GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. GitanoRN

    Three Mass. ERs cited for denial of care

    GitanoRN replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    esme12, i'm afraid you just answered your own question...having said that, the other parties involved would be administration & politics, which i'm sure it comes to no surprise to some of us i'm...
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    Patients overstaying their welcome in hospitals

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

    just wanted to applaud your gesture towards this pt.
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    Patients overstaying their welcome in hospitals

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

    needless to say, is not exactly a secret that there’s a critical shortage of beds in all healthcare facilities. pursuing this further, there are beds in hospitals that are being occupied by patients...
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    Same patient's over and over again

    GitanoRN replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    that's so wrong but i can't stop lmao
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    "Senior Codes"

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    without a doubt my favorite is lmdo = laughing my dentures out! :rotfl: i got it from one of the residents on an
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    For those of you who know Ruby Vee...

    GitanoRN replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    my prayers are with you and with your family...aloha
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    Same patient's over and over again

    GitanoRN replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    most hospitals have been hesitant to address the situation of repeated patients, in part because federal law requires doctors to treat anyone who turns up at ed. consequently, a small fraction of...
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    GitanoRN replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    just met our new urologist name dr.
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    Diversity.. at what price?

    GitanoRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this is a subject that is dear to my heart, since i personally experienced my share of being miss understood. let me explain, i was born and raised in madrid,spain, therefore, i have a very thick...
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    Does anyone have info on the Friedman family assessment?

    GitanoRN replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, i can't recall the structure of the paper i wrote on this subject since i'm a seasoned nurse, however, below you'll find a link that might help you in organizing your thoughts regarding...
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    What is your work schedule like?

    GitanoRN replied to AlexisNicole's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, i have acquired the perfect schedule, i work from 8 to 4pm no weekends no holidays, plus i get more of my share of vacation time. having said that, after paying my dues in my chosen...
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    Anyone ever tell you, you would never be able to become a nurse? Proved them wrong?!

    GitanoRN replied to taraer1206's topic in General Nursing

    needless to say when you encountered individuals with ignorant remarks like the ones you mentioned, keep in mind that "you might be living someone elses dream" that for whatever reason they weren't...
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    The Nursing Profession

    GitanoRN replied to ksuth's topic in General Nursing

    without any hesitation i would do it all over again, even after all the struggles that i went through. pursing this further, i like boston got married at the tender age of 17yrs old, as some of you...
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    Has Nursing hardened you?

    GitanoRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldn't say that nursing has hardened me in any way, on the contrary i have learned over the years to be more compassionate for those in need. however, i find myself in conflict regarding the...
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    FX of the "Giveadamn"

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

    needless to say, i always get reacquainted with "my give a damn" every time after i return from vacation. undoubtedly, this is the only weapon that we nurses rely on in order to recharge our...
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    Wish me luck!

    GitanoRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, when seasoned nurses walked into the hospital for the first time as new rn's, we are all terrified. in the same way, it’s one of those things that don’t quite feel real, no matter how...
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    Three Mass. ERs cited for denial of care

    GitanoRN replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    i'm a firm believer that hospital diversion protocol should be re-evaluated in all states in order to prevent any human loss. as we all know when a hospital goes on diversion, it notifies area...
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    Anyone ever tell you, you would never be able to become a nurse? Proved them wrong?!

    GitanoRN replied to taraer1206's topic in General Nursing

    like several of the previous nurses here, i was told straight to my face by my own instructor as i quote what she said, "men can not be good nurses is not part of their dna, even if you pass the last...
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    Do I Say Something When They Call or Just Let it Go?

    GitanoRN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    without a doubt i would voice my concerns in the matter, simply because you caught this while being a patient and your astute assessment of the situation made you questioned their delivery of patient...
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    If you could do it all over again, would you choose nursing as your career?

    GitanoRN replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, yes... i understand the frustrations of so many colleagues of mine and not to mentioned the new grads. having said that, because of my chosen career i been able to travel around the...
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    Can we have a punching bag in the break room?

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    This would literally stop the aggressiveness at the workplace, or at least one would
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    Charting Bloopers

    GitanoRN replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl:
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    Have you been hired as a new grad? Any help will be greatly appreciated

    GitanoRN replied to gtrebyari's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, i would like to thank esme12, for bringing this post to my attention, there's no doubt that you have received insightful advices relating to new grads as far as i can appreciate on your...
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    YOU as a Pt-what would you allow a student nurse to do?

    GitanoRN replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl:
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    Dumb question

    GitanoRN replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree with the previous poster, there are some facilities that still refer it as the baylor-system which requires the nurse to work fri, sat, and sun 12hr. shifts. no one can deny, that this...