NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

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    New Nurse: which psych meds can be mixed for IM?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Sophie H's topic in Psychiatric

    Best to consult your facilities Syringe Compatibility Chart -- if you don't have one, request from your pharmacy department. Otherwise, consult pharmacy department or a drug guide for best response....
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    Where to go

    NRSKarenRN replied to hopefulkt's topic in General Nursing

    An RN refresher course will bring you up to speed with current nursing and help boost your confidence level. Many BON have list of approved programs on their website. Hospice requires solid clinical...
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    Biden to announce US will donate $4 billion for COVID-19 vaccines for poor countries

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Agree with this
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    Gabby Giffords: 10 Years Ago, a Gunman Tried to Silence Me

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

    I can only imagine flashback that Gabby Gifford went through on Wednesday knowing her husband, Senator Mark Kelly was in the Capital during the insurrection + riot. NY Times 1/08/21...
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    Gabby Giffords: 10 Years Ago, a Gunman Tried to Silence Me

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

    Giffords PAC actively working to end gun violence. Visit their website to see current efforts:
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    The Insurrection: Trump 2nd Impeachment Trial starts 2/09/2021

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

    Pro Republica The Insurrection website gathering information regarding behind the scenes rally/riot start, online postings and public information about the U.S. Capital Building Riot which...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Texas prizes INDEPENDENCE from the federal government--that's why not part of national power grid. But they sure are accepting FEMA assistance (generators, water and blankets) this week --- ya...
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    House and Senate Democrats introduce legeslation to increase federal min. wage to $15/hr by 2025

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

    CNN 2/18/21 Walmart just boosted pay to $15. It's not what you
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    HELP! Past Georgia's testing timeframe

    NRSKarenRN replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Visit State Board Requirements - Excelsior College Do you live near Florida or South Carolina-- may be able to get licensed there and work in those states. If your able to move, other states...
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    Out of state temp jobs for new grad nurses

    NRSKarenRN replied to short cake's topic in Travel

    Sorry, Unaware of any hospital/facility hiring new grad for just 6 weeks --not worth their investment. Often takes 6-12 wks just to get license in these Covid
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    The Insurrection: Trump 2nd Impeachment Trial starts 2/09/2021

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

    Growing up, my county was strong Republican base; 2 Uncles worked at the court house so Republican it was. When I started taking Dad cross country to New Orleans using different route each year, 95%...
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    Out of state temp jobs for new grad nurses

    NRSKarenRN replied to short cake's topic in Travel

    Which states would you consider moving to. would allow our members to help you. Most temp positions require 1 year experience. Define "temp" : 6 weeks, 12 weeks (most common), 6 months. 1 yr...
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    Puppy Boxing

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    I can remember when my Doxie Freddy did this till he got bopped on the
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    Cold-stunned sea turtles taken to Padras Island Convention Center to warm up

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Texas frigid temps affecting marine life too ---kudos to the
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    Puppy Boxing

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Hope the antibiotics kick in quickly! Take your son up on the job offer as my crystal ball sees more Vet expenses ahead --turn him into Vet assistant too.
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    President Biden thread

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

    Thanks to all for the kind words. Yearly Jim helped Brian, Joe and Admin team set up the allnurses booth @ AACN's NTI conference. He tolerated with a smile the 25+hrs/week I spent moderating...
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    What are some diagnoses should I get myself familiar with?

    NRSKarenRN replied to nb1104_'s topic in Medical-Surgical

    Off the top of my head: COPD, CHF, Renal Failure. AFib, DVT, CVA,, Diabetes: New IDDM, DKA, HHNK. Diabetic wounds, Wound Vacs Hip Replacement Surgery, Compartment syndrome, Good luck--I...
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    Puppy Boxing

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    ((( HUG ))) Hppy, those vet conversations hard to have but your beloved dogs comfort paramont. Let us know how visit
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    President Biden thread

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

    This photo made my heart ache as first Valentine Day without my husband--we had this type relationship for 44 years. Chef son did make Valentines Day breakfast and dinner to help heal the ache....
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    The Insurrection: Trump 2nd Impeachment Trial starts 2/09/2021

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

    Fascism: A Warning by Madeline Albright is another great read as discusses Fascist leaders around the world--helps to understand the influences on the Capital riot and how it could occur in the
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    The Insurrection: Trump 2nd Impeachment Trial starts 2/09/2021

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

    CNN This is Trump's heaping list of legal problems post-impeachment Georgia election results and his NY Business dealings may be his downfall along with the Capital insurrection going...
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    Itchy Casts

    NRSKarenRN replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    Fan or blow dryer on low usually helps. Elevation and Ice pack to cast -helps decrease any swelling/itch sensation. Also assess for yeast odor to R/O infection. Pediatrician would use...
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    Remote learning the old fashioned way

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in School

    New Catholic school 1960: First grade 106 students; other 1st grade class 104. Not until 6th grade when addition to school built that class size decreased to 60 each/3 classrooms ---all with just...
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    Mandatory Staff Pictures In Patient Rooms

    NRSKarenRN replied to ClassOf2004's topic in General Nursing

    One word: Accountability --- for ones actions as a professional holding a license. Just remembered that for each shift, laminated picture of assigned RN placed on clip outside patients door so...
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    The Insurrection: Trump 2nd Impeachment Trial starts 2/09/2021

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

    But Maddow WAS very funny with her facial expressions: