Bortaz MSN, RN

CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU

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    Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist...

    Bortaz replied to SeaTracer75's topic in General Nursing

    I just started on May 5. Just scratched the surface of starting my orientation, which will be considerable. I have 5 years NICU experience...that's it. Law enforcement and corrections before nursing,...
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    Thanks

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am working as a Clinical Documentation and Integrated Care Specialist. Basically, auditing charts to ensure docs are accurately charting the complete clinical picture of a patient to ensure proper...
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    Thanks

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Started the new job today. Everyone was very pleasant, laid back and friendly. They assured me they never have any conflict, and everything is smooth sailing every day. There are 6 women (including...
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    allnurses Launches Thank A Nurse Website

    Bortaz replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Relax, brohan. It ain't that bad...or that
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    Fired for refusing??

    Bortaz replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Name one person that thinks the vaccine makes you 100% immune to all strands of the flu. I dare
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    Thanks

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My archenemy tried poking me a few times, but I smiled my way through the shift, fully believing that karma will eventually dog slap her across her fugly face. Smiling to the
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    Would you deliver your baby at your place of employment?

    Bortaz replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    He also was twin of Danny
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    Would you deliver your baby at your place of employment?

    Bortaz replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it'd be appropriate. Because, well...I'm a
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    The Case Against Job Hopping

    Bortaz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Speaking of discouraging loyalty: Hospitals absolutely do this, in regards to nurses who started their career at a facility as a new grad. If you start as a new grad, you start at the absolute bottom...
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    The Case Against Job Hopping

    Bortaz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Several ladies from my nursing school cohort, which graduated 5 years ago, have had 4-5 nursing jobs since we became nurses. It amazes me. I've had 3 FT jobs in my life, now moving to number 4 (my 2nd...
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    Things you tell newbies

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

    What you accept, you
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    Thanks

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks,
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Bortaz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Thankfully, I've never had a patient that
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    (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck to you as well,
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    (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Then I don't know how you stand it. I love the babies, and will miss it terribly, but life is just too short to spend 12-14 hours a day in this type of environment. I'm ashamed to say I bit my tongue...
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    Would you be insulted by this?

    Bortaz replied to jannjul76's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a job that paid in asses. Where do you keep
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    So...any Clinical Documentation Specialists?

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    From the internet: These professionals review records for coding accuracy, follow-up with physicians and inform medical staff members of updated documentation methods. Basically, you ensure that...
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    (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I accepted a job away from bedside. Clinical Documentation
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    (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks,
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    (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Accepted a job offer today, and gave notice at the NICU. Less than 6 work days remain. Wow. Bittersweet. A lot more money,
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    Bortaz replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There're these things, called societal
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    (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately, I don't have much choice to stay, as the situation on my unit is forcing me out. Anyone who has ever worked in a toxic nursing environment knows what I mean...
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    Isolette Practices

    Bortaz replied to nickirn31's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hilarious to picture you bathing a baby in the isolette and imagining you to look like your
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    random donor milk

    Bortaz replied to prmc61's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had a baby whose mother died in delivery. Mom's sister adopted the infant. She was, at the time, actively breastfeeding her own child. So, she just started pumping for the adopted baby too....
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    How can I get a degree in Neonatal care?

    Bortaz replied to SarahP'13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's generally agreed that working for years in med-surg when you want NICU is a waste of time. Med-surg will teach you practically nothing useful for NICU other than time management, which you can...