Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Changing needles for injections...

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.vanishpoint.com/default.aspx Here is the link regarding VanishPoint in the brocure it states that it is triple-beveled and lubricated-the needle.

  2. Changing needles for injections...

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly-with the VanishPoint it is attached and there is NO option to change

  3. general questions about graduate nurse title...

    Otessa replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated in '92 I was a graduate nurse (GN) until I took the NCLEX (there were only 2 opportunities to take it every year, February and July). If I would not have passed I would have gone...

  4. Palliative care-withholding coumadin-your opinions

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am asking about palliative care. I no longer provide direct patient care so when I was asked about this from a friend I had no answers, really since I am unsure of current practice. What are some...

  5. Palliative care-withholding coumadin-your opinions

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of your responses.

  6. I got my coworker fired

    Otessa replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I would say to the person "this is not appropriate", if they continue their behavior you can bet your sweet pattooty I'd be letting someone know. I don't consider that tattling, I consider it my job...

  7. Do you cut off Name Band?

    Otessa replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have always taken the name bands off of patients when they are discharged.

  8. How can I put my credentials on a nametag without writing a book?

    Otessa replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN-C, AS, BSN and soon to be MSN All I will have on my nametag is RN.

  9. Help..fellow RN breaking into co-workers E mail

    Otessa replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    Sharrie, I have personally worked on IT projects in another job and they gave me a temporary password (limited to only the areas I needed to have access). I would never agree to the arrangement that...

  10. I got my coworker fired

    Otessa replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she needed to

  11. I got my coworker fired

    Otessa replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I'd bet that you were not the only reason she was fired.....just the last straw.

  12. Help..fellow RN breaking into co-workers E mail

    Otessa replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be DONE today letting anyone for any special project or anything use my log-in. That's why they have temporary passwords.

  13. I'm guilty. It's about the condom catheter

    Otessa replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your frustration. If he could take off the condom cath(seemed quite dextrous, as a matter of fact)-couldn't he have used a urinal????

  14. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    Otessa replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I was "B" nurse for my BSN and now am an "A" student in my MSN. This was easier for me to accomplish due to the years as an RN. Just wanted to point out that if you are a "B" nurse that all is not...

  15. Insecure Unorganized Nursing Instructor

    Otessa replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    I can do but still choose to teach . But it is true that these teachers ruin it for all of the good ones out

  16. Insecure Unorganized Nursing Instructor

    Otessa replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    IMO that is a worthless instructor---she must have tenure or they would have booted her by

  17. Insecure Unorganized Nursing Instructor

    Otessa replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    I would have a conversation with the powers that be. This so unprofessional! There are online programs that are RN to MSN that stick to the syllabus at hand-you know what is due when with great...

  18. NON-Nurses Giving Shots in MD Offices

    Otessa replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in attendance in classes being taught by an MSN- prepared RN to medical assistant students in my state. Each state must be different-the dosage calculations, injection skills,...

  19. NON-Nurses Giving Shots in MD Offices

    Otessa replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    That is the same in my state.

  20. NON-Nurses Giving Shots in MD Offices

    Otessa replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Medical Assistant give medications all of the time. If only nurses could give meds, group homes would be hurting as well as many clinics. How about EMTs or Paramedics-they are not nurses but give...

  21. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    Otessa replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of those "B" nurses. I am currently 3 classes away from my MSN with a 3.96 GPA....Nearly 18 years of experience is helping me be an "A" nurse built upon the "B' nurse foundation.

  22. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    Otessa replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you!! The OP needs to worry about herself and not judge her performance based on anyone else.

  23. Any nursing mom can relate?

    Otessa replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    Look online for job availability across the country. That may help lead you to where you will live. You don't want to move somewhere and find there are NO jobs. You would also need to look at...

  24. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    Otessa replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I am concerned about the running red light situation. You are not sounding safe right now, sure wouldn't want you caring for me if I were sick..... More sleep, medication, counseling, being Ok with a...

  25. teaching use chlorhexadine for IVs

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

    This may help ChloraPrep are the types of swabs we use, although there are other brands out there. http://www.chloraprep.com/directionsOfUse.html