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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    Endorsing from Idaho with ABSN?

    Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1426 - Required Curriculum CA BON revised regs in 2023 California Required Curriculum Not all states require concurrent theory and clinical - know my state PA...
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    Immunizations in School Setting

    Have you checked: Michigan School Health Services website -has listing for state nurse consultants who can offer advice. Websites sections on Immunizations: 2024 Immunizations and Frequently...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Any
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    OIG EXCLUSION LIST

    If college/school/nursing students getting government funding, no. Your uncle needs to check with nursing programs in his area. Reason being placed on OIG list important too. I'm unable to provide...
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    OIG EXCLUSION LIST

    Private pay medical spa or IV hydration company might hire as not billing government
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    Failed NCLEX 3 TIMES-Canada

    Hi thanks for your followup --fixed the NCLEX link.
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    Public Health Cert- Clinical Hour Requirement

    Under CA Regs: CA PHN certification So all nursing education courses and clinical that covers this information would count to the 90 hours of public health clinical requirement. My BSN...
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    Is my supervisor trying to set me up?

    40 years ago faced in this situation, I was instructed to give place ONE dose of meds in envelope to give to spouse --but from clients meds not yet returned to pharmacy. SNF had only outpatient...
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    preceptor for practicum requirement

    What is your practicums focus? In-person or line requirements --- this info will help our members considering
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    Failed NCLEX 3 TIMES-Canada

    How frustrating for you! It will take time for your NCLEX scores to be reviewed --expect weeks not days for request to wind its way through the system + outcome determined. Hope you can take some ME...
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    OIG EXCLUSION LIST

    Since many Blue Cross ,Aetna, Humanna etc companies offers Medicare and Medicaid Managed Care plans, that is a decision each company would need to
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    Seeking refresher course in Plano, Texas

    Texas does not approve nursing refresher courses -- link in TX BON info lists contact person you can query re courses. Allnurses NCLEX forum or Resources section has tons of info to help one...
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    NY license by endorsement

    No need to retake NCLEX-PN. NY residents should contact their state assemblymen for assistance with Board of Nursing application delays as that's why we pay taxes to get help with state...
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    New Joint Commission reqs??

    Not my specialty ... Have you visited JC: Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement certification Basic or Advanced cert info available. Standards info found here ; along with Standard FAQ...
  15. I keep allnurses link to U.S. state Boards of Nursing updated (found under Community -Tools section). Many states do not require one to have specific # of hours worked as long as active Registered...
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    This was interesting in the news today...

    That's why Trump was talking about Recess Appointments to get him and Tulsi Gabbard( National Intelligence) , Pete Heseth (Sec. Defense) along with upcoming appointees
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    Regarding release of RN license

    Wonderful news! So one week after contacting assemblyman, license issued. Contacting one's local government representatives imperative to get response from government entity's like Boards of...
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    The election 2024 Thread

    Binge watching Sister Wives... after
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    The election 2024 Thread

    PA unofficial voting results - 8:44PM by voting method...
  20. Delco Times 10/9/2024 Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why Unlike Florida, PA Republican legislators did not allow mail-in...
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    The Trump Thread

    Awaiting Lady Gaga, Oprah, other musical guests and our next President Kamala Harris. At least 1/2 million citizens here at Philadelphia Art Museum...Rocky's steps. PA's Democratic ground game...
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    The Trump Thread

    Ah....those Madison Square Garden rally comments were so helpful for voters in PA: Pennsylvania's Latino eligible voter population has more than doubled since 2000 from 206,000 to 620,000 in 2023,...
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    The Trump Thread

    ABC News 11/3/24 Trump campaign leaving some cities with hundreds of thousands in unpaid bills after rallies Albuquerque officials say Trump now owes the city $444,986 over five
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    The Trump Thread

    Philadelphia Inquirer 11/3/24 Coverage Lancaster PA rally Trump ditches the teleprompter and calls the Democratic party 'demonic' cheaters in raving closing pitch in Lancaster County His...
  25. ABC News 11/1/2024 Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID vaccines anymore A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in...