GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    skirts

    GitanoRN replied to nightshiftnut's topic in General Nursing

    i believe there are 2 season nurses in their 60's that wear skirts in the facility where i work. in addition, they are the only ones that still wear their nursing caps, and their classic white...
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    Coffee Addiction

    GitanoRN replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    i use to drink 4 to 5 cups a shift mainly when i worked nights...now i'm down to 1 cup working days
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    How I Got My Dream Job!

    GitanoRN replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!!!! I have always believed what's in stored for you no one can't claim it. Therefore, i'm glad that you fond your niche ...wishing you the very best always in all of your future...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    GitanoRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i heard that this season the formite wear comes only in the color of fuschia... wow! can't believe that i was able to spell the color
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    Question about activating my RN license

    GitanoRN replied to mybabies2000's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, if there's something that i don't dare to leave undone or expired those are my taxes and my rn license renewal from both continents from usa and spain. having said that, the refresher...
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    Does it make me a bad nurse if I'm not book smart?

    GitanoRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    first of all,not being book smart doesn't make you a bad nurse, let's get that out of the equation. unquestionably, everyone is different and learns in different ways. therefore, some of us might like...
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    What does your username mean?

    GitanoRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    since i have travel to several countries as a nurse... my user name fits me like a glove... gitano rn, means gypsy rn, in my castilian spanish..
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    will be taking NCLEX for the first time!

    GitanoRN replied to jomayca89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    undoubtedly, the nclex is not meant to scare future nurses. having said that, the main purpose of the exam, is to verify if the candidate is capable to practice nursing in a safety manner. besides...
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    I'm a nurse, not a babysitter!!!

    GitanoRN replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    unquestionably, i couldn't do it, as a single parent it's hard enough to deal with my own 3 children, therefore, i take my hat off to all of you as i applaud all pediatrician nurses
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    Saline flush without a physician order?

    GitanoRN replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, i came at the end of this thread and to make it worse i was in a boring meeting, as i read through all previous post without me realizing i let out a loud burst of laughter, :rotfl:...
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    GUILTY

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    [quote name= perhaps, i should get more school stickers? [/quote] unquestionably, i'm not one to pass judgement regarding speeding, since i was caught a while back for speeding...however, your comment...
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    How do you verify NG tube placement on your unit?

    GitanoRN replied to digitiminimi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    unquestionably, depending on unit or any specific doctors orders, we use ascultation for ng, xray when its' nd or
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    Compression stockings....

    GitanoRN replied to PinkNBlue's topic in General Nursing

    most of my colleagues use futuro brand, and the prestige medical nurse, they seem to love them specially during
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    RN labor supply: Are we in a bubble?

    GitanoRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    though experiences i learned when you have nothing good to say, it's better to say
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    GUILTY

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, i would like to thank everyone that wrote a sincere response to my topic. honestly, i'm overwhelm with the sincerity in which all of you divulge your experiences on this issue...once...
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    Written up for false documentation...

    GitanoRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    honestly, i feel sorry that you're having to go through this. however, in reading your previous posts i noticed that there seems to be a pattern a pattern of bad luck? maybe...or burnout? i can't...
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    How Much Do You Remember???

    GitanoRN replied to USANursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    needless to say, we all feel that way with some of the subjects that we had to memorize. however, in order to graduate we had to abide by the program. having said that, once we got into the real world...
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    Rant

    GitanoRN replied to TECHTORNHOPEFULLY's topic in General Nursing

    this is the reason why, the facility where i work doesn't have access to the internet outside from the hospital system, just to avoid this dilemma. however, does who do have access, are monitor...
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    "cheesy slough"

    GitanoRN replied to justcup's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    i'm still lol regarding your remark... even though i concur with your
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    Am I wrong?

    GitanoRN replied to mickeypat's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, you're not an i quote "only an lpn" you're part of a valuable team. certainly, as long as you practice under your scope of duties, and document, document, you should be alright. having...
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    How do you handle work stress?

    GitanoRN replied to 4theBetterGetter's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, my question is how young is this young man you speak of, in order to keep my answer pg13... anyway depending on the level of stress, i usually take a nice shot of my favorite drink like...
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    SIGNON BONUS help

    GitanoRN replied to Kisses_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ah! those were the days...sign on bonuses!!! however, i'll say that not everything that shines is gold. therefore, if it sounds to good to be true, it's usually not worth it... wishing you the best...
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    Hubby will not support my decision to return to school

    GitanoRN replied to Lola34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    here's my 2 :twocents: if you have sat down with him and gone over this issue previously, then i'm wondering what is his concern? let's say for the sake of the argument,could it be financial concern?...
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    Do I have to go back tonight?

    GitanoRN replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    my concern is for this poor pt. having to go through this
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    Lobe Piercings

    GitanoRN replied to Sarah96's topic in General Students

    unquestionably,at the facility where i work they only allow 2 ear piercing one on each ear, which the entire medical staff adheres