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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    Intro and trouble with site navigation

    FranEMTnurse replied to Gennaver's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing you could try is to add the website to your favorites list. Then when you click on its name, it takes your right there. It's easy, and saves a lot of work.
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    just awful

    FranEMTnurse replied to germain's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Germain, The the words written in that editorial are true, then that's a very discriminating and horrible situation for the disabled. I don't know very much about Tennessee, but I do know that my...
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    re I'm new too!

    FranEMTnurse replied to arleen's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the group Arleen. We're glad to have you aboard. My grandson and former son-in-law are Canadians. My grandson was born in St Catherines Hospital.:)
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    Please Read

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's true Suzanne. It helps us to get our priorities straight doesn't it. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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    Ok that hurt

    FranEMTnurse replied to LovKeisha's topic in General Nursing

    Well now that I think about it, yes, we had a tough time in school. The workload was always piled high, and there never seemed to be enough time in the day to complete it all. One solution I found...
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    Ok that hurt

    FranEMTnurse replied to LovKeisha's topic in General Nursing

    If you're committed to it, you'll earn it. It is very hard work, but for a reason. People's lives are placed in our hands. To become and to be a good nurse, you must do it from your heart. I have a...
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    The wish that went awry

    FranEMTnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him. As he sits, the waitress comes over and asks for their orders. The man says, "I'll have a hamburger, fries and a coke," and turns...
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    The wish that went awry

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wooo
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    Ok that hurt

    FranEMTnurse replied to LovKeisha's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like that instructor needs to retire. She's acting like she hates what she's
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    I saved a life today! hehe

    FranEMTnurse replied to marcicatherine's topic in Emergency

    :chuckle
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    Please Read

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It truly was my pleasure dar15. I'm glad it helped you. May you be blessed. ((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))
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    Got A Little Story To Tell...

    FranEMTnurse replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    God bless "T." She sounds like a one-in-a-million person. And it's refreshing to know that she is in med school. She will make a wonderful caring Physician. Thank you for your story. I can see why you...
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    Any thoughts and words of wisdom greatly appreciated.

    FranEMTnurse replied to Nurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Emily, Here's how you know when you make the right decision. If you feel uncomfortable in any way with it, then it probably is NOT the right one, but if you feel good about it, then it probably is the...
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    Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    FranEMTnurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it a shame though, that when we gain brown fat cells that remain in our bodies, and once we deny them their wants, they wreak havoc with us by cravings. Then when we regain the weight we...
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    Any thoughts and words of wisdom greatly appreciated.

    FranEMTnurse replied to Nurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know Emily, I was faced with a similar situation when my two girls were little. I got a lot of condemnation from church people, but that did NOT matter to me. I chose to work at my children's...
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    Please Read

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Be my guest, Lori. It's here for anyone to do with whatever you would like, except delete it. Its title is, "If Tomorrow Starts Without Me."...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    FranEMTnurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    911fltrn, pleased to meet you. I'm Fran, and I was an EMT for 18 years, and an instructor in many BLS classes. How do ya like being a flight nurse? Never ever go for a bike ride without your helmet....
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    Night from H E double hockey stick...

    FranEMTnurse replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Right on, Snoopy. The reason it happens is to get you rattled. I thought you already knew that. Oh, okay. Maybe you forgot. Well anyway, hope all goes well for you tonight. Before I go though, I must...
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    Any thoughts and words of wisdom greatly appreciated.

    FranEMTnurse replied to Nurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    We're not here to make your decisions for you. However, the ultimate choice is up to you anyway. So with that said, have you considered working in a physician's officee? I have two friends who did...
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    I saved a life today! hehe

    FranEMTnurse replied to marcicatherine's topic in Emergency

    Yep! Definitely another gold star. Way to go with ye old alcohol prep! I really did save a little girl's life once. She was choking. A huge jawbreaker had gotten lidged in her trachea. Nothing...
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    Can a CNA take the ACLS???

    FranEMTnurse replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I worked for the Centre Community Hospital based American Heart Association. And yes, I did feel taken advantage of, but the reason I did it still was to help
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    FranEMTnurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a similar experience Renee. It was with my first one, Laurel. Back then they still gave enemas when you were in early active labor. Well, yours truly got one right after I had eaten a wonderful...
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    In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    FranEMTnurse replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to be a philanthropist so I could give to the poor, the homeless, the helpless victims of war and poverty in foreign countries, and a missionary. Someone like Mother Theresa. She did so...
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    Please Read

    FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I live in State College where the main campus for Penn State University is located. I'm happy you liked the poem kriseeLPN. and oceanblue, LuckyLadybug, dianah, mom and nurse, suzy253, CCU NRS,...
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    Can a CNA take the ACLS???

    FranEMTnurse replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    cna trainer, I can definitely tell you don't live in Central PA. I was disillusioned when I began to teach CPR here. They all said to was an entirely volunteer thing. I did do it a few times though to...