GitanoRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Job offers... stuck

    GitanoRN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe I'm saying this, however, here it goes a dear friend of mine was in the same position recently when facility A called she accepted, in this tough economy one has to go with the first...
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    ER nurse to patient ratio

    GitanoRN replied to MGHERRN's topic in Emergency

    Unquestionably, 4.1 ratio is the norm lately, however, when your working in the ER one never knows what the shift may bring. Having said that, I recall my days in the ER/Trauma I had 42yr. male with a...
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    Finally gave a doc what-for, and got praised for it!

    GitanoRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    "NEVER ALLOW SOMEONE TO BE YOUR PRIORITY, WHILE ALLOWING YOURSELF TO BE THEIR
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    Documentation Questions

    GitanoRN replied to tripletmomma's topic in General Nursing

    tripletmomma, Unquestionably, every hospital has their own regulation regarding abbreviations when charting. Moreover, this has been the most costly,controversy and criticized subject in all hospitals...
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    Medication problems

    GitanoRN replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    healthstar, Unquestionably, not even the doctors know every medication much less their side effects, that's why the came up with the PDR, is better to double check in our RN/PDR than making a...
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    Vacation time for M-F people-how much time?

    GitanoRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Evidently, I'm not complaining...I work 8am-4pm, I get 4 weeks vacation, 5 personal days, unlimited sick days, & I don't work holidays or
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    Honoring Those Who Have Served - Memorial Day Salute

    GitanoRN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    God Bless all of those who served as well as the Fallen
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    Experience too old?

    GitanoRN replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    Undoubtedly, your situation is totally the opposite of what I hear from new graduates. I would truly go to a nursing agency that works along with the hospitals in your area. In addition, I would...
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    Psych. RNs

    GitanoRN replied to lion09's topic in Psychiatric

    Evidently, you stated that you are a new graduate, therefore it's difficult to get another position without any experience, at least this will get your feet in the door. In addition, this position...
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    Being Sued / Losing License

    GitanoRN replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    how many years have you been a nurse? 40 2. how many nurses do you know personally that have been sued? 2 3. how many of those nurses who were sued have had to testify in court? 1 4. how many of those...
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    Ever Killed Someone?

    GitanoRN replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    Enlightening, to say the
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    Most Lucrative Specialities/Higher Degree's

    GitanoRN replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, as previous stated your peace of mind is more valuable than the monetary compensation. Having said that, It depends in which state your located at for cost of living, private facility...
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    CNA to LPN to RN

    GitanoRN replied to worrywart75's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, there are programs out there that you can do at night. However, if I was you I would get my prerequisites out of the way first, get information with any of the colleges in your area...
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    Boss that treats everyone like they are 4!!

    GitanoRN replied to studenttill12's topic in General Nursing

    Studenttill12, Evidently, what your describing is called "Lateral Abuse", you & the rest of the staff should get acquaintance with this phenomenon. Violence between and among workers is not...
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    Do I have to get a separate license for each state?

    GitanoRN replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

    Evidently, I was misunderstood, April, RN.... yes you can acquired a nursing license in several states, however it could get costly & trust me I love to travel, I have lived in 12 states & for...
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    Do I have to get a separate license for each state?

    GitanoRN replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

    raina2891, In addition, to the previous post, in most states you can also get what is called " The Reciprocity law" meaning just like your driving license you would loose the present nursing license...
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    I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

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

    Undoubtedly, it is a real shame that we nurses can't get along with each other from the get go... I recall when I was a newbie and several tried to tell me How to do it & When to do it, because...
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    Spouse Turning Nonsupportive During NP School

    GitanoRN replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    You need to do it for YOURSELF, and when you get your degree then decide who was there for you!!! having a non-supported husband saids a lot about he's character & to top that he's at home doing...
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    Beating Stress post duty

    GitanoRN replied to RelloydRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The first thing I do is turn-down the convertible top on my car, let the air revive my senses as I head on towards the gym, after one 1/2 hrs. I go to the yoga for another 1/2 hr. then go home with a...
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    Island Fever

    GitanoRN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa, I tried contacting you, but it stated that you weren't receiving messages, hope your doing ok,
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    How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

    GitanoRN replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Once again, I'll repeat myself this is a matter of preference and individuality, what works for one it might not for another medical staff. However, as nursing management I am still weary regarding...
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    How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

    GitanoRN replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Prior of getting into management, I consider performing double shift's one day if my relief didn't show or I scheduled this ahead of time. However, this is an individual subject, although when you're...
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    Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

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

    Mama2fiveboys, if you don't mind what school of nursing did you applied to? just wonder so that I can tell others that this is
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    Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

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

    Interesting, what school did you apply to?... however, some schools take in consideration your high school grades, but most do require the Chem. Oh well consider yourself lucky, although, if in the...
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    Excuse me! Yoohoo! Hey you! Doctor Person!

    GitanoRN replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Unquestionably, this incident is a mild one, compared to the many incidents I have witness in my 35+yrs in nursing. In addition, I recall one of many incidents when this nurse known for her...