NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion

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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    NRSKarenRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    How could I forget sputum cultures! Important addition to workup. Great
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    NRSKarenRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with above: Chest CT scan indicated due homeless, + Smoker, + HIV, HX TB + recent COVID. Add: Fe tests, iron indices ((TIBC) check for anemia which would affect oxygenation. RR=...
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    Tenet Hosp strike enters eighth week

    NRSKarenRN replied to Hannahbanana's topic in Nursing News

    There are private hospitals that don't accept Medicare. In urban/suburban areas. those without cars use closest facility, along especially when 911 called. BIG ISSUE at my health system when...
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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

    Well put. Agree 100% w/ Twewty & communion for needy
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    Bath time

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

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    Bath time

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Hope you had
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    President Biden thread

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

    Agree with toomuchbaloney- Admiral Jackson behavior in WH medical unit, on Air Force One and long Presidential trips drinking, got him bounced from the position per military reports. He"s observation...
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    My Lady in White

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Nursing News

    Wonderful story of a 3-11 RN's influence on her daughter. Philadelphia Inquirer 5/28/21 This Philly woman always knew she wanted to be a nurse Cecilia Matthews in her nurse's...
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    It was this BIG: 6Ft, 10in, 100 yo Sturgeon caught in Detroit

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    We girls age well. My paternal grandmother lived to 99 1/2. Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office 4/30/21 A once in a lifetime catch for our Detroit River native species crew last...
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    It was this BIG: 6Ft, 10in, 100 yo Sturgeon caught in Detroit

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Yes they did catch, measure and release for longer life.
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    Senior Pet Blues!

    NRSKarenRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Just thinking of you today. .... FYI Xidra eye gtts for Humans dry eyes $800 w/$194.00 co-pay on my drug plan! In case they recommend for your dog-- preparing u for sticker shock. Soothease saline...
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    Cats + Civilization

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

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    COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives

    NRSKarenRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Multiple vaccine incentives are now being offered to those getting vaccinated this month to meet the CDC/President Biden's goal of 70% adult vaccination by July 4th, 2021. Those vaccinated at CVS...
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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 great difficulty watching Fox network these days as I view so much distortion of events seen with my own
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    Achieve Test Prep for CNA to RN

    NRSKarenRN replied to LJ1's topic in General Nursing

    "online anatomy course with lab" Per University of New England online 100% Online, Self-Paced Courses Each course with Lab costs
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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

    FYI: Minnesota + Pennsylvania have had a 45% increase in Jewish population over the last few
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    I don't want to pigeonhole myself

    NRSKarenRN replied to Kat12340's topic in Operating Room

    We all have to start someplace. Since you want OR, Peds OR will provide you with basic experience in OR nursing: OR setup, instrumentation, working with OR Team, patient advocacy, getting along with...
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    Relocate for scrub experience?

    NRSKarenRN replied to Kat12340's topic in Operating Room

    Visit the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) for online OR education, career center, magazine info and professional resources. Search "Operating Room Training Program for...
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    Achieve Test Prep for CNA to RN

    NRSKarenRN replied to LJ1's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure to visit allnurses STUDENT section --chock full of helpful advice for those considering a nursing career. Check out Khan Academy -- they offer free online courses, lessons & practice...
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    President Biden thread

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

    I'll leave it to you experts with Psych DX --"over my head". Only got pulled to our Psych unit 1 night in late 70's; as LPN then, pulled me to help run 8 bed CCU night shift instead when several...
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    Caitlyn Jenner announces bid for California governor

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

    Caitlyn Jenner has filed paperwork in run for California Governor. Will be interesting to see how CA Republican party reacts to this announcement. I wish those running for high level positions would...
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    NRSKarenRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Had in-office followup surgical visit yesterday (first in 6 months), he's been Director of Surgery for years.. Thanked him for his caring attitude + telemedicine visits. Inquired how he's going with...
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    President Biden thread

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

    Bidens gift to Englands Prime Minister Boris Johnson: custom Bicycle made in the USA --and Philadelphia, PA of course! Both he and Dr Biden ride bikes when at their Rehobath Beach, DE home. How...
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    COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Drat, grrr copy and paste mistake despite new glasses!-- corrected U.S. stats Cases: 33,427,925 Deaths: 598,797 Reviewed and edited my above
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    COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives

    NRSKarenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From Merriam Webster: Public Health and Pandemic: Vaccine: U.S. Covid vaccine's have a 70-95% effective rate in preventing serious COVID infection, part of preventive medicine...