FranEMTnurse CNA, LPN, EMT-I

LTC, CPR instructor, First aid instructor.

I have always loved to help people feel better, and is why I became an EMT and an LPN in 1997

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    Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    FranEMTnurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very well put crawsu. And Cannoli, I agree that as a general rule of thumb that is the basic way to lose weight. I know, I'm an old hand at it. Did Weight Watchers for so many years I literally know...
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    My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Modern nursing--What's respect? How it used to be--Thank you, nurse Modern nursing--Administration - You do what you're told, and no backtalk! How it used to be--Administration - Thank you for...
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    My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :stone I wouldn't be surprised if the charge nurse did that to you on
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    Off Topic Need Prayers Please!!

    FranEMTnurse replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Me too Karen. I'm also very sorry to hear that you not only got the sad news, but the way you got it as well. So I will definitely add the both of you to my prayers as well. Thank you Lord, for...
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    Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    FranEMTnurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, Iliel. In my case, My mother wore a size 56 dress, my grandfather and her father was heavy. Genetics....Strike 1! Increased appetite from Solu-Medrol, and a whole host of other side effects,...
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    My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I remember too, Mattsmom. In fact, when I worked the day shift, we cleaned all the wheelchairs together every Wednesday. In addition, I was the activities co-ordinator. I started a men's discussion...
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    Hello

    FranEMTnurse replied to TonyafutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tonya, Welcome to our board. This is a good place to meet other nurses and nursing students. It's a very supportive website, and you can learn a lot. Just a word of wisdom, Take one day at a time,...
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    My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well put Brownie. I too remember how much I loved it and didn't mind pulling a double every now and then. One time the flu was affecting our facility severely. I was working dayshift at the time....
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    I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    FranEMTnurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Don't count on it, LauraLou, It has already happened in a place locally. It's because of what the cross represents. If I were you, I wouldn't tell anyone at work I was wearing it unless that person is...
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    I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    FranEMTnurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Right on, Cheerfuldoer. I'm PROUD to be a Christian, and I will always and for as long as I draw a breath of life, celebrate CHRISTmas as the birth of our beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. He gave His...
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    I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    FranEMTnurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Mattsmom81, Your remarks leave me speechless. How dare your nurse manager expect so much out of you nurses! I have an idea. Why not tell your nurse manager to greet all the family members as they...
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    My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    EastCoast, No truer words were spoken. Very well put, and I'll second and third
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    My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Purple agent, I have been in the field of healthcare since 1962, and I DO know what I'm talking about, because I experienced the differences. Think what you want, but unless you've been there...
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    I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    FranEMTnurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Navynurse29, You're right on gal. I am currently considered to be a client, and my caregiver is my employee. DUH! She's a CNA, with a Bachelor's degree in speech therapy. I consider her to be my...
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    I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    FranEMTnurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    :kiss Love that spunk of yours,
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    "Stupid Nurse Tricks"

    FranEMTnurse replied to mistersleepy's topic in Nursing Humor

    :eek:look out! Dr, Barry's here! Poor animals, or should I say, "stiffs."
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    related to another post I made on reporting a MD

    FranEMTnurse replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    I got one of those old f...., I mean docs fired once. He was taking over the care of my Urologist's hospitalized patients for a couple days. I had a urethral stirrup done, and was in a lot of pain....
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    i feel so down!

    FranEMTnurse replied to new here's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all who replied, and welcome new member to our group. Whe're happy to have you aboard. It sounds like the one who needs to go is that TROUBLE MAKER! Please, DO NOT let that woman get...
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    Some Kind of Friendship...A True Story

    FranEMTnurse replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    mother/babyRN, You couldn't have said it better. Thank you.
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    The NUN

    FranEMTnurse replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle :roll Very
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    Stupid things nurses have written or said

    FranEMTnurse replied to lovingangeluk's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :chuckle
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    Finally Together

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    She married and had 13 children. Her husband died. She married again, and had 7 more childre. Her second husband died. But she remarried once again, and this time she had 5 children. Alas, she finally...
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    Some Kind of Friendship...A True Story

    FranEMTnurse replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mother/babyRN, Your story absolutely captivated me. You my dear, are a gifted writer. Now that story will always stick with me. It's so wonderful to have a friendship or I call it "Soulmate" like...
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    Just to make you smile

    FranEMTnurse replied to bedpan's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bedpan, :rotfl: I don't know where you got that kid, but he's still laughing at
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    Wildfires

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone been affected by those wildfires in California? I feel so bad for those people. So many have lost so much, even family members; The largest loss of all. And those poor firemen, too. I...