Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. 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

    There is nothing wrong with big houses, big cars, expensive clothes, etc. If you can AFFORD them, why not? I splurge on some things and sometimes I shop at thrift stores. Some people blow their...

  2. 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

    Real money to me may be different for others. Used to be anything over $10/hour then $40,000/year now I just want enough to live comfortably which is now, anything over

  3. What do I put for pay expectations?

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Applying for new positions that do NOT require travel. Average 800- 1000 miles/month traveling for my current job (this does not include commute miles)-TOO MUCH! Just wondering what I should...

  4. What do I put for pay expectations?

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of your

  5. What do I put for pay expectations?

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Upper

  6. What do I put for pay expectations?

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing specialty-Cardiac, Critical

  7. What do I put for pay expectations?

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Education. One position is specific-Educator in a hospital setting in my area of nursing

  8. What is the purpose of requiring white shoes?

    Otessa replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Think it goes along with the idea of wearing all white in the past. When white shoes are clean they look crisp and you can TELL when they are dirty and they are easy to polish. When they stopped...

  9. Just have to share- pt's spouse's thoughts on nursing.

    Otessa replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY!!!

  10. Just have to share- pt's spouse's thoughts on nursing.

    Otessa replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    with a mother like that , what hope does her son have

  11. signing bonus

    Otessa replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't seen those since about 2002 or

  12. Quit My Job Today

    Otessa replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    "Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's experience." quote from Eleanor

  13. How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    Otessa replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    got a 3% raise after no raise in 3

  14. Online or campus education

    Otessa replied to lovegreen27's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated with my MSN-Education focus from Walden University. They are accredited by the CCNE. Online was the ONLY way I could accomplish this goal. It wasn't easy and I matched my courses up with...

  15. Current Walden University Students

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I did my practicums for Education. Needed to find a preceptor who had an MSN-they needed to be approved by WU. The total practicum time was 125 hours. This needs to be completed by the end of the...

  16. Management Personality Thoughts

    Otessa replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I have come to believe and understand that no one looks out for you ...but YOU. Make decisions that YOU want--not because someone else wants them for you. If this is the case (YOU want this)...then...

  17. pregnant and unregular shifts - Mgr won't listen to Dr. recommendations

    Otessa replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't be bending over backwards anymore. You have shown them that you are accepting of this. OP states " always been more than accommodating to work with staffing and will swing shifts...

  18. Mandatory cut-off age for being a bedside nurse?

    Otessa replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately, not always. Some want to be 'rid' of these students so-off they go! Smart enough to pass the NCLEX with flying colors but on the floor.......... Doesn't impact their pass

  19. Mandatory cut-off age for being a bedside nurse?

    Otessa replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    they are currently debating this for airline pilots-current cutoff is age

  20. 2 page resume, what to do?

    Otessa replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in healthcare for 22 years-18 as an RN- When I include all of my education, work experience, etc. over the past 10 years alone it is 2 pages-I have a C.V though not a resume, so that may...

  21. Things you wish you knew when you were young?

    Otessa replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Wish I had worked less overtime-truly not worth it-live on what you earn in 36-40 hours/week.......life is too

  22. Flossing question

    Otessa replied to ERsn's topic in General Nursing

    I thought everyone should floss-hasn't caused gaps for me. Contact the Amercian Dental Association for more

  23. Does non-violent crisis intervention really work?

    Otessa replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    In one word "yes" if the techniques are used properly and the whole TEAM knows what is expected of them in these situations and you have practiced the worst case scenarios BEFORE they happen (worked...

  24. Interview tomorrow for a Staff Development Coordinator position

    Otessa replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in General Nursing

    I will write more later. I work in a staff development position as a nurse and LOVE it!! Congratulations on the interview. If you have the heart of a teacher and don't mind being wrong sometimes and...

  25. community health educator job?

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if a county health educator job would be a good job? Does anyone know what a CHE does day to day?