GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    I'd kill you

    GitanoRN replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    needless to say, your charge nurse should have kept their observation to themselves then pull you aside and explain a better way to address the procedure, without making such unnecessary comment in...
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    I BELIEVE

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    for some odd reason this part of the post standout to me early this morning when a dear friend of mine informed me that she's getting a divorce i believe... that just because two people argue, it...
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    What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    GitanoRN replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    i can honestly say that this only occur once in my long nursing career, and it came from a young 30 something female, and my response was without missing a beat "certainly we have many nurses let me...
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    I have never taken care of a patient with a known pheochromocytoma - until now

    GitanoRN replied to mlykateRN's topic in General Nursing

    at this level, i would have to agree with this post, for the simple reason that i wouldn't desire anyone to be on their tip/toes around me, because that's usually when they commit errors by trying to...
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    "No nurses of color....."

    GitanoRN replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    honestly, i found this to be more prevalent in the south when i worked at several facilities and mostly with the older patients. consequently, the staff never took it personally and they accommodated...
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    This just ticks me off.

    GitanoRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm truly sorry that you're having to go through this, at times i ponder myself where does my colleagues at administration come up with certain rules. however, it is what it is, don't dwell on it too...
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    ANGER

    GitanoRN posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    early this morning i received this via-email from a dear friend and i wanted to share it with all of you... anger there was a little boy with a bad temper. his father gave him a bag of nails and...
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    Surprise!?!?!!

    GitanoRN replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in Nursing Humor

    recently a young man was studying at home for a final test when he fell asleep, as his head fell into the #2 pencil on his right hand logging it into his rt. ear so deeply that it had to be...
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    Oh boy, what was she thinking?!

    GitanoRN replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    fyi....we need to remember that we can agree to disagree.... just
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    SCARS OF LIFE

    GitanoRN posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    a pt. offered this reading in a card to me as i was making my rounds just the other day & i felt the need to share with all of you...[color=maroon] scars of life some years ago, on a hot...
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    Hospital CEO Salaries: Are The Big Bucks Justified?

    GitanoRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    once again another enlightening article, i shall hold my opinion in this matter for a future post of my
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    Death

    GitanoRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    needless to say, i never found death to be easy to deal with even when my feelings weren't involved i always feel a knot in my throat when i witness a mother balling her eyes out for her child....
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    I hate my boss!

    GitanoRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    is not as easy as one thinks to rationalize why these methods continue to be in practice, like a revolving door without end...i'm sad to
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    Infrequent Voiding Syndrome: Don't Fall Victim To This Common Problem In Nurses!

    GitanoRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    we usually rotate among ourselves when mother nature calls and we can't hold it any longer, however, if you're a newbie at or they tend to make you wait until the procedure is over... and you're...
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    Motivating the Nurse in All of Us

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    One of my motto's which motivates me is reflected on my chosen signature.... Nobody can go back and start a new beginning but anyone can start today and make a new ending ~ ee maria robinson Our...
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    The only skill I don't understand is BLOOD PRESSURE!

    GitanoRN replied to sakiohma's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    in addition, to all the good advise that you have received i wanted to share with you this link that i found purely accidentally and it reminded me of you. having said that, it offers you the chance...
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    New Nurse Horror Stories

    GitanoRN replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    needless to say, i immediately cringe :uhoh21: after reading number 1. out of the 9 samples you offer in your post, therefore, i wish you the very best and i shall keep you in my prayers in order for...
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    Being a male nurse?

    GitanoRN replied to JLaubach93's topic in Men in Nursing

    i couldn't agree more with your post, this is the reason why i chose my signature that goes as follows...nobody can go back and start a new beginning but anyone can start today and make a new ending~...
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    My nurse looks like a zombie

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    memories
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    Ultrasound Tech Telling Patients She is a Nurse

    GitanoRN replied to BrewerLPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    at this level, this is an issue that seems to me of causing you more headaches than you deserve for the mere reason that the ones who should be concern (the doctors) are not. therefore, let's say for...
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    Surprise!?!?!!

    GitanoRN replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in Nursing Humor

    here's another full moon ed visit, a recent married couple were at their honeymoon in a near by hotel since they couldn't afford a cruise or something in that nature. needless to say, they were both...
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    Male nurse song

    GitanoRN replied to Scrubman's topic in Men in Nursing

    i believe what the op is trying to show is the similarities in his own experience as in the video, while the op's grandmother had to go out for errands she ask the op if he could watch the 101yr. lady...
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    The Passive-Aggressive Coworker

    GitanoRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the passive aggressive personality is one that i'm quite familiar with during my years in nursing, thank you for sharing this article...
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    Male nurse song

    GitanoRN replied to Scrubman's topic in Men in Nursing

    undoubtedly, i have listen to this powerful video several times now and i have taken the liberty to share it with my colleagues at work, which in turn they have share it with those who they care...
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    I did it!

    GitanoRN replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    first of all, congratulations on your new job. having said that, a wise person once said and i quote " it’s not important to hold all the good cards in life, but it’s important how well you play...