GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    "Just" an LPN

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

    Needless to say, I'm ashamed for the action of that fellow RN, to have the audacity and address the LPN's in such a unprofessional manner is not justified in my eyes. Consequently, what some of us...
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    Just got a DUI. Need info/help.

    GitanoRN replied to somepartsam's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Unquestionably, I agree with all previous post. However, when everything is set and done, you need to deal with your own personal problems, in order to find out what brought you to this state of mind;...
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    4 med errors in one shift... Feeling terrible

    GitanoRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

    First of all, receive a warm hug from across the miles...:hug: I'm very concern on your behalf after reading all previous post. Therefore, I would seriously suggest to please take care of yourself...
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    I Just Quit the Worst Hospital in Canada and It Feels Great!

    GitanoRN replied to giveface's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Congratulations on your decision. However, I hope you have other references besides your recent position, to carry to a future job. Wishing you the best in all of your future
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    New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

    GitanoRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    On the subject of "Preceptors" I must add the preceptors role it's a challenging one in all aspects. Having said that, preceptors work with students and future employees to demonstrate nursing care....
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    What you love/hate about your assistants

    GitanoRN replied to jwkwildland's topic in General Nursing

    Undoubtedly, no unit in our hospital couldn't function without the assistance of our tech's. Moreover, in particular it seems that they were hand picked; because all of them are well aware of what is...
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    Portfolios

    GitanoRN replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Many Moons ago, the university I attended also required this portfolio. Needless to say, it was time consuming on top of all the other assignments. However, the first hospital I interviewed asked for...
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    Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    GitanoRN replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Needless to say, the 2 to 3 days orientation doesn't sit well with me , and let's not talk about the 60 to 1 ratio that's just murder in my book for a new grad! However, my hat goes off to you since...
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    What motivates you to go to work every day?

    GitanoRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    unquestionably, since i'm a single parent this alone motivates me, and the passion for nursing no
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    New-Grad with 2 offers and need help choosing: Tele or ER

    GitanoRN replied to RNDude2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all Congratulations for landing 2 job offers in this economy In addition, of what you posted regarding the #1 position, let me add that if you work for the V.A. and if you decide to move to...
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    a positive thread?!?!

    GitanoRN replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, Welcome to the Allnurses community~ & Congratulations!!! on your new job. Furthermore, I wish you all the best that nursing has to offer, and even through the hard times that you...
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    Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    GitanoRN replied to iluvhrts's topic in General Nursing

    Needless to say, just the other day I was making my rounds when I walked into ICU and heard one of our RN's almost in tears saying " OMG it's all over the rails, your hair, nails, toes, and even your...
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    FUNNY Nursing Notes~

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    hlr2752, Good
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    Just Giving ya'll an update

    GitanoRN replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    First of all Congratulations! :yelclap: on finding your niche in our beloved nursing. However, there are some nurses out there that are stuck in your old routine, I'm glad you moved on to better...
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    Job Shadowing the ED

    GitanoRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    Welcome to our madness no doubt, ED is a super place to work and learn first hand, especially if you're a beginner or a student. Let me enlighten you, when you work at ED it's almost like a dance...
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    I still can't get over the fact that applicants come in for an interview in their .... "PAJAMAS" .... Seriously? Are You Kidding
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    Needless to say, I agree with your list 100% musicianRN. In addition, Do Not come in chewing gum or answer your Cell during our interview!!! However, I never seeing someone come in to an interview...
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    Mickey buttons and lansoprazole capsules

    GitanoRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Pediatric

    Undoubtedly, I recall using the applesauce & the pudding they both worked like a
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    Medication shortages?

    GitanoRN replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I hope that Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Flufenazine, Astromorph, is not in that list, without these the hospital were I work couldn't
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    do you think I should be written up?

    GitanoRN replied to daisymae65035's topic in General Nursing

    I'm deeply sorry that this happen to you. However, what Troubles me is that for an entire month, this patient continued to deteriorate and no one from any of the shift, took the time to revise the...
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    Just had to share...

    GitanoRN replied to 6spdftwtm's topic in General Nursing

    I had always said that gifts come from the most unexpected places and
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    A Rough Nursing Shift...

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    The image looks exactly like the way I looked several weeks ago, after having 2 codes one after the
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    ABANDONED

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

    AsystoleRN I assure you that in no shape or form I felt that you were attacking my post. Therefore, there's no need for apologies, as I stated previously everything was handle with the highest caliber...
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    ABANDONED

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

    AsystoleRN, Undoubtedly, your story is one I have heard over the years in different scenarios, and trust me I can sympathize with the son's behavior. However, in the case of the one I posted, the...
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    ABANDONED

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

    Needless to say, and I speak for myself as I'm well aware of the Golden Rule during my 15 years plus of nursing, not to judge my patients. Unquestionably, I didn't let my feelings show when this occur...