Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. are online MSN programs respected?

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

    BTW current BSN to MSN per credit hour is currently $745/credit hour-------awesome school but there is no way I could have afforded this!

  2. teaching use chlorhexadine for IVs

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

    I believe there is information on the CDC website. Chlorhexadine is most effective with friction-thus the back and forth motion needed.

  3. are online MSN programs respected?

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

    Gonzaga is also VERY expensive-when I looked at them when I lived out West I almost passed out($$$$).

  4. clinic nurse entry level

    Otessa replied to nat_myria's topic in General Nursing

    In the 4 states where I have lived-ND, CO, ID, WI-the clinics were not hiring new grads-it may depend on your region though.

  5. clinic nurse entry level

    Otessa replied to nat_myria's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinic as an educator. Few RNs are hired-more MAs are hired. The normal requirement to apply is 3-5 years of experience in health care before they will even LOOK at you. They don't hire...

  6. Is it CNA,then LPN, then RN??

    Otessa replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    In our state you need to have CNA prior to applying to nursing colleges for

  7. ARC CPR/AED and AHA BLS

    Otessa replied to WildviewLPN84's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to look at the AHA and ARC website. I know they look at each other's cards as equivalent when needing to renew-so you wouldn't have to take the full, first time ever class. If a job...

  8. How many miles/minutes do you drive to work?

    Otessa replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    16 miles from work-takes about 15-20 minutes depending on

  9. are online MSN programs respected?

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

    I have 3 more classes at Walden and will complete the program April 2010(taking November and December off). Tough program! You need to be self-sufficient-you are truly in control of your destiny....

  10. Where is there money for faculty to return to school?

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

    Tuition reimbursement is on "hold" at my institution. Paying out of my pocket-3 more classes and then I'll feel RICH! I don't go to a state school(online program) so I am unable to apply for state...

  11. Nurse Educators- do you work in the hospital setting or as nursing school faculty?

    Otessa replied to Honeybun1206's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I work in a large multi-site Clinic setting. Teaching all types of clinical and non-clinical staff members. Love having lunch breaks, working normally 8 hours, one Saturday per year, no holidays, 2...

  12. You must be an alcoholic

    Otessa replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    There are things you say in your head and things you say out loud-VERY different. Believe me, over the years I have wanted to say things to patients or family members but knew that it would be wrong...

  13. Nursing Faculty Mentored Leadership Development - Accepting Applications October 1st!

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

    Thank you for this post!!

  14. You must be an alcoholic

    Otessa replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Sounds like tact and keeping her mouth closed have not been learned. How

  15. Least expensive online MSN in education program

    Otessa replied to nurse210's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Walden University IS an accredited

  16. Salary

    Otessa replied to mommiof2kids's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It's looking better an better to stay in my educator position in a healthcare facility after I obtain my MSN. I would take about a $15- 20,000 pay cut to work in a nursing faculty position in my...

  17. flu shot required

    Otessa replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you become immune if you've had it.. but I'm not an infection control

  18. flu shot required

    Otessa replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    If this is a condition of the program then either stay and get the shots or look for another program. There are MANY health care organizations that are requiring this as well so when you are employed...

  19. Immunocompromised patients and the flu vaccine

    Otessa posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you worked in an area that mainly took care of patients immunity issues (cancer, organ transplant, etc.) would you feel compelled to NOT take the seasonal flu vaccine? Even if it meant you worked...

  20. Current Walden University Students

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Shari, I agree. I have 3 more classes and have never been bumped out.

  21. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Otessa replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Holy

  22. I'm working TWO full time jobs, crazy??

    Otessa replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The money is great. If you have some large debts then I would do this short-term-6 months or less, to pay down the debt THEN I would make a choice for ONE FT job so you can enjoy

  23. About the CPR certification

    Otessa replied to paxpax79's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, if you let it expire then you have to take the full course, renewal is not an option after the expiration date-this is mandated by AHA (not sure about American Red Cross)

  24. Immunocompromised patients and the flu vaccine

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a nurse who works with patients that have immunity issues and is unwilling to be vaccinated for the seasonal flu and is possibly risking her employment on one hand and risk patients' health...

  25. School nursing at Universities???

    Otessa replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    Universities mainly hire NPs and MAs-few RNs, unfortunately-at least from my