NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Valid Reasons To Not Get Vaccinated

    NRSKarenRN replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Let football season reign by getting vaccinated! Louisiana State Univ. requiring vaccination to attend games at Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge. New Orleans Saints requiring proof of vaccination or...
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    RN a refresher course for inactive license in NJ

    NRSKarenRN replied to drcricket's topic in General Nursing

    Most refresher courses require active RN license. Rutgers refresher will accept "a letter of permission to practice under supervision from the New Jersey Board of Nursing". Please request one NOW...
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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

    Steve Lynch is a personal trainer + Pa. GOP candidate running for Northhampton County executive. News report he stated at meeting "“Forget going into these school boards with freaking data. You go...
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    Taking student to bathroom

    NRSKarenRN replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    With my elderly dementia patients needing bathroom/ shower time reminders, I've made a sign that their aide would show them worked 75% time. Here's one for a school girl. Go to...
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    Mask mandates are 'harassment,' Florida Dept. of Education says

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

    Glad to see the US government Dept. Education getting involved due to violation of students rights to have a safe educational environment. Florida courts already ruled Desantis mask ban illegal....
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    Mask mandates are 'harassment,' Florida Dept. of Education says

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Well, how about the "harassment" nurses and physican's endur from having to wear an N95or PAPR's mask + goggles and face shield 12-14hrs each shift due to U.S non-vaccinated Covid infected persons...
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    Nursing Care Plan for Covid Patients

    NRSKarenRN replied to helpmepassnursing.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    NANDA started in my last year of Nursing program -40years ago....so found this current list of NANDA Nursing Diagnosis for Respiratory Disorders that may help you to choose a more appropriate second...
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    finding a job after being out of practice

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

    Boston area is a very tough market to obtain a hospital position, especially since not practicing past 4 years. Allnurses NCLEX forum and online live events will help you pass exam. Once you...
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    Glen Beck's hospital experience

    NRSKarenRN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Thread stated in 2008...13 years
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    Valid Reasons To Not Get Vaccinated

    NRSKarenRN replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks for posting the Univ. of Pennsylvania Pearlman Medical School study --- article infographic helpful to understand vaccination and antibody immune
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    Potential Hurricane Ida landfall in Louisiana?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Soldier of Empathy's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In Galliano, southwest of New Orleans, winds from Hurricane Ida ripped off parts of the roof of the Lady of the Sea Hospital. Prayers for the staff who endured this event along with the patients...
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    Potential Hurricane Ida landfall in Louisiana?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Soldier of Empathy's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Entire New Orleans city without electricity after 6 major transmission lines destroyed in storm. Hospitals on backup generators--- heard Ochner (LA largest health system) CEO say each hospital has...
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    I Alone Can Fix It...Trump and the Insurrection

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year Book goes on sale 7/20/21... Lots of discussion on talk shows about this book.... reportedly Donald initially gleeful what his...
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    Unvaccinated nursing instructor in Missouri is hospitalized with Covid-19 and urging everyone to get the vaccine

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Christy Henry RN has learned a hard lesson: one can catch COVID-19 ANYWHERE. Leaving my camp position tonight, went to 3 pharmacies for med + DME supplies so masked up, despite being fully...
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    Termination From Employer For Refusing EUV

    NRSKarenRN replied to RaineyRN7's topic in Disaster Preparation

    US business and government has promoted vaccinations for highly communicable diseases since smallpox Supreme Court case won in 1905. Very concerned that education in Public Health and infectious...
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    Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    NRSKarenRN replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    AN has always encouraged debate using reputable, reliable and scientific sources when posting links. Misinformation posted will be removed by Admin staff per Terms of Service. Back to the...
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    Liquid Oxygen shortage spreads through Southern U.S. due to COVID-19

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Water rationing due to COVID-19! Hospitalized patients with Covid-19 require Oxygen therapy during acute phase of illness, during convalescence in a SNF/Rehab setting with many long haulers...
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    Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    President Biden announced Wednesday he's ordering HHS to require Nursing Homes to have staff vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to be able to participate in Medicare and Medicaid and receive funding...
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    Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    COVID-19 vaccination is tracked in all states using a restricted registry with de-identified personal info flowing back to CDC for statistical reports and supply chain need for vaccine shipment....
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    Valid Reasons To Not Get Vaccinated

    NRSKarenRN replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Excellent film re reasons why those in ICU on High Flow Oxygen chose not to be
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    Potential Hurricane Ida landfall in Louisiana?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Soldier of Empathy's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just checked Times-Pickayune NOLA website: --- Ida to arrive just 16yrs after Katrina whose devastation I saw firsthand! Please prepare well for this event and pack EXTRA for those working in LA...
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    Where do you go when you don't trust official data sources?

    NRSKarenRN replied to 10GaugeNeedles's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Info sources beyond CDC, WHO 1. Medical and Nursing professional journals that peer review articles like New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, AJN, AORN, OJIN-Online Journal of Issues in...
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    NRSKarenRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    1,700 patients per day streaming through Texas state hospitals ED's COVID patients overwhelm Texas hospitals, amid 'hair on fire'
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    Biden-Harris Announce Members of the COVID-19 Response Team

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris Announce Members of the COVID-19 Response
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    Georgia Fulton County DA - investigation opened into Trump’s call to overturn election

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Georgia shenanigans was presented in Trial today. Now today Georgia's AJC reports: Fulton’s DA opens criminal investigation into Trump attempt to overturn Georgia’s election NY...