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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    Texas hospital using holograms for doctor-patient visits

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Nursing News

    Texas hospital is reportedly 1st in US to use holograms for doctor-patient visits Hospital officials said the system could help doctors cut down on travel time. OK, so patients have to be in...
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    Standard of Care (SOC)

    NRSKarenRN replied to NurseLsat's topic in Home Health

    In my PA area. RN does the initial eval + OASIS admission assessment for all home care clients and confirms need for skilled care services. If no SN needed (rare -usually need at least medication...
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

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    This was interesting in the news today...

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

    ABC News today Rudy Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' statements on 2020
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    Theory hours and clinical hours

    NRSKarenRN replied to Ana Mae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check their website for latest information: Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians Application for Vocational Nurse Licensure by Examination section has a Summary of...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    New Jersey decides not to automatically renew some Trump liquor licenses, schedules July
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    Leaving Nursing

    NRSKarenRN replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in Nursing Career

    Start by taking one of the free online career aptitude tests to help guide career direction. Indeed.com: 8 Free Career Aptitude Tests for Adults (And How They Work) A Nurse Coach may be...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Remember these 2016 Trump comment USA Today June 5, 2024 Trump said Clinton shouldn't run under investigation. Now he's running as a
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Inquirer June 29th --continuing opinion content LOVE my local Philly paper. Agree 100% for all the same
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Monday, Supreme Court issues ruling on Presidential Immunity; July 11th, sentence in NY state criminal case --awaiting those
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    The Trump Thread

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

    As another watcher, Trump did not answer some of the questions posed to him, multiple lies, scowled and looked angry. My 89yo aunt agreed Biden had poor performance, not the same person I saw and...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Justice John Roberts says the Supreme Court's last decisions of this term are coming on Monday including whether former President Trump has immunity from prosecution. Think this decision will have...
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    Bachelors Teaching

    NRSKarenRN replied to BAD2NO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What is your Bachelors degree subject? Check the BON in state considering employment as many states require Practical Nursing + Registered Nurse Instructors to have graduated from an approved school...
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    Misleading Employment contract

    NRSKarenRN replied to Robert Ocampo's topic in General Nursing

    At-will employment means that both you and your employees maintain a working relationship for as long as it suits both parties. If one party isn't happy with the arrangement, they can terminate it...
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    President Biden thread

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

    H.R.2 - Secure the Border Act of 2023 May 2, 23 Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 No democrats voted for this bill. Senate did not take up the bill due to some of the highlighted...
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    President Biden thread

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

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP Releases May 2024 Monthly Update Rethinking U.S. Immigration Policy: New Realities Call for New Answers FUNDING DHS to increase use of...
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    Leaving Bedside

    NRSKarenRN replied to Rn5414's topic in General Nursing

    Contact your employers Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for assistance with burnout, career planning and resume advice. Additionally, followup with your PCP re mental health concern TOMORROW....
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    Recs for online RN to BSN school

    NRSKarenRN replied to Val1023's topic in Online Distance Learning

    AN's online distance learning forum offers great advice, check it
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    Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Puerto Rico - Anyone?

    NRSKarenRN replied to spubbbyy's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    CCNE or ACEN are both recognized as national U.S. based nursing program accreditations accepted by employers and entrance to masters nursing programs. CCNE accredits bachelors, masters and...
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    The Philadelphia Citizen June 20, 2024 An Open Letter to CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash In advance of the Trump/Biden presidential debate, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter shares...
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    How to return to nursing after 16 years and mental health issues

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Unlike some states, PA does not require work hours in order to renew a nursing license. It appears you may need to reactiveate your license. Check out PA BON § 21.30a. Continued competency...
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    How does someone from Illinois get a compact lic.?

    NRSKarenRN replied to jnb1740's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    See NCSBN info links Apply for a Multistate License _ see list of 42 states that participate in compact. Nurses who live in a compact state can apply for a multistate license if they meet...
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    Skills assessment challenge test

    NRSKarenRN replied to Rn042628's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing skills assessment for employment often include competency self assessment of skills commonly performed with nurse rating confident, need assistance, never performed skill. Skills assessment...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Hope Biden enjoys Camp David during the next 3 days debate prep and can get decent rest too, maybe some pool time due to HOT east coast weather
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    New RN

    NRSKarenRN replied to FutureNurseNe''s topic in General Nursing

    When I went from LPN to RN BSN had 5 yrs LPN experience within same facility, given .25/hr more for "experience". Always ASK for more than base --nothing ventured, nothing