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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    What caught your attention in the world today?

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

    Interesting read: How China Spies
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    Holiday Prep/support and self care for the busy nurse!

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Dang it.... Plumbers hooked up dual (gas burners/electric oven) stove today... BUT electrical outlet not in right location so unable to push back into space-- 2/3 out in kitchen pathway. Son found...
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    Small District. No P&P.

    NRSKarenRN replied to SierraMountainNurse's topic in School

    Medication Administration Coordinated School Health and Safety Office | 916-319-0914 CA Health Services & School Nursing webpage link comes up as "Content Under Review"...
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    Small District. No P&P.

    NRSKarenRN replied to SierraMountainNurse's topic in School

    See right bottom corner of National education website for CA Health Services Policies School Nurse Availability CA regs ARTICLE 2. Employment of Medical
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    Water Beads

    NRSKarenRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Thanks for bringing this to AN members attention Poison Control -Are Water Beads Toxic? Picture from: https://www.socochem.com/water-jellygel-polymer-beads.html Water Jelly/Gel...
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    Holiday Prep/support and self care for the busy nurse!

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    My stove is getting moved from storage hopefully tomorrow into my renovated home!! Contractor hooked up refrigerator past week so defrosting turkey in it as rental house frig tiny --will just...
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    Clinical Rotation Expectations

    NRSKarenRN replied to Tait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Tait: Found these resources: Pacific Lutheran Univ: Student Clinical Practice, Policies & Expectations UPMC Schools of Nursing Expectations including Purpose of the Position:...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Better name to use:
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    2022 Elections

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

    Nancy Pelosi ends ~ 20 year career as Democratic Leader, will remain as House Representative. Steny Hoyer also announced not seeking Democratic caucus leadership post. Hakeem Jeffries has been...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    How Murdoch's NY Post has turned cheeck re Trump: While their Wall Street Journal has Trump's announcement buried on second half of Politics page. Will Fox News Tucker Carlson and Hannity...
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    Delayed pain management before change of shift?

    NRSKarenRN replied to kpmadden83's topic in General Nursing

    Use search term "Delay in pain med administration + nurses" to find articles. Had to meet on 2 different occasions with unit administrator to get my husbands q6hr percocet + baclofen dose given...
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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

    Jay Leno undergoing burn care 2nd and 3rd degree facial and chest burns while working beneath steam engine vehicle which had flash gasoline fire this past weekend per news reports. He is "up...
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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

    12 Republicans joined all Democrats to move this legislation forward; final vote may occur on Friday. Philadelphia Inquirer 11/16/2022 Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate
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    The Trump Thread

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

    Wasn't aware of all the uncharged crimes post Trump campaign launch this site has accumulated. Karen Citizens for Ethics.org 11/2022 President Trump’s staggering record of uncharged
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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

    Following up re Fentanyl: Per 2020 DEA report, Fentanyl Flow into the United States, the majority of illegal synthetic Fentanyl coming in from China, then Mexico followed by India....
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    YouTube Expands "Health Source" Verification to Nursing Professionals

    NRSKarenRN replied to KaleenaIrene's topic in General Nursing

    From YouTube Health: Review Eligibility Requirements: Apply to be a source in YouTube health Apply: U.S. Application Germany Application Hope all Registered Nurses with...
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    IV Drug Compatibility

    NRSKarenRN replied to Adang93's topic in General Nursing

    Unable to help as no experience with Albumin and D5W/NaBicarb co-administration. Always consult your facility's pharmacy for best advice regarding IV infusion
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    Toxic NYC Hospital Revealed Shocking details

    NRSKarenRN replied to 135pipe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    NYU Langone nurses’ contract spotlights staffing
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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

    Broadcasting 11/14/2022 World News Tonight" anchor David Muir will have an exclusive interview with former Vice President Mike Pence. For the first time since the Jan. 6 attack on the...
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    Wisconsin Nurse Amputated Man's Foot Without Orders

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    More to the story from Milwalkee Journal Sentinal 11/10/22 Nurse from Pierce County, Wisconsin, charged with amputating patient's foot without his knowledge or doctor's authorization ....
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    2022 Elections

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

    Philadelphia Inquirer 11/10/2022 ‘It’s time for him to retire’: Some Pa. Republicans want to push Trump aside after their election losses PA state house now +1 Democrat ----...
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    2022 Elections

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

    UGHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... sticking his foot in his mouth. Please pick another Republican for 2024. MD Governor Larry Hogan thinking of entering race, appears to know how to GOVERN. DOJ where are...
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    2022 Elections

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

    Appears Trump having a temper tantrum on his Truth Social platform downing Fox News reports per Twitter link since many endorsed candidates lost.... not too upset with Dr Oz PA
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    2022 Elections

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

    PA's elected Josh Shapiro Dem as Governor. John Fetterman Dem is ahead as Senator which would flip this seat. Philly suburbs Democrats won re-election for Congressional Reps and state Reps....
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    Nurses who have been practicing 2+ years... Do you think you could pass the NCLEX?

    NRSKarenRN replied to GammaReyMysterio's topic in General Nursing

    Have an extra $150.00? That's the cost of NCSBN practice NCLEX test! Having attended multiple conferences almost yearly, 30 CEU yearly, active participant@ allnurses x 20years, keeping up with...