NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Standard to metric tables

    NRSKarenRN replied to Knight2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Try these: Weight Conversion Chart Pounds to Kilograms lists 1 to 360 lbs US and Metric Weights and Measures Compared American to Metric Units Pharmacy Conversions...
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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

    Stormy Daniels prior lawyer really flamed out.... ABC News Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years in
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    President Biden thread

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

    PA took away "Vote for Democrat and Republican" party buttons, to decrease single party only voting starting in 2020 election. Now need to vote for individual candidates. I've usually split my vote...
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    Having SI in relation to new, stressful jobs: quitting nursing forever

    NRSKarenRN replied to pinkdoves's topic in Health, Stress Management

    NEW National # for concerns re suicide: 988 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may...
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    Returning to Work After COVID

    NRSKarenRN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Short term disability often starts after 14th day of illness ---hope you are paying for such a plan, look into its benefits. Article I read today showing post Covid illness, 20% adults developing...
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    Pets?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Amethya's topic in Camp

    I took 2 yo +5 yo sons along with 12yo daucshund to camp my first year. My bed room was in the infirmary so easy to leave dog in my room; took him for walks as needed before breakfast, mid afternoon,...
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    Who supplies your O2 for camp?

    NRSKarenRN replied to GatezRN's topic in Camp

    No Oxygen used at my camp as suburban area; input as home care visiting nurse You will need a medical order from a provider in order to obtain. Many Durable Medical Equipment companies in my PA...
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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

    Vaccines for Immigrants and Refugees Newsweek 3/5/21 Fact Check: Are COVID-Positive Migrants Allowed to Cross Southern Border Into U.S.? No, Biden Isn’t Letting...
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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

    Posting some clarifying information re voting, citizenship and immigration status. Austin American Statesman Dec. 7, 2020 Fact-check: Do states verify U.S. citizenship as a condition for...
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    January 6 Select Committee

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

    This "comment" reported from Trump not surprising. Washington Post 5/25/22 Jan. 6 panel is told that Trump indicated support for hanging Pence during
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    President Biden thread

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

    Interesting opinion article by Thomas Friedman: My Lunch With President
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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

    "Lying Ted" just might get proven and face law license sanction over role in PA Republicans 2020 election lawsuit that he lost, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is the target of a bar association complaint...
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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

    ? I've followed his career over the last 10 years, voted for him as Lt. Governor, yesterday for Senator fully aware he had a stroke + pacer/ICD inserted. earn He has a Masters in Public...
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    January 6 Select Committee

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

    On April 20th,2022 January 6th committee received DOJ request for transcripts and documents committee has obtained regarding Capital invasion per NY TImes today. First inkling that DOJ working on...
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    Nursing Facility Staff Vaccinations, Boosters, and Shortages After Vaccination Deadlines Passed

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    KFF News 5/16/22 Nursing Facility Staff Vaccinations, Boosters, and Shortages After Vaccination Deadlines
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    Is my science GPA high enough for CRNA school?

    NRSKarenRN replied to StudentNurseMason's topic in Nursing Career

    3.7 in science is fine for CRNA school. Check out AN's Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist forum for advice re entering this
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    MedSurg to Dialysis Transition

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

    Peruse AN's Dialysis-renal-urology forum for this specialty advice. Take Dialysis Schedules into consideration as some start 5:30AM, or end late at night -- often 10-12hr shifts. Best wishes in...
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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

    Responding to Republican outrage over baby formula for border illegal immigrants infants: the Biden administration is obligated under federal law to provide this baby formula to the babies of...
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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

    Agree
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    January 6 Select Committee

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

    I'm especially upset with Representative Scott Perry R-PA representing our state capital Harrisburg area ,with his efforts to install Jeffrey Clark as AG; his attempts to DENY my PA vote by installing...
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    Searching for a preceptor

    NRSKarenRN replied to Guest26407's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Responded to your message. I'll only be doing HHA supervisory visits in Dec. Best wishes in finding a
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    Considering leaving job as NP to go back to school

    NRSKarenRN replied to Guest1192979's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered RN First Assistant role. AORN has RN First Assistant Resources See their article: How do I become a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)? As an APRN, you can enter RNFA...
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    Crozer Health Seeks Applicants for Fall 2022 Nurse Residency Program In Emergency Department and Critical Care Medicine

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Crozer Health Seeks Applicants for Fall 2022 Nurse Residency Program In Emergency Department and Critical Care
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    Searching for a preceptor

    NRSKarenRN replied to Guest26407's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I meet your RN BSN req. Please contact me if you can do hours in an infirmary setting in Montgomery County starting 6/20 as I manage Summer camp infirmary with Pediatrician owner. Be glad to...
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    January 6 Select Committee

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

    Select Committee Subpoenas Five Members of Congress May 12, 2022 Press