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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    Nobody cares and I'm a little panicked. Does anyone have their reading list for Concepts III for Delaware County Community College (DCCC) reading list for 2023?

    NRSKarenRN replied to roxannen's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hope a DCCC student sees your request.
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    Can a nurse's union succeed in a Right to Work State?

    NRSKarenRN replied to razzledazzle2428's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    YES, there are nursing unions in right to work states. See which states have Right to Work laws ... note that website lists union dues required if union established as "forced unionism" state....
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    News from the Coop: Urban Chicken-Keeping

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Alabama legal professor + TV legal advisor Joyce Vance is someone I've grown to enjoy reading her writings on democracy, legal issues and commentary on TV. Especailly because she has work-life...
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    News from the Coop: Urban Chicken-Keeping

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

    "Raising Chickens good for your mental health"... Hear how and why Joyce Vance raises chickens in her backyard.
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    Name your hourly wages! / 1:1 private duty pay

    NRSKarenRN replied to Boppityboop's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been involved in startup of a for profit home health care and home care agency along with a large multistate established home health agency. Most private duty 1:1 home health care ,...
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    fatFIRE and Nursing?

    NRSKarenRN replied to futur0_nurs's topic in General Nursing

    Many facilities provide a 401k or 403b retirement fund match, some up to .50c for each dollar saved up to $5,000-10,000 (sometimes salary dependent)---place the MAX amount in it each pay. After...
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    Tips for tele?!

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

    Several resources online for EKG interpretation https://ekg.academy/ecg https://www.ecg-quiz.com/ https://monitortech.org/rhythm-strip-practice...
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    Picc line

    NRSKarenRN replied to cici87's topic in General Nursing

    Minor home care blip as PICC dressing was intact. When is next scheduled visit --if Thursday, could even wait til then; if later then visit tomorrow
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    Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

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

    What are they going to do with all the Georgia optometrists = "Optometry Doctor" Dr. Leah J. McFerren, optometrist Dr. Radhakrishna Patel Dr. Steven R. Warstadt Dr. Janelle Davison...
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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

    Latest SI swimsuit model: Eighteen years after being released from prison for conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and making false statements, billionaire Martha Stewart, age 81, graces one...
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    CE Subscription

    NRSKarenRN replied to TheoBeo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. There are several companies already providing eLearning subscription available for several years for nurses employed outside hospital settings, e.g nurse.com which I've used for years...
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    EPIC and carrying out orders?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    EXCELLENT advice as always! Review facility policy and respond based on that and seriousness of patient condition: STAT should be signed off as acknowledged but CAN be passed on to next shift...
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    Wendys Nurses Month | 2023

    NRSKarenRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Great news except have to download another app, another password.... sigh. But I do love their Jr cheeseburger and chicken nuggets, closed when I went 2 nights ago @
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    Happy National Nurses Week

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Found this cutie pic @ Doxie Rescue Bucks Cty & NJ as looking for a senior dog to take ME on
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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 report-- had just been placed 5/5/23 under HHS care. Autopsy being done. Per prior cable news report I saw, they were to house up to 50 children. Migrant child has died in US custody,...
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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

    Found @ Trib Live, Southwest PA area website 5/3/10 Jonah Goldberg: How comment section trolls took over the Republican
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    MI Nurse Sentenced in Death of Child

    NRSKarenRN replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Nursing News

    Further case info: Former home care nurse sentenced in 3-year-old Coloma Twp. girl's
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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

    Conservative websites view..... interesting read. Bulwark+ Special Report 5/9/2023 The Corruption of Lindsey Graham A case study in the rise of authoritarianism. Chapter...
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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

    Will he have to register as a sex offender now, couldn't tell from NY regs? Frequently Asked Questions: New York State's Sex Offender
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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

    Just realized Social Security is 1/2 my income post retirement and other savings significantly reduced renovating my home last year so I can age in place. Not having SS if US defaults, won't be able...
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    Rocky Start/Orientation and Nurse Confidence

    NRSKarenRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, many will train you. Bayada Pediatric Nurse Training (East Coast Company) is an
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    Did I say the wrong thing?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1200295's topic in General Nursing

    Stop overthinking situation. Take a deep breath, exhale slowly, take a deep breath, exhale slowly-- rinse and repeat till you can drift to sleep
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    Rocky Start/Orientation and Nurse Confidence

    NRSKarenRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Private Duty home care --1 on 1 care, much less
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    Did I say the wrong thing?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1200295's topic in General Nursing

    Relax, either phrase is OK as non-specific wording, what one would expect when someone is hospitalized-- medical staff working to help friend/family
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    HIPAA

    NRSKarenRN replied to jobellestarr's topic in Home Health

    No HIPAA violation as long as no discussion of patient care needs ensued. My former employer had a few nurses who's husband drove them to patients home for visit as fear driving post accident, shared...