Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. is this a hippa violation??

    Otessa replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    If she knows about HIPPA and chooses to ignore it she could get fired or sued. I might "hint" at that at some

  2. Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    Otessa replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Never had my last name on my badge for ANY nursing job-it was for safety reasons. They know my first name and KNOW who is taking care of them. Not putting my family at risk or needing an unlisted...

  3. Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have heard this quote: "Those who can't, teach..." Do you believe this?

  4. Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    Otessa replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    As for pictures, I have changed my FB settings so ONLY my friends can see them -not friends of friends or everyone, etc. I have deleted some 'friends' recently because they weren't on much and I...

  5. Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    Otessa replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    You can block these people if you

  6. Oh, the gossip.

    Otessa replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is ANA's take on lateral violence http://nursingworld.org/mods/mod440/lateralfull.htm this might help gain some perspective and gain CEUs, I believe :redpinkhe

  7. Oh, the gossip.

    Otessa replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    There was a study done by Martha Griffin RN, CS, PhD in The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing regarding lateral violence. This might be good to look up again.

  8. Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Me too-I don't work on the floor anymore but teach in a large clinic system-not planning to teach in a university setting.

  9. How did you get your first nursing position

    Otessa replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    Worked in a nursing home for first 2 years of BSN program as a CNA then moved to hospital for 2 years as a CNA on a Telemetry floor. The summer between Junior and Senior year was a nurse intern where...

  10. Being a Nurse for a Killer

    Otessa replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have had to care for a notorious murderer-that was convicted and on death row-then you really can't know how it feels to take care of someone truly evil.

  11. Being a Nurse for a Killer

    Otessa replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in General Nursing

    Worked in an ICU and have to take care of the drunk driver one day and the surviving family members down the hall the next. Also have taken care of many prisoners with one-two or three guards that are...

  12. Would you have given the meds??

    Otessa replied to **LaurelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Would have made sure the MD had been notified about the 39 BS-most MDs would want to be

  13. Sorry about inappropriate post

    Otessa replied to ChristaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had an abnomal pap in 93-had the LEEP, then had a pap every 3 months for a year then every 6 months for a year and then a pap yearly-all were negative until 2008-glad I was still going yearly...

  14. If No Luck Trying to Straight Cath, Obtain Urine Sample from the Wet Pad?

    Otessa replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    Um, isn't it supposed to be a sterile specimen-never heard of this one before...

  15. Am I too sick to work?

    Otessa replied to sloppyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    If you have all of those symptoms PLEASE don't come in and give it to your co-workers and others....

  16. I'm Worried

    Otessa replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    At least he finds you as a confidant about OTHERS and not you, whew!

  17. D.O. VS. CRNA

    Otessa replied to Angela.CRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have friends that work as CRNAs pulling in 6-figure incomes-not too shabby in my book.

  18. Is it a sin to want a day off?

    Otessa replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Saying no is tough but you have to do it for YOU! If you are not a good YOU then you can't care for others.

  19. I'm Worried

    Otessa replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked in post-open heart surgery units, coronary care units, and telemetry units with several cardiologists.......he hasn't yelled at you even once?!!???!!! That is SOME cardiologist--count...

  20. What are you thankful for today?

    Otessa replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Thankful for my family and their health. Thankful for a job that dovetails nicely to the graduate program attending-graduate in 2010. Thankful for supportive co-workers through tough times.

  21. are southern nurses better educated than northern educated nurse?

    Otessa replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    If they are saying southern schools are "less than" then I guess Duke University doesn't count?? I've always understood it depends on the school not North or South.

  22. Called Off again....and scared!

    Otessa replied to SmartMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't think that you would be called off during orientation-that seems odd.

  23. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    Otessa replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are venting to your co-workers(specifically about the patient NOT in general terms) at the desk then someone else could hear you do it. You can be upset about the situation, being tired,...

  24. are online MSN programs respected?

    Otessa replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congratulations! I was originally supposed to complete the program now but won't complete it until April 2010-took 2-8 week breaks for my family. Glad I took the breaks but wish I could be done now...

  25. All nursing floor - with no nursing assistants???

    Otessa replied to JSBoston's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, it still occurs-especially in Magnet hospitals.