AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

AnnieOaklyRN has 19 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-P and specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

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1. Adult vs. Peds ER

   AnnieOaklyRN replied to ivychi's topic in Emergency

   That is totally up to you, what population do you prefer? What are your career

2. Flu Vaccine administration error?

   AnnieOaklyRN replied to JLGtravel's topic in General Nursing

   You can actually pinch the skin if it is a smaller person, and your needle is on the longer side for

3. Is taking a night shift NICU job worth it

   AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi, There is an opening at my hospital for the NICU, and I have always wanted to work in that specialty, but it's nights. I have tried night nursing the past and it was terrible, but I realize...

4. Gave meds to wrong patient

   AnnieOaklyRN replied to Cheyenne.'s topic in General Nursing

   This is not a near miss, as the patient had symptoms such as hypotension from receiving the wrong medications and ended up in an

5. Afraid to tell my manager I want to leave MedSurg

   AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Hi, I would NOT broach this topic with your manager, especially since you may not even be eligible for a transfer yet! I would try really hard to stick it out for the full year so that you know...

6. LPN scope in ED

   AnnieOaklyRN replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

   Ditto on that last comment. When I worked ED LPNs were only allowed to do fast track, because I think in most states they are not allowed to do initial assessments, but I could be wrong. I think...

7. Is it inappropriate to talk to a patient outside of work and give them money?

   AnnieOaklyRN replied to bluescoop's topic in General Nursing

   Yikes, this is not good. YES, you def crossed professional boundaries, both by giving him money out of your pocket, and giving him your address!! Invite him in and he will refuse to leave, now you...

8. so many questions I don't know where to stop

   AnnieOaklyRN replied to Pendy79's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Cannot help with the legal issues, but I highly recommend you rescind your state of residence and your actual name on your post, just to protect your own

9. Nursing Salary Guide: How Much Nurses Make by State

   AnnieOaklyRN commented on allnurses's article in Nursing Resources

   I think you are missing the point. This is similar to saying a CNA can become an LPN as long as they pass the NCLEX PN, even without any additional education. Would you want a CNA with zero formal...

10. Could I get into trouble for this?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SentinelTruth's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes, you gotta be careful what you say on the internet. When I had Facebook I didn't use my real name, or even my real location, and most definitely don't put your school or employment

11. Are RNs being phased out of Urgent Care?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi, I think it just depends on the area and who "owns" the urgent care. Most hospital based urgent care centers hire RNs and LPNs, while many other non hospital based tend to hire paramedics,...

12. Why Succs after Etomidate?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ck8ws3's topic in Critical Care

    Hi, As a paramedic who has intubated people who are not paralyzed it can be extremely difficult, because even if the gag reflex is gone, the vocal cords will continue to open and close...

13. Nursing Salary Guide: How Much Nurses Make by State

    AnnieOaklyRN commented on allnurses's article in Nursing Resources

    I disagree with you! The test represents only a small portion of the knowledge and experience gained through didactic and clinical classes, so no an LPN should not be allowed to test out of RN...

14. Can I get a nursing job that lets me keep the Sabbath?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Honestly, I think you will have to get an out patient type job that does not involve weekends, as no in hospital floor job is going to guarantee you every Friday to Sunday off. In most units,...

15. The Unsung Hero of The Emergency Department: The 24G IV Catheter

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Damon McGill's topic in Emergency

    It's 2025 (and even in 2023, when this article was written), the ultrasound should be the unsung hero in the ED, not a 24G IV