GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Nurse handing you a coke?

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    All of these demonstrated the view of the public in our beloved profession from a gone era, and Coca Cola knew that their patrons would relate to a nurse. In addition, back then they believed that...
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    Embarrassed

    GitanoRN replied to lalopop86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Needless to say, medical staff makes the worse patients, since we know what's coming next. Having said that, make sure you're sitting down next time, when you're about to get blood drawn or any other...
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    Co-workers talk.....

    GitanoRN replied to lpnwkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Needless to say, I have always said that if you do your job at all times, you don't leave them any ammunition to complain about your performance. In addition, for those who still want to talk about...
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    "Listening to nurses is key to being a good doctor"

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

    Unquestionably, in my nursing career I have encountered half of those great doctors, and the other half with the God complex. Just several hours ago, we got a recent married couple, the husband was...
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    Tips for Freshly Licensed Associate Level Nurse

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

    Certainly, I agree with RN Sam, in addition, don't short sale yourself, keep in mind that the minute you hand over your resume; that is all they have on their hands to get a sense of who you are, and...
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    Nurse on vacation

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Definitely, I'm guilty of calling staff when I have forgotten that they are on vacation, and it has happened to me during my vacation, that's why this cartoon made me
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    Is this normal?

    GitanoRN replied to gorjos's topic in General Nursing

    nightengalegoddess
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    Is this normal?

    GitanoRN replied to gorjos's topic in General Nursing

    First of all let me Congratulate you for surviving a full Moon shift, yes that's exactly what I call shifts like the one you had; it only reminds me of that song "Mama said there be days like these"...
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    have you been hired on the spot?

    GitanoRN replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    First of all Congratulations on your new job! . Admittedly, yes I been hired on the spot mind you, I went to the front desk just to deliver my resume along with my application, wearing flip/flops and...
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    Are you a nurse? Do you draw blood? Can you take our Quick Survey?

    GitanoRN replied to swytas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is your educational background? RN BSN Years of experience? 15+ yrs. Years drawing blood? 15yrs. + What kind of education did you get for doing blood draws? Right out of nursing school, I...
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    MAs call themselves Nurses at my office..opinions please?

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

    Unquestionably, this a delicate subject that I have encountered in many occasions throughout my nursing career. First of all let me warn you that by being the "NEW NURSE" you might be stepping on thin...
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    I got second interview!!! now what?

    GitanoRN replied to larien37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all Congratulations!:yelclap: for passing your first interview and now onto your second one. Therefore, this time around you should be more relaxed and able to handle this last interview with...
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    Easy Recipes for Nursing Students

    GitanoRN replied to Commanderzoom's topic in General Students

    CHICKEN OLE~ 1. Box of Goya Rice ( Spanish Yellow Rice) follow box directions you stir it once and let it do it's thing REAL EASY! While the rice is cooking... Get one bag of Tyson's Time Trimmers or...
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    Do your staff desert the floor during a potluck?

    GitanoRN replied to pattyslattery's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that for some reason when "FREE FOOD" is announced people tend to lose their senses :icon_roll Moreover, just recently my dept. had a potluck from around the world, let me explain everyone...
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    Heart Stop Beating - man lives without heart

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, medicine has evolved a great deal. One could go as far back as Hippocrates, he basically came up with theories to describe health and diseases; so that humans could be inspired to...
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    When a Nurse has been reduced to tears!

    GitanoRN replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    No one can deny, that this has happened to all nurses, for instance I was working at ED when the paramedics brought in a young lady in full scrubs. This pt. had been stabbed multiple times, as we...
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    You're a nurse? How much do you make?

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Undoubtedly, this worth
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    Thanks ALLNURSES

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

    Certainly, we all have been in that position or know of someone who has,or it's going through it at the moment. However, don't despair, I have no doubt that you'll get a position sooner than you...
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    Patient asking for something at the wrong time...

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Needless, to say it has happened too many times to count, however, the latest one occur when a doctor and myself had a pt. on all fours performing a rectal exam, when the curtain swing wide open and...
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    Why I LOVE night shift

    GitanoRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, you made mde LOL when I read your post. However, you do have a point, which reminds me the night/shifts I use to work; while I was in the BSN program during the day. Needless to say,...
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    sex in the work place...really?

    GitanoRN replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Interesting~ I barely (no pun intended) have time to address all of my assignments, much less have Sex in the work
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    Change is in the Air - New Comic Series

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Cartoons always bring a smile to my :redbeathe it could be the kid in
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    Higher Rank Harassment

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

    i finally had the chance to view the movie you recommended tittle "disclosure" with one of my favorite actress demi moore this past weekend. however, i was glad that my buddy wasn't present, every...
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    Higher Rank Harassment

    GitanoRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i would like to know if any of you (male or female) has ever encountered sexual harassment coming from a higher rank. let's just say, about 2yrs. ago a dear colleague of mine was in the middle of...
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    Baffled

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Needless to say, I have read all of the entries and I would like to thank you for all of you for the responses. In addition, it's good to hear that I'm not the only one that encounters this on a daily...