GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Change is in the Air - Avatars; Polls

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I for one think, the Avatar helps to recognize your fellow nurse on different forums, besides it gives you a sense of their personality if you
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    So Excited!!

    GitanoRN replied to Ahhphoey's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Congrats!!! on your recent accomplishment The Sky is the
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    Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    GitanoRN replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unquestionably, these days with people trying to be "Politically Correct on all subjects" without hurting anyone's feelings, it's a difficult task to do. Therefore, it's up to the parents on what our...
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    My daughter wants to be a nurse

    GitanoRN replied to Kica93's topic in Nursing Career

    Obviously, this is matter of personal choice, not to mention financial situation. Therefore, if your daughter is certain that nursing is what she wants, then she should go for the BSN from the start....
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    I had eight jobs last year, I'm tired of job hopping. Advice for this year?

    GitanoRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    First of all congrats on getting your RN license that's an accomplishment within itself. Regarding your PT job, I wouldn't let go of it too quickly, because it could turn into a FT situation; plus...
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    I Can't, I Have Lab

    GitanoRN replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!! on managing such a load, however, once you walk to get your diploma follow by getting your license, trust me it's all worth
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    All I want for Christmas!

    GitanoRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    LMAO... I feel her pain, however, I still can't stop LOL... I got an IPAD, IPHONE4, and the Kindle Edition Nursing
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    IM IN :)))

    GitanoRN replied to patty89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congratulations on your latest accomplishment, and may you guardian angel guide you through your program and
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    Need to share my feelings

    GitanoRN replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    I salute you for reaching out to GR, when he needed it the most :redbeathe. I strongly believe all nurses at one time or another has experienced this situation...thank you for sharing it with us...as...
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    Heartbroken

    GitanoRN replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, this is the part of nursing that no one looks forward to, especially when little ones are involved. Moreover, it doesn't matter what other nurses might say, for example: "It gets...
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    Higher Rank Harassment

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

    first of all thank you for your concerns & comments, and regarding my friend he didn't land in a better position because his previous job kept giving poor recommendations wherever he went....
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    New year resolution cartoon

    GitanoRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    i'm familiar with this
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    What to do? Roaches, no heat...

    GitanoRN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    unquestionably, we all need our paychecks, however, this scenario is the main reason why when i did private-duty i would get as much info: from the agency and the conditions that the pt. lives in;...
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    Curious female here! :)

    GitanoRN replied to ltmja's topic in Men in Nursing

    first of all congratulations on your latest accomplishment. in answer to your questions i will say, i always knew nursing was & is my passion. however, my next goal is to become a crna, best...
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    Patient Complaint

    GitanoRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    it never ceases to surprise me on what some people would do for the attention of others... especially on a "full moon weekend
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    just informed that mom wants me to drive her kids to school

    GitanoRN replied to kgress's topic in Private Duty

    undoubtedly, you must realize that the responsibility of driving the kids to school doesn't end there. for example, if you're involved in an accident your responsibility doubles, i would decline the...
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    Funny Orientation Story

    GitanoRN replied to AICU RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    thanks for making my day... i needed a good laugh...
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    Anyone else prefer custom made scrubs

    GitanoRN replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i wish i had you around, i always have a hard time getting my scrubs to fit, since i'm into body-building; i have to mis-match all of my
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    Guys: what made you want to go into nursing?

    GitanoRN replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Men in Nursing

    what made me go into nursing, it was a motorcycle accident i had when i was in my early teens. long story short, i was in coma for 3mo. when i came out of it, it took me 1 full year of rehab plus...
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    Male Nurse Characteristics

    GitanoRN replied to MusicEMT's topic in Men in Nursing

    Undoubtedly, assertiveness comes from within without implicating gender. Therefore, assertiveness is based on mutual respect, it's an effective and diplomatic communication style. Moreover, being...
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    New name for nurses who are men

    GitanoRN replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    I never felt uneasy with the tittle Nurse, on the contrary after receiving my BSN I felt like I earned it. However, this is why I love the Spanish countries, they have a name for both genders, "...
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    Do You Wear a Lab coat?

    GitanoRN replied to L3Janit0r37's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    undoubtedly, there is an advantage when you wear a lab-coat. for instance, as a msn nurse i like the idea of having the freedom to wear my dress clothes under my lab-coat. unquestionably, it sets you...
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    Older Nursing students

    GitanoRN replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    Mikaboo, I understand your concern regarding the employment issue once your through with the nursing program. However, once you are in your clinical that's when you need to shine above from the rest,...
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    Nursing Organizations?

    GitanoRN replied to RNJacky's topic in General Nursing

    RNJacky, as I stated previously Congrats!!! and as you can see everyone here has given you their opinion on which organization you should look engaged with however, it's all up to you, in my 35yrs....
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    Nursing Organizations?

    GitanoRN replied to RNJacky's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, besides joining the ANA I also joined the American Assembly for Men in Nursing - AAMN. The purpose of the AAMN is to provide a framework for nurses as a group to meet, discuss, and...