NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Any good Movies, TV shows or series that you have watched lately and would recommend?

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1163268's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I agree.... but you won't find me eating a cheesesteak from them when I have 5 cheesesteak and hoagie shops nearby. Roast beef shortie and mac and cheese are my guilty pleasures from
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    I Alone Can Fix It...Trump and the Insurrection

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

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    RN Diploma: California license by endorsment

    NRSKarenRN replied to jujunun's topic in General Nursing

    CALIFORNIA REGS: Licensure by Endorsement To qualify for endorsement (reciprocity) into California as an RN, you must hold a current and active RN license in another state, U.S. territory, or...
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    Nursing Profession Reputation

    NRSKarenRN replied to LasercopyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Gallop Pole 2020 Nurses are the “Most Trusted Profession” for 19 Years in a Row
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    Tennessee abandons ALL vaccine outreach to minors due to Republican state lawmakers

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    On Monday, July 12, the Tennessee Department of Health fired Dr. Michelle Fiscus, the top vaccine official in the state government. Fiscus said she was scapegoated to appease Republican state...
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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

    For a change of pace --- since my Dad bowled 3x week in his mid 80's, thought you'd enjoy this Home renovation leads to the discovery of over 150 bowling balls under a family's porch...
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    Unvaccinated nursing instructor in Missouri is hospitalized with Covid-19 and urging everyone to get the vaccine

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, active MSN, RN working as LPN Program Coordinator -- "teaches Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical I, Medical-Surgical II, and Mental & Community
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    Interesting considerations regarding nanoparticle encapsulation of mRNA in covid vaccine

    NRSKarenRN replied to guest1178273's topic in Disaster Preparation

    mRNA technology has been studied for approximately 10 years, especially for cancer medication delivery. That's why mRNA was able to be quickly shifted to COVID vaccination development and use....
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    President Biden thread

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

    CNN Updated April 30, 2021 Here are the executive actions Biden signed in his first 100
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    Favorite questions to ask in job interviews?

    NRSKarenRN replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Visit my thread for management questions to be prepared along with questions to ASK facility Some questions I've used: If I called a member of your current staff and asked them to tell me...
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    How Long Do You Expect To Be a Nurse?

    NRSKarenRN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    6 more years until my 50th year in nursing. Doing HH consulting and FT live-in 8 week Summer Camp Nursing session resumed after 25yr hiatus. Finally gave up my NJ license, limiting nursing...
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    Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    NRSKarenRN replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    6/10/2021 OSHA advice: Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace SNF nurses previously reported lack of sufficient PPE. In...
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    I Alone Can Fix It...Trump and the Insurrection

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

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    I Alone Can Fix It...Trump and the Insurrection

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

    I realized 1 year ago how Trump starting talking" fraudulent election" if he lost was setting up his followers for the Big Lie. One can see how FOX News calling Arizona for Biden helped foil...
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    Denial is more than a river in Egypt

    NRSKarenRN replied to Hannahbanana's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    Tennessee abandons ALL vaccine outreach to minors due to Republican state lawmakers

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Agree with Dr.
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    NRSKarenRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    NY Times: In Undervaccinated Arkansas, Covid Upends Life All Over
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    Question about 99% unvaccinated account for covid deaths statistic

    NRSKarenRN replied to akardont's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Dr Fauci spoke 7/4/2021 on NBC's Meet the Press re % U.S June deaths in unvacinated individuals. Beckers Hospital Review 7/6/21: 'Avoidable and preventable' — 99% of June COVID-19 deaths...
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    Getting the Vaccine: Nurses Lead the Way

    NRSKarenRN replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy yesterday, who lost 10 family members to COVID, decries pandemic myths: U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services (HHS): Confronting Health...
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    Tennessee abandons ALL vaccine outreach to minors due to Republican state lawmakers

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Interesting commentary: COVID-19 Vaccination of Minors Without Parental Consent: Respecting Emerging Autonomy and Advancing Public Health Minors’ Capacity to Consent to Highly...
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    Tennessee abandons ALL vaccine outreach to minors due to Republican state lawmakers

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Disclaimer: I'm working as a camp nurse @ camp owned by my children's prior Pediatrician who've I've known 30+ years. Stories of children's PARENTS she lost due to COVID are heart breaking....
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    Tennessee abandons ALL vaccine outreach to minors due to Republican state lawmakers

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Tennessee Mature Minor doctrine Law was passed years ago to permit treatment of above health issues as many parents in denial of child's health problems, preventing treatment from
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    How's 2021 camp session going?

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Camp

    Back at camp after 25 yr hiatus. 80 Staff arrived Fri. & Sat. 200 campers come Sunday; day camp starts Monday. Only RN with 2 SN entering 4th yr college __ both eager, willing to learn and...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Ducking--- my Dad had Exxon Mobil stock, did well with it. Gas stations we preferred to use while traveling + at home; until Shell offered me .05 cents off a gallon and few pennies cheaper. Will...
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    President Biden thread

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

    President Biden delivered this voting rights speech at a fitting location: National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA. I pass by the location frequently but yet to visit due to COVID -planning...