NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    First-generation Penn student invents wearable light for nurses

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Nursing News

    Seems like a good idea having a hands free light. However, don't know how many nurses willing to pay for $20 for wearable light worn @ the neck -- lower price point might work. . In the 15yrs I...
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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

    For your reading
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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

    Rep. Jamie Raskin Lead Impeachment Mgr.sent written invite to Trump to testify in person, with a 5p Friday deadline for Trump to respond . Lead defense lawyer Bruce Castor reported response: "No"....
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    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Recounts the Terror and Trauma of Being a Target of the Capitol Siege

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

    Heard Rep. Katie Porter discuss on MSNBC last night how she helped hid AOC in her office after AOC's office building was evacuated due to bomb threat. House Managers: Please use some of these...
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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

    Ran across this group yesterday: SERVE AMERICA MOVEMENT (SAM). David Jolly, former Republican US Representative from Florida is Executive Chairman; other guiding members I don't recognize....
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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

    Below are some resources re how wages determined. Last time minimum wages adjusted was 2009. When I managed a Home Health Central Intake Dept. with 9 RN's, identified that my staff - mostly...
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    Why Black History is Important in Nursing Education

    NRSKarenRN replied to Stacy Winters's topic in General Nursing

    Reposting Mary Mahoney's
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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

    Interesting read with some legalease explained. LawFare Blog 02/03/2021 The Constitutionality of Trying a Former President Impeached While In
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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

    Have you stocked up on Popcorn and snacks for the Super Bowl & next weeks trial... stock up by Friday, especially if in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. as another blizzard possible Sunday....
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    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Recounts the Terror and Trauma of Being a Target of the Capitol Siege

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

    Will be watching C-SPAN next week during Impeachment trial to hear what is being presented and revealed about 1/6/21 Capital assault. Alleged Capitol rioter apologizes for threatening to...
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    President Biden's First Day Legislation

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

    My Dad only wanted Exxon gas in our car during yearly 3wk Mardi Gras trips. Could see less of their gas stations on East Coast and down south. Sold my EXXON stock few years ago due to environmental...
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    President Biden's First Day Legislation

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

    President Biden's proposed First Day Legislation Fox News 12/23/2020 7 things Joe Biden promised to do his first day in office Send a DACA bill to Congress Reverse travel ban...
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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

    Largest US employers: Walmart, McDonald's, Amazon, Kroger, Dollar General biggest companies whose employees get federal government assistance despite working full time. Employers are not paying...
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    Let the Healing Begin

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

    Karliotta: You are posting in the BREAK ROOM Politics forum where members debate and discuss politics effects on healthcare issues. Totally appropriate, especially for those nursing advocates...
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    Let the Healing Begin

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

    Ahhhhh, a little ACA history: USA Today 8/2017 Set the health care record straight: Republicans helped craft Obamacare PolitiFact 2/12/2017 "2009-2010, let's remember, hundreds...
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    Intermittent cath issue

    NRSKarenRN replied to NurseEve93's topic in General Nursing

    Members offered good advice. Seen this a few times in my career due to severe BPH, Urinary retention with sepsis, + bladder cancer. Continuous bladder irrigation using 3 way foley often resolves...
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    Don't want to save people/rusty skills

    NRSKarenRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Look at Private Duty extended home care -mostly Pediatric clients needing GT Feedings, suctioning, vent/trach care. Days, eve and night shifts available with family friendly scheduling. Most Peds...
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    Let the Healing Begin

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

    President Biden made an unannounced visit to the Capital to pay respect to Officer Sicknick -- he'd spent 30+ years in Senate and offer comfort to the Capital Police.. Another way Biden's helping to...
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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

    Read the 80 page House Impeachment filling re the Betrayal of Historic Proportions demanding judgement from the Senate . CNN 2/2/2021 Democrats' impeachment filing: Trump 'threatened the...
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    What Are the Best "Must Have" Nursing Supplies?

    NRSKarenRN replied to MedSurgRN2020's topic in General Nursing

    Had a pocket organizer in blue similar to this one for pen, magic marker, flashlight, this type bandage scissors, alcohol wipes, tucked in 1 saline flush + old Tubex injector (for medication...
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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

    First documents from the House Impeachment Managers to be filed tomorrow. Powerful NY Times reporting that I hope can be used as part of the Impeachment trial NY Times 2/1/2021 77...
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    Pelosi Blasts GOP Leadership's Underreaction To Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Remarks

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

    Classic Republican Bill Kristol
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    Pelosi Blasts GOP Leadership's Underreaction To Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Remarks

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

    Mitch McConnell added his rebuke on the issue; suspect he spoke with Kevin McCarthy who's to speak with Rep. Greene tomorrow. The Hill 2/01/21 McConnell says Taylor Greene's embrace of...
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    Took Ibuprofen for 2nd Vaccine

    NRSKarenRN replied to jlv613's topic in Disaster Preparation

    British Medical Journal 3/17/2020 Covid-19: ibuprofen should not be used for managing symptoms, say doctors and scientists Later info: Center for Infectious Disease Research...
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    Dominion files $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliai

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

    I've taught my sons they have to be responsible for their actions ...so the FBI should never show up at our home. told my IT loving son when he was doing hacking as part of his cybersecurity course....