Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. How many pair of scrubs do you own?

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

    If you work 5 days per week I would say 5 sets of scrubs unless you want to own 3 and then wash after that 3rd shift. If you work 3 shifts per week (12 hours) have at least 4 sets of scrubs-in case...

  2. Legal nurse consultant requirments

    Otessa replied to aflac381's topic in Legal

    LNC and CRNA are very different-do a search online-that may give you the most info.

  3. Is this harassment?

    Otessa replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The whistleblower wasn't fired she was being harassed by the non-license holder. The non-license holder was eventually fired.

  4. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    Otessa replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from. My husband and I had planned for 5 1/2 long years for childrenand then I was pregnant with twins-he got laid off when I was 6 months along-was I supposed to...

  5. I know this may sound rediculous but....

    Otessa replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    I had a great class of 40-there were only a couple zoinkers. Very supportive of each other.

  6. What do your benefits cost?

    Otessa replied to pennyg1's topic in General Nursing

    Health insurance for family(4): $1,200/ year (employer picks up $12,000) Dental Insurance for family(4): $280/year (employer picks up $850) $1,000 deductible $2,000 co-insurance Out of pocket for...

  7. Gunners in Nursing

    Otessa replied to Guest343211's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you.

  8. Facebook and HIPPA

    Otessa replied to kdot2003's topic in General Nursing

    to the OP. The only thing I talk about on FB about work is-it was a long shift, difficult shift, hard day, etc. No other information. All I can say is YIKES re your co-workers.

  9. If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    Otessa replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    NP and CRNA couldn't be called less stressful plus you normally need a certain amount of experience to enter most programs and then pay for school while not being able to work (CRNA) or having to work...

  10. If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    Otessa replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    Because eating, having shelter and warmth are quite important, as well as paying all of those other nasty bills that come every

  11. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    Otessa replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    Usually you only are able to take a 12 week maternity/LOA for a pregnancy(sometimes only 8 weeks) unless you want to use up vacation time-if you have any. I was pregnant with twins and worked 8 hour...

  12. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    Otessa replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to employee health and HR-give THEM your note and the manager will need to comply-bypass the manager. It is about the health of you and your childas noted by your OB/GYN.

  13. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    Otessa replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I'd go with hospital B-better tuition reimbursement, year of residency, better pay, affiliated with a university-kudos if you go back for MSN or Phd.

  14. Is this harassment?

    Otessa replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To OP, also do not give them a reason to fire YOU. Be professional and on the up and up throughout this whole situation or you might be out a job as well.

  15. Is this harassment?

    Otessa replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where are your rights for a harassment free workplace???? Sound like that doc has already practiced his free speech and enough is enough!!! A friend was harassed by a co-worker(found out the co-worker...

  16. Is this harassment?

    Otessa replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like those e-mails need to be forwarded to HR and the powers that be-just my opinion. otessa if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a

  17. Online RN to BSN School????????????

    Otessa replied to kalsahealer's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering that as well.

  18. Why am I so terrible at delegating??!!

    Otessa replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Make it about the patients. When you do that, the intimidators pretty quickly know they should NOT 'mess with a momma bear'......I was like a momma bear protecting her cubs(although they are my...

  19. Did you get your nursing Degree Online?

    Otessa replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. They'll miss out on some wonderful applicants.

  20. RN-MSN grad school question to all who applies

    Otessa replied to wlb06's topic in Post Graduate Students

    1. BSN to MSN 2. Less than 3.5 GPA in BSN program. Current GPA in MSN program 3.97. 3. More than 15 years experience upon starting

  21. Did you get your nursing Degree Online?

    Otessa replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Currently enrolled in a BSN to MSN all-online program(education focus), fully accredited and recognized by my employer. 16 more weeks to go. (!) The ONLY way I would be able to obtain my MSN due to...

  22. A&O - orientated or oriented?

    Otessa replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    Looked up several reputable areas and both are actually correct, technically. If they are used

  23. Back to school for the less than perfect?

    Otessa replied to ER_TraumaQueen's topic in General Nursing

    I was not a straight A student in my undergrad program but had many years under my belt (17 years) before proceeding with my MSN-16 weeks away from completion-current GPA 3.97. Some schools will put...

  24. Holy Crap, Dad's having an MI!!!

    Otessa replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't grow up in a hunting family but my kids have grown up with a hunting father and extended family. Even play guns are treated in the same manner as real guns-with respect don't point it at...

  25. Holy Crap, Dad's having an MI!!!

    Otessa replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    My children are 6 years old and I have brought my CPR dummies home-they know the basics of assisting with choking and CPR-although they may not be strong enough to do CPR/assist during choking on an...