AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

AnnieOaklyRN has 18 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-P and specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

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1. 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

2. 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...

3. 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

4. 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,...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 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,...

8. 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

9. Trying to get out of this job but no one will accept me :((

   AnnieOaklyRN replied to Maddogg's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi, A couple of ideas... Work on your resume and cover letter, as those are REALLy important in getting you an interview. Look at the job descriptions and find a way to put those words on...

10. 60, is it worth going back to school

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sondon's topic in Nursing Career

    YES, do it, never refuse free schooling, UNLESS there is a stipulation that you have to pay the money back if you do not stay at your current work place for xxx number of years.

11. Working full time

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DeputyNurse's topic in General Students

    Hi, I worked 48 hours a week as a paramedic while going through nursing school, and I was able to make it work. I realize being an officer is a bit different, as you guys have less down time...

12. Worried losing her license

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    Also stealing something is not a mistake, it's a choice... A poor choice at

13. Threatened with being fired for calling off for bowel prep

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

    I am going to be the minority here and disagree. You scheduled a non emergency colonoscopy, and intended to do prep when you were expected to be at work. I don't know anyone that would think...

14. Worried losing her license

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    She should def contact a lawyer first, before talking to BON, just my opinion. While she didn't steal a controlled medication she did steal a prescription medication by self dispensing it, which is...

15. Tiny vein tips for IVs

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mariaconcetta's topic in General Nursing

    Please do not put PIVs in the chest, that is not the standard of care, and could get you sued if a large infiltrate occurs!! IO or ultrasound, pick one of those instead!! If you cannot find a PIV...