Franny2332

Franny2332 specializes in med-surg, OB/GYN, pediatrics, geriatrics.

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1. Nurses with disabilities

   Franny2332 replied to zipcat's topic in Disabilities

   Sharon- I heard and read the same information but I do not see them allowing us to stay on SSDI after we prove we can work even PT. I want to work PT but the fear and danger exists- we could lose all benefits and never get them back if we relapse.lol...

2. HyperHidrosis

   Franny2332 replied to 70204's topic in Disabilities

   Good question! Hopefully, you will be washing those hands so often that you may have the problem licked just by working where you touch others so often. Gloves or not, you still must wash when they are removed. FrannyK

3. Welcome to the New Nurses with Disabilities Forum!

   Franny2332 replied to Brian's topic in Disabilities

   Don't ask, don't tell...words which may have saved my bright and long-term nursing career. When it became medically necessary for me to disclose to my shift (long after department heads, administration knew, etc) I was frozen out, suspect of being an...

4. Advice from those who passed first time

   Franny2332 replied to rn2bn07's topic in NCLEX

   To clarify my message: It is important for each nursing student to read and study whatever material they feel will help them through the testing. I just think that the big companies are out there trying make money from the first-timers insecurities a...

5. Need Help with Abbreviations, Medical Terminology

   Franny2332 replied to sleepymom's topic in Student Assist

   Most nursing and/or medical terminology comes with learning the course work of a specialty. The book you have obtained, along with the prudent asking of questions, should give you all you need for a BSN program. Please do not over-obsess about this....

6. Input on crazy situation...

   Franny2332 replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Crazy Situation: Yes, this seems to qualify as one! You've called it correctly. As a nurse, your responsibility is for your patient(s). It appears that no one is running the show. Make sure that your shift chrge nurse on the unit is made aware of t...

7. Need Help with Abbreviations, Medical Terminology

   Franny2332 replied to sleepymom's topic in Student Assist

   Sleepy Mom: Seems this is an older question and may not be useful to you but may help someone else :-) amb = ambulate amb c ass = ambulate with assistance as tol = as tolerated str = straight - as hooking a catheter to straight drainage is the best I...

8. Advice from those who passed first time

   Franny2332 replied to rn2bn07's topic in NCLEX

   I passed on the first try. My friend and I were so broke there was no question of a review course. Well, it turned out A-OK...we passed on what we had *learned* throughout the program. Learn as you go...save money. Franny

9. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   Franny2332 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Even before entering nursing school I knew where and what I wanted to do, e.g. working with the family unit, Moms, babies and significant others in Labor and Delivery. Since positions in that area seem to be scarce and want nurses with prior experien...

10. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    Franny2332 replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    ...and *where* is this practice of allowing CNAs to pass meds legal? ""Never attempt to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig."" RHeinlein

11. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    Franny2332 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What a novel idea! Keeep the "sticky!" Thank you for the welcome. I am returning to my calling of OB/GYN nursing after a ten year hiatus in which I finished rearing all four of my children. I am currently taking as many CEUs as I can and reading in L...