GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    GitanoRN replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in nursing for over 15yrs. when I decided to become a flight nurse. One rainy weekend our unit received a call of a 2 vehicle and a eighteen-wheeler collision involving 6 victims. For...
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    Ages of male nursing students?

    GitanoRN replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats!!! to all of you for pursuing your dreams, as I wish everyone the best in all of your future
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    Question for the fellas....

    GitanoRN replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    belgarion, In answer to your post unquestionably, that kind of situation does occur in the industry more than people realize. Moreover, this motivated me to get into management and have a voice for...
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    Question for the fellas....

    GitanoRN replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    Themurseman,
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    Question for the fellas....

    GitanoRN replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    Regarding the topic on hand I must say, in some cases a male would have an advantage over his female colleagues for instance in many of the correctional facilities they prefer males to work with the...
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    Does being called a male nurse annoy you?

    GitanoRN replied to freefalle's topic in Men in Nursing

    The time for getting annoyed has pass long time ago for me regarding this issue. However, it still strikes me funny when I hear colleague or a friend of mine introduce me to a new person as they add...
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    Nursing degree/nursing diploma

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

    Unquestionably,this is an individual's personal choice although, if I were in your position I would definitely go for the ADN program if you're considering investing 2yrs. in school, in this manner...
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    need ideas for nights off

    GitanoRN replied to abg.icu.rn's topic in General Nursing

    No doubt the GYM is the answer, in addition, get up to date with e-mails and hang out with friends that you haven't seeing for a while, or volunteer, do some of the things that you been meaning to do...
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    Question for the fellas....

    GitanoRN replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    remifentanil, You have shown your colors to me I'm aware of who You are. Good
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    How do I tell staff members apart?

    GitanoRN replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In response to all of you that answered my post, I shall say it has worked for our facility for over 2yrs. now. Furthermore, for those of you that don't think that the patients aren't the ones who pay...
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    Question for the fellas....

    GitanoRN replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    In answer to your question I gave up my moderator position on 2 other nursing sites because of my obligations as a CNO/DON with the facility I work for; and I was very involved with those 2 other...
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    New Nurse Gear: What every new nurse needs?

    GitanoRN replied to kae2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Stethoscope & trauma scissors make sure you place your initials on these two and keep your eyes on who borrows them from you. In addition, water proof watch, penlight, comfortable shoes, and most...
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    How do I tell staff members apart?

    GitanoRN replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As I stated previously, this was the petition of the patients the ones who pay the salaries of the nursing staff. I been in management for over 35+ yrs. and in a perfect world every nurse or medical...
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    Question for the fellas....

    GitanoRN replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    This question will continue to be asked because it's a concern of many men that are considering joining us in the field. Having said that, I recall long time ago the question that was asked of me, by...
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    How do I tell staff members apart?

    GitanoRN replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unquestionably, I understand your frustration since 2yrs ago the same situation arouse in the 500 bed facility that I work for. However, the ones that complain were the patients themselves, they...
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    Is it a waste of time to become an LPN or Keep on the route I'm going. I live in NY .

    GitanoRN replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Divalish918, In answer to your post, I must say you're on the right track, follow your dream of becoming an RN don't let anything persuade you from your goal. Moreover, when you encountered...
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    Sick call?

    GitanoRN replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    Undoubtedly, when one calls in sick it's a mix of emotions that had trigger to abandon you're responsibility to any given job. Let's say for the sake of argument that you were truly ill, that by...
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    online ASN course

    GitanoRN replied to oblina's topic in General Students

    Unquestionably, this is an individual decision. Having said that, colleagues of mine that decided to obtain their ASN on-line confessed to me that they celebrated their decision; since it gave them...
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    First Aid

    GitanoRN replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, this may vary with each facility, some will require just CPR even if the staff member is not in direct contact with patients, and others will require for all medical personnel to have...
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    GitanoRN replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mushrooms4, Thank you for the virtual picture Yuck!, however, I know about one respiratory therapist that likes to go Commando, until several patients complaint. Although now he wears red underwear...
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    GitanoRN replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    I can't stand the huge Flower prints or the 3 million animal Zoo print, even if you work in Peds. The huge Flower print looks like Laura Ashley threw-up all over the place, and the Zoo print looks...
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    A Christmas to Remember

    GitanoRN replied to orthonurse55's topic in General Nursing

    Orthonurse55, You truly touched my heart with this moving story, it reminds me of many Christmas that I spend with my V.A. patients over the years even now after 35yr in my beloved nursing career I...
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    Ages of male nursing students?

    GitanoRN replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Valentine, First of all, congratulations on your accomplishment. I can relate to your achievement, since I graduate with my BSN back in my native country of Madrid, Spain at the tender age of 19yrs....
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    Ages of male nursing students?

    GitanoRN replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Unquestionably, it's great to hear that more men are getting into the nursing profession & that the ages do vary, I have always said that this beloved career of mine doesn't discriminate, if you...
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    GitanoRN replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    At the facility where I work we gave the staff an option of colors to wear since 4,500 pt's. petitioned that nurses should wear a different color of scrubs from housekeeping. The RN's decided on...