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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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    ABC NEWS 12/6/23 Nevada attorney general announces charges against 6 Trump 'alternate electors' Nevada becomes the third state to file charges against "fake
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Responding to :All appointed by Democrat governors, btw.. talking point heard extensively at Fox news and Republican news outlets. Decided to see how Colorado's Supreme Court justices appointed...
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    Study material(cardiac etc)

    NRSKarenRN replied to Sprinkles123's topic in General Nursing

    I like http://www.icufaqs.org/ website which has many beginner FAQ documents that pertain to medical based units, not just MICU written with humor. Best wishes with
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Just in from democratic House of Rep -. House Committee on Oversight and Reform --- countering "Biden Crime Family" shill, dedicated to former Rep. Elijah Cummins...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Professor Joyce Vance Esq, former fed prosecuter offers legal ED easy for public to follow in her Civil Discourse column. Her October 29, 23 column week ahead outlined issues: Can Colorado Remove...
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    Late Christmas Greetings from The Starbox Dachshunds

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Ran across today:
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    What was missing?

    NRSKarenRN replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

    Learning medical Spanish along with any predominate international language in your area - my HS French useless, spattering grandparents Polish helped in one NE Philadelphia home health office....
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    Money laundering by Cecils parents after eating $4,000

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    My darling so far only eats tissues and tears trash bags..... Gee ?? business idea: "have gloves, will travel" to help with doggie "laundry" needs in PA. ? 'It's rough': Owners have to...
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    Twenty-Three PA Nursing Programs Moved to Provisional Status for NCLEX Pass Rates Below 80%

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Nursing News

    Unlike Florida, PA Board of Nursing has authority over nursing program approval and program closure. It closely monitors NCLEX pass rates with nursing programs moved to provisional status if NCLEX...
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    RNC officially bows out of hosting primary debates

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

    CHICKEN... RNC officially bows out of hosting primary debates The organization steps aside as television networks plan more early state debates. Politico By Alex Isenstadt...
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    New Years Eve 2023

    NRSKarenRN replied to Erin Lee's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift /12hrPM on holidays/ Evening prior holiday for many years --often less stressful with decreased census as triedto get everyone home for the holiday. Worked from home for 1hr today...
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    I want to be an LPN by 19 yrs old

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

    In some US areas, high school vocational technical programs offer practical nursing education certificate in Senior year. Community colleges and private education schools also provide this education....
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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

    RE difficulty obtaining GA Medicaid --months versus a gun purchase: same day. My oldest son laid off week before Christmas, 10 techs in Philly area let go as last diesel mechanic hired at his...
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    How to become a State Surveyor

    NRSKarenRN replied to Awildflower14's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, state healthcare surveyers predominately eval Long Term Care facilities as most hospitals Joint Commission survey is used in lieu of state survey unless complaint filed with state health...
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    Board Ordered Psych Eval

    NRSKarenRN replied to Peterpan's topic in Nurses Recovery

    American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) provides resources, education and leadership to its members and the healthcare and legal communities. Their attorney referral section lists Louisiana...
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    Christmas Eve Sunday December 24 2023

    NRSKarenRN replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    My paternal grandparents had a 2story hall entry that a 8-10ft Christmas tree fit --which had glass balls. See my cousins and family picture late 1960's --I was photographer with my new Brownie...
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    Christmas Eve Sunday December 24 2023

    NRSKarenRN replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Since you asked, attaching my Christmas decorations. My mother started buying Gurley candles in mid 50's --safe decorations for we children to place on sofa
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Hear why Maine Secretary of State disqualified Trump: Maine voters challenged Trump qualification to appear on ballot + their legal evidence upheld. MSNBC All In with Chris Hayes 12/28/2023...
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    Med waste upon Hospice Home death

    NRSKarenRN replied to Janie Rodriguez's topic in General Nursing

    Your Hospice employer should have a policy on this as med disposal can vary by state's pharmacy regulations. In the good ole days 90's when I worked Hospice, would flush down toilet with family...
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    RN to BSN without clinical component

    NRSKarenRN replied to ScaryExciting's topic in General Students

    Philadelphia, PA's LaSalle Univ. well established RN to BSN program is CCNE accredited and listed as 100%
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    Should I go to WGU or traditional nursing school?

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

    New to me too: WGU now offers a prelicensure nursing program In my eye, a clinical coach is not the same as a Nursing Instructor who is onsite providing hands-on instruction. In my...
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    Medication Route Error

    NRSKarenRN replied to OneRN50's topic in General Nursing

    Per FDA Suboxone medication guidelines: SUBOXONE sublingual tablets must be administered whole. Facilities practice of crushing med needs to be reviewed as contributed to this error. Mixing...
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    Administering immunizations

    NRSKarenRN replied to Rachel McDuffie's topic in General Nursing

    You could administer immunizations as a medical assistant under physician supervision in Indiana, not as a nurse. See Governors Executive Order 20-51 re Covid response You Call The Shots is...
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    Christmas Eve Sunday December 24 2023

    NRSKarenRN replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024 to all. Sons finished set up of blow-mold lawn decorations and house lights last Saturday-- next 2 days had 3inches of rain. Oldest 37 yo son got laid off...
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    Clinitron Bed questions!

    NRSKarenRN replied to ECMO's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with Clinitron beds started in mid 80's when first appeared in the hospital. In 1989, I brought my bedbound mother-in law (who had advanced Multiple sclerosis, Ovarian Cancer with...