Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. How to apply knee high stocking

    Otessa replied to crystalomly's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.dhphomedelivery.com/ted_put_on.asp

  2. People continue to come up with stories that strain my ability to believe them

    Otessa replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it. There have been stranger happenings over my 22 year career in

  3. Current Walden University Students

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am on a hiatus for the summer but will start the last of my 3 classes for MSN in Education this Fall. I have 2 children in grade school, married to a husband that travels, work full time, built a...

  4. M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    Otessa replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Excellent!!!!

  5. M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    Otessa replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have 3 more classes before completion of program. I am currently on a hiatus leave of absence until September-first break I have had. I amd married,work full time and have 2 school-age...

  6. This nurse is an unlucky patient!

    Otessa replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    All I have to say is: "fill out the patient satisfaction survey and give them (him)#%^&"

  7. Question for Current Nurses

    Otessa replied to ASUGirl703's topic in General Nursing

    How long have you been a nurse?17 years Do you feel that there is a shortage of nurse educators?yes If yes, do you feel that it affects the number of students accepted into nursing programs?yes Do you...

  8. Read the thread before you post!!!!!

    Otessa replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I have to be honest I read the original post and maybe a couple more and then respond-I don't read all 100 or so posts-just don't have the time... no apologies for that

  9. New RN BSN over 50 and Can't Get a Job

    Otessa replied to HoosierMale's topic in General Nursing

    Hoosier, I wonder if they are all intimidated by you? With age comes experience...maybe they think you'll be too smart to stay in poor working conditions??

  10. How does YOUR hospital waste its money?

    Otessa replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "ILLEGAL, ALIEN......... Let's face facts. People who are living in the country without proper documentation are not guilty of anything" Are you KIDDING??!!

  11. Working at a Clinic/Private Dr Office

    Otessa replied to lbookie's topic in General Nursing

    How true!! The RNs at our clinic facility are really on the phone all day doing triage-very little patient care unless they work in cardiology. The MAs assist with procedures and do direct-patient...

  12. does working as a nurse count as exercise?

    Otessa replied to phosophorus's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I used to wear a pedometer on my 12 hour shifts and many days I was well over 10 miles, especially if I had to monitor my patients to CT or MRI.

  13. Is cath lab considered critical care?

    Otessa replied to csm99's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is critical care.

  14. Working at a Clinic/Private Dr Office

    Otessa replied to lbookie's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinic system and they hire NO new grads from the RN or LPN positions. It is also rare when they hire a fresh medical assistant. I assist with new employee orientation and most new...

  15. What should your title look like?

    Otessa replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    I've always had my name badge with RN only-no BSN. I do send e-mails (I work with administration now) and my signature is "Jane Doe RN, BSN". My name tag states 'registered nurse'. I am working on...

  16. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Otessa replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    The no break situation probably assisted in the easy decision I made in 2006 to move to quality improvement and now education. I make a couple thousand dollars less but I figure that evens out with...

  17. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Otessa replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, It is common. I have been an RN for more than 17 years.

  18. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Otessa replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a clinic system with a few LPNs but there have been less than half a dozen open LPN positions over the past 2 years in our large clinic system. Medical assistants and RNs positions are...

  19. Do You Wear Gloves When...

    Otessa replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Wear gloves during any personal care including back rubs.

  20. Hiring freeze in Boise and surrounding areas

    Otessa replied to milliern's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I used to work in Boise ( I have moved out of state-but look at the website) had less than 6 RN openings when I last checked.

  21. Maggot Debridement Therapy

    Otessa replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I have seen it. They were 'medical grade' maggots.

  22. Nursing Responsibilities

    Otessa replied to oldfashionedlove's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN with a BSN who was a CNA prior to that. A title didn't prevent me from caring from my patient's basic needs and that included providing a bedpan.

  23. Why did his nurses do this?

    Otessa replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that I enjoyed taking care of patients with a little 'spit and vinegar' in them, not matter the age. This made me realize they DID have a desire to live. It scared me more when that...

  24. Yes, I work full time!

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    You would think that with this bad economy people wouldn't be questioning someone (man or woman) working full time. I feel lucky and fortunate to have a job that I love in nursing. I get the "you're...

  25. Yes, I work full time!

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I think in this new town there are a LOT more moms that are not working so I am in the minority because I do work full-time. I never had this angst (or attitude from others) in my old state/town....