NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Modern Conservatism and Democracy

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

    Heard Sen. Angus King state 'The country is in danger', as voting rights got filibustered today, blocking bringing bill to Senate floor for consideration. He's changed his mind --now for...
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    COVID: It's Time to be Outspoken

    NRSKarenRN replied to Jenna Arsenault's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Spoke to my SIL and 50+yo brother this weekend, lives in 3 states away; he works from home and helps care for her disabled mother with dementia living with them. Learned that my brother was in the ED...
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    Halloween: Are you prepared?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Pumpkin carving 1990 on dinning room table Final product: Halloween candy delights: Reeses P.B. cups, Snickers, Milky way, Hershey bars, Kit Kat, Almond joy my favorites...
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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

    Hummmm.... Manchin considering leaving Democratic Party per this report From Mother Jones David Corn story 10/20/21; playing hard ball -- appeasing the fossil fuel Republicans in his state...
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    Halloween: Are you prepared?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    35 yo son had major meltdown last year as unable to find our 25 yo collection of Pumpkin Masters carving books; found them in LR on top of my nursing books shelf yesterday while dusting. Told him of...
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    Article by HuffPost: The Essential Items Nurses Always Keep In Their Bag

    NRSKarenRN replied to britk64's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I carry 90% type of items recommended -- no glucose tabs, instead of claritin (which I take daily), carry benadryl for unexpected cat/dog dander exposure or food allergy. Sons tell me no one will...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Found at the NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/10/19/biden-cnn-town-hall-set-this-week-with-invitation-only-audience/ Watch CNN's Baltimore Town Hall Thursday 10/21/21 @ 8PM ET with President...
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    State RN III

    NRSKarenRN replied to Sharmilagrg00's topic in General Nursing

    Under Hawaii's Home and Community Based Services. Hawaii's Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA) regulates ARCH = Adult Residential Care Home. These homes provide live-in care for up to five persons...
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    Renewing Expired LVN License??

    NRSKarenRN replied to Jessica N's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you been working while license is expired? That will change my
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    Licensure by Examination in Another State

    NRSKarenRN replied to kmccrary4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree 100% with NICU Guy. Use your camp address to apply for initial license, then upon moving to next residence notify the board immediately. Updated link for more info:...
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    Renewing Expired LVN License??

    NRSKarenRN replied to Jessica N's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One needs to complete CE prior to license renewal. You posted your license expired in Feb 2020 --- over 1 1/2 yrs ago. Your board might issue license sanction as over 30 days late, especially if...
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    Pumpkins, Other Large Squash, Sun Flowers, and Melons

    NRSKarenRN replied to SummerGarden's topic in Gardening and Preserving Food's Let's Talk

    Neem oil is an effective squash bug insecticide ---along with using on pepper, lettuce plants, and Magnolia tree fungus! Ran across this article: Killing Squash Bugs: How To Identify and...
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    NEW NURSE STARTING IN RESPIRATORY

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

    Welcome to allnurses. I LOVE Pulmonary Nursing and have posted much info in our Pulmonary Nursing forum over the years. ICUFAQS.org - Notes on ICU Nursing has many FAQ files that will help you...
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    Travel nurse company reviews

    NRSKarenRN replied to CBEALL4's topic in Travel

    Visit allnurses Travel Nursing forum for great info on this
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    Politics and COVID

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    CNN 7/10/21 2 maps that explain how partisanship has poisoned our fight against Covid-19 2020 Election Results July 2021 COVID Vaccination
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    Politics and COVID

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Kaiser Family Foundation 9/14/21 The Red/Blue Divide in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Denver Post June 25, 2021 Seth Masket: The great vaccine divide puts Republican leaders in...
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    At least 74 people test positive for Covid after Barack Obama's superspreader event

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

    I've heard several times President Biden thanking Trump for the vaccine development on Colbert show and during televised COVID Vaccine news conferences. The Tik-Tok video saying Joe Biden and...
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    Anyone heard of Nurseloop?

    NRSKarenRN replied to juliagoolia14's topic in General Nursing

    Brand new medical staffing company based in Sheridan, Wyoming per Linked-in profile...
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    How many unvaccinated coworkers are you aware of?

    NRSKarenRN replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Contacted the home care agency I consult to remind them of need to send letter I created re Philadelphia, PA mandating Covid vaccination or medical/religious exemption form submission by 10/15/2021 to...
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    New resources for Chronic Health Conditions

    NRSKarenRN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Thanks for the SN CHAT and emergency action plans link. Will adapt for a few children at Summer camp next year as only 1 of the asthmatics had action plan submitted by parents, NONE for our 4...
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    Please Describe Your COVID Experience in One Word?

    NRSKarenRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Inconceivable
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    Unvaccinated: Indefensible

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Vaccine mandates working: Vaccines Mandates Work, But They're Messy |
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    Breaking News: CA is Projected to Reject the Recall and Vote Against Trump, AGAIN!

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

    Think the gorilla suit @event was partially in response to John Cox, CA Republican governor candidate and his 1000 lb bear ---good way to get ire of animal rights activists. California governor...
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    Breaking News: CA is Projected to Reject the Recall and Vote Against Trump, AGAIN!

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

    Yes, you can!! As we have in Philadelphia with Project HOME started by a Mercy nun Sr. Mary Scullion over 30 years ago, as Philly has lowest rate of street homelessness of 10 largest U.S....
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    Breaking News: CA is Projected to Reject the Recall and Vote Against Trump, AGAIN!

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

    300 million spent on this recall election by the state. Could have been spent better elsewhere like fighting