NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Are we not talking about the largest nursing strike in US history happening right now?

    NRSKarenRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I'd started thread under COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNION section Strike must have been a stressor for you and son been transported to another facility- glad surgery went well. MNA is a strong...
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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

    Update on U.S. training Ukrainian army. Son told me drones capable of dropping grenades. I've been drawn to You Tube channel podcast "Speak The Truth"" -- Robert Terkla retired US Special...
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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

    Texan is George Washington's closest living relative:
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    15,000 Minnesota Nurses to Walk Off Job - Largest Nurses Strike In The Country

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

    Minnesota Reformer 9/12/2022 Thousands of union nurses walked off the job at 15 hospitals across the Twin Cities and Duluth area on Monday morning, launching the largest private-sector nurses...
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    15,000 Minnesota Nurses to Walk Off Job - Largest Nurses Strike In The Country

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

    World Socialist Web Site 9/12/2022 Minnesota union calls three-day walkout as 15,000 nurses press for open-ended
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    15,000 Minnesota Nurses to Walk Off Job - Largest Nurses Strike In The Country

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

    CBS News 9/12/2022 15,000 Minnesota nurses begin 3-day strike: "We're all standing
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    Returning To Work After Long Absence

    NRSKarenRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats. Hope position works out well for you and your
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    Advanced Practice RNs??

    NRSKarenRN replied to newnormal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is this for a class assignment or personal info so members can best help
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    Hunter Biden's laptop and other stories of corruption.

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

    No interest in Hunters laptop as he was not a government employee nor working in the WH. Compared to the Former POTUS actions, blip on my government
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    Hunter Biden's laptop and other stories of corruption.

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

    CNN 7/20/22: Federal investigation of Hunter Biden reaches critical juncture, sources say CNN 7/21/22: DoJ has reached a decision point on Hunter Biden
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    Skills Education Ideas

    NRSKarenRN replied to Dtwjj's topic in General Nursing

    Blood Collection Lab Tubes and Order of Draw EKG review Telemetry lead placement 12-Lead ECG Placement Guide + Color Coding Standards for the 12-Lead ECG What do I need to know...
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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

    News Flash Fetterman agrees to 1 debate against Oz in Pa. Senate race Throwing my support to Fetterman over Jersey transplant OZ.... will watch with interest as usual during election...
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    How long after passing NCLEX for NY BON to activate my license?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Papoc's topic in Nursing Career

    Website says their is a backlog, but to contact the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s Division of Professional Regulation after all application user guide info completed...
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    Nurse Giving Conscious Sedation Without Licensed MD Order

    NRSKarenRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Additionally, facility is unable to bill for services provided under this physicians name as without active license. I've had an RN license since 9/1982. Used a new company for PA's required...
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    Rural health clinic

    NRSKarenRN replied to Crazynursern's topic in Nursing Career

    The Rural Health Information Hub may have ideas for you, including funding sources, especially for maternal child health issues. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/ Rural Health Clinic info,...
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    I failed my critical care course. Should I test for my LPN?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Kenzs333's topic in Nursing Career

    New York and PA requires one to graduate from a nursing program in order to apply for LPN license. A few states do permit one to apply for LPN license upon completion 1st year of RN
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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

    60 y.o. man paddles giant hollowed out pumpkin 38 miles down the Mississippi River for Guinness Record on his birthday!...
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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

    Complete devastation: 1/3 of Pakistan is underwater due to recent flooding.... force of water hard to understand until shown in this Twitter
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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

    Tweety, WOW, WOW, WOW.... those are gorgeous . How long to build? Is this competition in Tampa Bay? Trying to plan for a fall
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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

    Philadelphia Inquirer 9/1/2022 Sand Castle Engineering: https://www.inquirer.com/health/sandcastle-engineering-water-sand-air-20220901.htm Who knew??? Best sand for...
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    Stoma powder for bed sores?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    I've done this years ago prior to calcium alginate dressings. Stoma powder helps to decrease bleeding by absorbing moisture from raw/broken skin; it needs to be covered with another product like...
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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

    NASA going to the moon again after 50 years-- Artemis 1 set to launch Monday! https://www.cnn.com/interactive/world/artemis-1-in-numbers-scn/ How to watch Mondays launch 8/29/22 between...
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    Looking for Medical Mission to Poland or Ukraine

    NRSKarenRN replied to dougjiro's topic in General Nursing

    Check out: Become a Medical Volunteer in Ukraine https://saveukraine.org/volunteer/become-medical-volunteer Hope a member with international volunteer experience can chime
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    International Dog Day

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

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    International Dog Day

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

    OUCH.... sorry to hear this news, you were excited about how well Orchids