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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Triage and Assessment Abbreviation

FranEMTnurse replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Emergency

I was an active EMT for 18 years and we used several abbreviations that were standard protocol. However nursing does use sever
What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

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LPN...not good enough??

FranEMTnurse replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

When I went to school here in PA, I was taught that LPNs are only restricted from hanging blood, and can hang
Death messed with the wrong nurse...

FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

I agree that death is not our enemy. However, when it happens suddenly to a person close to you, then it's a shock. Anyway, I have prepared many deceased people for the mortician like many of you. But...
It is *not* a pannus...

FranEMTnurse replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

I prefer flab
What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

FranEMTnurse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

Oh things they they try. You could write a book or
What do you know about Obamacare?

FranEMTnurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

I saw on the news last night that it has cost around 600 million dollars so far, and nobody has any idea when it will be fixed. I also feel bad for those who have lost their health insurance due to...
Septic shock and reaction to Rocephin/Ceftriaxone

FranEMTnurse replied to biscuitmama's topic in PICU, Pediatric

Great
November 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

So, you see what a mess the Obamacare website has become? Do you think they will pay for the tattoo I want on my
When Nurses Cry

FranEMTnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

This message touched my heart in a huge way. Your grandchild had a wonderful nurse.God Bless
November 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

I dreamed I was a roasted turkey last night and this man in the white coat thinks I need a Psychiatric evaluation just because I woke up mumbling: "Gobble gobble; Happy
You Know You're A Nurse If...

FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

When your tackle box is full of medical
Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

FranEMTnurse replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

YAY!
Communication Advice for Nursing Students

FranEMTnurse replied to Teresag_CNS's topic in General Students

This is a
What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

When I worked in LTC as a nurses aide, we had a resident who bled out when she died. No wonder the undertaker gets the patients with all of the orfices packed and plugged. You probably already know...
October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

He came in here green, and he says not from eating anything new or spoiled. I don't know if he's right
What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

Poor kitty. That must have been very
October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

Due to the government shutdown, food inspectors have been furled. Since then we have been seeing a lot of these cases in the
September 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

Can I unload all my problems on you doc? I have so many, and the antidepressants, the antianxiotics, and all the other mind altering drugs no longer
Why do you visit allnurses.com?

FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

To keep up on my knowledge of nursing, to learn about the new healthcare methods, and to keep in touch with my online nursing friends. I love this site. It's better than
Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

FranEMTnurse replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

I believe a lot of the doctors as well as the nurses will be overworked decreasing the quality of healthcare with extra long waiting periods due to the increase in the patient
I feel like a loner sometimes.

FranEMTnurse replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

I was a loner when I was in nursing school because I was 54 when I began this second career, and was in a class with people just out of high school to people in their early thirties. I decided that it...
Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

How
DO NOT pass on the poop

FranEMTnurse replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

Several years ago, we had a nurses aide who left her resident dangling in a Hoyer lift because it was time for her to go home. An aide discovered the resident that way, and put her in bed. Needless to...
Our unit needs your good vibes...

FranEMTnurse replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

You were born for nursing. What a precious article you

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