NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

Patient and Nursing advocate offering advice and support to Allnurses nursing community.

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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    NRSKarenRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At Tuesday's press conference, President Joe Biden set new vaccination goal: At least one dose to 70% of US adults by July 4th. PA As of May 1, 2021, 2,696 people in Pennsylvania were in...
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    Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink - Why didn't everyone involved in mercy killing get arrested and charged?

    NRSKarenRN replied to RacheleRachelle's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Further reading NPR: Jury Sides with Doctor in Katrina 'Mercy Killings' Nurses Lab Hurricane Katrina and the Deadly Choices at Memorial Medical Center Seton Hall Law 5-1-2014 The Story...
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    Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink - Why didn't everyone involved in mercy killing get arrested and charged?

    NRSKarenRN replied to RacheleRachelle's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Read the account of the Tenet owned Memorial Hospital post Katrina hurricane response written by Allnurses members surviving a five day post storm without power, minimal supplies , non-functioning...
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    Tenet Hosp strike enters eighth week

    NRSKarenRN replied to Hannahbanana's topic in Nursing News

    Tenet left Philadelphia market in 2018 -- nurses had unionized with Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. Next owner, American Academic, closed Hahnemann 2yrs later and...
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    Single parenting and nursing hours?? Help Me please!

    NRSKarenRN replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Visiting Nurse Service of New York has traditional home health visits, private duty, palliative and hospice care. Many positions available that would work for you. Home + Specialty IV infusion...
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Trump will NEVER pay for Giuliani's legal defense....just like he didn't pay for legal advice Rudy
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I expect health insurance to change from employer based to national plan over the next 10 years. Had employer fee based on salary $325 biweekly as Manager, covered 90% when using health system...
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    Caitlyn Jenner announces bid for California governor

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

    Circus coming to
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    Secret William Barr memo saying not to charge Trump must be released, judge says

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Under new management: Judge Amy Jackson issues ruling to release memo why President Trump not charged with crimes as result Mueller investigation. CNN 5/4/21 Secret William Barr memo saying...
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    Caitlyn Jenner announces bid for California governor

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

    Still no policies on her
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Mueller probe documents released under FOIA - backup report. Buzzfeed news report 5/4/21 Flynn, Bannon, Manafort, Ivanka: Private Emails From Inside The Mueller
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    CBD OIL

    NRSKarenRN replied to Ocean3269's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Voltaren gel or OTC arthritic creams would be a better choice for knee pain over CBD oil while in a monitoring program. Consult your PCP for best
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    Infusion Nursing?

    NRSKarenRN replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Nursing

    I did home infusion nursing for > 10years. AN's Infusion Nursing form has helpful info. Some areas of the U.S. only have home infusion provided by a specialty infusion company while other...
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    Urine sample from incontinent pt with dementia

    NRSKarenRN replied to lottieloo's topic in General Nursing

    For routine UA, I've used chux and clean urinal for my bedbound home care patients. Have patient drink 8oz glasses of water. Poke hole near short side of chux. Wash and dry member, place through...
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    suspected under the influence

    NRSKarenRN replied to Flare's topic in School

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    President Biden thread

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

    Voter fraud in my area ...man got probation Marple man gets probation in voter fraud case In PA to get an absentee ballot, need to use SS# or drivers license on firm/computer website to...
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    President Biden thread

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

    For over 35 years, Biden took Amtrak from Wilmington to Wash DC to work. So fitting he was in Philly today to celebrate it's 50th anniversary and tout his jobs plan. My mom used to work for...
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    Meet Major and Champ Biden - First Family Dogs

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

    First cat coming soon to the WH...Major getting adjustment training. Major changes: Biden dog getting prepped for first feline's White House
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    Any good Movies, TV shows or series that you have watched lately and would recommend?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1163268's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Xfinity offering FREE premium channels thru 5/3/21 Got to watch 2 episodes of HBO's Mare of Easttown with my oldest son--- Mares house location filmed 4 blocks from me! New episode drops...
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    Do MSN programs have to be approved by your state BON?

    NRSKarenRN replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    All nursing programs, including MSN, DNP, PHD in nursing require approval of state board of nursing to enlist students in the state they are located/registered.. Accreditation is totally by separate...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Had to laugh when Hannity started after show with verbage "old, Frail Joe" --- he needs a vision check as thats not what I saw with my new glasses. Senator Tim Scott gave a decent response -good...
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    Info on penn medicine outpatient job

    NRSKarenRN replied to Jenhro's topic in General Nursing

    OP hasn't posted in several years. I'm familiar with Penn Medicine outpatient center @ Perlman and Radnor . Both well run, have medical assistants taking VS, WT, labs, EKG's etc while nurses focus...
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    Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    NRSKarenRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    On night, was awaiting intern to come to the unit to place a Cantor tube in a patient with bowel obstruction. Central supply dropped off supplies at nurses station window edge. I reached to pick up...
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    President Biden thread

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

    President Biden focussd on Pandemic and overturning Trump policies CNN 4/28/21 Biden's first 100 days: What he's gotten
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    FBI very active today....much wider investigation than expected. Tongue in