GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    NURSES II

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    this is the reason why i wrote at the end the following.... it doesn’t matter if your celebration is big or small, just keep in mind the ones who really matter, value your efforts more than...
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    Nurses~

    GitanoRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    obviously, i would love to hear what your facility is doing to honor nurses week. my budget this year is approximately $600.00 however, i have involved subway restaurant, domino s pizza, and...
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    Nurses~

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    that's a great idea, which i will incorporate in a future post. however, i been so busy making sure that all of the vendors are scheduled at the right time, plus organizing the fashion show and the...
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    Nurses~

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    bruce, my apologies beforehand regarding your post because i can't stop lmao
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    Nurses~

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'll assure you this no joke... i usually spend 5 to 6 mo. prior nurses week working fiercely in order to obtain the gifts mentioned in my post... i strongly believe in honoring those who work hard...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    these were given to me by my several nurses where i work... on your day off, you made sure that everyone follows the schedule at your household, plus your cell wallpaper has florence nightingale's...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    nothing personal but don't get me started with the press ganey survey
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    lmao
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    Cold feet?

    GitanoRN replied to seaglassgreen's topic in General Nursing

    in lieu of your recent post, i will inform you that i have worked side by side with several rn's that weren't passionate of their chosen career. however, they became good nurse's and several of them...
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    What is your take on morphine and pancreatitis?

    GitanoRN replied to an2on's topic in General Nursing

    on this subject, originally it was thought that analgesia should not be provided by morphine because it may cause spasm of the sphincter of oddi and worsen the pain, so the drug of choice was...
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    Cold feet?

    GitanoRN replied to seaglassgreen's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, you're not the first individual that doesn't know what truly is their calling regarding career wise and that's not unusual. having said that, even though you stated that you're a...
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    Love or hate your IV pumps?

    GitanoRN replied to steffimarty's topic in General Nursing

    we use to use the hospira pumps in our facility however, they drove us crazy with the constant beeps and for some reason some of our staff became immune to the sound, even though you could hear 4 or 5...
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    How to write a verbal warning on poor work relationships

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

    first of all, a written warning will be your best friend in the long run this will give you ammunition for the near future and trust me it's very near. having said that, i'm totally surprised that...
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    First code

    GitanoRN replied to katsanchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    the feelings you're describing are human feelings. moreover, on my first code blue after receiving my license, it was to say the most traumatic experience for me at...
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    Can anybody share any first hand experience with being coded, on a vent, sedated, etc

    GitanoRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    it was clear day... just like any other in the south of spain, when i left my great-grand-mama's home, heading towards my home in madrid. i decided to take the long route since i was in no hurry,...
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    Some ideas about clothes

    GitanoRN replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    on this level, most of my female colleagues agree that your best choice is layne bryant...as we all wish you the very best in all of your future
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    A Problem Most People Want....

    GitanoRN replied to my3suns's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, congratulations!!! on acquiring not one but two job offers specially in this economy. unquestionably, both positions are ideal to say least in your case, however, the one who will have...
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    Best and worst moments in medicine

    GitanoRN replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, the politics, abuse, and individuals hating their job, happens in any given career. having said that, i went into nursing with my wide open eyes since i volunteered for awhile at my...
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    Can I live this lifestyle as a nurse?

    GitanoRN replied to lrosen95's topic in General Nursing

    on this level, i will say that as a travel nurse i lived in both locations ny & california. although, when it came to ny i didn't need a vehicle since their subway system allows you to travel...
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    A vent about my pinning ceremony fiasco!!!

    GitanoRN replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Nursing

    first of all congratulations!!! on your accomplishment. however, i'm truly sorry that the pinning ceremony was spoiled for you and your other fellow students. needless to say, the responsible party...
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    What is your favorite smiley?

    GitanoRN replied to Poi Dog's topic in Nursing Humor

    these guys always bring a smile to
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    The dumbest thing I ever said to a patient.

    GitanoRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Humor

    the dumbest thing i said to a pt. hum there's been a few, but the last one was... "ma'am the delivery unit is this way i'll take you" the lady wasn't pregnant she suffer from cirrhosis of the
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    Where are all the young nurses?

    GitanoRN replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

    you certainly made my day, i can almost hear the robot saying, "sir, if you are in pain press #1 if not # 2, otherwise wait for the operator, this message will be recorded for instructional purposes,...
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    difference cardiac rehab, cardiovascular, cardiac medicine, telemetry, Cardiovascular

    GitanoRN replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    once again esme12, i couldn't have convey it better
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    How much of a raise did you get this year?

    GitanoRN replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    i'm glad to announce that after long negotiation with administration at the facility where i work our nurses will be getting a substantial raise this