Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    Otessa replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. Now that I've found my calling ...

    Otessa replied to morecoffeepls's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  3. Touching blood without gloves

    Otessa replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  4. Touching blood without gloves

    Otessa replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

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

  5. does anyone get a set day off

    Otessa replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  6. UAP d/c-ing peripheral IV's

    Otessa replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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

  7. Brick and mortar vs online MSN

    Otessa replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  8. Listing hire date vs start date on resume

    Otessa replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

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

  9. What's wrong with kids today? (and I'm not even that old)

    Otessa replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  10. What's wrong with kids today? (and I'm not even that old)

    Otessa replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  11. Patients should ALL be swabbed tested for HIV

    Otessa replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  12. How is there a shortage?

    Otessa replied to Luularoo's topic in General Nursing

  13. Am I an idiot for choosing the BSN route rather than the ADN...?

    Otessa replied to lee_sHAY's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  14. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    Otessa replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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

  15. Night Shift 1 hr commute: tips to arrive home alive

    Otessa replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    IMO I wouldn't do it. just my opinion

  16. I thought of a discussion here at AN the other day, as I

    Otessa replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  17. Do I need TED hose/support hose for long shifts?

    Otessa replied to cogath's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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...

  18. Dansko work shoes. Your opinion?

    Otessa replied to Jenni811's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

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

  19. You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    Otessa replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  20. HELP! Full-time job with nursing school, will that work?

    Otessa replied to mabdirahman's topic in General Nursing

    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

  21. Sorry, helping is just not an option.

    Otessa replied to sno963's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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

  22. Does your hospital have a prayer or some other inspirational message overhead?

    Otessa replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    yes every AM and every evening, Catholic

  23. VFib Arrest after heaven discussion

    Otessa replied to curtiv's topic in General Nursing

    Been

  24. Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

    Otessa replied to ToughLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you and your co-workers truly are joking and are flirting with each other, look at it through new eyes. Would your parents or Sunday school teacher know that this was all innocent and that with...

  25. Does nursing school teach you anything?

    Otessa replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Nursing

    Back 'in the day' (graduated in 92) we had group work to critically think through problems and case studies. instructors gave real-life examples to assist us with answering questions. Some of this...