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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What are Your Goals for 2018??

FranEMTnurse replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

Laugh more continue to be positive stay active keep eating a healthy diet Be a positive influence on others keep on smiling even though I don't have any teeth go for more rides on my...
Happy Holidays!

FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

Thank you and Happy Holidays to you all as well, Allnurses
What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

FranEMTnurse replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

That the more experienced people will run to the best side of the bed when transfering a heavy patient from a stretcher to a bed. It's how I tore my rotatore
Are You a "Fixer" Nurse? 5 Things to Consider

FranEMTnurse replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

I like your article. It mentions the issue I recently faced with an online nurse who had a pat answer to my situation, but she did not have the solution s;he thought she had. After I replied to her...
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FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

Here, you dropped this
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FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

I saved lots of money on this scalpel by going with
An RN Learns About Tough Work

FranEMTnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

I saw the following post by Brooke Varner, RN on Facebook today. She wrote tyhe following- Tonight I went into work thinking I was working my usual nurses cart but to my surprise I wasn't on the...
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FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

Remember, Cut only where necessary. If you mess up, I will fire
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FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

Here. I was laying on
The Underestimated Benefit of Ancillary Staff

FranEMTnurse replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

Very well written article. Being a nurse myself, I have seen the necessities of all of the afore mentioned staff members, and as a patient who has needed most every type of support staff members...
Can't Smell-Can I be a Nurse?

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

I have no sense of smell of foul odors, because I have COPD, but I am able to smell heavy fragrances such as perfume that chokes me.. I have no idea why, but many people are in the same category as...
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FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

Here, this was laying in some
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FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

Will you sterilize this for
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FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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

Here, mine is sharper. I sharpen it every
Marcus Engel - Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

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

The nurse manager Jennifer is a super nurse. You are awesome for being there with Mark during the time he needed someone with him who really cared. God bless you
Why so many negative nurses in the field?

FranEMTnurse replied to Nursey916's topic in General Nursing

Being negative only makes that person's day that more
Hilarious Notes Sent Home

FranEMTnurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in School

I loved the one about the two year old being snuck into school for Show and Tell. It was
Why so many negative nurses in the field?

FranEMTnurse replied to Nursey916's topic in General Nursing

The negattitude thing happens in any field and can happen on any job. A severe incident happened to me once, but I just kept quiet. I didn't answer the individual who was dishing out the verbal...
True ER stories

FranEMTnurse replied to Kel Cardaras's topic in Nursing Humor

:roflmao:[ATTACH=CONFIG]25049[/ATTACH]:roflmao:I love this thread. It's some of the funniest stuff I have read in a long time. PLEASE keep this thread going. I was an EMT for 18 years and have seen a...
You Know You're A Nurse If...

FranEMTnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

Yeah, you get that very puzzled look, and thren you have to explain what the word meant, or they roll their eyes, and walk
Under the Covers: My Experience With Post-op Pain Control

FranEMTnurse replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

I had uncontrolled severe pain a few years ago. I was even on two different narcotics that did not solve the problem. Then a neurologist ordered an antidepressent. That completely aleviated the pain,...
Christian Nurses

FranEMTnurse replied to HannahMarine30's topic in Spirituality, Religion

I graduated from LPN school and Got my nursing license at age 55. I received a perfect attendance award, etc. I received a couple injuries during my clinical rotations, so I wanted to get the surgical...
So many sick kids today...

FranEMTnurse replied to Amethya's topic in School

you are right. Pertussis is going around in some areas of PA
Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

FranEMTnurse replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

POOR Pinchmesh. That must have been an awful

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