Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Obesity and shift work in hospital setting.

    Otessa replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: When I was a CNA and in school to be an RN, I noticed the weight that was on many of the shift workers. I vowed to try to combat that as much as I could. Bring healthy snacks to work....

  2. To the RN I just had hospital orientation with today....

    Otessa replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    Just The Tech, I used to be you and understand. I treat everyone with respect-no matter their role or job title-unless they give me a reason to NOT like them. Did she forget that we are all part of...

  3. Pumping and working as RN

    Otessa replied to Summers_Off's topic in General Nursing

    I nursed my twins for one year. Pumped at work-worked 3-11 and pumped or fed babies prior to work and then pumped once in the middle of my shift-~6-8PM and then pumped when I got home after shift....

  4. CCNE Accreditation is important???( Urgent )

    Otessa replied to Ava82's topic in General Nursing

    Needs be a CCNE or NLN accredited

  5. Identifying yourself as an RN when flying commercial

    Otessa replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sat next to a guy on a plane and his ticket said "Dr. so and so". He wasn't a doctor-the lady that made the reservation(in his office) thought it would be funny to have that on his

  6. Med surg nurse x 28 yrs needs advice about taking job in er

    Otessa replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I transferred from Med-Surg to Cardiac Care then ICU then ER then critical care float pool now education. Your 28 years of seeing 'everything' in the Med-Surg world will suit you well!!

  7. Is it worth it to obtain a masters in nursing education?

    Otessa replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    I am 3 weeks away from completing my MSN in Education from Walden-woohoo! Very happy with my program at Walden.

  8. Is it worth it to obtain a masters in nursing education?

    Otessa replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    The only difficulty with the loan cancellation from what I found prior to going to graduate school is that I had to go to a state school (that didn't have online courses or options for those of us...

  9. Is it possible to arrange shadowing a nurse...

    Otessa replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    The healthcare system where I work let people shadow health professionals (not just nurses). There is a limit of less than 50 hours in 2 years and there is a TON of paperwork plus proof of...

  10. RN to OB Tech?

    Otessa replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would assume the OB Tech job is for UNlicensed staff. HR would have to determine if you would be able to even apply for the job since you are an RN.

  11. Cost of Commute

    Otessa replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 32 miles round trip-5 days per week. I have no idea how much my commute is costing me-now I need to check!

  12. Sedentary Nursing Jobs

    Otessa replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Education/Professional Development-I do haul around equipment-computers, CPR dummies, ACLS equipment, etc. I chose to walk away from bedside nursing because something else interested me AND...

  13. this hit too close to home...

    Otessa replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, I'm sorry for your loss.

  14. charting resting with eyes closed vs "asleep"

    Otessa replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I've written "appears to be sleeping" not the what the OP wrote as an option, hmmmm.

  15. charting resting with eyes closed vs "asleep"

    Otessa replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I had never heard of charting "resting with eyes closed" until today and I have been an RN for over 18 years. Is this regional?

  16. Grace period for CPR card?

    Otessa replied to cherrylhearts's topic in General Nursing

    It really does vary place to place , although there are basic guidelines that you need to follow from AHA. If these "joking, not really having information" places were audited they probably would...

  17. What do you hate the most (if anything at all) about your job?

    Otessa replied to kika72's topic in General Nursing

    I am now out of direct patient care (over 3 years) but have been an RN for over 18 years. What I dislike most about my job is that I travel a bit with it. I am an educator with a large clinic system...

  18. Is it okay to ask for an extended start date?

    Otessa replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think it couldn't hurt to ask-better to be honest about the situation.

  19. Nurses as secretaries

    Otessa replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    There are many place that have Total Care:for them that means transcribing all of your orders, completing all ADLs plus assessments, meds. etc. This is something we did on nights for years and years....

  20. Those who have left bedside nursing (like me...)

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious. For those who have left bedside nursing: Where did you go? What do you do now? Do you enjoy it? Do you miss bedside care? Do you feel like a "real nurse" or have been told you are...

  21. Those who have left bedside nursing (like me...)

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I realized that I didn't answer my own questions. Where did you go? Nearly 4 years ago I left bedside nursing to work in PI/Quality Improvement in a hospital setting while still working a few M-F...

  22. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

    Otessa replied to SarahBerah's topic in General Nursing

    17 years ago (!)when we were looking for my engagement ring my soon to be hubby suggested i not have a ring with prongs (had 2 friends in nursing lose their diamonds) i have a bezel set round...

  23. Would you go to the ER for this?

    Otessa replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    I had a co-worker that was embarrassed because she was having stomach upset, diarrhea and bloody stools. She didn't tell the 3 nurses that worked with her in the office (I was one of them). She went...

  24. Staying Thin at Work-Its a Problem

    Otessa replied to monicanurse's topic in General Nursing

    When people gave us fruits and other healthy snacks I would RAVE about it -agencies,managers, families, etc. In hopes that they would bring more of that and NOT

  25. Staying Thin at Work-Its a Problem

    Otessa replied to monicanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I gained weight when I went to running 12-14 hours a day with little time to eat to a desk job where I actually got a lunch almost every day! I have 10 lbs. more to