2021, Trump tried to prevent Philadelphia + PA citizens votes from being counted in 2020. Reading the Special counsel report _ reported in Philadelphia Inquirer today Special...
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    The Trump Thread

    NRSKarenRN replied to Tweety's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Finally able to dig back into news. Completed 2024 aide supervisory and competency evals for home care agency; caring for 2 dogs with health conditions, 90yo aunt 100+ miles from me post December...
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    Nursing Schools COVID Vaccine Requirements

    NRSKarenRN replied to Jennifer S.P.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While a nursing school may accept her, often clinical placements will not under guise patient protection from harm, prevention of lawsuits from clients contracting illness from staff being greater...
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    Need help from school nurses on this question, please

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Part of PA regulations School Nurse Certification programs require a minimum of 100 hour practicum: 50 hrs elementary and 50 hours middle-high school students. See if the college has established...
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    Legal Nurse Consulting

    NRSKarenRN replied to Kareegasee's topic in Nursing Career

    Allnurse's Legal Nursing forum has a wealth of information on this
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    Caught between two states and license expired

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Please reach out to your Arkansas State Representatives office to help resolving issue with board of nursing as they are usually experts dealing with state agencies. Several allnurses members have...
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    Western Governors University (WGU) - FNP program review

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Red Flag to me is your comment "I really don't want to engage much with people." The Nurse Practitioner role is highly involved with direct personal contact with clients and staff, insurance and...
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    CONFUSED HELP!!!

    NRSKarenRN replied to Irene Munoz's topic in General Students

    I've only ever seen a few jobs for an entry level health science associate in the past 10 years with salaries ~$35,000/yr as Patient Service Representative , Wellness Coordinator or Health Educator in...
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    Obtaining NP License in a Different State

    NRSKarenRN replied to Hopefulstudent333's topic in Advanced Practice

    Once you no longer maintain residency in the state with a compact license , NCSBN regs requires nurses to obtain a new home state license within 60 days of relocating. You may start the application...
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    Refusal of VDAP in AL

    NRSKarenRN replied to prettygirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) has member lawyers that represent nurses before BON, see if one in your
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    The Trump Thread

    NRSKarenRN replied to Tweety's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Heard these discussions today why Trump interested in Greenland China building an airport in Greenland Clingendael - the Netherlands Institute of International Relations June 2020...
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    Tuition Assistance for CNA to LPN? Need Advice!

    NRSKarenRN replied to JOJO1015's topic in General Nursing

    Philadelphia's District 1199C Training and Upgrade Fund offers assistance to its members to become CNA's, LPNS and RN. I worked with many LPN's graduated from their program through the years. Check...
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    Staffers arrested

    NRSKarenRN replied to delrionurse's topic in Nursing News

    NEGLECT of an adult/ dependent person post report to Protective Services is what lead to management staff being arrested --totally appropriate per my time as an Ombudsman in SNF/LTC
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    4th Year Nurse - Should I delete my tiktok content?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Stephen Curry's topic in General Students

    These days, yes it may. When considering applicants I checked to see if license active and online presence prior to forwarding to HR --which took 3 months to get background check done + hire offer....