Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    Otessa replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Squirrel, I can make out fine on $40,000-have in the past. BUT I have been in healthcare for more than 20 years-I will NOT accept $40,000-neither would teachers(or other professions) who...

  2. Petite Nurses

    Otessa replied to Littlemisslizzie's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked several places that have done testing to make sure i can push/pull 50 pounds. I am 5'6" and was 120 pounds when I graduated from college and I found it difficult, at times to assist...

  3. Did you get a master's degree?

    Otessa replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    3 more classes then MSN with an Education focus will be complete. MSN helps in keeping my job-an MSN is not required to do my job today BUT provides options if necessary, in the future.

  4. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    Otessa replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    no-I would open my own business. $40,000 to be an RN in 1988-yes, $40,000 in 2009-no.

  5. Girlfriend becoming a nurse - Advice

    Otessa replied to Legion6789's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 17 years and hubby is a pilot-we understand the basics in life-good and bad. That is what happens in a hospital setting or bank setting. Just be human with her-you don't need...

  6. work in related field or pursue master right after graduate from bachelor degree?

    Otessa replied to julieteh85's topic in General Nursing

    Classicdame-thank you for the definitions. I was unsure how to answer.

  7. Education vs Experience

    Otessa replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    In my area if you want to be an instructor in a university or technical school you need a MSN and 5 years recent experience.

  8. work in related field or pursue master right after graduate from bachelor degree?

    Otessa replied to julieteh85's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest working in the field for a year at the minimum prior to pursuing a Masters. In my area (US) they require a minimum of 5 years experience and a MSN or Phd to be an instructor-every...

  9. Uniform Question For Seasoned Nurses...

    Otessa replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I used to wear dresses, skirts,etc. First in white and then ceil and dark blue. White nylons were a pain though. I always made sure I could move really well in them

  10. Uniform Question For Seasoned Nurses...

    Otessa replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I was glad NOT to wear white anymore-not pleasant during 'that time'. Don't miss bleaching the uniforms and some turning yellowish over time. I was happy that with my nursing class we did NOT have to...

  11. homehealth nurse in heels & scrubs while working!?

    Otessa replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call it odd and

  12. How to become a nurse manager

    Otessa replied to Mommy Of Two 87's topic in General Nursing

    I believe there is a need to work in the nursing field and THEN decide if you want to be a Nurse Manager-hard to determine until that

  13. ACLS question

    Otessa replied to dyaryan's topic in General Nursing

    You need to follow the policy and procedures of your place of employment and scope of practice. You may know how to do something-doesn't always mean you are legally covered.

  14. Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    Otessa replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Neither-the same through all 4

  15. Promotional Items that suck

    Otessa replied to boomer 233's topic in General Nursing

    In my healthcare facility we aren't allowed to take any items with product names or from outside companies, so this is a non-issue for

  16. If pay was not an issue, would you still be a nurse?

    Otessa replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

    Still a nurse, yes! Full time,

  17. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

    Otessa replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    Policy and procedures regarding harassment in the workplace need to be addressed in this situation if that truly is

  18. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

    Otessa replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree with the person stating that you need to act professionally with each interaction, even they do not. "Kill 'em with kindness" at least YOU know you are doing the right

  19. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

    Otessa replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I would do what I did in high school-ignore them-usually they are trying to see if it bugs that person-that is their goal-get a kick out of it actually. Don't give them any kindling for the...

  20. Being a Nurse vs. Being a Pilot: the job hunt

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    All of the conversations lately on this board regarding the lack of nursing jobs have got me thinking about this more and more. I am a nurse and my husband is a pilot. There are more qualified pilots...

  21. Being a Nurse vs. Being a Pilot: the job hunt

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    HuH?? my husband is a

  22. how many would not continue on to nursing school if..

    Otessa replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA in a nursing home and hospital and had my eyes wide open while going to nursing school---it is a requirement in my state to be a CNA prior to applying to nursing school-ADN or BSN....

  23. Being a Nurse vs. Being a Pilot: the job hunt

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I couldn't be a pilot. He has been laid off 2 times in the past 5 years. That is why I work full time and carry the health insurance-never know when that will happen again.

  24. Being a Nurse vs. Being a Pilot: the job hunt

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Than you Bedpan 76-my husband has worked for a major airline for 10 years. Just pointing out that there are struggles with most looking for jobs.

  25. How to apply knee high stocking

    Otessa replied to crystalomly's topic in General Nursing

    If you try to put them on like pantyhose you will be fighting with them. Most anti-embolism stockings have directions in the package-my earlier link is similar to those and what I have done for 22...