NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

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    President Biden thread

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

    A little more about Ashley Biden MSW, well known for her social work and
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    President Biden thread

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

    President Biden awarded Medal of Freedom to Sandra Lindsay RN, Simone Biles, John McCain, Gabby Giffords, and 14 others. Denziel Washington unable to attend due to positive COVID results -will be...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    NRSKarenRN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Took FMLA for 5 months ~5 years ago due to wound dehiscence --- returned
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    President Biden thread

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

    I'm posting from my Summer camp position, find name calling, tit for tat response, irksome to wade thru and doesn't add anything productive to conversation, especially at this fragile time with our...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Clarence Thomas' wife linked to Jan. 6 insurrection organizers: report Fox News Jun 18, 2022 Ginni Thomas says she cannot wait to meet with Jan. 6 committee to 'clear up misconceptions'...
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    January 6 Select Committee

    NRSKarenRN replied to nursej22's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    20yrs experience with Respiratory nursing and vents, I sure thought that steroid euphoria influenced the Presidents motorcade trip around Walter Reed ( I can't let my people see me being sick)....
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    January 6 Select Committee

    NRSKarenRN replied to nursej22's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Tonight, January 6 committee subpoenas Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone for testimony
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    Travel Nurses See Swift Change of Fortunes as Covid Money Runs Dry

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Nursing News

    Found @ Kaiser Family Foundation News 5/11/22 Travel nurses acute drop in pay has been a shock for some, especially those new to traveling; travel RN's contracted pay rates not being honored....
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    Roe v. Wade abandoned by Supreme Court

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

    Finally got internet access after 7 days...talk about withdrawal....phone not the same. MOBILIZE!! https://www.mobilize.us/ This is website I participate with in PA to get out...
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    Roe v. Wade abandoned by Supreme Court

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

    PA especially Philadelphia area has camping sites too! While visiting, the Elizabeth Blackwell Center can assist in providing sexual health info if you forgot birth control meds or need Gyn
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    January 6 Select Committee

    NRSKarenRN replied to nursej22's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Cross examination done by House attorneys and committee members during depositions. Committee members also questioned during public hearings, like Rep. Kinzenger did
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    President Biden thread

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

    President 45 had similar instructions that made news..... many Presidents professional WH staff had meeting outline instructions to keep on track so could get to next meeting timely....Remember Ronald...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Gas tax holiday is for 3 months being proposed. PA has highest state gas tax 58
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    January 6 Select Committee

    NRSKarenRN replied to nursej22's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Remember these are mostly REPUBLICANS who are providing testimony under oath. Video testimony presented is often from Trumps own appointed staff, with pertanent parts of their testimony pertaining to...
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    Nursing Graduates from Widener University

    NRSKarenRN replied to Guest1177054's topic in School, College Programs

    Widener well known school with good instructors. Over past 5 years, above 88% NCLEX pass rate, except for Sept. 2021 79.21% -- just one class graduates, during COVID year. US national average = 83%,...
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    Lock Downs - Do you think they were necessary?

    NRSKarenRN replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ran across this article today: When Covid Came for Provincetown Those infected in Provincetown, Mass. last Summer, despite immunization, practiced self isolation post finding out COVID...
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    License Investigation

    NRSKarenRN replied to Kimsetay88's topic in Nursing Career

    PA Board of Nursing has a moral clause in Nursing Act, other states have one too. Since you mention being contacted by an investigator, you need a lawyer immediately. If you have malpractice...
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    Business idea for busy families with elderly relatives

    NRSKarenRN replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up on the idea. Ideal for those families who live distance from parents/elderly relatives. Look to see if you have service in your area, otherwise consider for a side job and develop a...
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    Business idea for busy families with elderly relatives

    NRSKarenRN replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Geriatric or Elder Care Coordinators/Managers (GCM) have been available for about 10 yrs now most often on a private pay basis independent practice, found at Elder Care Attorneys offices or through a...
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    January 6 Select Committee

    NRSKarenRN replied to nursej22's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Wednesday hearing moved to Thursday due to technical issues and speakers availability. Thursday's hearing expected to focus on the pressure campaign applied to VP Mike Pence to stand in the way...
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    January 6 Select Committee

    NRSKarenRN replied to nursej22's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Fox News joined in showing the January 6th Committee hearings on Monday AM 6/13/22. Forbes 6/14/22 MSNBC Dominates Daytime Ratings For 2nd Day Of 1/6 Hearings, Beating Fox News And CNN...
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    Tuesday June 14 2022

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

    Stopping in to say hello..... Today, Flag Day was Grand Mom Halls 126th birthday... she passed @ 99 1/2 in 1995, has always a big deal each year. I visit the family grave periodically, always...
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    What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    These men were NOT planning for a peaceful protest at Idaho Pride parade from broadcast video I viewed. The 31 Patriot Front members were arrested with riot gear after a tipster reported seeing...
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    LPT to LVN

    NRSKarenRN replied to iamlynnlynn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm assuming your a CA Licensed Psych Technician ( instead Licensed Physical Therapist) CA: Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)...
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    January 6 Select Committee

    NRSKarenRN replied to nursej22's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Monday focused on how Donald Trump pushed the "big lie" -- but was told he lost. Post election, Trump organization pulled in $250+million to fight election fraud --none spent on fraud. Video...