Otessa

Otessa BSN, RN

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  1. Taking picture of patient?

    Otessa replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Call 911 for a bleeding IV?? No Bleeding groin site?

  2. Can a hospital legally force you to get your bsn if you are an adn

    Otessa replied to lv2brn's topic in General Nursing

    They did this to our LPNs-go for your RN (they would pay for it) or you will be a nursing assistant or no longer work

  3. CPR online?

    Otessa replied to epijunky's topic in General Nursing

    I really was wondering. The new guidelines for AHA are CAB-circulation, airway, breathing-evidence-based. No conflict just had always thought AHA CPR was

  4. CPR online?

    Otessa replied to epijunky's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get the last

  5. Things are looking up!

    Otessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just want to say when one door is shut another opens! Assume Goodness! After some minor setbacks at my new job, I finally feel like I'm getting my "sea legs" To all of you who face challenges in your...

  6. Things are looking up!

    Otessa replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Glad I could brighten your

  7. American Nurses Association

    Otessa replied to csupiphi's topic in General Nursing

    Belong to the AACN-great

  8. Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    Otessa replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering how Friday fit in as well, UNLESS, the W, Th, F PLUS the every other weekend?? Weekends wherever I have worked was Saturday and

  9. Merry Christmas Mr. J

    Otessa replied to Wishinonastar's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to not give presents to my family and just give to those in need. Might get a little push back from my family. We have toned down from years ago though. LOVE this Christmas joy you...

  10. Night shift then caring for twins all day?

    Otessa replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband works 6 days per week-yikes! Long hours for him-you are basically a single parent 6 days per week. You need, need, need your sleep to take care of twins( I have twins too) as well as be...

  11. Starting nurse internship but discouraged due to an old write up...

    Otessa replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP-don't you have a right to look at those 'negative' reports?? Then you wouldn't be getting second hand

  12. Is nursing shortage a myth?

    Otessa replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    There is only a shortage in very rare areas. Inner city, very rural,

  13. Starting nurse internship but discouraged due to an old write up...

    Otessa replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    That's where I found most of my clothes as a student and new grad (and still do 18 years later just because I like brand-named clothing for

  14. Name Tags

    Otessa replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We are only able to wear the nametags provided by our employer that has our name and picture of us on

  15. Pay increase when switching departments?

    Otessa replied to oregonlive's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the recruitment part. I held many different jobs within the hospital(after being recruited) where I worked for more than a decade. If you changed jobs (unless you went to managment) and...

  16. Pay increase when switching departments?

    Otessa replied to oregonlive's topic in General Nursing

    you can ask but it may not happen. one year of experience is not a huge bargaining

  17. Skin Prep- waste of time?

    Otessa replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I think "protective film " must be the reason they want this applied to their

  18. Do you all have coumadin clinics where you live?

    Otessa replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    The coumadin clinics we have in our area (midwest) are lead by MDs (need ordering physicians or LIPs for coumadin orders or protocols). The RNs follow protocol and adjust the doses per the lab...

  19. What type of lifestyle can a nurse afford?

    Otessa replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Some plastic surgeons take payments-that may be a an option for you. Also as a new RN you may not have enough built up paid time off for a while or won't be able to take any for 3-6 months after you...

  20. HELP! New grad, work nights, pregnant, depressed!!

    Otessa replied to Nikki.J's topic in General Nursing

    The Employee Assistance Program at your work would be a good place to start. Take

  21. New Joint Commission Protocol on Insulin

    Otessa replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tighter control of glucose levels will be achieved with the drip. They are taking the liability out of your hands-what rate for 110-160-2 units, 3 units, ? There probably were incidences where there...

  22. not what I bargained for

    Otessa replied to kni0084's topic in General Nursing

    yes. common,

  23. Can I work with one year finished of a direct-entry Masters prgram?

    Otessa replied to lulu123's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard that a BS is a higher degree than a BSN. I thought a Masters was higher than any Bachelor degree. I was under the understanding that BS, BA, BSN were all 4-year degrees and equal...

  24. Do you aspirate before giving an IM deltoid injection?

    Otessa replied to seasalt1023's topic in Patient Medications

    Hopefully they didn't inject in your joint area-that happened to someone I

  25. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    Otessa replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Reality is