Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    Otessa replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think what 'none' forgets is that teachers: do NOT work holidays, evenings, weekends, or nights .....or summers (generally speaking) Nurses: ...DO (generally

  2. I'm in a jam - need some insight

    Otessa replied to bounceybounce's topic in General Nursing

    I'll just tell my story- graduated from college-had a RN job as a new grad-met my now husband one month after graduation. He lived in town for 3 months and then moved. We had a long distance...

  3. CYA: Charting

    Otessa replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say I had ONE incident in 18 years. A patient wished to go AMA, was angry, etc, etc. Tried everything to let them know the ramifications of their decision-contacted MD, Nursing...

  4. ACLS=not having to have BLS?

    Otessa replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    American Heart Association ACLS courses require that you have a current BLS card to attend UNLESS they are offering BLS along with the ACLS on the same day.

  5. CYA: Charting

    Otessa replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a book to offer but I can say that I have ALWAYS charted to CYA. That sweet old man and his family treat you well now but if he falls out of bed on your shift and has a brain bleed from...

  6. Have you ever shed tears in front of a patient or a patient's family.

    Otessa replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I have, it was appropriate for the moment. Normal human reaction. Co-workers had also been there so no biggie with them or the family.

  7. Nurses unemployed what is happening out there???

    Otessa replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    There was trouble like this in 1992 where I lived as new grads. The ones that were lucky enough (was one of the lucky ones) to get jobs felt very lucky...2 years later (1994)..different part of...

  8. Do nurses still time tape the bag when hanging fluids?

    Otessa replied to Selene006's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked we put the time we hung a new bag in the computer charting (CMR)under "IV fluids". IV pumps were in use. That was how we kept track of things. The only tape we put on our tubing was...

  9. Working while pregnant

    Otessa replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is different. I worked until 34 weeks with my twin pregnancy (worked 32 hours/week-8 hour shifts until 32 weeks then 4 hour shifts until 34 weeks) Only adjustable sandals fit my feet so I...

  10. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    Otessa replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    A new nurse in 'most' states would not be able to achieve this. It would be best to search your area on the multitude of websites that offer salary information for your area for nurse and compare...

  11. Incompetent

    Otessa replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    My husband commented about this regarding me and when our children are bleeding or hurt. "You're this nurse who deals with everything and your son is bleeding and you can't handle it?"-all said in...

  12. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    Otessa replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Just because he was wearing scrubs doesn't mean he was a nurse-could have been

  13. Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse?

    Otessa replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, yes, I knew I wanted to be a nurse since the age of 6.

  14. Saying goodbye to co-workers

    Otessa posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just talked with co-workers this week about leaving for new position in a different facility. They were happy for me and the whole situation is bittersweet BUT the new position is a step up for me....

  15. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    Otessa replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    "Called off" normally meant a low census

  16. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    Otessa replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Have always "called in" to work to let them know I would not be coming in to work

  17. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Got

  18. Three-page resume

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    There has been discussion in the past regarding 2 vs. 3-page CVs or resumes. I'm here to say that with over 18 years of nursing experience and being as succinct as possible..... I had 3 pages. I have...

  19. RN's, in your opinion, did coming out of school with a BSN really prepare you...

    Otessa replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I can say an emphatic "YES!". I graduated with my BSN from a nursing college that had a lot of theory but even more hands on-there was great comfort in the real life setting upon graduation.

  20. New educator feeling a little discouraged

    Otessa replied to SewHeather's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    SewHeather, I am so sorry you are having such difficulties. The students are one of the reasons I have chosen to educate in a non-academic setting plus it feels farther removed from the bedside (for...

  21. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!

  22. Recognizing achievement

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    What would you do if your entire team did not acknowledge an achievement-degree attainment, certification, etc? Acknowledge=verbally, card, e-mail. Thanks.

  23. So, I'm leaving my unit of 2 1/2 years

    Otessa replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    SoundOfMusic, I have been there. Your co-workers are sad, the management sees you leaving as ANOTHER person they need to replace. You would think they'd learn if so many have left already of the...

  24. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Interviews went very well-will hear next week if there will be an offer presented.

  25. Recognizing achievement

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not an entire organization-a small team of individuals (less than 10) that were aware of the working toward the achievement and knew when had been obtained.