NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    The Trump Thread

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

    Trump NY AG fraud trial ABC News daily coverage available here. Trump paid his gag order $15,000 judgment today. Judge Engoron ruled that Ivanka Trump must testify. AP: Donald Trump...
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    Real work from home nursing careers or scams?

    NRSKarenRN replied to JAChicago's topic in Nursing Career

    Allnurses Legal Nursing forum offers great advice re LNC profession and
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    California LVN Scope of Practice

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

    Great--- glad you asked! allnurses here to assist with practice
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    Do you regret becoming a nurse?

    NRSKarenRN replied to jengood's topic in General Nursing

    50 years in healthcare --started as nurses aid in SNF 1973; LPN 1977 hospital, RN 1982- hospital 10 years, hospice then homecare 30 years finishing out career 4 more years till 50 years licensed...
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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

    One can read the Jake Sullivan article in Foreign Affairs.... includes revised comments about the Middle East post Hamas attack on Israel. The Sources of American Power - A Foreign Policy for a...
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    Pumpkin Loving Hippos...

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Enjoy Cincinnati Zoo's Hall-Zoo-Ween including their Hippo pumpkin crushers! Chomp, Chomp,
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    Pumpkin Loving Hippos...

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Along with my dog, more pumpkin lovers,,, Galapagos tortoises at Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrate Halloween with
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    Accessory Navicular Syndrome

    NRSKarenRN replied to Milkofamnesia02's topic in General Nursing

    Accessory Navicular Syndrome Wearing boot longer than 6 weeks may be required to reduce inflamation further. Physical Therapist helped me tremendously with their manipulation, exercises and...
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    California LVN Scope of Practice

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

    CA regulations Vocational Nursing -- Business And Professions Code Psychiatric Technicians License Requirements for Psychiatric HealthFacilities (PHFs) requires ONLY 40 hours of...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Powell gave SWORN testimony Wednesday. ? US News 10/19/23 Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Georgia, Will Testify Against
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    11 Best Nursing Shoes (Plus 6 Most Comfortable)

    NRSKarenRN commented on Julia Liou's article in Nursing Resources

    New Balance Women's 608 V5 Cross Trainer was recommended by my podiatrist after planter fascitis. Wearing 15+ years without issue. Best to rotate a pair
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    CA Endorsement from a Florida school

    NRSKarenRN replied to thesavvynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Those living in California should contact their state representative or Senator as most can intervene with government agencies = BON for prompt resolution. Worked for several AN members in other...
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    PA license renewal/Child abuse

    NRSKarenRN replied to kesigirl's topic in General Nursing

    PA nurse --taken several child abuse courses. Who is the provider of Child Abuse course as differing questions and
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    Recommended ICU/ critical care books for new grad

    NRSKarenRN replied to Katey Avendano's topic in General Specialties

    Notes on ICU Nursing -- humor + knowledge of intro topics easy to read Their book also
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    Free At-Home COVID Tests

    NRSKarenRN replied to chare's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks. Put in my
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    Seems sketchy and maybe illegal?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Phoenix1565's topic in General Specialties

    New Hire Paperwork Guide for Florida How to Hire an Employee in Florida Demand a signed job offer letter per Florida requirements. FLorida Department of Labor Wage and hour...
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    Siphoning votes from Trump voting block re antivax views?? CNN 10/09/2023 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces independent run for president, ending Democratic primary challenge to Biden...
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    Israel Hamas War

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

    President Joe Biden today delivered a forceful speech pledging full support for Israel against the attacks by Hamas, asking Congress for further military aid beyond previously budgeted funds. Biden...
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    Israel Hamas War

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

    Senior year Class of 1973, clearly remember 1973 Israel Arab war.... sure this topic will come up at our 50th reunion this month. I'm bringing cheesecakes for desert. Thoughts from a history...
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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

    Picked up 3 month Mybetriq $347.00 @ CVS. Spoke with Pharmacy tech who's been working at my store 5+ yrs. Amount of RX trippled they are expected to process, difficulty keeping up with 2 Pharmacist...
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    Kari Lake announces Senate
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    The election 2024 Thread

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

    ABC NEWS 10/10/23 Santos fed charges worsening re fake donor scheme... don't think will be re-elected. Federal prosecutors file new charges against Rep. George
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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 was working Hospice in 1992 when Duragesic pain patch = time released topical fentanyl came on the market --wonderful for my patients needing long term narcotic pain control, less stigma than...
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    President Biden thread

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

    "Bidens wall" is actually appropriated funds Congress approved in 2019 that are required to be spent as Congress declined to reappropriate these monies. Once a President signs federal budget, a...
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    Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to 2 Univ. of Penn scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Nursing News

    After meeting while photocoping research papers in 1997 , twenty-six years of mRNA research leads to two University of Pennsylvania researchers receiving Nobel prize in medicine --their efforts lead...