Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. CPR in LTC

    Otessa replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have a policy about how to deal with emergency situations, including codes? Mock codes-practicing emergencies before they happen-is very helpful to know what to do when something real happens...

  2. Still Angry at MAs playing nurse or PA

    Otessa replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Perhaps there is a protocol or standing order. e.g. some places automatically pre-medicate with Tylenol and Benadryl prior to a blood transfusion due to a protocol that is signed by the attending MD....

  3. CPR in LTC

    Otessa replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "I know it sounds crazy... but the new guidelines are out." AHA won't be releasing the new guidelines until October 18, 2010. NO ONE has the new guidelines-there is speculation though.... cheers,...

  4. S-BAR

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    We used this at my 'old' hospital. Institute for Healthcare Improvement has a lot of information regarding this as a patient safety tool. Wondering if any of you are using this in other settings...

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

    Otessa replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. crossing my fingers

  6. S-BAR

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    They started to require that we all communicate this way-even e-mails-which was helpful. Previously we would get these LONG diatribe e-mails and not get the point (from management, etc.). Now they...

  7. Multidisciplinary rounds

    Otessa replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Actually-for each patient-we had a list(signed in, actually) of who DID attend the rounding that day. This way the NM and higher ups knew who was and wasn't participating-worked like a charm. cheers,...

  8. Multidisciplinary rounds

    Otessa replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Multi-disciplinary rounds were a God-send as well as reporting at the bedside to oncoming nurse at the bedside. Happier patients. less mis-communications regarding assessment and plan of care. OP,...

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

    Otessa replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have a an interview next week where I hope to be one of those educators that would serve as a mentor and take a pt. load when needed-miss direct-patient care. cheers,

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

    Otessa replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like they only wanted a "yes" man. They didn't treasure what you brought to the table! cheers,

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

    Otessa replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I used to work, the nurse managers HAD to do shift work every few weeks to continue to know what it was like to do direct-care nursing. They may have only worked a 4 hour portion of the shift...

  12. How can my Masters in Health Admin help me?

    Otessa replied to Bormio's topic in General Nursing

  13. How can my Masters in Health Admin help me?

    Otessa replied to Bormio's topic in General Nursing

    "i think it is funny, though, that most nurses don't think much of an mha. i actually went through a real program with five full-time semesters (65 credits) and a thesis at a major university, as...

  14. Hospital Nurse Educator

    Otessa posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    ARe any of you Hospital Nurse Educators? What are your main job functions/roles? Interviewing for a position like this and wondering what others have for duties.

  15. Too Pushy? Telephone interview (Long)

    Otessa replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on

  16. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    Otessa replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really depends on where you live and where you would like to work. The larger hospitals in our area do NOT hire LPNs but they are hired at nursing homes, clinics, and rehabilitation centers. LPNs...

  17. Hospital Nurse Educator

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

    I am a member of NNSDO and receiving JNSD journal. I'll refresh my thoughts on this-look at some back issues. This is an educator position for a specific area in a hospital setting, I believe there...

  18. is working in the hospital really easier than LTC???

    Otessa replied to ez2000's topic in General Nursing

    Guess it depends on how you define "easier". 6 patients, yes, but they are those VERY sick grandma and grandpas that you care for now-and their

  19. What is your splurge?

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    This may be my new

  20. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    Otessa replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not Minnesota-but

  21. What do you pack in your work bag?

    Otessa replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    Snacks that will give you high energy and can be eaten quickly. granola bars, gorp, almonds and craisins,

  22. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    Otessa replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am the other half of one of those nursing and aviation couples

  23. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    Otessa replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    How

  24. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    Otessa replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, when he got the "big" flying job, we didn't change our lifestyle much-went on nicer vacations(DisneyWorld instead of ValleyFair) and splurged on eating out more-never were big spenders

  25. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    Otessa replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a pilot and has been unemployed from flying twice (3 years total time). He had a plan in place and was never truly unemployed -He was a stay at home dad for over a year when our children...