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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    Wish me luck!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

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    Wish me luck!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    tweey, i know you can do it. remember, even though you may not have this opportunity to be a group leader, there will be other times you will have the opportunity to do so. look how far you have...
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    Wish me luck!

    FranEMTnurse replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    just remember tweety, you have the experience, the knowledge, and the compassion for this position. there will be others for you; designed just for you my friend. so please kick out those old...
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    Going the happy dance!

    FranEMTnurse replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Woo hooo!!!! And a HUGE:caduceus::ancong!::caduceus:to
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    PTSD- Am I alone??

    FranEMTnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Oh sweetie, my heart goes out to you. Have you been in counseling in the past? May I recommend you try it once again. I will keep you in my prayers. May God be with
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    Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    FranEMTnurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    You have a very wise mom. I chose to back away from interfering too, but still keep our communication lines open. I'm even going to take your advice about sending her cards even though things are...
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    Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    FranEMTnurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    You see, the problem is hon, the mate has a lot of mental power over her, just as mine did. I felt guilty, I felt there must have been something I did to cause him to be that way, etc. Mine even took...
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    Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    FranEMTnurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Sweetie, please don't be angry with her. My daughter did the same, but through a lot of tears and prayer, I eventually learned how to combat what to do. Every time her abuser called, I handed her the...
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    Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    FranEMTnurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    This is really what works. I have seen it all. A lot of addicted people are products of their own environment; they know no other way;Some, esp alcoholics (I have a nephew who was born with fetal...
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    Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    FranEMTnurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Firstly, I want to tell you I love your quote about a man on the moon. However I see you still have a lot of bitterness in you. I am truly sorry for that. You are a survivor. And in time, I pray you...
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    When people say they are nurses but not...

    FranEMTnurse replied to Jacobero's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with
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    zithromax/azithromycin dosing

    FranEMTnurse replied to ontocrna's topic in Patient Medications

    I like your avatar, Karen.
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    Is This True!!!!!!!!

    FranEMTnurse replied to doggybour's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I believe nobody is going to abolish anything. There's too much of a need for nursing personnel in all
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    Ever have a "V8" moment?

    FranEMTnurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a miracle that she only slammed the trunk lid on his finger. Probably if she wasn't in so much pain she just might have done a lot more damage. MEN or Mennon?????
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    You are so right. I was a CPR instructor for several years. Whenever possible, I told my classes to tell their friends and relatives how important that was. Then when I was in nursing school, I went...
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I feel bad for the SIL then. He probably feels guilty. But I thank you for the update. That made me feel
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    i feel so bad! pls help

    FranEMTnurse replied to mattiya1326's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck
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    i feel so bad! pls help

    FranEMTnurse replied to mattiya1326's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. And if you are financially able to do so, go someplace that you know will make you feel good, or even if you aren't, how about just doing something you enjoy? It's good for all of us to take...
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Poor dear dear widow now. How very sad. I wonder if she realizes where she is now. Does she have any other
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Only she knows for sure
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    PTSD- Am I alone??

    FranEMTnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sandy would you consider posting this as an article? This one needs to be said. Please enter it in the contest. You never know, it could be a
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    did she ever. poor
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    FranEMTnurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I saw this one. :eek:They get in the lungs first and breed there.Now aren't you glad you mentioned it? NOT I know, because I couldn't get my mind off of it for a long time
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    The Effects of Diarrhea

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    "Late again," the third-grade teacher said to little Sammy. "It ain't my fault this time," Miss Crabtree. "You can blame this'un on my Daddy. The reason I'm three hours...
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    PTSD- Am I alone??

    FranEMTnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dear one, know you are in a lot of company. I still have occasional nightmares but since so much time has now passed, the dreams are becoming friendlier. My nightmares were usually being trapped, or...