Otessa BSN, RN

I have family members that work for non-medical companies that take these psychological as well as critical thinking and manual tests (these were not factory labor jobs). A right fit BEFORE someone is hired makes perfect sense. BUT that shouldn't b...

Drug rep., device reps., electronic medical record reps. can make 6 figure salaries but they are on call and travel-a lot. A friend works for one of the largest cardiac device manufacturers in the country and makes considerably more than they did in...

There is no denying that ripping the finger out of a glove to palpate woudn't be condoned by OSHA or the CDC (or your place of work). If you come in contact with blood/body fluids due to that ripped out finger, you went against the CDC and OSHA guide...

Protect our patients from us, protect us from our patients-wear the gloves!!

Full time job trumps a per diem job any day. You may fight for these Mondays...right out of a job. I understand what you are saying. Another job vs. day care are NOT equal IMO for a need for a set day off.

Our policies for IVs or foleys, are to be discontinued only by RNs due to pts having adverse outcomes.

I am a graduate of an MSN degree from an online university. This didn't hinder my career opportunities-now working in my dream job because of this degree. Regionally and facility-wise there may be varying degrees of one over the other-haven't seen ...

Sometimes, in these situations, saying goodbye can be the most freeing thing you can say.

Always have listed start date-the day you attended general orientation and started to get PAID.....

Amen!! My mom said that if I was or wasn't going to college and was living at home I would need to clean, buy groceries, and assist with other areas around the house and pay rent if I wasn't going to college. responsibility needs to be learned. my gr...

Does it have anything to do with "only mommy can make it better" attitudes instead of some self-soothing like humming or having a nice blanky. Helicopter parenting where an 18 year old has no idea what or how to pack their own suitcase much less ma...

treat every patient like they have hepb,hepc, hiv, aids,etc.etc, use standard precautions. won't wash anyone without gloves or pick up a facial tissue withour wearing gloves. it is what it is. even with test they may not show positive until weeks ...

I struggle with the pull between being a mom and wife and my job. Would love to stay home or work part time but the options are few with my position-not working direct patient care-working my dream job but it is 5 days/week-40 hours. Love the not wor...

If you wan to pursue a graduate degree in the future a BSN is the right route and also have the opportunity for 'college life', we all make choices for many different reasons-be happy with your choices.

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Great idea BUT it will have to be in line with the whole hospitals mission and vision......been there when I tried to change the world....

IMO I wouldn't do it. just my opinion anyway.

Believe me, if I was making half of what I am making now I would look for a different career path-with child care expenses, etc.,it wouldn't be worth it.

Great job! have done this for every interview I have had over the past 19 years. shows class and I have been offered every single one of those jobs. Currently interview prospective nurses and the ones who write a personal letter/card put them ahead o...

When working direct patient care I wore the full support hosiery. the knee high ones left a ridge at the back of my knew that wasn't comfortable. The full one hosiery lessened fatigue and swelling from being on my feet over 12 hour + shifts. there a...

Not all Danskos squeak-I took back the ones that squeak (manufacturing flaw) and haven't heard a squeak yet with my new ones!

I would agree to the CNA agreement but continue to look for an LPN position elsewhere-it may take 3 months to find a position and by that time you will know if she will stick by her "you will be an LPN here after 3 months" good luck!

The last year of school can be hellish. wouldn't rec. full time unless absolutely necessary (if you are unable to eat or have a roof over your head without the full time job) just my opinion.

To the OP, you are a CNA. Why is there not an RN or Case Manager working on getting an OT-seems rather odd....