GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. GitanoRN

    What does your username mean?

    GitanoRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    i gone through several usernames all related to my native country, let's see there was españa rn, (spain rn) then madrid rn, self explanatory and my current one gitano rn (gypsy
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    Why bother...?

    GitanoRN replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i totally can relate, since my favorite subjects were a&p, chemistry, & micro during my time as a student then i took an advance a&p. needless to say, i thoroughly enjoyed it pay no...
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    Aviator Scrub Sizing

    GitanoRN replied to One2gofst's topic in Men in Nursing

    i also tried at one time the aviator scrubs, what i liked about them was that they made scrubs for large guys i'm 6' barefoot my weight fluctuates 195/200pds. arms: 18.5, calves: 18.0, neck: 18.,...
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    To be, or not to be, that is the question.

    GitanoRN replied to PennyWise's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    i have mix feelings about unions, is like having car insurance policy the only time you miss it is when you get into an accident. although, every time i been a part of a union it has been strictly a...
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    Difficult Career Decision

    GitanoRN replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Men in Nursing

    i'll have to apologize before hand, since er is one of my fortes plus one of my favorite dept., therefore, i'm bias to e.r. just go for it... and congratulations
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    Stethoscope for New Grad

    GitanoRN replied to MindiRN724's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    first of all, congratulations on landing your first job. unquestionably, i love my littman cardiology iii and i never let it out of my sight, to me is like the rolls royce of stethoscopes... just...
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    Working with stipulations

    GitanoRN replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    first of all, i would like to congratulated you on your accomplishments for excelling in your program plus landing a job and 2nd. for giving hope to those who are or might be in your situation....
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    Moving to Oahu

    GitanoRN replied to Bkanar's topic in Men in Nursing

    first of all, congratulations to your wife for getting the fellowship at queens medical . needless to say, apply to queens medical as well and all other facilities plus make sure you go personally to...
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    Completely confused about this Foley Catheter issue...

    GitanoRN replied to SunSurfRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    in 1994" i had a case very similar to the one you have describe, the relative of the patient kept deflating the balloon while they visited, however, in this case it was the husband who did this in...
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    ACCEPTED!!!!!!

    GitanoRN replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    congratulations....as i wish you the best in all of your future
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    4 years after graduating can I still take the NCLEX?

    GitanoRN replied to SoCalNurse1989's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here's a quote from your state of california, plus i added the link if you're interested...good luck....aloha~ quote "how many times can i take the nclex-pn in a year? any student who graduated from...
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    Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

    GitanoRN replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    at this level, i must admit the facility where i work we hired 12 adn the last past two years, and since then there's also talk about a magnet title for the facility in several meetings, which was...
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    Did you keep your nursing books?

    GitanoRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    whoa! it's been so looooong however, i gave mine away to another student that was starting her nursing program, at first she thought i was kidding then she almost cried because her financial situation...
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    Nurse Call button misused once again

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    you're
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    What's up with the adds?

    GitanoRN replied to nowim clean's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    for example if you begin a search for let's say cowboy hats before you know it there will be adds of this interest in your
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    Has anyone coded a co-worker? Dealing with the grief...

    GitanoRN replied to Zookeeper3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    first of all, i'm sorry that this happened to your colleague and you had to be a witness. having said that, i would let the proper staff in-charge handle the tedious work and address all concerns that...
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    What's up with the adds?

    GitanoRN replied to nowim clean's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    that's often the case, therefore, i agree with
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    Oops! I always go home with...

    GitanoRN replied to shescoolie's topic in Nursing Humor

    just the other day, i came home with 4 other nurses and as we sat in my lanai we empty our pockets to see who had the most items from work and a sweet seasoned nurse won, she had everything you would...
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    Why did/are you getting your BSN?

    GitanoRN replied to thesundowner's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    as several of you previously posted, i as well worked myself up the ladder in the nursing world, i began as a na, cna, lpn, rn, bsn, msn. at this level, i made a choice every time to continue my...
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    Air Force Nursing

    GitanoRN replied to EllTee2B's topic in Government, Military

    first of all let me applaud you for your desire to serve this country in the military service as a bsn in addition, i have taken the liberty and posted a link below that might answer you questions...
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    A rash of firings...

    GitanoRN replied to kesmarn's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, it's appalling to what extend some facilities will go to save a couple of :twocents: bestowing upon their patients a non-experienced caliber of nursing care...just
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    Think Twice Before Becoming a "NURSE"

    GitanoRN replied to mcrutRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    wait for
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    Tip For The Day

    GitanoRN replied to ellord's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    enlightening~
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    GitanoRN replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    wait for
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    Odd looking stethoscope

    GitanoRN replied to Topaz7's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i worked for a couple of years at a neuro facility/clinic . needless to say, the neurological emergencies demanded accurate vascular evaluations, and the ultrascope’s acoustic quality can not be...