nursefrances BSN, RN

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    Book recommendation?

    nursefrances replied to AMR21's topic in General Nursing

    There are 3 of her books on kindle. I have never read any of her books but will check them out,
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    Books to read before starting school

    nursefrances replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read a good novel that you have been wanting to read, because once you start school this will no longer be a possibility. It's great that you want to get a head start on your reading. I have been...
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    nursefrances replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    The calm before the storm....blech! I remember that too. Sometimes I would say it out loud in the nurses station "Can you feel it?....it's the calm before the storm" We all knew it was coming...
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    nursefrances replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    I used to say the day was
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    nursefrances replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    Right before your (better late than never) lunch break when you decide to hang that IV antibiotic "real quick" before lunch. Even though it probably could wait until after lunch. You can bet your...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    nursefrances replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We wear burgundy/wine colored scrubs supplied my the surgery center I work for. When I worked at the hospital I wore solid pants:usually black, navy or royal blue, or wine. Scrub tops were solid to...
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    Something funny

    nursefrances replied to itsnowornever's topic in Emergency

    I was a floor nurse (tele) in the past. (Now in Ambulatory surgery) Sometimes I worked overflow in the ER, you know tele overflow. We (tele nurses) would come down and start the admission process...
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Well, that was the most interesting bedside report I have ever had. How about
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    30+ club! Lets do this together.

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

    This is a great thread. :) I started my nursing program at 32 (I went part time off and on taking pre-reqs from 1995 to 2005). I graduated with my BSN at 36. I am now 40 (and a 1/2 ) The week I...
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    30+ club! Lets do this together.

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

    I remember when I was doing my pre-reqs and quit my job to go to school full time. Day classes were much different than night classes because so many young people were in the morning classes. I...
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    I never thought I would need a snorkel and a dive mask when I started working
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    You keep saying "I didn't know". I thought EVERYONE knew! Well, now you have seen first hand what can happen. You never, EVER, say the "Q"
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    So, that's a tour of our unit. You.... ARE coming back tomorrow? Aren't
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Don't worry. You'll wake up soon. You've had this dream before, remember? Along with the one where you don't get your med pass done in time. Wake up......wake
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    Hooray and Thank Yous!!!

    nursefrances replied to LemonIndiscretion's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! Such an accomplishment. Take a small breather than it's back to the books and question banks. Your long ride is almost over, then you will be done with boards. A new road will be in front...
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "We all live in the yellow submarine, the yellow submarine, the
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    Nurses working on day off...

    nursefrances replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I would answer and tell them no, I was not available. I thought answering and saying no was better than them leaving a message and my charge waiting for a call
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    Enjoying my day off. Are you?

    nursefrances replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Laundry? What is this....L-Lawwwn-dree you speak
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Crazy moments in Clinicals Nursing instructor to nursing student: "Ok. This is a great example. Let's talk about care
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Crazy moments in clinicals Instructor to nursing student: "So, what is the pathophysiology of
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    Those hard clinical days....

    nursefrances replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good job to OP for sticking it out and gleaning (learning) from this experience. I have noticed this sometimes with older men. I have always thought this was a defense and coping mechanism for some...
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    Lost my spot in the nursing program

    nursefrances replied to CaitlinWilliams's topic in General Students

    (((((Caitlin))))) So sorry for your disappointment. As SunshineDaisy posted, you CAN do it. Take this time to rest a bit, decompress, then study, THEN kick butt girl! You can do
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Sheesh. I'm a pee magnet! I can't get away from the
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Ugh! I told you I don't like doing bladder
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    When she said she would turn into a giant goo monster if she didn't get her dilaudid "right now", I didn't believe her! Did