GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Question for hiring managers..

    GitanoRN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    admittedly, recently i had a pt. that asked me if there was such a degree, as it has been stated previously bs stands for bachelor of science and bsn bachelor of science in nursing, the bs focus more...
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    Now that I am an RN, is it stupid to apply for LPN position

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

    certainly, the worse that could happen is that they pay you as an lpn. having said that,the worse that could occur is they might take advantage of you by asking you to perform rn duties without the...
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    Reducing Alarms

    GitanoRN replied to rmaruschock's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    unquestionably, i tend to agree with most of the statements so far. however, alarms are useful in ltc when a resident or pt. if you will, has opened an exit door! having said that, staff should be...
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    Male Nursing Student Interested in NICU Nursing

    GitanoRN replied to jchap12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    first of all congrats! for finding your niche per say. having said that, some nurses even after graduation don't know where to begin. consequently, i have a dear friend of mine that works in nicu and...
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    I got in!!! THANK GOD! (ADN)

    GitanoRN replied to tink0013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    congratulations!!! on your latest accomplishment...as i wish you the best in all of your future
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    Why such high new RN turnover?

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

    think again...because i agree with you 100%...it's very sad what some of these programs are doing to these future nurses, only time will
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    Geez...they're dropping like flies!

    GitanoRN replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    they are also probably buddy-buddy wtih the profs and know a lot of the questions to the tests. and i bet there are copies of old tests floating around. knowing the answers to a few of those...
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    Geez...they're dropping like flies!

    GitanoRN replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    many moons ago... i recall my first semester, we started with 32 students, 4 of them male including me, by the end of the first semester 6 dropped out including 3 of the males...consequently, at...
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    "But for me, 98.4 means I have a fever...."

    GitanoRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    what truly get's me is when the pt. ask what's my bp? then i tell them and they say "wow are you sure?, that's high for me" then they turn to the wife and say "honey isn't that high for me?" and the...
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    Salary comparison

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

    hawaii honolulu, $39.48 /hr. base pay as a staff nurse,then it goes up to $84,060 salary with specialization. having said that, one has to consider that the cost of living in hawaii is very high,...
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    Wow They Are Really Serious - smokers not hired

    GitanoRN replied to LemonIndiscretion's topic in General Nursing

    here's the link...which was posted in an not long ago... http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/03/13/fired-for-using-birth-control-it-could-be-possible-in-arizona/ proposed law in
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    "But for me, 98.4 means I have a fever...."

    GitanoRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    this is the time to pull out the largest rectal
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    I need some advice!

    GitanoRN replied to FtrNrs2012's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, i'm so sorry that this is happening to you, however, we are not allow to give any medical advise through this medium. however, if i were in your position i would have the procedure...
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    Illness?

    GitanoRN replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    admittedly, i been in my actual position since 94" and i have called out twice, one for gastritis after coming back from mexico, i think it was montezuma's revenge :barf01: the last one, i had to take...
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    Wow They Are Really Serious - smokers not hired

    GitanoRN replied to LemonIndiscretion's topic in General Nursing

    admittedly, i'm a non-smoker, however, each day we are bombarded with practices from future employers like the one mentioned previously in this forum, that now they are asking for your facebook...
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    What NOT to say during an interview

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

    unquestionably, over the years experience has taught me the following and i quote abraham lincoln, "better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt" in addition,...
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    How long do you spend studying?

    GitanoRN replied to ChrisNZ's topic in Male Nursing Students

    needless to say, it varies with each individual and their ability to retain information. having said that, when i was in my nursing program i studied like a maniac, since i was the only male left in...
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    Ages of male nursing students?

    GitanoRN replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    congrats are in order... and remember age is but a number, while education last a lifetime...
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    Passed LS3

    GitanoRN replied to RyanCarolinaBoy's topic in Excelsior College

    congratulations on your latest accomplishment..as i wish you the best in all of your future
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    Need some advice...AM I CRAZY????

    GitanoRN replied to girlswcurls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    undoubtedly, a calculator is one of the many tools use by medical staff in any given situation. furthermore, these days most of the meds. come already measured and if you have any doubt call the...
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    GitanoRN replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    i was waiting for that reaction from someone sooner or later, regarding the honesty of the bar dancer....however, you made me lol..& i thank
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    Becoming a nurse at 40?

    GitanoRN replied to corinda's topic in General Students

    it has been said that age is but a number! having said that, i have two friends of mine that completed their bsn at age 63~ and they are just as vital & full of life as the younger generation that...
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    Discharged - RN doubts

    GitanoRN replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, this is a difficult task to follow through when deep within your mind you're aware that the pt. who has been d/c don't have the means to defend from themselves. having said that, even...
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    What NOT to say during an interview

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

    okay... now that i had a moment to composed myself... i recall many moons ago on one of my first interviews i said to the recruiter which had several photos of his family on the wall behind him......
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    What NOT to say during an interview

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

    :lol2: