Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Over it.

    Otessa replied to NightNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    the system is twisted but you have to look out for yourself because no one else will that either involves ranting, vacationing, planning or all three. cheers!

  2. Over it.

    Otessa replied to NightNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    NightNurseRN, We have all had days, weeks, months where we feel like this. When you feel like this more often then a game plan needs to go into effect. Write down your goals for the future that don't...

  3. What exactly do fertility nurses do?

    Otessa replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Not silly at all. Most of the nurses had either Med-Surg or OB/L & D experience so you may want to get a little of that under your belt

  4. salary floor nurse?

    Otessa replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Salary without chance for overtime?? On the floor?? I would never agree to this. Sound like they will be getting free

  5. What do nurse assistants do in Med/surg floor?

    Otessa replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    Days-take vital signs, weights, assist with B,L,D tray set up which includes getting patients out of bed for these meals. Baths, showers, turning every 2-4 hours if they are unable to get out of bed....

  6. hospital salary

    Otessa replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If a nurse is a clinical nurse specialist, CNO, etc they make more. Also, the longer you work somewhere and climb the clinical ladder and get raises you make more than others starting out (from my...

  7. What exactly do fertility nurses do?

    Otessa replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome. The nurses were my lifeline during those 5 years of hell turned into happiness. When I was finally pregnant and they were outstanding numbers.....they all (everyone in the office!)...

  8. im confused. should i go for bsn if employers prefer lpns?

    Otessa replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs usually make less per hour than RNs so that may be why. Are you going to live where you are

  9. Can you "look good" as a nurse?

    Otessa replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    The answer is "yes". If you are worried about being unhealthy you need to be proactive regarding mind, body,

  10. Correctional Nursing in Wisconsin

    Otessa replied to GoGoLPN's topic in Correctional

    I don't know about lawsuits but I do know that many group homes, schools etc. pass medications without an RN or LPN on duty-they take a med test/certification exam after training and can pass...

  11. What exactly do fertility nurses do?

    Otessa replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    They assist with reading laboratory results and talking with patients about what dose of medication/hormones they need to take when. ovulation stimulation, hormones to prevent miscarriage and promote...

  12. Gift for Preceptor?

    Otessa posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello, Just completed all coursework for MSN-Education focus. Wondering what kind of gift or present I could provide to my education preceptor. A Thank You card has been purchased but wondering if...

  13. Happy Birthday, Florence Nightingale

    Otessa replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    I remember our Florence Nightingale tribute/ceremony and lighting of the lamp before we graduated from nursing college. Very touching as I remember this from nearly 2 decades ago. Happy Birthday...

  14. Peer Interview

    Otessa replied to rn2bhopefully's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep, you can fail a peer interview. Just involved in peer interviews a few weeks ago-we interviewed prospective candidates. We looked at everything from eye contact, attitude, how put together they...

  15. Facebook question

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I understand that I can join allnurses on Facebook...but why would I do that?????? There is a prompt in pink at the top of this page that states "we request that you do not post email addresses or...

  16. Peer Interview

    Otessa replied to rn2bhopefully's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In a peer interview YOU are also able to ask questions. Don't EVER say "I don't have any questions". An inquisitive mind is a good

  17. One entree per person,please

    Otessa replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    More than what I received..... nothing

  18. Facebook question

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Usually if I am a fan, my picture is on the fan page or did something change on

  19. Nurse to Sonographer or Rad Tech

    Otessa replied to KirbyEMT's topic in General Nursing

    The ERs where I have worked had separate sonographers-separate department from ER. Have never seen ER staff do anything but FHT(fetal heart tones) or dopple pulses-not sonography.

  20. MSN and happy where I am.

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have just completed my MSN-Education focus. People are surprised I'm not applying for a new position (teaching nursing in a college or university). Already working in education in my current...

  21. MSN and happy where I am.

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Plan to study this summer and take the NPD certification test sometime in 2011.

  22. Major Vent

    Otessa replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I understand your frustration. My ancestors came from another country and tried their hardest to learn their new homeland's language. They still spoke their native tongue but understood that they...

  23. Appropriate Shoes for Interview

    Otessa replied to chevyv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I used to wear these type of shoes as a CNA and new grad in white. My mom wore these in a different color and she worked for a catering service. comfort is

  24. Appropriate Shoes for Interview

    Otessa replied to chevyv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interesting, at least you would know ahead of time that this is what was needed. I've always been interviewed in business or business casual attire-even in group

  25. Appropriate Shoes for Interview

    Otessa replied to chevyv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There should be options of leather tie up (flat) dress shoes that would work. Shoes that are similar to what someone would wear with a suit (man or woman). Not everyone is meant to wear flats or...