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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    Burnout

    FranEMTnurse replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    This is slightly off topic, but still adds to what you are writing about here. The physician can affect us in a serious way. He/she has our lives in their hands when they make decisions in our...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting.
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    I do not care anymore

    FranEMTnurse replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    My thought is that it eventually will be. I am happy your place is so much better, and your resident is receiving the care you can possibly give as a nurse and as a caring human being. Maybe you do...
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    I do not care anymore

    FranEMTnurse replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    My instant impression is that the resident has gotten so depressed she literally doesn't care if she lives or dies. I feel bad for her, because I have been there too when I lived in an assistive...
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    Effective PowerPoint Presentations

    FranEMTnurse replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you for starting this thread Vicky. Microsoft Office is difficult for me to learn and you and the other folks give excellent points.
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    What would you have said to this CNA

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

    Dear Jay, Stay right where you are. You show your love for this unique type of patient. God bless you
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    A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    FranEMTnurse replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Canuck student, I like your intent, and I admire it. I believe I understand what your are saying. I wish you success in your endeavor. Your are a very ambitious person, who only wants to improve...
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    A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    FranEMTnurse replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thank you gabby. thank you so very much for your prayers. i can use all i can get. i just may do that, but it is a lengthy
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    A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    FranEMTnurse replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    CanuckStudent,You posted a very honest and professional reply, and I wish you success in your future endeavors. However, as one who has been on both the giving end and the receiving end (near death)...
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    How old is too old?!?!?

    FranEMTnurse replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How true. I was 55 when I
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    What would you have said to this CNA

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

    How true. When I worked as a nurses aide, we were held accountable to our superiors; whether they be LPN, RNs, etc. I didn't mind it either, because we knew we were a part of the nursing team that did...
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    What would you have said to this CNA

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

    Sounds just like one of the CNAs that takes care of me when she's grouchy. I finally got tired of the nonsense, and told her boss who is my
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    A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    FranEMTnurse replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sweetheart, and you are just as much a professional as all others mentioned. :icon_hug::redpinkheczarabain, i'm sure that was a type o in your message, because you did post a kind
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    A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    FranEMTnurse replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Allison:icon_hug::redpinkheI truly pray that that dear old man you cared for will remember you, and how kind and gentle your tender loving care for him was that day. God bless you dear heart. You are...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    i love this one. feel free to read this in the bible! in fact i staff church retreats that are specifically to set people free from any oppresive lifestyle and heal their soul,spirit, and physical...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    :hhmth::clphnds::rotfl:
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    How old is too old?!?!?

    FranEMTnurse replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are never too old to realize your dream sweetie. I started nursing school in an accelerated program when I was 54. I don't understand why you lost your credits though. I kept my English 101...
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    Hyperpnea vs. Hyperventilation vs. Kussmaul's

    FranEMTnurse replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Pulmonary

    Kussmaul: pattern of deep and rapid respiration...also called air hunger---worsening above scenerios. Seen particularly in metabolic acidosis. Patients can rarely speak a sentence, usually 1-2 word...
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    Which state pays best for new RN grads??

    FranEMTnurse replied to 1a2s3d's topic in General Nursing

    New York City hospitals pay well, but rent is very high there. You probably would have to
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    Skinny Dipping

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    An elderly man in Louisiana had owned a large farm for several years. He had a large pond in the back. It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe...
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    Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

    Sometimes I think program directors hate
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    Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

    My nursing uniforms were all a-line style which emphasized the largeness of anyone who had large hips. Thankfully, mine aren't. And they all had Peter Pan style collars. We weren't even allowed to...
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    Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

    Well well well. They are going backwards in history. What you say is exactly what I was forced to wear as a nurses aide, including the white stockings and white shoes. That was back in the early
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    How to Waterproof a Cigarette

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Joanne and Sandie are outside their nursing home, having a drink and a smoke, when it starts to rain. Joanne pulls out a condom, cuts off the end, puts it over her cigarette and continues smoking....
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    Chicken Surprise

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A couple went out for a meal at a Chinese restaurant and ordered the 'Chicken Surprise', The waiter brought the meal, served in a lidded cast iron pot. Just as the wife was about to serve herself,...