NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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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...
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    Military spouse question

    NRSKarenRN replied to MilRNCA25's topic in General Nursing

    You have several issues to consider regarding your nursing license: 1. Tax filing location 2. South Carolina Drivers license 3, Military nurses and spouses guidelines. A compact...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Just in...onto the Supreme Court CNN 12/19/23 Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from 2024 ballot The Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Unsettleing.. see article re Trumps phrases garnering support Des Moines Register 12/17/23 'Poisoning the blood' of US: Trump's harsh words grow support among likely Iowa
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Donald Trump's mother was from Scotland. His first wife Ivana and third wife Melania were immigrants with 4 of his 5 children first generation Americans. Think these "immigrants" have contributed to...
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    Already Burnt out

    NRSKarenRN replied to sarena33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Medicare/Medicaid Fraud and Abuse: Prevent, Detect, Report education is must read for all providers. Ultrasound issue you describe falls under "Knowingly ordering medically unnecessary items or...
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    Nurse Practitioner had live sex for online viewing

    NRSKarenRN replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Politico Interview 12/09/23: Her Online Sex Life Was Exposed. She Lost Her Election. Now She's Speaking
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    President Biden thread

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

    Hunter Biden's recent Pod cast interview with popstar Moby (who met during addiction treatment) prior to latest indictment has the answer: This immense pressure is understandable why the...
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    Kevin McCarthy retiring from Congress after being ousted as House speaker 2 months ago. Announced news in Wall Street Journal Op ED ABC News 12/6/23 Kevin McCarthy retiring from Congress...
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    VIRGINIA endorsement

    NRSKarenRN replied to Jocelyn4nursing's topic in General Nursing

    See these VA BON requirements as Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) still need education verification along with NY BON license verification : Application Wizard - Registered Nurse...
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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

    I watched that interview -- lack of Ethics has ruined Republican party and damaging our Country. Will be getting on phone lines to get out the vote next year in primaries and general election
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    NCLEXRN After 12 Years

    NRSKarenRN replied to AspiringRNmama's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some boards of nursing require that they approve nursing refresher course while others maintain a list of courses in their state so check your BON along with neighboring states for courses....
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    How long does it take for license approval or denial ?

    NRSKarenRN replied to AshBashNewGrad's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    For those waiting for months to get results board of nursing actions, contact your state legislator as they are used to dealing with state boards and departments. Often they can contact BON to...
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    Haven't worked in 9 years.... advice?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Hilary Hill's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice is to take a refresher course to update skills and give you contacts in your
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    When Fido wants a drink

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    ......of Baileys, sleeps it off at the vet.
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Posted by George Conway.... How it started How its going.. Joyce Vance "Civil Discourse" sums up concerns re A very Trump
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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

    ABC NEWS 11/23/23 OxyContin maker's settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it's up to the Supreme
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Jeffrey McConney previously testified in 2 grand jury's going back to 2021 Manhattan DA brought Trump Organization controller to testify before special grand jury:
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    Thanks and Giving to Nurses House

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Giving: Nurses House - national fund for nurses in need. Nurses House is a national organization dedicated to helping Registered Nurses in need. Nurses House offers assistance with housing...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Correction -- prior loss is decreased as accounting corrected due to" change in value tied to its convertible notes" = profit not loss in recent news reports. CBS News MoneyWatch 11/14/23...
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    Retired Army Colonel Eugene Vindman, who blew the whistle on the infamous 2019 call between Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced he is running for Virginia's 7th Congressional...
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    NYBON

    NRSKarenRN replied to Kimbee98's topic in General Students

    Updated info re FL nursing graduates requesting NY license can be found in this thread:
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    I went to a Florida nursing school

    NRSKarenRN replied to JBaltazar's topic in General Nursing

    For those Florida nursing graduates who took and passed NCLEX in NY and have not had their license processed, you can contact Florida Board of Nursing to get NCLEX scores released to Florida in order...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Explain how