Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    Otessa replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I obviously didn't make myself very clear Everyone knows doctors last names BUT in the phone book I have yet to come across a doctor with a listed phone number or home address in the local phone...

  2. Why are emergency nurses not considered critical care nurses?

    Otessa replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    where I work they are considered Critical Care Nurses. Probably because they don't accept new grads and you can only work there if you have worked in the ED prior or have ICU/Critical Care...

  3. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    Otessa replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i worked 4-8 hour shifts up until my 32nd week of my twin pregnancy and worked 4-4 hour shifts until 34 weeks. there were some situations that i didn't feel comfortable with and that usually involved...

  4. What exactly ARE the wrong reasons?

    Otessa replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    wrong, IMO would be just for the money............. right would be because you enjoy it and you like the

  5. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

    Otessa replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I took the same classes plus a Physics class for pre-nursing classes. I have never even heard of 'survey' or "sciences for allied health"

  6. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    Otessa replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    "In the meantime, I think not going by our last names DOES put us in the ranks of wal-mart cashiers and NOT doctors, et. al: professionals." How many doctors have LISTED phone numbers/addresses...

  7. basic question: per diem

    Otessa replied to br107's topic in General Nursing

    per diem it is called "flex pay" here. there are requirements on how many weekend shifts you need to work per year and how many holidays you work per year-MUCH less than someone who works full time....

  8. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

    Otessa replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

    where I work you get more per hour for starting pay if you have a

  9. Is this Reportable

    Otessa replied to DemrixRN2000's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors can put addendums to their H & P's. Nurses can write addendums as well. A slong as you aren't changing the ORIGINAL documentation...... someone correct me if I am

  10. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

    Otessa replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

    yes, they are Master's

  11. Being Judgemental Doesn't It Give Nurses A Bad Rap?

    Otessa replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    there are judgemental teachers, nurses, lawyers, garbage collectors, bank tellers----the point is we are all human and each job has its

  12. Drawing blood through a Saline Lock??

    Otessa replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, where I work the CCU and Telemetry Unit Nurses all draw their own blood-through PICC, Central line, saline locks, and sticks. You must have a 'waste" so the blood won't be diluted by the saline...

  13. Do I tape foley to leg?

    Otessa replied to jd494's topic in General Nursing

    We are actually doing an evidence-based study regarding this at our hospital to reduce nosocomial UTIs and YES, you are to secure the Foley to the

  14. "Lean" Health Care????

    Otessa replied to willie03's topic in General Nursing

    That is an EXCELENT point!! I was a staff nurse until 6 months ago-I've been in healthcare for 18 years and 14 as an RN. BECAUSE I was a staff nurse and could still be a staff nurse was why I was...

  15. "Lean" Health Care????

    Otessa replied to willie03's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am a Quality Improvement RN and we use the Lean process as well as Six Sigma for process and performance

  16. Wearing scrubs home??

    Otessa replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    I change my clothes in the bathroom right next to the door from our garage. I put on a robe and take a shower when done with work.My shoes stay out in the

  17. Why is AACN developing new role " Clinical Nurse Leader"????

    Otessa replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've looked at the CNL option since I am an RN looking at getting my Masters. I work in Quality

  18. Disposable IV Canunulation Sets

    Otessa replied to kaletra's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work with now each patient has their own tourniquet in their cabinet for lab and IV sticks. There are dressings and alcohol swabs in the cabinet-all sterile and separate. All you...

  19. Disposable IV Canunulation Sets

    Otessa replied to kaletra's topic in General Nursing

    We had them at a hospital where I worked and if you have to poke them more than once then you have to open an entirely new kit and then you are left with all of these wasted alcohol swabs and...

  20. Does this bother you?

    Otessa replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is great that there are healthcare classes in high school that allow you to become a CNA. I don't agree with the 5 year high

  21. kids and being Nurse

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    I changed jobs less than 6 months ago. I have been in healthcare for 18 years and 14 as an RN. I got tired of dropping my kids off at the day care at 0645 and not picking them up until 8 PM. I now...

  22. your insurance costs

    Otessa replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    'Ok now for my biggest pet peeve, personally as a heathcare professional me and my family should have the best insurance available and at no cost. I should not have to pay any copays for anything."...

  23. Was I doing my job, or was I too attached?

    Otessa replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    you acted like a HUMAN who has feelings. when we shove them away for too long they'll just all come out at once-unexpectedly. I have cried about patients over the past 18 years and still give the...

  24. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    Otessa replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat:

  25. It's official, I'm stupid!

    Otessa replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I think your co-worker needs to realize what REAL nurses do- TEACH our patients and answer their questions