Bortaz MSN, RN

CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU

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    "I don't want him as my nurse"

    Bortaz replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are some patients (well, parents of patients) that I wish would fire
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    And the award for most asked question goes to...

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Chips?
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    What do you do when Work calls on your day off?

    Bortaz replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Because the "do not call list" is on the "does not exist
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    What do you do when Work calls on your day off?

    Bortaz replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have no problem saying "no" to the same people that reject my rare requests for last minute days off. Just this month, they corrupted my self-scheduling schedule...scheduling me TWICE to work 6 out...
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    Whooooop! I got the job! :-)

    Bortaz replied to niculove2013's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A time will come, if you're like I was, when you look around and realize you've been assigned the sickest baby in your unit, and you'll probably think "My God, what were they thinking!?" followed...
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    O2 flow...

    Bortaz replied to deadrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've always found it easier for them to understand when I use "pressure" instead of "flow". And yeah. 1/8L otw is 100%
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    Whooooop! I got the job! :-)

    Bortaz replied to niculove2013's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!
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    Start at a Level III or Level II?

    Bortaz replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A level 2 is better than med/surg or long months
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    tattoos/piercings

    Bortaz replied to Swellz's topic in General Nursing

    it shouldn't HAVE to be "enforced". You should follow the policy without someone having to waste time policing
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    Help! I don't "get" vents!!!

    Bortaz replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in MICU, SICU

    I suggest you learn Bulgarian.
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    NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

    Bortaz replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Who works 8 hour
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    NICU RN's

    Bortaz replied to MegginJ's topic in Texas Nursing

    Rio Grande Valley (McAllen, Laredo, Brownsville, Edinburg, Harlingen) new grads in NICU make around $21/hr before differentials for night
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    moving to texas

    Bortaz replied to plievestro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unlike most states, Texas is very, very, very large. You'll have to be more specific as to where you're planning to live if you want useful information re:
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    The patients you love working with.

    Bortaz replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh yes it
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    The patients you love working with.

    Bortaz replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Less than 4 kilos, intubated, sedated, npo
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    WGU's New MSN curriculum

    Bortaz replied to LoneStar1908's topic in Western Governors University

    The new class listing is hideous. Probably going to discourage me from
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    I just have to know NOW! Really?

    Bortaz replied to nurseprnRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never see those posts because I have passed NCLEX and will never have to take it again, so I have no need to ever go to that forum. It's GrnTea's fault that I'm here now...she dragged me here from...
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    Depression and anxiety in the NICU

    Bortaz replied to hClickRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This was the key for me. I used to take it personally when we lost a baby. It made me angry, and I took it home with me. A wise mentor taught me how to deal with it more productively and to understand...
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    Externships

    Bortaz replied to MegginJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The last few students that we've had have been LVNs in a transition to RN. These chicks had no experience with NICU, but turned their nose up at any teaching we tried to do because "I am not a new...
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    And the award for most asked question goes to...

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In 4 years, we've only had maybe 3-4 babies circ'd down here on the Mexican border, so I've never gotten that
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    It's JULY!!

    Bortaz replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    July happens to be the month of my
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    Male Neonatal Nurse

    Bortaz replied to KamarulFitri's topic in Men in Nursing

    No no no. No big
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    Male Neonatal Nurse

    Bortaz replied to KamarulFitri's topic in Men in Nursing

    OMG!!! I am semi-starstruck! Having one of my "heroes" comment back is like meeting a star! I am such a dork...oh, well. :-) You crazy
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    41 yr old male wanting to start a 2nd career in nursing?

    Bortaz replied to simonJ's topic in Men in Nursing

    I started nursing school at age 41, and am a male. Best decision I ever
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    Male Neonatal Nurse

    Bortaz replied to KamarulFitri's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks, Mom. :) And yeah, I think we need more male nurses in the NICU. I'd be happy to talk with you as