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Interpreting a Foreign Language
February 16, 2009 1:02 PM by Lorettajo Kapinos

I recently decided to start a new adventure on the World Wide Web. With advances in technology today, I figured that designing my own website would be easy. I was wrong. I ran into so many difficulties and had trouble finding answers. What I learned was Read More...

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Life After Diversion
January 26, 2009 9:08 AM by Lorettajo Kapinos

Earlier this month, I wondered what it was going to be like in the ER without being able to divert ambulances. Right after I wrote that post, I went to work. It was a Monday. According to the nurse in charge that day, we had the highest acuity and census Read More...

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The Elimination of Diversion
January 5, 2009 1:33 PM by Lorettajo Kapinos

January 1, 2009 was the day designated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to end diversion for Emergency Departments in the state of Massachusetts. In a letter addressed to all hospital CEOs, the Commissioner and Director clearly stated Read More...

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Welcomed Change
September 2, 2008 1:27 PM by Lorettajo Kapinos

This summer has been a season of change at Baystate Medical Center. This is not uncommon, really, in that I work for a large facility that is always adapting to the latest trends. The difference this time is that it finally feels like we are being supported Read More...

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Having "The Talk" about Sexual Assault
July 22, 2008 11:30 AM by Lorettajo Kapinos

Working in the ER, I see a lot of life altering events. I frequently realize any one of these could happen to me or my family. I try hard not to bring my work home with me, but sometimes the feelings are hard to leave behind. I can see my family members Read More...

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Reconsidering my 'Trauma Daze'
May 19, 2008 12:09 PM by Lorettajo Kapinos

The trauma room was once an elusive place to me where lives are magically saved and miracles occur every day. I waited anxiously to receive notice that it was time to take the Trauma Nurse Core Class (TNCC) and orient to the elite status of trauma nurse. Read More...

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