Bortaz MSN, RN

CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU

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    Kaplan RN to MSN Program?

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in School, College Programs

    The what? I used to be a
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    New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Bortaz replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The link to my sheet is in this thread and was still good as of last week. I'm also willing to email it if y'all would rather pm me your email
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    Is my clinical instructor picking on me or am I overreacting?

    Bortaz replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Students

    I think feeling offended or hurt over anything that happens in the few short days a student is in clinical (or even in nursing school) is overreacting. This is a short, short, ugly process that all...
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    The nurses every co-worker hates

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

    There's a wide divide between being bubbly and standing there with a sour face looking like youre holding in a fart that just might be
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    Anyone know of website with nicu-appropriate printed scrub tops?

    Bortaz replied to blondielaine7rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    While I wouldn't of course wear toon scrubs, I sure do wish we weren't mandated to all wear these fugly wine
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    Heart breaking first shift in NICU

    Bortaz replied to MrsNicuNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'll never forget the first baby I lost. Or really, any of them. It's often a rude awakening for new NICU nurses, some of whom have this image of sweet babies being cuddled. The NICU is an ugly place...
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    The nurses every co-worker hates

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

    There is a wide, wide gulf between "Mean & Rude" and "doormat". It doesn't have to be one or the other. Find a spot in the middle.I'm going to be honest and say that I despise giving report to...
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    Name Badges Worn Backwards

    Bortaz replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

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    Name Badges Worn Backwards

    Bortaz replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I don't intentionally wear my badge backwards, but some quirk of science makes it impossible to keep them right side up, now matter how many times I flip it around. Irrelevant, though, as I have my...
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Facebook is harmless. It's the idiotic nimrods that use it that are the
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    Well, now I've heard it all!

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

    People
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    Anything new in you're NICU

    Bortaz replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ha, same here! Sent from my iPad using
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    Floating?

    Bortaz replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

    I was in almost exactly the same situation as yours, and I too refused to float. Hospital policy states that new nurses are not to be floating until they have 1 year experience.My manager was chapped...
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    What Kind of Patients Do You LIKE Most?

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

    24-26 weeks gestation neonate, less than 500-600 grams, High Frequency Jet Vent, Fentanyl-Dopamine-Versed-Dobutrex drips running. NPO, of
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    Low resting heart rate

    Bortaz replied to PEDSOBRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Pretty
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    New grad seeking help with a great NICU handoff sheet!

    Bortaz replied to jkarrell001's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The links link back to your computer, and are therefore (luckily for you) unreachable by anyone here. Try mediafire or something like
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    New grad seeking help with a great NICU handoff sheet!

    Bortaz replied to jkarrell001's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Try this link, should take you to the excel (xls) sheet I made. http://www.mediafire.com/?pqpuwb038a70o Sent from my iPhone using
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    New grad seeking help with a great NICU handoff sheet!

    Bortaz replied to jkarrell001's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a good one available, that I made. If you both will send me your email addresses, I will be glad to send it along. I've sent it to many folks on this forum. If you don't feel comfortable...
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    What kind of experience did you have?

    Bortaz replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was a new grad with no nursing experience. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Ain't it the truth?

    Bortaz posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    The Adventures of Mighty
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    Ain't it the truth?

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Humor

    You were in the breakroom more than once, Gitano? Typical manager. :) :)
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    Ain't it the truth?

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm doing great! My youngest grandkid is already nearly 5 months. The other 3 are gearing up for school to start in a few days.
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    How do ya'll wear your hair? can you have bangs?

    Bortaz replied to Reckless96's topic in General Nursing

    We're desensitized by
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    The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    Bortaz replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    And god bless you all for your support. She's doing great, getting ready for school to start.
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    The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    Bortaz replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing