Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Recognizing achievement

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, you must do it for yourself. Agree with "they probably think I will want a

  2. Recognizing achievement

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    yes, that is what I

  3. I am an American.

    Otessa replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is why I brought the ACLU in on this : the OP stated that "assertive was "asking or suggesting something for the patients"." Wouldn't that be a violation of free speech?-one of the first items on...

  4. I am an American.

    Otessa replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My question- Why isn't the ACLU on OUR side??????? You would think this is something they would jump right

  5. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. Even so, after 18 years as a nurse and just including the past 10 years of employment (direct care and lead on several projects)-I had 3 pages-that was after a chunk of

  6. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    The type of resume truly depends on the position for which you are applying. There are different expectations on a resume from someone who is applying for a staff position vs. a CV for someone who...

  7. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    The 3 hours of interviews went well (with several staff and directors present), 2 more hours of interviews on Friday. I asked many questions (so did they !), this is pretty much my dream job!!!!...

  8. Walden University-woohoo!!

    Otessa posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Two more weeks. What an awesome journey. MSN-Education Specialization. Professional Portfolio completed and 132 pages long!! Graduation ceremony in July. I will be glad to not be attached to my...

  9. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I'll let you know.

  10. Messenger Bag for work

    Otessa replied to lcapNICU_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The Healthy Back Bag ( or similar style) is what I have used since 2002. Healthy Back Bags Sale - Quality Back Bags For Your Back At Low Price:

  11. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I actually will be bringing a portfolio of examples of my work, publications, committees, to the

  12. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Then maybe I should call mine a mini-CV . I do have a full CV-if I was to apply for a faculty position.

  13. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    That may be true for a staff nurse position (1-2 pages-this is what I have done in the past) This is an educator position that requires an MSN and extensive clinical experiences, volunteer experience,...

  14. Three-page resume

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Educator in a hospital

  15. I passed the PCCN exam today

    Otessa replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!

  16. birth defect, not allowed to practice nursing?

    Otessa replied to westheimer1234's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard anything about

  17. nursing field with "teaching" aspects

    Otessa replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    No matter the specialty you are ALWAYS teaching: the patient, family, co-worker's ,

  18. Not enough money?

    Otessa replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    Most RNs & LPNs take a pay cut when going from hospital to clinic setting. The usual thought is that no weekends, holidays, or nights will off-set the lower pay.

  19. RN administration...remember from where you came.

    Otessa replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Passed the first hurdle, now on to continued interviews with different staff and department heads. We'll see what happens-good interview practice, if nothing else......

  20. RN administration...remember from where you came.

    Otessa replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unbelievable that your manager wouldn't return calls! Several of my past managers had their offices right on the unit so they were readily available when not in meetings and had office times in the...

  21. RN administration...remember from where you came.

    Otessa replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    The managers I have had were required to attend different meetings and be on a minimum amount of committees. BUT they had a beeper that would allow them to be called away if there was an emergent...

  22. What is your splurge?

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know the economy stinks and some of you have jobs and some do not. What is your splurge, when you are able? Mine is a dolled-up coffee and a sale item at one of my favorite clothing stores.

  23. Who does EJ's in the ER

    Otessa replied to sweatpea55's topic in General Nursing

    The MDs did those in the ER where I worked.

  24. RN administration...remember from where you came.

    Otessa replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    So far, so

  25. Has your alma mater ever mattered?

    Otessa replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    No, never mattered. Just had to be from an accredited college that was recognized by my place of employment.