NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Weekend/Night Time Hospital Frustrations

    NRSKarenRN replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    (((HUGS))) to you for dealing with this organization. I continue to go to health system I worked in with 24/7 CT scan and specialists while perceived "better" health system closed one hospital...
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    In desperate need of support

    NRSKarenRN replied to Snowchild's topic in General Nursing

    Time to call her PCP regarding your concerns. Ask PCP office to call to schedule an office visit if she won't go for a checkup. I was lucky that my Dad wanted me to go to his visits after my mother...
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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

    Well, the FBI established a webpage to alert Americans to this threat: Combating Foreign Influence FBI Protected Voices: Foreign Influence (Youtube) Russia is the biggest influencer, with...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Agree 100%. TMB and I have acknowledged Biden is not as sharp as when Senator. Gee, he has a prior president almost daily saying in Truth postings and conversations with his followers rigged...
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    The Trump Thread

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

    10/25/2022 Bob Woodward essay @ Washington Post prior to release of full audiotapes available today at Simon and Schuster audio-- The Trump Tapes: 20 interviews that show why he is an...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Biddens comments no more concerning than: PS: I'm more focused on NFL-Philadelphia Eagles: 7-0 MLB: Phillies rout tonight 7-0 over Astros, 2-1 in World Series...
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    has anyone heard of Ciaoboss?

    NRSKarenRN replied to RNbknyc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This appears to be a brand new company -just signed up on Linked in and Youtube 1 mo ago. Unable to find business license, contact info or state location. Soliciting for nurses, but ?? employers...
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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

    Moving on... Read the criminal complaint re Paul Pelosi's attacker which includes FBI agent description of event: Offenses: 18 U.S.C. § 115(a)(1)(A), (b)-Assault on the immediate...
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    DMV reporting of unsafe driving

    NRSKarenRN replied to queenjulie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Not a HIPAA issue. Here are PA regulations for medical reporting unsafe driving conditions: Check your states regulations and submit medical reporting form if required. Hardest...
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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

    From familys side of story.... they are requesting release police body tapes. Family of Desman LaDuke, NAACP speak about his death Interpretation of "a tactical kill shot" is a police...
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    What is this “high flow oxygen at home”?

    NRSKarenRN replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    2018: High-flow Nasal Cannula: Mechanisms of Action and Adult and Pediatric Indications High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy in Palliative Care 2018: High Flow Nasal...
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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

    Per Christopher Wray's FBI August 2022 report to Senate Judiciary Committee which I viewed: Oversight of the Federal Bureau of
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    Hospice agency shutting down - help!

    NRSKarenRN replied to mslavender1982's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Check out these resources to consider for your discharge packets: Barbara Karnes RN series of booklets on end of life education so helpful as written in plain language using every day terms...
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    Help with IV infusion dial a flow!!

    NRSKarenRN replied to LVNtoRNstudent13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Info: Dial-A-Flow Tubing - What Is It & What Does It Do? Important point: what does the physician/NP/PA order say re bolus amount per hour?? Dial-a-flow/IV controller device needs to be...
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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

    Arizona’s governor is stacking shipping containers along the border and defying a federal request to remove
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    Henry Mayo Hospital new grad

    NRSKarenRN replied to onestepatatime's topic in Nursing Career

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    Hello Pain my old friend........

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Happy to hear some improvement, may it
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    President Biden thread

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

    Washington Post / Jonathan Capehart 10/25/22 Capehart: People Misunderstanding My Biden Interview Biden is totally going to run
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    President Biden thread

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

    Yes we're proud of Joe for helping Americans. People need to APPLY for this program. So don't apply for it since you don't need 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

    May The Force Be With You! Ukraine is assembling an Army 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

    In Sports World: after firing their baseball team manager mid season My brother drove 6 hrs from Virginia to take my Dad to their last World Series parade in 2008. Both are smiling today,...
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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

    Has Clay Clark/Gen. Michael Flynn's Re-Awaken America tour visited your area yet? They came to Manheim, PA in Lancaster County --next county to mine past 2 days. From AZ event Frontline...
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    Fake Nursing School Scammed Me

    NRSKarenRN replied to Soy Dora's topic in General Nursing

    Subee: You have interpreted education and nursing regs correctly. Florida is PRO BUSINESS. However, due to numerous scam schools and low NCLEX scores (less than 20% while national average is...
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    JTube Clog/Splash

    NRSKarenRN replied to Jess_Kins's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    Check for residual. Water flush 50cc, meds liquid or crushed as needed and diluted with 30cc water -give 15cc then flush, finish remainder meds then at least 50cc flush afterwards + additional H20...
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    Hello Pain my old friend........

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I've had 6 falls from Nov.21 to July 22. Finally diagnosed with Polyneuropathy along with Cervical Stenosis + Radiculopathy. 4th round of Physical Therapy s starting end August with manual traction...