NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Careers in Social Justice

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

    NRA + mental health From the American Psychiatric Association 12 yrs ago: missperception that insane criminals committing most of gun murders. Yet in 2022, CEO LaPerrie still stating same after...
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    Careers in Social Justice

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

    FYI for AN's students and non-psych nurses: Started in 1979, NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building...
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    Saturday December 31 2022 New Years Eve

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

    Popping in to wish everyone a Happy New Year 2023! I enjoy reading everyone's daily adventures. My total home renovation (new electric, plumbing, 2 bathrooms redone with jetted walk-in tub...
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    PSA/Free Covid Tests

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Got some in November through my insurance and ordered more via .gov as son is a chef to a sports team so lots of potential exposure to bring home to me. Stayed clear so
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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

    Visit IRS efile as PUBLIC INFORMATION. U.S. President, Vice President, Candidate Tax Returns Easy viewing! Can see Ford, Carters, Clinton, Bushes, etc ... Candidates Mitt Romney, Sara...
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    Help- Working Codes as a Nurse

    NRSKarenRN replied to Carmen12345's topic in Emergency

    Your welcome. I was in the ER for hip Xray as hospital main dept had closed for the day yesterday, parked outside nurses station awaiting copy of films --across from the crash carts. I thought of...
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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

    HR 347 Presidential Tax Transparency Act was introduced but not yet passed. That's what the House Ways and Means committee has been working on to get codified into law. Hope to be passed by the...
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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 Presidential Tax Audits Going back to President Nixon, he was found to have committed tax fraud, paid back taxes owed -- considered an embarrassment Thusly, since 1977 the IRS developed a...
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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

    Other Presidential candidates have released their returns. Commentary I heard on radio today was amount of losses reported on returns will surprise many people along with fact IRS audit did not...
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    CATSCAN !

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

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    Pets with IBD

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

    (((HUGG))). No experience with cats -- that favorite meal must have brought a purr on I suspect. Lots a memories to pull out of your heart
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    Fake Nursing School Scammed Me

    NRSKarenRN replied to Soy Dora's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Suebee found the article: TAMPA BAY TIMES 12/19/2022 Florida's nursing pipeline is broken as many would-be nurses fail their exams Pass rates on the national licensing exam are...
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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

    What about his immigration status??? VETTING those who ran for office used to be part of local party organization... what does the local branch say about their vetting process, didn't see it in the...
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    Wisconsin Nurse Amputated Man's Foot Without Orders

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Nursing News

    RN amputates foot .... me thinks necrotic foot possibly fell off or cut during dressing change. ABC News 11/10/2022 Charges: Wisconsin nurse amputated man's foot without orders...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    How popular is President Trump still? His NFT cards sold out in less than 24hrs, netting $4.5m in sales. NFT being offered on resale market for ~$1,200. Donald Trump’s digital trading card...
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    New Grad BSN wanting endorsement to CA

    NRSKarenRN replied to NewPANurseWantingCALicense's topic in General Nursing

    My posting re Last option: Seek license in PA or another state to allow you to work as an RN, meaning to obtain employment in another state in order to work as an RN. CA: End of the COVID-19...
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    President Biden thread

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

    WSJ EDITORIAL BOARD 11/21/22 Biden’s Railroad Deal Falls
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    DNR

    NRSKarenRN replied to thisnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the above links. Son with 175 kidney stones, recent UTI's treated with Macrobid, chronic cough this year, nonsmoker. DX Asthma in Spring. Had CXR + PFT normal . Will send article to him...
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    Allied Medical Training RN to EMT Bridge

    NRSKarenRN replied to Chuckleface's topic in General Nursing

    Mobile Intensive Care Nurse -- MICN links below, not all states have this credential. 2-3 years ER/ICU experience required in some states; for Flight Nursing ICU experience preferred. In PA,...
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    Liability insurance for retired RN

    NRSKarenRN replied to joules300's topic in Retired Nurses

    In PA, I work perdiem about 6hrs month and have nursing liability insurance for ~$120/year via Proliability. CMF gives a discount to AN members:...
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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

    HLN Network is having a Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon running all 90 episodes of The West Wing over next 3 days through Sunday. I've watched 4 episodes today-- many of same topics shown still being...
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    Thanksgiving is time for football!!

    NRSKarenRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Turkey EMERGENCY!! Turkey was still frozen inside after 4 days thawing darn 16lb bird in refrigerator. Chef son commandeered da bird, roasted at 500 degrees for 40min for browned skin, then...
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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

    Sheriffs in Colorado Springs EL Paso County, where the Club Q shooting took place, have refused to enforce 'red flag' laws and the county declared itself a 'Second Amendment preservation county' in...
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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

    Use of Tic Toc is of a concern
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    Thanksgiving is time for football!!

    NRSKarenRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Turkey still defrosting...grrr.... My 45 yo enameled roaster makes the moistest Turkey --can hold a 26 lb bird--going with just 16lb as only 3 for dinner. Making...