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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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    FranEMTnurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by FNP grrl btw, regarding the high-volume vibrator use: chief complaint: 'i am swollen down...
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    Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    FranEMTnurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have fought my weight all my life. I have had sustained periods of normal weight which required severe calorie restriction and heaps of exercise to maintain. It all went to hell when I went on...
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    Ghostly experiences??

    FranEMTnurse replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    My parents and some relatives lived on our farm. I was on my own when this happened. Some people were sitting at the kitchen table on a hot day, so they had the door open for some air. All of a sudden...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    FranEMTnurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Man alive, the things people will do for some attention! I could think of a lot better things to do than masterbate 30 times in one day, or drink my own 24 hour urine collection, and a whole host of...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    FranEMTnurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    -use a vibrator 30 times in one day... Hey, what's wrong with having a hobbie? Lordy lordy. Redshiloh, You've got to be kidding! That's enough to kill a horse, and to make the user go into...
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    Ghostly experiences??

    FranEMTnurse replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I have a small booklike recorder with my granddaughter's picture in it, and my daughter's message recorded in it with her asking Willow to say Hi to Grandma. I was in the hospital recovering from...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    FranEMTnurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yuck, yuck, yuck! Eeeeewww! Drinking sperm out of an orifice. UGh! Just the thought of that makes me gag.
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    Ghostly experiences??

    FranEMTnurse replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had always wanted to have a picnic in a cemetery. It's the ideal peaceful place. So, my friend and I did it two years ago. We even took
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    Ghostly experiences??

    FranEMTnurse replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    Powerful message, niki.
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    I hate it when people say this...

    FranEMTnurse replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when people put on aires. Their poop stinks just as much as ours does. Maybe even more. I hate it when people treat you like a maid just waiting for you to wait on them. They may not get...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    FranEMTnurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Never phone 911 at 3 AM, then wait in the driveway with suitcase in hand for a ride to the hospital. The Medics on board may not appreciate it. Never phone 911 at any hour on any day if there is no...
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    Senior Moment

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Senior Moment I'm an 82 year old senior. I am darned tired of people treating me like I'm an ignorant young child. Last year I replaced several windows in my house. They were the expensive...
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    Senior Moment

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I receive jokes from several different sources. Some are from friends and some are from websites. I added the last part to this one. I thought it'd have more impact that way, 'cause I'm always ready...
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    Ghostly experiences??

    FranEMTnurse replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    had a similar experience to your own, Erin. I was a new employee working in LTC. I had just left my resident after performing his ADLs, and had gone to take care of another. After I was finished, I...
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    Don't flame me please!

    FranEMTnurse replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I also completely agree with Cheerfuldoer. We did it when I was in school, and were taught to do it at work. Hope this settles your problem. Frances LeMay LPN
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    The Nuns

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A couple of nuns, who worked as nurses, had gone out to the country to minister to an outpatient. On the way back home they ran out of gas. They were standing beside their car on the shoulder when a...
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    just awful

    FranEMTnurse replied to germain's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, it definitely is,
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    just awful

    FranEMTnurse replied to germain's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Memphispanda, Thank you so much for posting the whole article. Now we see it all. It is things like this that can cause misunderstandings. And original poster, I'm sure you meant well.
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    Solutions For Gas Passers, or Ahem, Irritable Bowel Syndrome When It Strikes At Work

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    ESCAPEE Definition: A fart that slips out while peeing or forcing poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of panic or embarrassment. This is similar to the hot flash you...
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    Solutions For Gas Passers, or Ahem, Irritable Bowel Syndrome When It Strikes At Work

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    More than happy to oblige y'all. And nowplayingEDRN, yeah, boy I tell ya, that sure was a close one. Phew!
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    Please Read

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Dear Friends At Allnurses. Although none of us know how many days we have left here on earth, I still want you all to know This message comes from my heart to all of you. I feel that it's important to...
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    Please Read

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's truly my pleasure, jenac.:)
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    The Nuns

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yup, I thought it was good for a laugh.
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    LTC Rant - Call Freaking Report!

    FranEMTnurse replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Since I live alone, and have had several near death experiences, I have been told by both the hospital staff and my home healthcare nurse, that I may need to be placed in a nursing home. The very...
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    paramedic goinggoing going!!

    FranEMTnurse replied to rj1973's topic in General Nursing

    Toodle