Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Gel then Gloves

    Otessa replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't let it dry completely before donning gloves it is hard to put the gloves on in my

  2. New CPR

    Otessa replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is C-A-B as healthcare providers (compressions, airway, breathing) C-circulation, compressions A-airway

  3. Is it out of the norm to apply to multiple hospitals?

    Otessa replied to Nevran's topic in General Nursing

    Just because she knows everyone does NOT mean she will be hired there. People apply to jobs across the country and interview over the phone and start working in a hospital they may or may not have...

  4. Is it out of the norm to apply to multiple hospitals?

    Otessa replied to Nevran's topic in General Nursing

    Is this friend a nurse? It is tough out there-get the interviews and offers and then make a decision. If you are sending out one and banking on it working out-that wouldn't be the smartest thing. You...

  5. UK nurse looking to emmigrate to houston- I need some help!!

    Otessa replied to respRN86's topic in General Nursing

    There are many, many local nurses with experience and new graduates that are having trouble finding a job-may not change any time

  6. Breach of Confidentiality?

    Otessa replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely say hello in the hallway- if they acknowledge you with eye contact,if they look away they may not want you to know if they or their loved ones are in the hospital-going to their room? -no,...

  7. Feel Fortunate

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!! I feel even more fortunate today knowing so many or going through so much after the storms and tornadoes. I will add that I feel fortunate just to be alive and have my family and friends...

  8. Feel Fortunate

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are many threads related to the stressors of our jobs and all the hoops we go through to do what we do every day-vents are a way to relieve some of that stress(not knocking vents). I just wanted...

  9. Feel Fortunate

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your fortunate

  10. Day shifts hard to find for new RN grad w/i no seniority?

    Otessa replied to Gal220's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you find a job. My first job was nights but within 6 months I was on days (they had a mix of experienced and newbies on each shift) Work at a hospital now where new grads work...

  11. The thing about 12 hour shifts...vent

    Otessa replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Does she realize that you work x amount of hours in JUST 3 days plus meetings and clinical updates, etc. Ask her if she gets to eat, pee,drink etc. when she wants throughout the day---if she says...

  12. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    Otessa replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!!:redbeathe:redbeathe:redpinkhe

  13. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    Otessa replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Have you talked to any pilots, engineers, teachers, etc. lately? They have private message boards or union boards-so you are correct-you don't hear about it-BELIEVE me there is this type of stuff...

  14. Taking blood pressure. Confused. Help!!

    Otessa replied to purplesteth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The AHA has an "off the cuff" training module that teaches the correct blood pressure taking just as the OP stated-mind you it is possibly more feasible in an office

  15. Pregnant and Job Interview

    Otessa replied to srn0408's topic in General Nursing

    Most place do NOT offer paid maternity leave/sick time until you have been there for one year. You may take maternity leave but it won't be paid (been there-was flex pool without benefits for years)....

  16. no job after two years

    Otessa replied to icedtea's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with many. Ask a trusted nurse friend to look over your resume, have them interview you -practice answering questions that may be asked-have them critique you, your outfit, your demeanor. I...

  17. Is it ever okay to wear

    Otessa replied to TickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dress for the interview-not the job. Do you think any surgeons interview in their scrubs for a new position with a surgical

  18. Is it ever okay to wear

    Otessa replied to TickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wear professional wear. You have a set up interview (not a career fair interview). Neat and tidy hair. Clean and trimmed nails. No loud makeup or jewelry or perfume. Leave the scrubs for when you...

  19. in a difficult situation with "natural med" friend

    Otessa replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I would have a hard time being a 'friend' to this person-are the only times you interact when she needs 'medical' advice-that she seems to never take-why does she bother you? It would drive me nuts...

  20. Give up patient care - how long did you last?

    Otessa replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    Been away from full time direct patient care since 2006, do provide care on a PRN basis though. Not in administration though. Have been in health care for 23 years. FT bedside as an RN for 14

  21. looking up a patients arrest records?

    Otessa replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY. The few times I have known what my patients have done is because it was all over the news at some point (TV &

  22. looking up a patients arrest records?

    Otessa replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Most states or counties have a website where you can look up the arrest history of your neighbor or anyone else. I have had several prisoners in my care where I chose NOT to know why they were in even...

  23. Support Hose?

    Otessa replied to Brandieelynne's topic in General Nursing

    Yes-not knee highs-full blown foot to waist support hose. Less leg fatigue after a 12-16 hour day and less swelling in the ankles after being on your feet all

  24. What subject or subjects would you take out

    Otessa replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    A tech school may have been the better option for you if you wished to not have those

  25. What subject or subjects would you take out

    Otessa replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Engineers and law degree students and physicians (just as examples) have to take those 'not relevant to my degree' type classes. I would like a well-rounded person caring for me-didn't mind these...