Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. RN acting as a Mid-Level provider

    Otessa replied to xstraz98's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this and personally, I wouldn't put myself in that position for legal purposes. They are sometimes called Nurse Clinicians.

  2. That was...who?????

    Otessa replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she has a sense of humor too. She laughed, right?

  3. Don't flush saline lock? I'm confused.

    Otessa replied to boggle's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that if someone had an IV running with NS-and there were no problems with it running then I would only flush it every 8 hours-not at the time of disconnection.

  4. Ever had a premonition?

    Otessa replied to 86toronado's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I've had them-at work and at home.

  5. Considering nursing school, but I have a slight problem

    Otessa replied to schmalcine's topic in General Nursing

    I am(was) the most shy person when it comes to nudity, etc. prior to being a CNA and RN. Just realized we all have 'parts' just placed differently and they are there for a reason-you get used to it

  6. Military wife/mom of 2 - nursing school and career really possible?

    Otessa replied to DarcyD's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would stay with teaching-holidays, evenings, and weekends off-plus the summers off as well. If your hubby travels that much it might be difficult to find childcare for unusual days and...

  7. Affairs rampant among nurses?

    Otessa replied to sugarbush's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in 4 states and 7 different hospitals-I haven't seen this among nurses. Maybe they hid it

  8. Gift for a preceptor?

    Otessa replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    gift card a note of appreciation-nurses never get enough thank yous...... candy anything

  9. Accused of cheating by instructor

    Otessa replied to BWebb99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that protecting yourself is necessary. When I was in school there was an opposite situation. A student said that the instructor said something derogatory about his race/culture. This was...

  10. Is there more demand for Physician's Assistants than for nurses?

    Otessa replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend that was laid off as a reporter and is now re-inventing herself-it's a big challenge!

  11. Is there more demand for Physician's Assistants than for nurses?

    Otessa replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    The only PAs I know had a Bachelor's prior to applying to PA schools. In my area there are PA and NP job openings but very few RN openings.

  12. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

    Otessa replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. they fired YOU? She signed out the meds but didn't give them and you were supposed to determine WHICH meds had or hadn't been given??!!?? I would have run from this situation, after my...

  13. Bedside reporting in psychiatric units

    Otessa replied to nicenurse49's topic in General Nursing

    I only know about reporting in the patients room from an ICU standpoint. The neuro and physical assessments, etc. are done in tandem at shift change-to make sure everyone is on the same page during...

  14. Leave Floor Nursing for office nursing?

    Otessa replied to LovingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinical setting-although not as a triage nurse. I do enjoy weekends, holidays, and evenings off (work 2 evenings per year-only until 9 PM though)-that time with my children in the...

  15. Company loyalty meaningless?

    Otessa replied to AprilW3's topic in General Nursing

    A change to day shift would be considered a promotion-in my book.

  16. Company loyalty meaningless?

    Otessa replied to AprilW3's topic in General Nursing

    The situation is frustrating........The other nurse could have argued the same as you have if you were to get the job instead of her. Normally longevity as a nurse takes precedence not longevity as an...

  17. Enough is Enough

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

    I appreciate common courtesy and respect and being treated as an individual-that could be defined as "customer service". If that was truly the definition I would be for

  18. How do you work full time with kids?

    Otessa replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 12 hour day shifts and had day care available at my hospital from 0600-2000 7 days per week except holidays. Like I said they originally had daycare until midnight but it was underutilized....

  19. How do you work full time with kids?

    Otessa replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked full time since my children were about 2 years old (twins). There was onsite childcare at the hospital where I worked from 0600 until midnight-then it went to 0600-2000(I worked...

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

    Otessa replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I needed to include that it is CCNE accredited. Here is the link to the program: http://www.waldenu.edu/Degree-Programs/Masters/17634.htm Thanks,

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

    Otessa replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    It is accredited. http://www.waldenu.edu

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

    Otessa replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you in investigating this thoroughly! I made more in a hospital setting but we moved to a different state and I now work in a clinic system as an educator. I have 3 more classes to complete...

  23. I feel so stupid. What should I have done?

    Otessa replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Better safe than sorry. Every patient experience provides us a learning opportunity-we learn and grow and may do the same or different next time.

  24. The word NO

    Otessa replied to SBehanna's topic in General Nursing

    "Lower extremities without edema" would be my pick.

  25. Why cannot give IV medication via artery?

    Otessa replied to suizzz's topic in Patient Medications

    I have to say I wasn't being sarcastic or "smart" in my response when I stated IV stands for intravenous-there have been one too many times when a new nurse or student asks a question and truly...