GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Worst night ever

    GitanoRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, you need to realize that you didn't do anything wrong under the circumstances, on the contrary you tried to get the proper help for your patient and for that i applaud you. on the other...
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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 your case, i would definitely would try other stethoscopes, i would also consider getting a professional medical opinion regarding your hearing, to rule out any possibility that is not just the...
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    My pet peeves

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    i just added another to my pet peeves list... those individuals that cut you off on the freeway or street for that matter, and then proceed to drive slower.... what's up with
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    Nearly $5 million will go to train new Arizona nurses

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    unquestionably, i just wanted for everyone to be aware and have the facts via this article, i wish you both the very best in all of your future endeavors, as i send you a hug from across the...
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    Everyone is getting into nursing these days...

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    congrats!!! on both accomplishments enjoy~
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    Am I the only nurse

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

    i understand your reasoning, however, others need to step up to the plate and carry their own weight. furthermore, the guilty feeling is normal at first, but it comes a time when you earn the respect...
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    Never placed an IV!!!!!

    GitanoRN replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for stepping up to the plate on this subject, and admitting that you weren't exposed to this practice during your nursing program. as i reinstate my point this doesn't come as a surprise to...
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    Do you find the nursing theorists/theories you studied in school useful in real life?

    GitanoRN replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing

    my sentiments
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    Holiday rotations...

    GitanoRN replied to Bec7074's topic in General Nursing

    at the facility where i work, everyone rotates during any given holiday this includes nm's and seasoned nurses, this prevents any animosity among
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    Exeter Hospital employee led to an outbreak of hepatitis C

    GitanoRN replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    unquestionably, you have a point a mere one but a point nonetheless, which brings me to a remind everyone that is not only the nurses with the substance abuse, we can't eliminate the other medical...
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    Stethoscope?

    GitanoRN replied to sbem10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    needless to say, littmann has the best quality stethoscopes in all prices and levels to accommodate any medical needs, having said that, nothing can't compare to my littmann cardiology iii in my...
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    I'm Going to Scream!

    GitanoRN replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    here goes my :twocents: cents on the subject, i'm the type that i can concentrate with an earthquake around me i strongly believe it's on account when i lived in new york city and my then apt. was...
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    Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    GitanoRN replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    enlightening to say the
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    ZOMBIE

    GitanoRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    zombie zombie is the name how a colleague of mine refers to when she describes her status as a night shift nurse. granted, she loves her grave yard shift, however, it's a total downer to her love...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    you know you're a nurse when you spend 2 consecutive hrs. going through the forum titled... what is your most gross, yucky, disgusting nursing horror story? i need to leave my stomach hurts so much...
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    Stehoscope and scrubs?

    GitanoRN replied to Scrubman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    first of all congratulations on landing the position. having said that, buy only the best once and you'll never regret it... therefore, get yourself a littman stethoscope try them all and see which...
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    Nurses visit allnurses.com for therapy...

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    hoping that these will brighten your day...as i wish you the very best
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    Should I Apply for Management??

    GitanoRN replied to NurseAnnie123's topic in Nurse Management

    trust me when i say the following, is best to hold on for a year on your present position, however, as it was mentioned previously by now your present manager knows about your intentions of joining...
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    Never placed an IV!!!!!

    GitanoRN replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    seriously, in many teaching hospitals one gets the opportunity to be exposed to all kinds of practice which i did during my clinical program. however, it's not uncommon to find some new grads or even...
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    Exeter Hospital employee led to an outbreak of hepatitis C

    GitanoRN replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i love your new avatar for a sec. i didn't recognize you... 2/
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    Do you find the nursing theorists/theories you studied in school useful in real life?

    GitanoRN replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing

    in my humble opinion, they are two different worlds to be utilize from what i learned in college it just wouldn't transcend to the clinical setting, unless i was back in school and my then instructor...
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    Question regarding ACLS course...

    GitanoRN replied to a_male_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    i can almost visualize you in your sleep saying " no is a first-degree (incomplete) heart block, the first-degree heart block takes place where there is an incomplete block"
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    Junk in the trunk

    GitanoRN replied to hardworkdedication's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i have a couple of colleagues of mine that are twins to jlo & beyonce' and they love their urbane & koi scrubs and swear by them that they are the best for those with "junk in the
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    Question regarding ACLS course...

    GitanoRN replied to a_male_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    needless to say, this won't be only useful when you take the acls but also when you spot a narrow complex v-tach in your pt. monitor and make the doctor aware of your findings with the ecg strip on...
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    This may sound silly but...

    GitanoRN replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in General Students

    this was not a problem since i was the only male in the class. having said that, at times it didn't work to my advantage when everyone else was silent, and the instructor asked a question she would...