NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

    NRSKarenRN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    As a recent MS in nursing grad, what are you planning to do with that degree? Good managers don't run tail when the going gets tough. It's time to submit your resignation as staff deserve a...
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    Ever left a nightshift hospital job for a day shift low stress job?

    NRSKarenRN replied to saltymermaid's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, I transitioned from hospital FT to every other weekend and started in homecare perdiem then Hospice 3 days week. Totally left hospital ~ 1994 for home infusion and home care --able to...
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    Oregon License by Endorsement

    NRSKarenRN replied to Vanessa Benning's topic in General Nursing

    Contacts to a PA state legislator have been helpful in speeding up licensure processing when delayed --should work in Oregon
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    Prevent pressure sore right ischium

    NRSKarenRN replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    1. Wheelchair should have a gel cushion: 2. I've found sheepskin pad overtop allows one to reposition client easily and provide additional comfort overtop gel pa --helps prevent...
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    Georgia Fulton County DA - investigation opened into Trump’s call to overturn election

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

    Getting back to the topic, Georgia DA has 9 investigators working on this case. Met the 9 local Georgia investigators who have Donald Trump in their
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    Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    NRSKarenRN replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Per CDC - don't get second shot. Possible Side Effects After Getting a COVID-19
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    Is it possible to have 2 active RN license at the same time?

    NRSKarenRN replied to troublesome's topic in General Nursing

    Since you have an NLC, endorsement is still what you request to obtain California license. However, you are correct that since you were educated outside the US, California has more stringent...
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    Is it possible to have 2 active RN license at the same time?

    NRSKarenRN replied to troublesome's topic in General Nursing

    In the US, after one has passed NCLEX and obtained first nursing license, you request an endorsement of your license to the new state (when your own state or new state not part of the compact).. Upon...
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    Is it possible to have 2 active RN license at the same time?

    NRSKarenRN replied to troublesome's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can have 2 nursing license's at the same time: one compact license and a license from non-compact state. Additionally, you can hold multiple licenses in several states, but only ONE compact...
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    Covid-19 Religious Exemption

    NRSKarenRN replied to NurseA2021's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My employer had their own religious exemption form that was required to be used and approved by our facilities employee health department to opt out of vaccinations. There are many examples of a...
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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

    My crystal ball says Trump openly supported VACCINATION at last Trump Alabama rally as seeing the raging increase in infections in Alabama and Florida would be affecting his voter
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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

    Martha's Vinneyard Edgartown Health Dept has been very open regarding their contact tracing posting COVID infection sources --from the previous article posting. Their next scheduled Health Dept...
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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

    Martha's Vineyard Covid Update--- article lists locations clusters traced to if one wants to avoid those locations to decrease COVID exposure. Boston Herald 8/17/2021: Martha’s Vineyard...
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    COVID Vaccination Policies and HIPAA

    NRSKarenRN replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From HHS: If my employer requires proof of my COVID-19 vaccination status, does that violate my rights under
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    Totally and throughly VAXXED

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Got my 2 Shringrix vaxxines in 2019: left arm pain, soreness and difficulty raising arm for >2 months--worse side effects of any vaccine received BUT 100% better than shingles
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    Nurse Suspected of Giving Saline Solution Instead of COVID-19 Vaccine

    NRSKarenRN replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    Donald J. Trump official website launched

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

    https://saveamerica45.com now redirects to Donald J. Trump Official Site https://www.donaldjtrump.com Find the news released as "Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of...
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    I want to quit....Or find something new

    NRSKarenRN replied to jdb_25's topic in General Nursing

    Most healthcare facilities have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) staffed 24/7 by an outside group which provides free help in dealing with workplace issues, critical incident debriefing , short...
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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

    THE VINEYARD GAZETTE 8/12/2021 August Spike in Covid Cases
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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

    Way misleading title and thread after reading whole article..." not aware of any cases connected to the Obama party"...... FACTS
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    Senate advances Biden Bipartisan $1 Trillion Infrastructure bill 67-32

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

    CNN 7/28/2021 Senate votes to advance $1T infrastructure bill These are the 17 Republican senators who voted to advance the infrastructure bill Roy Blunt of Missouri...
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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

    Just read an article posted on Smerconish website regarding school district in Philadelphia suburb Central Bucks School district 2 counties over from my home. I learned that the Bucks County Health...
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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

    When one replants a flower garden takes 2-3 years for plants to come into full beauty... this is Jill Bidens picture form this Spring. I've helped revive Summer camps Rose border by deadheading old...
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    Have you read your company's procedures and policies?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I started helping to review and update hospital P+P in 1980 after invite from our lone Nurse Educator. Transitioning to Home Health, wrote department P+P starting in 2002: considered the internet...
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    Philly nurses, nicotine in drug test?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Flatscan_2186's topic in General Nursing

    St. Christopher's Hospital for Children job fair hopes to fill 200 positions 1 day ago — PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children held a drive-thru job fair Sunday, hoping...