Amparo Pagan Titmus MSN, RN

Amparo Pagan Titmus has 29 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in L&D, Antepartum, Adult Critical Care.

Latest Activity

1. 

   Getting over a bad outcome

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to L&D4Lyfe's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello Lovely; I hope by now you are feeling better. Try not to beat yourself up. As a woman of faith, we know that we can only do what we can and that the rest is not up to us. One never really knows why these things happen and the RCA is procedure t...
2. 

   sposue/partner present during labor and delivery

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to kevinm23's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Finding evidenced based research specifically with spouses/partners may be difficult to find. Which means there is an opportunity to conduct research, a survey of a small sample which of course would be subjective, based on their feelings after the f...
3. 

   For anyone who went straight into Mother-Baby/L&D as a new grad, do you have any regrets?

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to lexxa25's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi There; I went right to level 3 L&D as a new grad, absolutely no regrets. We actually had a 2 bed Ob critical care area and after about 4 years of poking my head in and asking a ton of questions, I was offered the opportunity to cross train in ...
4. 

   Happy Nurses Week Cards...

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to Joe V's topic in Humor

   This year I was looking forward to nurses week because I was glad that after 22 years, I still love what I do and I was looking forward to the recognition. So far, there has been nothing. Not even a verbal, "Hey, Happy Nurses' week!". I was feel...
5. 

   Educating new nurses

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

   Oh and follow through after orientation is done is important. Maybe a quarterly meeting, "How are things going?, What can we do better?" type thing. We bring them in and love on them for such a short while and then we just push them off the edge? Thi...
6. 

   Educating new nurses

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

   I applaud your efforts. You are thinking, looking for solutions and that is wonderful. I am not sure the a residency program similar to physicians is needed however a well structured orientation program certainly is. As part of my work, I developed a...
7. 

   I need help badly! Please

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to xonikishaxo's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, Is this an essay question? Your post made me smile. *how long does it take to become an RN nurse or LPN? That will vary on the program. You will have greater opportunities being an RN. A basic program is a 2 year associates degree. *how mu...
8. 

   How soon have you quit a job?

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   Not over reacting but I would hold off on sending a "warning" email. It could be viewed as a threat (which it is :-0). Orientation is not only to familiarize yourself with the required task but also to see if you are the right fit for the job and vic...
9. 

   Going from a career in nursing to med school

   Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to AmandaMae3721's topic in General Nursing

   Explore your options. Educate yourself in what the two fields are like, in preparation and in practice. They are not the same. Ask the nurses in your family why they recommend being a doctor. Think about which is more appealing to you. Which will al...
10. 

    How are agency nurses being treated in San Francisco?

    Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to sn03's topic in Relations

    Currently I am in a county hospital in the East Bay as a traveler and I love it. There are several agency nurses there and they have shared that they are getting more than enough work. Compensation is high and I think that offsets any negative aspect...
11. 

    what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

    Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    The joys of nursing are very personal and as unique as the individuals we are and the people that we encounter throughout our lives. In my career there have been many. I often feel that I should take the time to sit and write a book. Past the satisfa...
12. 

    RNC-OB....what book do I need??? Help!!

    Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to heather092800's topic in Ob/Gyn

    CONGRATS! What do you feel was most helpful in your preparation that led to your success?
13. 

    Please help! Scared to start working as a nurse

    Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to patricia_price's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! Fear is normal, and a healthy sign of a safe novice. You only feel those things that you are uncomfortable with. Comfort will come with familiarity, knowledge and experience. I highly recommended this book to everyone. http://www.eb...
14. 

    "They found something behind his heart!"

    Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    AWESOME! I know, I'm quazy.
15. 

    "They found something behind his heart!"

    Amparo Pagan Titmus replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    :-) There are blood vessels in the posterior (back) of the heart. Posterior vein of the left ventricle, left marginal vein, middle cardiac vein etc. Usually "something" is plaque build up from cholesterol causing some type of blockage in one or more ...