NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

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    Need union advice

    NRSKarenRN replied to Shqiponja's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    National Nursed United allows nurses not in a facility based union to join as a member-at-large. Most U.S nursing unions only permit membership in a collective bargaining unit when working bedside...
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    New director is saying we don't get paid for taking "required classes" at the assisted living facility?

    NRSKarenRN replied to felixthecat99's topic in General Nursing

    As education is a WORK REQUIREMENT, need to get paid for all hours worked when hourly employee in most states. Contact your local Wage and Hour office to confirm and file a complaint if not paid....
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    This was interesting in the news today...

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

    Guess I should get a passport for my 70th birthday this year. Will have to wait until my May court date to get birth certificate amended with middle baptismal name added so I can get a REAL ID first...
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    Speak-up: How to contact your legislators

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

    Find your Members in the U.S. Congress CALL instead of email your concerns regarding Trump administrative actions taken as legislators staff tally daily phone calls for/against each issue per my...
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    USA Today 4/15/25 Following Trump threats, IRS may revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, reports say Gets more interesting: CBS 4/15/25 DHS threatens to revoke Harvard's...
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    Trump's DERP State

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

    YES!
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    Women in politics dress too frumpy!

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

    As long as neckline not too low, showing boobs or bloomers showing beneath short skirt, this Senior nurse doesn't care.. Competence, caring about and listening to US citizens concerns along with...
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    North Dakota BON 2025: Notice to Graduates of Certain Florida-based Nursing Education Programs

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    See updated list of FL nursing programs requiring close education evaluation prior license being granted. Karen January 15, 2025 North Dakota BON: Notice to Graduates of Certain...
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    Trump's DERP State

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

    Politico 4/15/25 Pentagon's 'SWAT team of nerds' resigns en mass Employees of a defense tech unit say they were sidelined by DOGE. "Either we die quickly or we die slowly,” says the...
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    Trump's DERP State

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

    Watch Stun guns used on protestors at Marjorie Taylor town hall meeting Law enforcement officers detained multiple people and removed them from a town hall held by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene...
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    I would like to start as an independent contractor nurse

    NRSKarenRN replied to Brich's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    FYI: Medicare only pays for home health services provided by Medicare-certified home health agencies. Refer to: Medicare Home Health Frequently Asked Questions One would need to contact...
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    Trump's DERP State

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

    YES. Per news report, he admitted to police was gonna hit Shapiro in the head with a sledgehammer. However per mother, guy is Bipolar and Schizophrenic, off meds--tried to get help for him. He's...
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    Worried losing her license

    NRSKarenRN replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the resolution followup --non-punitive BON action. Your support and asking for advice during this time added to this outcome. Hope your friend has found a new job and will have a long...
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Has anyone produced the contract by which El Salvador is holding folks for the US? There is a 1970's law Case-Zablocki Act requiring international agreements be shared with Congress. Interesting...
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    Tips for RN to get into Utilization Review?

    NRSKarenRN replied to jnb1740's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses: How to be a Utilization Review Nurse? Our Case Management forum offers advice. Utilization Review Certifications for Nurses: A Guide Those with Home Health experience often...
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    2019 Law and Crime - Trump Bedminister club: Report Reveals 'Pipeline' of Undocumented Costa Rican Immigrants at Trump Club: 'A Very Open Secret Police warned Bedminister staff in 2011. In...
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

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    Foley Cath organization

    NRSKarenRN replied to JenRiver's topic in General Nursing

    Just used a clear Sterilite 66 Quart Latch Box to store my extra equipment --gallon bag to group supplies along with a plastic milk carton size one with file folders with teaching handouts for...
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    White House Executive Actions April 9, 2025 Addressing Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship Fact check: Courts have dismissed multiple lawsuits of alleged electoral fraud...
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    This was interesting in the news today...

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

    Medicare FRAUD?? Make it illegal/put in jail the telemarketers who call Medicare recipients offering back and knee braces, genetic testing, and health kits -- calls I'm getting several times...
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    This was interesting in the news today...

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

    Gee, I didn't hear any threats of violence during news reports/ online posts of last Saturdays #Hands off rally. Next Rally: April 19th! In social media posts, the group stated that they...
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    This was interesting in the news today...

    NRSKarenRN replied to toomuchbaloney'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

    Here's pictures from Media,PA Hands Off rally outside Philly, 1,200+
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    VA Job

    NRSKarenRN replied to SN2432's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, discussions about the VA and Military found here that might give you insight:
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    NRSKarenRN replied to Crusades's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Whirlpool to lay off one third of its workers in