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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    Super Obese

    FranEMTnurse replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Genetics in some cases predispose a person to substance
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    Super Obese

    FranEMTnurse replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not this gal. I get most of my clothing at the Good Will store, or when there is a clearance at
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    Super Obese

    FranEMTnurse replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So true. In addition, some fast food joints like McDonalds put additives in their foods to get people
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    Super Obese

    FranEMTnurse replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are so
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    What is wrong with these kids? (Mystery Diagnosis)

    FranEMTnurse replied to Double-Helix's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    A lot of mysterious diseases are popping up from over use of antibiotics. This is a photo of my niece. She has had cancer twice, (notice her arm) This is from the removal of a cancerous tumor located...
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    LPN...not good enough??

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

    ​DITTO!
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    Munchausen by Internet: The Lying Disease that Preys on the Heart

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

    I had this experience by a former member several years ago. I was being attacked personally, and didn't understand why. She was banned after several posts to me and to
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Listen Charlie, we used to wear whites. And although I miss my scrubs, it looks like we're going to have to get used to wearing whites again. The economy is bad, and we can't afford to lose our jobs...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    How do you like the new rules administration now has about us wearing white? They say it looks more professional to the visitors and the patients. Next thing they will want us to wear those little...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Did you hear the latest? The nurse manager got fired, and now we have a new one, and is she ever
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    FranEMTnurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I havn't seen any posts about wisdom. Wisdom comes with age, and many older nurses, and granted, s select few younger ones in their 20s and 30s have gained a lot of wisdom. It helps with dealing with...
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    Could my license be at risk?

    FranEMTnurse replied to imaLvn2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as a substitute in the school cafeteria, and as a teacher aide. The cafeteria was only when needed and I didn't get very much work because there were several other applicants as well, so I...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    While emptying the foley collection unit, you spill some of its contents on your
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    Are you in it for the money?

    FranEMTnurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Not for the money at all, although it is nice, but for the care of the people who need it. I love people, and I love to see them feel
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    When Nurses Cry

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

    I have always felt that way
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    Be the Nurse You Would Want As a Patient

    FranEMTnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have been on the other side of the bed rails numerous times. However, I will mention my last experience. When I was in the ER, the phlebotomist was nasty to me. In fact, she threatened to hold me...
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    LPN...not good enough??

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

    I agree with angikat. In fact, I had care from an LPN when I was seriously ill. She was both caring, compassionate and professional. Yes she was every bit a nurse. She said she was going back to...
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    LPN...not good enough??

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

    You are every bit as much of a nurse as the RN is. Please let your patient's remark go. She is a head
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You're at the local Walmart, and you see a small child choking. You look around, and everyone has a bewildered look on their faces, so you go up to the child in your wheelchair, speak softly to her...
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    Munchausen by Internet: The Lying Disease that Preys on the Heart

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

    Wonderful.
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    Whats the best thing you like about the ER? Whats the least you like?

    FranEMTnurse replied to KittyinNj's topic in Emergency

    I was an EMT for 18 years, and loved the fast pace of it all. I knew I would have a good ER nurse. Unfortunately, I got sick and wasn't able to work in
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    How has "nursing" helped you at home?

    FranEMTnurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    When I was having an MI, I sat quietly, called 911, and explained what was happening. The EMTs were
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    Win CASH! New Year Nursing Caption Contest - $100

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

    Grandpa was only 2012 when he passed on. The new attendant, number 2013 tried to revive him but the defibrillator
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    I don't like nursing school :( will I hate nursing?

    FranEMTnurse replied to Lucidity's topic in Nursing Career

    My nursing school experience was a nightmare. Not the clinical experience that I loved nor even the bookwork where I learned so much, but my classmates were another story altogether. They were so...
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    Why do we eat our young?

    FranEMTnurse replied to jreynrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All I was trying to do here by making my post, was to vent a little, because I felt bad for her. I know remember how it felt in my first year of being a nurse and I remember feeling the way she did...