Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Yes, I work full time!

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    When my kids were born my husband had his first layoff and he was a stay at home dad. I worked 4 evening shifts per week(considered full time) so I was able to be home with my family all day and only...

  2. Yes, I work full time!

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Kythe, There is always 2 sides to everyone's situation. We moved to a new state last year and no one knew of my husband's 2 previous lay offs. They assumed many things before they made comments....

  3. Yes, I work full time!

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! You do what is best for your family-work or stay at

  4. Yes, I work full time!

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    What gets me is that I have family members wondering why I work too. They know I went to college to become a nurse and they

  5. Any projections for nursing employment in the current and near future economy?

    Otessa replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    You are right that North Dakota is booming economically. It is probably one of the few states where the cost of real estate has gone up not down.

  6. Any projections for nursing employment in the current and near future economy?

    Otessa replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    I am originally from North Dakota. Would move back there in a heartbeat but we moved back to hubbies home state instead (Wisconsin) Great healthcare in North Dakota. Ask away-not sure how many...

  7. Nurses with a masters don't do beside nursing ?

    Otessa replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I have to be honest that I am working on my Masters right now. I miss bedside nursing and am currently an educator in a clinic. I work M-F, no weekends, no holidays, no nights. Never opposed to...

  8. It's time.....let's talk support hose, shall we?

    Otessa replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    Support socks made my legs feel like a sausage and didn't help with leg fatigue. Some how it feels like a moderate trouniquet right at knee level. Personally wouldn't go with this from my own...

  9. It's time.....let's talk support hose, shall we?

    Otessa replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    The full shebang. Wore them in nursing school at the tender age of 20 and beyond. On those days i forgot to wear them my legs were fatigues and ankles swollen. They need to be true support...

  10. Just a little night shift venting about day shift...

    Otessa replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it is terribly rude. We had a policy on our floor that eliminated some of your problems. They dealt with being late on ANY shift and were held accountable and everyone needs to be ready...

  11. Vent: Husband lost job today with no warning

    Otessa replied to Melinurse's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear about this! My husband has been laid off twice in the past 5 years. Kee p strong and depend on each other, family, and friends during this time.

  12. How Do Moms Do It?

    Otessa replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I went away from full-time direct care nursing in 2005. First to quality improvement and currently a clinical educator, M-F, no weekends, holidays, normally 8-4:30 in a clinic setting. Salary...

  13. Any projections for nursing employment in the current and near future economy?

    Otessa replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    I was talking with other nurses during an educational session today. They are part of a large hospital and received NO raise. Their hospital will be looking at this quarterly but no raise in sight....

  14. Tips, tricks or advice for new float pool RN

    Otessa replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a hsopital float pool for seven years. The willingness to work with a different team every day is a plus. Asking questions like "what do we normally do for these patients?" and "can I...

  15. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Otessa replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a new nurse that called a Foley a 'foily'. During report you couldn't help but giggle a little to yourself. We did correct her but she kept on saying it-we gave up!

  16. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Otessa replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you-from the midwest and a pepper is a pepper and a mango is a mango!

  17. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Otessa replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to be honest as a CNA in a nursing home giveing GoLytely to a patient for the first time.... I called it "golli-telly" I didn't understand the "go lightly" or "go (electro)lytes" situation....

  18. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Otessa replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I had never heard of this either. I always bring my own lunch. So I decide if it will be hot or cold, etc.

  19. Do you keep in touch with your old nursing instructor?

    Otessa replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't. It was enough to keep up with friends and family much less any nursing instructors. My nursing school is celebrating 100 years of existence this summer and I will probably catch up with...

  20. You cant be fashionable for nursing.

    Otessa replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    When my hair was below ear level I put it up or back. No long, fake, or painted nails. I would paint them on my day off. Even with a base coat, etc. it starts to chip when washing hands so...

  21. How are you paying for your MSN?

    Otessa replied to MommyandRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Paying for it out of pocket. The tuition reimbursement at my employer is not for nurses trying to go for an MSN in education. Only for people who are going for LPN, RN-ADN, RN-BSN, or RN-FNP....

  22. Current Walden University Students

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have completed 8 classes. 6 more classes to go. Should be done at this time next year. December 2009 here I come!! I am from Wisconsin. The year has gone by very fast-thank goodness.

  23. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    Otessa replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I second Walden University. The all-online format and no GRE were reasons to choose.

  24. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Otessa replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Oakburne, I have worked in 4 states and there was a different hourly wage for BSN-minimal-25 cents or so more per hour but it was something-this was floor nursing-not managment. I actually took a pay...

  25. Am I Wrong To Think This?

    Otessa replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately pay for performance (P4P)is not going away. Physicians in some areas are now getting reimbursed for P4P-this is based on patient satisfaction scores, infection control rates,