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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  1. 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....
  2. 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...
  3. "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

    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?

    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?!

    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

    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
  8. 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...
  9. 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

    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?

    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

    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 @
  13. Found this cutie pic @ Doxie Rescue Bucks Cty & NJ as looking for a senior dog to take ME on
  14. 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,...
  15. 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

    Further case info: Former home care nurse sentenced in 3-year-old Coloma Twp. girl's
  17. 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...
  18. 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
  19. 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

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

    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

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

    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

    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...