nursefrances BSN, RN

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    The sight of blood makes me pass out.

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Finger painters......Need I say
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    The sight of blood makes me pass out.

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Once when coming back from lunch I was told "Nursefrances you missed all the action." A patient (not mine) was on the bedside commode with her husband sitting by her so the nurse could do some other...
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    The sight of blood makes me pass out.

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    You...TrevyRn made me seriously laugh out loud with your previous posts. This post reminded me of a lady who thought worms were coming out of her eyes and fingers. The dry skin on her fingers...
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Female nurse to male nurse: "I'll let you check his grip strength. It's all
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Ok, I can't find you in our computer system. Let me get this straight, your name is "The Monster"? Umm... would "The" be your first
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Female nurse: "Ok Jack, I will check his pedal pulses. You can check for bed sores. Sir, can you please roll on your
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I'm sorry Sir, to complete your intake history I need you to answer with either yes or no, not "UUUUUGGGGGHHHHH" Hmmm... do you have any family with you that can maybe assist
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    How would you prioritize?

    nursefrances replied to guerrerop22's topic in General Students

    I would: 1. administer O2 first (ABCs), normally you will use a nasal cannula so the patient's mouth is not covered. 2. oral meds (patient is sitting up for this-not sure if this is correct but it...
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    How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    nursefrances replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I was 32 (I turned 33 a month later). The week I started nursing school, my daughter started her freshman year of high school and my son started kindergarten. (It was a milestone week). I completed...
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    3M Littmann Cardiology III Stethoscope

    nursefrances replied to 2bRNatasha85's topic in General Students

    I love my Cardiology III stethoscope. I bought one when I got my first job on a tele floor. I could hear EVERYTHING! A good stethoscope does make a difference. As others have suggested see if you can...
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    Just got the call...moving from Med-Surg to the CCU.

    nursefrances replied to CCNP-FL's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sorry, no advice just.....
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    Is nursing really that bad of a career choice?

    nursefrances replied to alyssajeanette's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe schnookims summed it up very nicely. :) This is a second career for me. I started nursing school at 32 years old. I love what I do and wouldn't change it for the world. Well....maybe if I...
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    Is it me? Is it the job? Why is my confidence so low?

    nursefrances replied to kjsoncnurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I went through the same thing a year ago. I loved the team I worked with but the hourly rounding, short staffing, and increasing acuities (our unit was transitioning to a stroke unit), I knew it was...
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    Almost done with school and I hate floor nursing--HELP!

    nursefrances replied to Neohippy's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I agree with what she said. This was going to be my advice. I work in an ambulatory surgery center after 4 1/2 years of floor nursing. I LOVE the ASC where I work and plan to stay there for the...
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    Deep, cleansing breaths

    nursefrances replied to CodeteamB's topic in General Nursing

    Glad things turned around. You gotta love those work BFFs that you can vent
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    nursefrances replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated at the end of 2008. I paid off my last student loan a few weeks
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    What has made you become more persistent?

    nursefrances replied to Dtermnd2Bgreat's topic in General Nursing

    I think of this question in two ways. During school I wanted to do the best I could, earn good grades and join the Nursing honor society (when I found out about it). None of this was for bragging...
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    nursefrances replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is a server at Red Lobster, she appreciates the hostesses and line prep peeps. BSN/RN at 21?
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    Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I first found AN when googling "what are the best shoes for nurses?" After graduating I came back to say "Yay! I graduated" and joined AN at that time. Two years later after a crazy day at work, I...
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    nursefrances replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Bringing this one back. I like to hear (well....read) what others have done before nursing. Anyone want to
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    nursefrances replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    It appears that your eyelids have fallen off. I think we need to talk about your coffee
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    Where are you happy?

    nursefrances replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Outpatient ambulatory surgery center (eye surgeons). Love, love, LOVE my job. A few reasons why: -elective surgery: patients must have clearance before surgery (must be healthy enough to be there). -...
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    What was your "Oh, wow--- I really DO make a difference" moment?

    nursefrances replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    I like this thread. :) I have always thought it was the little things that mattered. Sometimes in our busy-ness of trying to do all of the tasks we need to do for our patients, well.... their...
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    I fail Everything!!! How could I ever be a nurse?

    nursefrances replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    I think we lost 20-25% of our class in med surg 2 when I was in school. It's a tough jump from med surg 1 to 2. I like what LadyFree28 is asking above. A lot to think about. As mentioned above, don't...
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    Starting Pre-Reqs June 3rd

    nursefrances replied to CowboyMedic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to you all as you get a step closer to nursing school. Such an exciting time. It may seem like you have a way to go now but it will be here before you know