NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    How soon can we expect to see cases go down now that Biden is president?

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

    Have known of 3/4 of the physicians and scientists appointed to the Biden COVID board having read some of their articles or observed them speak at conferences or news programs. Well rounded group...
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    Mother/Baby RN-Desire to become a Lactation Consultant-Considering CLC to start?

    NRSKarenRN replied to thankyounurses727's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Might get more responses +info in allnurses OB/GYN
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    Seeking first job with no luck.

    NRSKarenRN replied to brandnewRN1617's topic in General Nursing

    Everything is first tense My and I.... Nothing about why you are interested in THIS facility. How can your skills help facility's mission? Why did you select them? What are the main...
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    How soon can we expect to see cases go down now that Biden is president?

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

    President-elects Transition website https://buildbackbetter.com/ has updated site with their priorities: COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY RACIAL EQUALITY CLIMATE CHANGE...
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    How soon can we expect to see cases go down now that Biden is president?

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

    The Biden Plan to Combat Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Prepare for Future Global Health Threats been on Biden's website for months. Expect to see it fleshed out more over the coming weeks. They...
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    US Highest New COVID-19 Positive Cases Surpass July Totals; President -Elect Biden to Announce Task Force Monday

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Been here 20 years, post all over the forums -many which I established. Try and look out for posts with minimal responses. My focus these days is for getting this pandemic virus under control...
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    Trump claims victory with many states still undeclared, hints at possible Supreme Court case

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

    Four seasons total landscaping is a business located in the Tacony section of NE Philadelphia. Located just off the Cottman St. exit of I95 + Street Road is first street intersection. It's nearby one...
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    Bilateral Mastectomy and Blood Pressure

    NRSKarenRN replied to gpmedsec's topic in General Nursing

    Advice from Hosp. of Univ. of PA's Oncolink 2019 Blood pressures and IVs after
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    ED pharmacology course?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Kristy's topic in Emergency

    Ancef = Cefazolin first generation antibiotic introduced in the 70's used for bacterial infections, especially cellulitis, UTI, endocarditis + pneumonia. Gave a ton of IV form Q8hrs in 70-90's while...
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    US Highest New COVID-19 Positive Cases Surpass July Totals; President -Elect Biden to Announce Task Force Monday

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Here's synopsis of daily tests, daily cases, hospitalizations and rising
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    A Day in the Life of a Nurse at Ground Zero

    NRSKarenRN replied to Robin Queen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Don't know how I missed this article in August. This writer clearly paints a clear picture of nurses daily life working in a COVID ICU. Along with ED +ICU physicians, nurses are combatting PTSD...
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    US Highest New COVID-19 Positive Cases Surpass July Totals; President -Elect Biden to Announce Task Force Monday

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Image: Time.con AXIOS 11/07/2020 President-Elect Biden announcing COVID task force on
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

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

    Republican controlled state legislature unwilling to allow for change to election ballot processing despite 2020 being first year state law permits no excuse absentee mail in ballots --- 3 million...
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

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

    Upon PA Supreme Court permitted mail-in ballots postmarked by 11/3/20 to be accepted and counted thru receipt today 11/6/20 5PM (due to US mail delay) , PA Secretary of State (in charges of PA...
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    President Trump was likely largest driver of COVID-19 misinformation “infodemic” per Cornell University study

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

    PA and NJ had HIGHEST EVER total COVID-19 positive above Spring levels on Thursday: New Jersey, 2,104 PA: 2,900 Heavily noted on TV/Radio and newspapers--- WEAR A MASK campaign...
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    What to do? What to do?

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Gardening and Preserving Food's Let's Talk

    Still have Cherry tomatoes on my last 2 plants despite 35 degrees Monday AM + 50 mile per hr. winds. --- in the 70's over next week, Next door landscaper + staff removed rotten railroad ties...
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    Book recommendations?

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

    Theresa Brown's Critical Care + The Shift well worth your
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    How will you optimize your personal mental health if "the other guy" wins the election?

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

    Watching Fox afternoon thru 7PM several times this week. Tone has changed a lot, supporting current vote count. Kudos to all the election department officials , especially those having protestors...
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    Working abroad remotely

    NRSKarenRN replied to druryds's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses Australia/New Zealand forum has info on obtaining RN license in those countries ---found under the WORLD link on main
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

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

    CNBC News: Postal Service data shows poor mail-in ballot delivery rate in key swing states, judge suggests Postmaster General DeJoy might have to testify USPS data filed in federal court...
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    New grad nurse—school board nurse opportunity

    NRSKarenRN replied to Ann1e86's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses School Nursing forum members recommend 2-5 years hospital nursing experience prior to accepting school nurse position. It is a niche specialty with own rules and regs which vary by...
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

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

    US Dept of Education needs to require 6th grade History class and High School Civics+ Government class to graduate so everyone understands how our democracy and government functions. Add automatic...
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

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

    Terms Of Service
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

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

    PA state election law currently prohibits any counting of mail-in ballots before 7 a.m. on Nov. 3. AS in most states, ballot counting done at county level. Therefore 3 million mail in ballots needs...
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    How will you optimize your personal mental health if "the other guy" wins the election?

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

    Ate through 3 regular size Hershey bars yesterday + 1 Reeses PB cup -- thankfully, last of Halloween candy. Constant Comment steeping. Did check Trump, Joyce Vance and George Conway Twitter today...