GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Nervous About Paying for School

    GitanoRN replied to wishfulnurse01's topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree with all previous post. however, in my case during my nursing program i volunteered to work the baylor/shift, it allowed me to work fri,sat,and sun. and get paid for 40hrs. having said...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    needless to say, i would never go to a bar in my scrubs not only for the obvious reasons, but for my luck, i might encounter a pt. of mine; and one never knows what can happen after 3 or four shots....
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    Well, I did it....

    GitanoRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    first of all congratulations are in order for following your goal and landing a job!!! admittedly, i have always said once a person makes up their mind the rest will follow. furthermore, in regards...
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    Shouldn't Nurses Have the Power to Isolate Patients?

    GitanoRN replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    certainly, in several instances we nurses initiate isolation i'm guilty of it, is our responsibility to ensure the welfare of our patients...therefore, i have no problem initiating isolation. however,...
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    from ADN to FNP

    GitanoRN replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    interesting bio to say the least bostonterrierloverrn ... congrats are in order for your tenacity in obtaining your
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    lasix and kcl

    GitanoRN replied to RNurse24's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, you feel bad enough regarding the whole ordeal, however, my question is did you give the medication or not?, and if you did, have you called your facility since you were off to advised...
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    I got a job!

    GitanoRN replied to ohcomeon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations!!!
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    bosses working on the floor

    GitanoRN replied to jmznurse's topic in General Nursing

    admittedly, i agree with most of the previous post. in reference to the mba degree, one has to give him a little credit for trying to understand, what we nurses cope on a daily basis. on the other...
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    Going back to bedside after over a year!

    GitanoRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, one can't compare bedside nursing and the satisfaction that it brings in one sentence. admittedly, i have been away from beside nursing for awhile, and it's for this reason that i'm...
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    Depressed, or just "Life?"

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

    admittedly, i am very sorry that you're friend is going through some difficult times. with that said, depression is an illness that covers a large spectrum. following this further, everybody gets the...
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    which shift 3pm-3:30 AM or 11AM-11:00PM

    GitanoRN replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, there's a change in the air, where i work we mostly do 12hr. shifts without overtime and every other weekend. therefore, we don't do anything drastic when it comes to
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    If you love being a nurse, and have good things to say,give some hope to the newbies!

    GitanoRN replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in General Nursing

    needless to say, my passion for nursing began many moons ago, and never regret for a second becoming a nurse. admittedly, after my motorcycle accident, and the exposure of nursing by several...
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    How i passed the nclex-rn

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

    wishing all of you that have taken the test or are about to take it...the very best in all of your future
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    I Quit My Job

    GitanoRN replied to eatmysoxRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm truly sorry for what you had to endure on your first exposure, after graduating from nursing school. however, it seems to me that you have a strong head on your shoulders, and i have no doubt...
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    I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    GitanoRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, i have no problem calling a physician @ 3:00am since i'm the advocate for my patients. consequently, in a case like the one you have presented here, i wouldn't hesitate in calling him/her...
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    Think Twice Before Becoming a "NURSE"

    GitanoRN replied to mcrutRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    unquestionably, for this being your first post i must say it's not a very uplifting one to say the least. furthermore, it seems to me that you are going through some difficult times, and your outlet...
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    SCALE DRAMA

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

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    Advice - I'll need a meal tray too

    GitanoRN replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    i remember these cartoons they depict reality in such a hilarious way, thank you for sharing...
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    New grad, new job!!!

    GitanoRN replied to jcampbe7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations!!! on your new job, and your first post... as i wish you the very best in all of your future endeavors...
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    SCALE DRAMA

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    lol... i can almost see you standing backwards on the
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    Not everyday is going to be a bad day

    GitanoRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    "mama' said there will days like these, mama' said" that's what i say when i have days or evenings that are challenging
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    ER Nursing - Evaluation / Opinions

    GitanoRN replied to NurseMae12's topic in Emergency

    first of all good luck in your studies. on your 1rst. question, i began in the medical field as a na, and worked myself up to rn, 2nd. in my case, ed chose me, let me explain back in those days i had...
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    Advice - I'll need a meal tray too

    GitanoRN replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    certainly, i learned from the best regarding the issue of standing your ground and say no with a smile. consequently, during my travel nursing days, i worked in several facilities in atlanta ga, and...
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    leaving my first job after 3 months due to bullying

    GitanoRN replied to tinker.72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    first of all i am truly sorry that you had to experience first hand, the dark side of some ltc's. unquestionably, if management is giving the example of lateral abuse what else can you expect from the...
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    Nursing malpratice claims report

    GitanoRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    your report mirrors the one i received a while back... it makes you think for a second, as i always said it's worth paying the premium, since one never knows when you might need