GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    GitanoRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    It is easy to see, once you approach this situation with the truth, and a straight forward response there's no need to lie. However, don't over do it... one must keep in mind, how difficult it is when...
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    what did I see?

    GitanoRN replied to gfoster6993's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Certainly, as it been stated previously IO it is the process of injecting directly into a bone, to provide a non collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system; to obtain IV access. Here's...
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    ACCEPTED!!

    GitanoRN replied to CABGx4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wishing you the best today &
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    Units with Least Amounts of Call Offs?

    GitanoRN replied to kirstyne's topic in General Nursing

    Undoubtedly, that dept. is ER. However, this is the reason why it's a good idea to be a highly crossed trained nurse. Therefore, you'll be in demand no matter what comes your way. Wishing you the...
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    A BIG pitfall of working office hours. warning long!

    GitanoRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Undoubtedly, you have received very good feed back on your situation, now it's up to you to confront the dragon and grab it by it's tail. In addition, hopefully you have kept a log on this issue,...
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    Nursing math class questions

    GitanoRN replied to futurenurse1248's topic in General Students

    First of all congrats on your desire to further your education. In answer to your question, Statistics: Includes solving problems related to data analysis ,and it's very important for your nursing...
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    Wording for a resignation letter?

    GitanoRN replied to Tina, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll 2nd this response, if you're certain that you can't continue the present schedule. However, keep in mind always to leave doors open wherever you go; one never knows when they might come in handy....
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    Pt. with Type 2 diabetes bottom out?

    GitanoRN replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, it is unlikely to this occur, however, providing pt. education, and asking the pt. what snacks they like, as long as they are within their diet regiment; I would ask their relatives...
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    Nurse's vent!

    GitanoRN replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    Griffinchet, I'm truly sorry that your own mother is not aware that we nurses are more than a Phlebotomist & a bloodpresure police. However, it is a little more dificult to change older...
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    Weird question about poo....

    GitanoRN replied to girlswcurls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all Congratulations for being accepted for the RN program Unquestionably, your situation will change with time regarding your fear of dealing with fecal matter. Having said that, trust me...
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    "Age Crisis"

    GitanoRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all congrats!!! for acquiring your CNA . However, first you must check with your State labor dept. for their rules and regulations regarding age limitations. Although, I have witness...
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    What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    GitanoRN replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    Certainly, since I'm a man I don't wear any make-up, however, I do wear Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 55 sunscreen, every day Although, most of my female colleagues wear water proof
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    Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    GitanoRN replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    Certainly, I recall one of many funny incidents with these Versace doctors, one that comes to mind was a doctor that always looked like he step out of a commercial, his shirts were starched, with...
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    Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    GitanoRN replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I totally lost it with this one... I'm still LMAO
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    Carharrt Scrubs!

    GitanoRN replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm not going to start wearing a fanny-pack on the floor! LOL. I'm still LMAO with your comment, I haven't heard or seeing someone in my staff that still wears a Fanny-Pack...when it comes to us...
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    Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

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

    Certainly, most doctors offices like to hire MA's & LPN's since they are less cost to their pockets. Having said that, I have two colleagues of mine that graduated with me long ago, and they got...
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    Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    GitanoRN replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    between you and Merlyn I almost lost my cup of coffee through my nose... with your quotes ... However, during my years of nursing I have had to fill many hats and religion has been one of many with...
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    Disgusting job but still keeping a smile

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    To tell you the truth she has the look that I had, once I was given the report of how many nurses had called out on the past Holiday
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    NO, NO, NO!!

    GitanoRN replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    Not to add more fuel to the fire, however, when you tell a pt. at their bedside your doctor ordered your Coumadin which is the blood thinner since you had a heart valve replacement, and the pt.,...
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    Don't you hate those bad IV days?

    GitanoRN replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    Admittedly, we all have endure days like the one you have mentioned. However, what you have describe is what we refer to as "Murphy's Law". Therefore,, my advised to you goes as follow, you are not...
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    18 years dream come true

    GitanoRN replied to joe17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats on your latest accomplishment...as i wish you the best
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    Are bar codes efficiently?

    GitanoRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are Bar Codes Efficiently? Unquestionably, it was hoped that bar codes could make patients safer by adding an extra safety for nurses who administer drugs according to the five rights. However, even...
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    DNR pet peeve

    GitanoRN replied to Vespertinas's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unquestionably, DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate. In other words, a person who does not wish to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR performed may make this wish known through a doctor's order...
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    The POWER of TOUCH

    GitanoRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm totally impressed by all of the entries so far, and thank you for sharing your own experiences...have a great weekend...
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    The POWER of TOUCH

    GitanoRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i read this in one of my nursing journals during my break, and felt the need to share it with all of you~ the most powerful healing tool gets lost in the background to the buzzing, beeping, clicking...