NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

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    President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

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

    My DH would have let the world know how I'm doing if he was President -- heard Melania mentioned once in all his videos + Fox news call-ins. Trumps concern re staff -crickets. Flotus Twitter...
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    Six people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer

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

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    Six people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer

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

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    The 25th Amendment

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

    Busy all day running errands...just starting my internet wanderings tonight while Chicken roasting for dinner. Citing the 25th Amendment, @SpeakerPelosi and @RepRaskin will hold a press...
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    Six people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer

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

    CNN now reporting 13 charged... view her speech to Michigan residents....radio news report stated facebook notified FBI/ 13 charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer...
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    President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

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

    Thursday evening PCP Update: "Completed course of therapy for Covid-19,...without evidence on examination of adverse therapeutic side effects. " -- so will be coming down off steroids over...
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    Trump's " Executive Order on An America-First Healthcare Plan"

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

    Not a true healthcare insurance plan at all.... doesn't compare to the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare. Executive Order on An America-First Healthcare
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    VP Debate tonight: Can Pence save the Presidency for Trump

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

    Presient Trump placed VP Pence in charge of the Coronovirus Task Force in March. Several pundits at the time said he did it so Pence would be the fall guy if poor outcome. Today, 7.5 million...
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    Dealing with Our First COVID Quarantine - Siblings!

    NRSKarenRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Always learn something new at
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    Trump halting Covid bailout discussions until after the election "when I win"

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

    He just alienated undecided voters who need help due to covid layoff/downturn. Bribery??? VP Debate tomorrow night will be interesting. Some good news: Chef son works for...
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    President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

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

    'No problems with the White House Coronavirus Protocal's'...... said with head in the sand.. Only violating Coronovirus Task Force and CDC
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    President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

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

    Meanwhile, other White House/ District of Columbia covid news: DC Covid + cases are up ABC News 10/06/2020 From Monday's night video: "I had to do it': Trump suggests...
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    President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

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

    Haven't you seen Dr Conely's 10/7/20 note, released via Press Secretary's office Gotta love
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    New CDC guidance says COVID-19 can spread through airborne transmission

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    As AN members wisely surmised due to virulence infection in many families. Wonder how many at SCOTUS nomination that came up positive also attended indoor reception?? Karen CNN...
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    General Mattis "angry and appalled" unleashes comments on Trump "threat to the constitution"

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

    Fox News: 6/3/20 Mattis 'angry and appalled’ as he unloads on Trump, says president ‘does not try to unite the American people'...
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    General Mattis "angry and appalled" unleashes comments on Trump "threat to the constitution"

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

    Trump's "I love my General's" no more.... Former NSA and CIA Director Hayden now supporting Bidden with moving
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    Block Time Utilization?

    NRSKarenRN replied to solneeshka's topic in Nurse Management

    Hi. See you haven't gotten a response yet. Might have better chance response in AN's Operating Room forum.
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    President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

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

    Dexamethasone used a lot in oncology, especially for those with swelling from brain tumors -- recommended it to many PCP's; monitored for side effects in my hospice and palliative care home care...
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    President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

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

    Full PPE now worn by staff in private residence section of White House. Deep cleaning should have been done over the weekend,
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    Trump halting Covid bailout discussions until after the election "when I win"

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

    Trump has now contradicted himself on Twitter supporting 2 surplus bills for airlines and small business. After above tweets. Dow dropped 600 points, stock market crashed. Get your popcorn...
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    Nursing Drug Resource Guides

    NRSKarenRN replied to Candy Cross's topic in General Nursing

    I've used paperback versions of Nursing 2020 for 40 years. Many recommend Davis Drug Guide for Nurses - both paperback and online Both list nursing considerations needed for safe...
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    President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

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

    WH update: Steven Miller now positive Miller's married to the VP's communications director, who tested positive in May...
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    How is covid in your area?

    NRSKarenRN replied to johnjohn1981's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From Philadelphia Inquirer 10/3/2020 Hospital coronavirus treatment has changed. Here’s what it looks like now in Philadelphia. PA Averaging 650-800 new cases/day statewide. Since low...
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    Unionized Hospital in Pennsylvania

    NRSKarenRN replied to Tiffhair12's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Pottstown was unionized under PASNAP in 2016, still awaiting contract with new owner Tower Health per PASNAP website. Here's current list of PASNAP unionized facilities: https://www.pasnap.com/...
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    Does Vinyl Gloves Protect You From Bloodborne Pathogens?

    NRSKarenRN replied to meiplums's topic in General Nursing

    Its the vinyl FIT that counts --- loose around wrist, won't help you from getting germs/stool/solutions inside --OK for low exposure What's The Difference Between Nitrile, Latex, and Vinyl...