Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Are nurses unsupportive spouse magnets??

    Otessa replied to sticknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was pretty picky when looking for someone who could be a friend and possible husband material (after some less than great unsupportive relationships) We have similar education, religion, core value...

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

    Otessa replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently in my 3rd week at Walden. There are a minimum of posts in the discussion each week. It is taking more time than I anticipated but I am enjoying it. I'm glad that I chose Walden...

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

    Otessa replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just started Tuesday. I am only taking the NURS 6000 class since I will be driving/moving almost 2000 miles to a new state during week 3. The concurrent situation( 2 classes) wouldn't have worked...

  4. walden university bsn to msn

    Otessa replied to ballei's topic in School, College Programs

    Start official classes 9/4. I have taken other e-learning/online courses for my job so I do have experience with this format. They have a tutorial prior to class to walk you through the online...

  5. walden university bsn to msn

    Otessa replied to ballei's topic in School, College Programs

    Shari, I have a BSN so it will take 2 years at Walden to get my MSN. I have been very happy with the process and helpfullness of all involved in Walden so far.

  6. walden university bsn to msn

    Otessa replied to ballei's topic in School, College Programs

    I start 9/4 and it is CHEAP even compared to state schools. PLUS it is all online. I can't afford to work part time or take 2 days off from work to attend the brick and mortar schools. I work M-F,...

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

    Otessa replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I will be starting at Walden University this fall. I agree with the earlier comment "aren't all universities degree factories??" The University of Minnesota would be considered a degree factory as...

  8. Online MSN?

    Otessa replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would have to question why an MSN woudn't be beneficial?? I have had several jobs NOT be available to me because I don't have my MSN(and they didn't care if it was in education or generic). The 2...

  9. Thinking of going into nurse education - need advice

    Otessa replied to lecavalier4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    2 years ago I started in Toastmasters to improve my speaking skills and to see if I truly could go back to school and teach in front of a classroom-sweaty palms, shakey legs-you get the picture. I am...

  10. Online MSN?

    Otessa replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I will be starting my MSN with a focus on Education at Walden University. Have you completed you degree (CRNAtobe) any insight on the program. I will be going to part-time at work so I can do the...

  11. RN to MSN Walden Univ.

    Otessa replied to tickle's topic in School, College Programs

    I will be attending the MSN program at Walden University with a focus on Education this Fall. I have decided to cut down to part-time at the hospital where I work so I can dedicate the 15-20 hours per...

  12. QI/QA Pay Scales

    Otessa replied to zahryia's topic in Quality Improvement

    I could make more as a bedside nurse. I could make 15% more plus weekend, evening, holiday pays that range from $2 to 14 more per hour (time and a half for holiday pay) I chose to have a M-F, 8-4, no...

  13. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Otessa replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone hear

  14. boise state

    Otessa replied to formerSLP's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the earlier poster. I have co-workers (CNAs, Unit Clerks) who have applied 2 or 3 times and they are straight A

  15. voluntary overtime

    Otessa replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    You were hired for a certain amount of hours/week or pay period. Voluntary is just that-VOLUNTARY. Tell them you love your job and your co-workers. If they ALL would stop working overtime then they...

  16. Salary vs. Hourly?

    Otessa replied to luvnursing2007's topic in General Nursing

    Salary-flexible days- I can work 12 hours one day and 4 the next-as long as I work a total of at least 80 hours in 2 weeks-no problem. If I have an appointment(outside of work) and no meetings-I...

  17. Salary vs. Hourly?

    Otessa replied to luvnursing2007's topic in General Nursing

    I am salaried- it is based on a 40 hour week and an hourly wage. I don't get overtime - if I work over 40 hours it is time I give to the company. I don't get holiday pay, weekend or evening...

  18. Most RN's first borns?

    Otessa replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    No alcoholism or abuse in our

  19. Can anyone give me insight to Marshfield?

    Otessa replied to tizmonster's topic in General Nursing

    We are looking at moving to hometown of hubby) in the next 2-3 years. I am looking at going back for my MSN. What kind of opportunites are out there for Advance Practice

  20. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    Otessa replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I was 18 when I started and 22 when I graduated with my

  21. How many Nurse jobs have you had?

    Otessa replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    15 years experience 3 different states. 3 different full-time jobs and 3 PRN jobs while I still had the FT jobs a total of 6 different jobs but worked in many different areas within each FT

  22. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    Otessa replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Once and it was the 2-day paper and pencil test....given only twice per

  23. Most RN's first borns?

    Otessa replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the 3rd born I have an aunt that is 3rd out of 7 who is an RN 2 cousins were also the youngest and are RNs as

  24. Lowest blood sugar you have seen

    Otessa replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    22 and we re-tested and it was

  25. When your patient dies.....

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    No one is an island with a Coding or dying patient. Everyone is affected. Everyone has a role and everyone has an equally valid story to tell we are actually looking at acknowledging ALL involved...