GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Embarrasing illnesses

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    The first answer that comes to mind to your question is ,...Curiosity Kill the
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    I PASSED NCLEX RN!!!!!!

    GitanoRN replied to Ican&will's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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    Sexual Harrashment towards Men in the nursing profession!

    GitanoRN replied to Ev1987's topic in Men in Nursing

    ev1987, it sad to say, "lateral abuse" happens more frequently than we care to admit. in many cases the male never reports the incident, for fear to be named f----- or lose their
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    Harassment at work, patient to staff

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

    needless to say, i totally agree with most previous statements. therefore, one has to consider the situation first, as well as the patient who is committing the act. with that said, i can't wait till...
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    Sexual Harrashment towards Men in the nursing profession!

    GitanoRN replied to Ev1987's topic in Men in Nursing

    i recall an incident that occurred long time ago, when i worked in a facility that demanded the "white uniform not scrubs" i bend over to pick-up a pen that one of my fellow nurses had dropped...when...
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    Nurse prepared for a big headache

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    i keep in my locker all the above mentioned, plus extra for those fellow nurses that forget
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    addmidtely, 15 years plus ago i began to work the graveyard shift at a teaching hospital where i received my training. when one particular weekend night the usual crew was working along with me, plus...
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    vivalasviejas, good one! ;)undoubtedly, i have often said that if we nurses got together we could write the best selling novel regarding the events we have seeing throughout our
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    what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    definitely, you made me lol with your
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    what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    undoubtedly, you'll never see me without my 3ml littmann cardiac stethoscope, trauma shears, freedent gum, and a picture of my children in my wallet, to remind me why i'm working so
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    No wonder our profession is messed up

    GitanoRN replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    needless to say, in my opinion it is great to hear when one of us fellow nurses has achieved such honor. however, those who complain or make fun of the achievers, are insecure individuals. having said...
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    Being a young Nurse.

    GitanoRN replied to jlg47rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    certainly, i can relate to your experience regarding this issue. i earned my rn license at 18yrs. as well, however,looking back i embraced it as an advantage since every season nurse took me under...
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    ? Regarding Facility's Decision Not To Hire Male CNA/RNs

    GitanoRN replied to balatro's topic in Men in Nursing

    needless to say, it is sad to admit that discrimination is alive and well. therefore, take this as another lesson in life and move on to better and bigger goals. in addition, don't let this perturbed...
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    Who Has Quit and if You Did What Do You Do Now?

    GitanoRN replied to Winx51's topic in Men in Nursing

    unquestionably, serious thinking on your part must have taken place to come to this decision. however, you're not alone, even though i hate to admit it, i know of two other colleagues of mine that...
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    Leaving for a year

    GitanoRN replied to Medic8008's topic in Men in Nursing

    congratulations on your latest accomplishment :yeah:here are a few books that are worth reading, however, some of them are a bit expensive. 1. acccn's critical care nursing 2nd edition by doug...
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    Curious female here! :)

    GitanoRN replied to ltmja's topic in Men in Nursing

    unquestionably, nursing was my first choice and it continues to be my passion, therefore, i will retire as a nurse; definitely adding msn in the near
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    What is that weird smell?

    GitanoRN replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    i'll 2nd that emotion regarding the discovery health channel, i wouldn't miss an episode when it was on. however, i wasn't aware that oprah had something to do with the cancellation, interesting i...
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    Why do you like being a nurse?

    GitanoRN replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Nursing

    needless to say, my passion for nursing is just as strong as my own survival, after having a motorcycle accident that left me in a coma for 3mo. and thereafter a year of therapy i pulled through....
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    Funny "Code" Last Night

    GitanoRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    good one!, however, i feel for the new grad, i can only imagine the nicknames she has acquired since
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    No more fun scrubs

    GitanoRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    the one color discipline scrubs took over a couple years ago where i work, as usual at the beginning there were some resistance. however, it all soothed out when it was announced that the facility was...
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    "Just" an LPN

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

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    what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    GitanoRN replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    count me in when you start the male scrubs, & regarding those grey anatomy scrubs they are gear more towards less muscle tone guys, which leaves me
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    Anyone wear Dansko clogs?

    GitanoRN replied to MurseJon's topic in Men in Nursing

    Needless to say, I use to wear them back in my nursing school days. However, in more than one occasion when I was in a hurry my Dansko Clog was left behind in the elevator. Therefore, now I wear very...
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    Do men really have a better shot at finding a job?

    GitanoRN replied to mcpheenom's topic in Men in Nursing

    Seriously, I don't think that this is a matter of gender, it's a matter of the best qualify individual for the need of a certain facility. With that said, there's no denying that we males standout...
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    Quit nursing already?

    GitanoRN replied to jellybean16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Obviously, every nurse in their career has questioned their ability to respond with the acknowledgment required at any given moment. However, quitting is not an option when you have come this far,...