Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Why aren't pt phones & TV free?

    Otessa replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of patients NOT having a TV and phone in there

  2. Core schedules...what's your opinion

    Otessa replied to 4boysandagirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm for a track schedule. A, B, C-predictable schedules so you can plan life, daycare, family gatherings. The whole not knowing 2 weeks before would have me looking for a different job for

  3. How do you care for yourself??

    Otessa replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sleep,spend time with friends and family. Pedicures, massage, and every night in my hot

  4. NEW guidelines for CPR - ABC to CAB

    Otessa replied to NurseBear10's topic in General Nursing

    New guidelines just came out and won't be implemented by instructors until

  5. How often do you take a vacation?

    Otessa replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    me

  6. "Hospital Nursing is soooo Easy!!"

    Otessa replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Done both. Hospital nursing is hard, clinic nursing can be hard. Different environment, different

  7. Annoyed- Surgical Tech does NOT equal Nurse!

    Otessa replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Bothers me when people call themselves a nurse or that they were a nurse when they were a home care assistant or technician NOT a nurse.

  8. Nurses in their 60's or 70's

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not that you ask your co-workers their ages but...... Do you work with many nurses in this age group? If so, where do they

  9. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    Otessa replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Nursing has afforded me many opportunities. Everyone has different

  10. decision, quit after 30yrs & ride Harley for ever (oof which $ able) only 54(rs

    Otessa replied to huberusone's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford to do so-if you are female-your life expectancy probably will be well into your 80's. If you can live off what you have for the next 30 years. Go for

  11. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    Otessa replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    I have only regretted it a couple times. Nights, holidays and weekends got old but having a job and working in healthcare did

  12. Tired of working weekends

    Otessa replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    just have to say, no matter your age, weekends are important-just the reasons for their importance changes.

  13. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

    Otessa replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: You don't think that experience beats inexperience in all job situations? If you were the employer and had a choice, where would you get more bang for your buck and time? Experienced vs....

  14. Nursing Sponsorship

    Otessa replied to Martina25's topic in International Nursing

    In addition search "Is there really a nursing shortage?" on the web and you will see there truly isn't a nursing

  15. Nursing Sponsorship

    Otessa replied to Martina25's topic in International Nursing

    To OP: It may be very difficult to find employment as there are thousands of nurses who are unable to find work and do NOT need a sponsorship and are from the

  16. Nurses and marriage

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Reading some posts regarding retirement and worst financial mistakes and........ Marrying the wrong person(staying with or divorcing) seems to be a big hiccup for nurses-men who quit work now that...

  17. Nurses and marriage

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    If you show that much kindness and respect to people you barely know, just think how well you will treat some lucky person someday. They will notice-either at work or

  18. not looking "put together"

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been guilty of this as well.......occasionally Do most nurses have trouble looking "put together" at work?-hair out of their eyes, 'fuzzy' eyebrows-the list goes on. I think I have co-workers...

  19. we cannot have acrylic fingernails

    Otessa replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

    Sorry to tell your friend but at the last 3 hospitals I worked(different states), acrylic nails were not allowed-you signed the expectations paperwork for clothing, hair, earrings,jewelry, nails, etc...

  20. Nurses and marriage

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    True, if you've ever watched daytime TV, you have seen men and women of all economic backgrounds

  21. Meaning of 72 hrs/pp?

    Otessa replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in General Nursing

    72 hours per pay period. 36 hours per week .9 =36 hours/week (72 hours /pp 1.0= 40 hours/week (80

  22. Retirement

    Otessa replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    How true! Just like I can't count on social security to benefit me when I am 67 or 70-something-can't count on my company actually having my pension when the time comes. Have been saving on my own...

  23. Nurses and marriage

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Your hubby is NOT an underachiever, by any

  24. Nurses and marriage

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    That's the point. Underachieving (whatever your definition) can happen on both sides. My husband wouldn't have been OK with me not reaching my full potential in my career or personally. We BOTH are...

  25. Nurses and marriage

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope that these nursing students would be in tune enough but you never