GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Everyone wants to be a nurse

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    certainly, this hits the nail right on the head, just the other day i was speaking to a high school students in my area which were interested in pursuing nursing. having said that, i wish i had this...
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    God is good

    GitanoRN replied to hotnurse408's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    undoubtedly, with in our hearts anything is
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    so excited!!

    GitanoRN replied to TurboGirl's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations!!!... as i wish you the very best in all of your future
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    Thank You

    GitanoRN replied to Animal3's topic in General Nursing

    first of all,certainly there are no dumb questions just intelligent inquiries. therefore, it would be a great idea if you let your preceptor know how you feel, remember is the little things that go...
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    Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    GitanoRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    another thought to ponder for us nurses... as "nurses week"
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    should i even bother with nursing

    GitanoRN replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    certainly, a smart young lady like yourself shouldn't have any doubts about her career choices just because some ignorant pt. made a dumb remark. having said that, when someone makes a hurtful remark...
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    did I do the right thing?

    GitanoRN replied to Skylar86's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, this happens more often that we want to admit to all of us in one time or another. the nurse in question should have given her report to the nurse manager in order to get a more...
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    Creepy Patient

    GitanoRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    seriously, this type of borderline pt.s are the most challenging, because they know what buttons to press in order to get what they want. therefore, i would have notified security the second time i...
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    What disorders did you diagnose yourself with in Nursing School?

    GitanoRN replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    in this case, i would list the many diseases that my classmates thought they acquired during our clinical however, i would be writitng till midnight if i list them all, some of my classmates believed...
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    May I give a compliment?

    GitanoRN replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    evidently, most of the time we get attention from our don or nurse managers mostly when something has gone wrong or a compliant has reached their attention. having said that, most of us when called to...
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    Nurses are superhuman!

    GitanoRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, i strongly believe that we nurses are superheros, for the simple reason we are exposed to so many diseases and at times we are exposed to them prior the pt. being diagnose, and we keep...
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    GS pay level

    GitanoRN replied to Nurse Kentish's topic in General Nursing

    your welcome... in addition, every step means the level of education plus seniority...once again best wishes always... aloha~ p.s. thank you for your
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    GS pay level

    GitanoRN replied to Nurse Kentish's topic in General Nursing

    a dear friend of mine is a gs 12 and stated the following, it's not as simple as it appears, you see the gs 10 goes as follows gs 10 step 1 earning $46,886 and it goes all the way to gs 10 step 10...
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    Using Creative Charting...

    GitanoRN replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

    i had a pt. a year ago that came in with priapism, and i charted the following... "persistent hard
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    The student nurse

    GitanoRN replied to musickx2's topic in General Nursing

    bless your heart!!! you made my day with your
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    What to do about thin skin on hands from washing them too much?

    GitanoRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    i'll 3rd that opinion regarding the avon foot cream, my colleagues introduce me to this product and it
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    how many nurses did not like being a CNA?

    GitanoRN replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, hate is a strong word, i would say when i was exposed to the nursing field, i began as a cna then worked the night shift and went to lpn school during the day, and i did the same when...
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    I changed my last name right before graduation ;(

    GitanoRN replied to sunlight036's topic in General Nursing

    definitely, go with the bon since they are issuing your
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    Sad state of affairs!

    GitanoRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, i can't argue with your statement because prior becoming a nurse, i worked as a bartender and made 3 times more $$$ than what a new rn makes these days....things that make you go...
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    I think I've decided to go the ASN route

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

    first of all, i will congratulate you for your desire to further your education. having said that, i began my nursing career as a na, then lpn, adn, bsn. in addition, i strongly believe this gave me a...
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    Do you find that you get more support from other nurses than your own friends/family?

    GitanoRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    first of all, congratulations!!! on joining the nursing family. honestly, only a nurse will understand when you have to work back to back 12 plus hrs. plus come home and cook dinner, take care of the...
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    Neighbors, friends, and family coming by for nursing advice

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    a bit to
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    The student nurse

    GitanoRN replied to musickx2's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, i'm totally comfortable and confident as a season nurse therefore, i wouldn't have any problem with this situation. in addition, i sincerely enjoy teaching and what better situation...
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    advice from the night shift....and those with young kiddos at home

    GitanoRN replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, you seem to be doing a great job with your schedule. needless to say, it is common to question yourself if this is affecting your household. as long as you get a proper amount of...
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    Surprise In My Pocket - this ever happen to you?

    GitanoRN replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    i certainly can relate to that, however, most of the time i throw my change in my car console, which usually amounts to $20 something dollars. having said that, i need to learn from you... $113.69...