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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    Facebook nurses and patients

    FranEMTnurse replied to Annaleemabey's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't see anything wrong with it as long as the patient is a FORMER patient. What's wrong with keeping in
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    The Nurse on the Other Side

    FranEMTnurse replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the scriptural quotes. They verify the same thing happening
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    The Nurse on the Other Side

    FranEMTnurse replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on the vent twice, in telemetry numerous times, and even 3 different major medical centers. In fact for a while, I felt like I was making a career out of being a patient instead of being...
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    Brian Short News

    FranEMTnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So very true. I did post when I first read of the news and was able to only post a few words because I was so in
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    The Nurse on the Other Side

    FranEMTnurse replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a patient in our local hospital so many times I have lost count and have had healthcare providers of all kinds with numerous different personalities. Admittedly there those who are nervous...
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    What does your username mean?

    FranEMTnurse replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mine covers my medical career, both as an EMT (the only one in our ambulance corps for 10 years) and as a
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    Your BEST AN memory- in honor of Brian

    FranEMTnurse replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Over the 14+ years I have been a a member, I have posted photos, been given encouragement, received calls from some of the staff when I was hospitalized, Was awarded a Spotlight Member certificate,...
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    Brian Short News

    FranEMTnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Diane. These threads are wonderful. They give me a
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    A Message of Encouragement

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    To Allnurses staff, family and friends, Please know my heart is extremely saddened by the shocking news of Brian's death. You have my complete heartfelt sympathy. Without a doubt, Brian's memory will...
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    How many attempts did it take you to get into the nursing program?

    FranEMTnurse replied to byjessi's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted on my first attempt too with a full
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    Brian Short News

    FranEMTnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear this is such shocking news. He was such an innovative and very kind and generous man. I am praying for his survivors. He will always be in my heart. sincerely,
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    Age Discrimination in Nursing

    FranEMTnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you Beth. Yes, I was picked on and discriminated by several younger students in my class when I was in nursing school although I was an EMT with 15 years exerience under my belt, a CPR...
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    You post on nursing
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    You said Horton
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    What does it matter anyway? The trays don't come up till
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    What does it matter anyway? The trays don't come up till
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    So you think he can wash butts faster than me? You've got a
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    What Field of Nursing do you Desire the Most?

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a nurses aide, I worked in LTC. I later became an EMT, and then eventually became an LPN, had already finished one college course, and had interviewed for the RN program. Then I became disabled. I...
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I have assigned you to massage the male patient's scrotum in room 203. He's allergic to the ointment, and His doctor is a Naturalist who refuses to order Pain medication. This new male nurse is in...
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Nurse, this is Homer our new RN. I want you to shadow him on this floor this
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Nurse, This is our new RN. He is orienting to this floor and I'm assigning him to you can show him around. His name is
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Why did you say such a
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You're in the hospital for an epidural, and since you're on oxygen at home you are hooked up to a portable oxygen monitor during the procedure. After you are released and you are getting ready to go...
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    This was back when I was an active EMT. We arrived at a house where the caregiver told us the patient had died, but there was no DNR posted at the head of the individual's bed which meant we had to...