GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR

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About GitanoRN

GitanoRN has 56 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.


Proud single parent of 3 children, living life to the fullest.

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  1. GitanoRN

    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    😑 Sadly when all is said and done, the patient is the one who finds themselves abandon without the proper medical care.
  2. 😪First and foremost, my condolences to all the families involved. Whatever the case, this is very sad and a horrible situation.
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    Share Your Full Moon Stories

    My Big Birthday is coming up soon!
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    Men in Nursing Historical Timeline

    Needless to say, Magnificent article plus this brings a sincere satisfactory feeling to know that the new generation is more accepting to our contribution in our beloved nursing career... Wishing all of the nurses around the world a great nurses week...
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    Wearing a beard as a male nurse?

    In regards to the topic on hand, I must say it all depends on the work area where one will be working. Moreover, I have what's called a 5'oclock shadow at all times, plus we have multiple doctors sporting beards long and short. Needless to say, once ...
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    Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

    Unquestionably, from the very beginning of my long career I been called many things and yes, one of many tittles is "Hey Doc" which I correct immediately; even though I keep my picture ID very visible. However, at the end of the conversation the pati...
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    15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

    Needless to say, they wouldn't last 5 minutes performing any given scenario posted here. Having said that, this is one of several issues that I have with my providers and administration team. However, there are some exceptions, several of the adminis...
  8. GitanoRN

    Utah Nurse Wubbels Reaches $500,000 Settlement

    In regards to nurse Wubbles I'm extremely satisfied with the outcome. With that being said, I sincerely hope that this will send a message to all police departments in all states, that we as medical staff do follow our facility rules and regulations...
  9. First of all, I'm so sorry that you have to go through this without the support of your superiors. Furthermore, in the facility where I work we have ZERO TOLERANCE when it comes to staff abuse of any kind from any patient, family member, or any staf...
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    What Are You Thankful For?

    As a seasoned nurse, I have seem them come and go and I mean not only in our nursing profession but as a whole in the medical field. With that being said, I began my nursing when we still use autoclave and sharpened our needles plus our syringes wer...
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    What does your username mean?

    The meaning of my username is quite fitting, in my native language means Gitano= Gypsy... yes since I have moved over 15 times starting in Madrid,Spain.
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Allow me to begin by saying that, I'm not a superstitious person nor I believe in ghosts. With that being said, right after my graduation and receiving my license I began to work at the same hospital where I did my clinical at. At this level, I man...
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    What's the weirdest baby name?

    2 funny!!!
  14. Needless to say, eloquently stated and I do understand why you would remain anonymously, although I applaud you and in my book your a hero for giving a voice to the rest of your colleagues. Having said that, I foresee this coming long before it becam...
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    Has anyone ever caught you in the act??

    This cartoon brings back memories of when I was a brand new nurse many moons ago, & use to volunteer to start an IV or get labs...Oh! well those were the days...Aloha~