Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Weight-based drips

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a trend that all ICU IV meds are going to weight-based dosing? I've been trying to find some information from different areas-wondering if current practice is changing in your step-down and...

  2. Do part-time hours typically follow a regular pattern?

    Otessa replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    My experience is that part-time fills in the slots that aren't filled in by full-time staff. When there was self-scheduling, they scheduled themselves after FT staff. There are probably many...

  3. Low Census - Is it Happening to You

    Otessa replied to Miranda50's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think she was saying 80% WERE

  4. Low Census - Is it Happening to You

    Otessa replied to Miranda50's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are down but there are some nurses who have moved to different positions in the hospital or moved out of town and we haven't rehired those positions-hasn't impacted us much because of

  5. Torn rotator cuff one week before starting first nursing job :(

    Otessa replied to janice_c67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I may withdraw that resignation, especially if you have built up sick/disability time that you will need to use. So sorry this happened at such a horrible

  6. BSN to DNP Online Programs

    Otessa replied to Heatha02's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh and I am unaware of any BSN to DNP programs but I'm sure they are out there somewhere-just research thoroughly before giving them money and starting their

  7. BSN to DNP Online Programs

    Otessa replied to Heatha02's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Think about why you want to work towards a DNP-what job opportunities are and will be available when you have completed the degree? Just asking since I have many friends with master and doctorate...

  8. Nursing insturctor terrifying students

    Otessa replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is quite valid for the first responder to your post to state that you should go to those that can truly change this(writing letters, contacting the school). It is hard to say why this...

  9. Nurses with families...how do you manage??

    Otessa replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    Looked for and applied to M-F RN hospital positions several years ago. Non-bedside opportunities are out there but they are not glamorous, usually the same or less pay than bedside (no shift...

  10. Are advertising scrubs next?

    Otessa replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    We aren't allowed to have any drug(or other companies) rep stuff (unable to accept it from them). Doubt the logos on our scrubs would happen unless it has our hospital name on

  11. ACLS online or hands on? need advice

    Otessa replied to magdi's topic in General Nursing

    Most places only have classes every few months and don't always allow

  12. ACLS online or hands on? need advice

    Otessa replied to magdi's topic in General Nursing

    Also depends if it was an AHA course. Even the AHA online/CD ACLS requires that you come in and do a hands-on mega code. Can't imagine paying $700 for ACLS and PALS-the most I have seen for a 2-day...

  13. Medical assistants

    Otessa replied to JenMarie21's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea-wish I would have thought of

  14. Medical assistants

    Otessa replied to JenMarie21's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering about the grandma being able to call the grandaughter's MD-does she have permission to do this?? If not that MD office is in a LOT of trouble. If she has authorization-TAKE IT AWAY...

  15. Medical assistants

    Otessa replied to JenMarie21's topic in General Nursing

    All I have to say is if she treats you like this now-just wait. I've run from situations like this, although it sounds like you have a daughter with her son (right?) so it sounds like you will need...

  16. ACLS protocol update?

    Otessa replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are teaching all of our current classes to the new guidelines. Instructors needed to go online and complete an educational update prior to March

  17. What do you think constitutes insubordination?

    Otessa replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    OP, let us know what happens-this is a problem in many

  18. setting alarm clock to take pain meds?

    Otessa replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Have had more than one surgery. Used the alarm clock for every 4 hours to take pain meds so I wouldn't wake up in agony at hour 5 or 6 and take a half a day to get back on track with pain reduction....

  19. Job Market on Maui for New RN grad

    Otessa replied to tsv1567's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough out there. Might be better if you stay where you are for a year to get experience, if available, you'll be more marketable in

  20. Best Nursing Salary with the Lowest Cost of Living

    Otessa replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    Not many new grad jobs in the MPLS area right now-live in a bordering state and new grads are finding jobs here

  21. What do you think constitutes insubordination?

    Otessa replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Insubordination sounds like the right pick to me. She is NOT doing her job as

  22. SC ia enforcing the "don't call yourself a Nurse"

    Otessa replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow,unbelievable!

  23. Planning to have a baby.. new nurse

    Otessa replied to Meese.C's topic in General Nursing

    You may not get pregnant right away-it could take 3, 6 or 12 months to

  24. Planning to have a baby.. new nurse

    Otessa replied to Meese.C's topic in General Nursing

    You will not have maternity leave time built up. There are many places where you have to work a year before you get any paid maternity leave. It is a bit of a gamble , especially with jobs being few...

  25. Well.. I *was* a cardiac nurse

    Otessa replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had a similar floor but the pt. load was 4-5 MAX on days or