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Archive > September, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 9

Cutting Remarks

Here's to You, Chito

John Kelly, IV, MD

Perhaps the best surgical nurse I ever had the pleasure of working with is a diminutive Filipino named Lucito Ayon, RN, CNOR. "Chito," as he is fondly called by the staff, separates himself from others by his passion and commitment to excellence. Sometimes the passion, in retrospect, has given me some very happy memories. Such as:

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