Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Medical assistant using the title of nurse.

    Otessa replied to Elleveein's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility there are LPNs that are working the role of a MA-we hire few LPNs

  2. RN to BSN doesn't feel right.

    Otessa replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    That's what worked for

  3. RN to BSN doesn't feel right.

    Otessa replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    That actually happened (no LPNs hired and current LPNs to be RNs within a certain timeframe or become a CNA) at the hospital where I worked in 1994 and it hasn't

  4. RN to BSN doesn't feel right.

    Otessa replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    There are online accredited RN to BSN and RN to MSN options that may be more fitting for your life. I did the BSN to MSN at an all online accredited college (CCNE). Sitting in a classroom and...

  5. Yelled at a patient

    Otessa replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance issues during the day are handled by case management or patient's wait until the AM when case management is available. I have NEVER inquired about this since it is not my area of expertise....

  6. Yelled at a patient

    Otessa replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    It would be difficult to care for someone after this situation-my judgement may be clouded and that could be called into question if something DID happen to this patient.

  7. Med/surg certification exam review book

    Otessa replied to Colleencat's topic in General Nursing

    When I took my med-surg cert test in 1997 I bought a review book from Barnes and Noble. less than $50. Can't imagine what must be in the >$100 book-gold?

  8. New grad struggling with job decisions, 12 shifts and school age kids, advice please!

    Otessa replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% with

  9. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    Otessa replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Just look at the "Miracle on Ice" Olympic Team-most of them are now entrepreneurs or business men. Need an injury or after hockey plan (mom to 2 Mighty Mite players talking

  10. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    Otessa replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I want my children to be happy in whatever career they choose. That involves technical school, business school, college , university, or the colleg of life:). My dad has his own business where he...

  11. Bunions

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are nurses pre-disposed of this or am I just lucky? Not looking for medical advice, just wondering about the prevalence among nurses...

  12. patient friend request on Facebook

    Otessa replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    You can block her or instead of accepting her as a friend on FB, state that you don't know her. I would NOT accept her as friend on FB or give her my e-mail address or phone number.

  13. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    Otessa replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    She needs to turn off her phone at work-we would get fired for answering more than 5 personal calls in a

  14. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    Otessa replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    If they think you have no more money to give, they will move

  15. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    Otessa replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Practice saying "no" in the mirror. It will get easier and easier.

  16. Sorry for my question, i hate to ask this, but i need to know.

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

    Staff Nurse-experienced nurse or not Charge nurse-experienced nurse (prefer 1+ years of recent

  17. MSN vs MPH vs MBA????

    Otessa posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have been an RN for 15 years. I have worked in various areas including Critical Care. I can't decide what I want to do for the next 18-28 years.... which would you choose: MSN, MPH,...

  18. giving your email to a patient, yes or no?

    Otessa replied to Sterren's topic in General Nursing

    I would check with your work. Not something I would do. Just like I wouldn't add them as friends on Facebook.

  19. Bunions

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I think the bunion on my one foot (only have a bunion on that one) came from breaking several bones in my foot including all of the toes when I was a teenager. It has hurt with too much walking no...

  20. HR in 40s. Doc insisting on dig IV

    Otessa replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    All i can say is WOW-I'm with both of you, nursing judgement in this matter.

  21. Welcome to your new job! Lesson #1 Lock up your valuables!

    Otessa replied to SimonJester's topic in General Nursing

    I've had physicians take mine and I had my name written all over it! Got it

  22. Welcome to your new job! Lesson #1 Lock up your valuables!

    Otessa replied to SimonJester's topic in General Nursing

    AEDs now need to be locked up. People are stealing them off of crash carts.

  23. Welcome to your new job! Lesson #1 Lock up your valuables!

    Otessa replied to SimonJester's topic in General Nursing

    Had this happen at work-police were called and report filed. Never happened again but they also don't know who did it. I would bring only the necessities and keep them in a zipped coin purse-ID and...

  24. Just sharing some good and happy news

    Otessa replied to Reigen's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to your daughter!!!

  25. salary floor nurse?

    Otessa replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, wonder what the labor board might