NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

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    Who pours the kibble--- answers about daily life for dogs in the White House

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    My life turned upside down this week: took my doxie for her weekly lazer pain tx, asked by rescue to medically foster a diabetic dog with Q12hr insulin shots "since your an RN" requiring an early...
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    What states allow you to challenge the NCLEX-PN?

    NRSKarenRN replied to ErikaMarie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    AZ requires one to graduate from a nursing program in order to obtain their license --see AZ BON Regulations , applies to initial and endorsed
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    Shadow Health

    NRSKarenRN replied to MedicareBear_66's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Shadow Health® is a virtual reality nursing simulation program. An online search of product shows demo, physical exam questions, patient conversation,
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    Is it true that unionized nurses in NYC don't do lab draws, catheters, EKGs, etc.?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Ramona Abramov's topic in General Nursing

    Probably has more to do with facility being a teaching hospital (esp. associated with medical schools) versus public or private one. Medical students and interns need to learn phlebotomy,...
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    Transplant Coordinator RN job question

    NRSKarenRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, more administrative paperwork + facility staff education and family counseling than providing hands on physical
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    Transplant Coordinator RN job question

    NRSKarenRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Here's Philadelphia PA's Gift of Life Transplant Coordinator job description: Three years Critical Care/Trauma RN experience
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    LPN challenging NCLEX RN

    NRSKarenRN replied to curlygirl898's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    See GA 43-26-7. Requirements for licensure as registered professional nurse; requirements for nontraditional nursing education program. One cannot just take NCLEX-RN exam with LPN experience....
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    Mandatory courses

    NRSKarenRN replied to Dee09's topic in General Nursing

    From your writing, looks like you already hold a U.S state nursing license but unable to obtain a different states license by endorsement due to clinical hour deficiencies in some courses. Western...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    This trial was for DAMAGE AWARDS for Trump defamation post 2019 court case where the jury already convicted Trump for sexual assault of Ms. Carroll, the irrelevant evidence? --- Alina Habba...
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    What caught your attention in the world today?

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

    Interesting read: Inside the exclusive world of Supreme Court clerks driving America's legal
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jeff DeWit resigned Wednesday after he could be heard in a leaked recording offering a job to U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, asking her to name a price that would...
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    What union?

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    One can search for affiliates/chapters unions providing services by facility 2021: San Gabriel Nurses Protest Over Wages And Staffing Shortages CNA and CHEU represent 900 employees (RNs...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Kaiser Family Foundation 9/2020 President Trump's Record on Health Care Overview From the start of his presidential term, President Trump took aim at the Affordable Care Act, consistent...
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    Private Duty Nurse

    NRSKarenRN replied to NurseNick55's topic in General Nursing

    Start at business.nj.gov for step by step directions https://business.nj.gov/pages/register-your-business see their healthcare section for specific forms, regs and
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    What caught your attention in the world today?

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

    The Hill 1/12/2024 Local bans on homeless people sleeping in public earn Supreme Court
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    What caught your attention in the world today?

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

    Both of my sons signed up for ACA marketplace PENNIE In PA, in due to job changes. ObamaCare enrollment breaks record for third consecutive
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    The Trump Thread

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

    I enjoyed listening to the three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding Trumps claim immune from prosecution regarding Official Acts while President...
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    Calling all Nursing/wellness directors!

    NRSKarenRN replied to DirectorJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Check out allnurses LTC forum for prior discussions like
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    Washington State RNs restricted from taking Online Out-of-State RN-to-BSN Programs

    NRSKarenRN replied to Stethoscope Whiz's topic in General Students

    WA BON Newsletters: The 2024-2025 SSB 5582 WA Legislature provided funding of $3 million dollars per fiscal year in the supplemental budget to the WABON to set up a grant program to provide...
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    How do I shift from marketing career to nursing?

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

    Nurse Beth offered spot-on advice Allnurses Nursing Student section, especially pre-nursing forum may be helpful, especially peer support available. Best wishes in your journey....
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    What caught your attention in the world today?

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

    Philadelphia Inquirer Jan. 5, 2024 New Jersey will allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections, starting in
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    Washington State RNs restricted from taking Online Out-of-State RN-to-BSN Programs

    NRSKarenRN replied to Stethoscope Whiz's topic in General Students

    State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), is a voluntary, interstate reciprocity agreement that establishes comparable standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education....
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces bid for Congress After listening to Harry Dunn speak past 2 years during internet interviews, his Jan. 6th testimony and reading his book,...
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    Part Time Wound Care? Small Hospitals

    NRSKarenRN replied to LCarice's topic in General Nursing

    When I had a wound dehisence post abdominal surgery, my local small hospital utilized a wound certified Physical Therapist to initiate wound vac and perform wound care dressing changes, as PT can...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    SCOTUS to have hearing to consider Trump 14th Amendment ballot disqualification case on February 8th ABC News Might the Supreme Court try to sidestep key Trump 14th Amendment questions?...