AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    I think she was more referring to the people you insulted that read this board that do happen to be "fat" or "obese", but not necessarily lazy!

  2. Dosage calculations tutor needed

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Losa's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you are going to find someone to do this for free to be honest. You should be able to get these services at your college or university for free though! I would ask you school, and...

  3. What is your favorite specialty of nursing? (ER, MedSurg, ICU, Pediatrics, etc.)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with new grads not specializing! As a student you get MULTIPLE semesters in medsurg/tele settings, generally enough to know whether you would like actually working on that type of floor....

  4. Expiration of nursing school experience?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to JohnnySahn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As the others have stated it depends on the school. If you go to a different school then more than likely you will have to start over. If you get into the same school they may let you start where you...

  5. What made your jaw drop

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DextersDisciple's topic in General Nursing

    I realize that, but the PCA should be set to lock out the button once a safe maximum dose has been reached, and in this case that was clearly set WAY to high!!

  6. What made your jaw drop

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DextersDisciple's topic in General Nursing

    Why in the heck was the PCA even set to administer that much in that short of a time span?! This is a hospital error and should be reported! This really has not so much to do with a family member...

  7. Patients & Pet Peeves

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    My pet peeve is when you have patent who is fully capable of answering your questions, but the family persistently answers for them. Like "how are you feeling today" etc. I will usually speak up...

  8. New Grad Orientation Contracts

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kaiyas's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bottom line... Hospitals are sick of getting burned by new grads that take any job they can get, and then after the hospital has paid thousands of dollars to train them they just leave for what they...

  9. Do you think that nursing students need to work as a CNA or nurse aid while in school?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Students

    Hi, I do think nurses should work in the healthcare field, but not necessarily in the role of CNA.

  10. Clinical question?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    So the goal of the ER is to get them in, and get them out. if you patient receiving the Meclizine has to wait another hour plus to receive it because no one else gives it while you are tied up with...

  11. Feeling guilt over put unexpected death

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to regerterb's topic in Emergency

    I am guessing he either had a dissecting thoracic aneurysm that ruptured or a large PE.

  12. Blood draws CVC

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Mere_RN's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital we do not use vacutainers, per policy, we only use 10 mL syringes and we then use the vacutainer adapter that has the luer lock to screw into the syringe and suck the blood into the...

  13. What is your favorite specialty of nursing? (ER, MedSurg, ICU, Pediatrics, etc.)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatrics when I worked in an ER, but I haven't been able to land a pediatric job anywhere , which is why I am working full time in EMS. I HATE taking care of adults as a nurse! I had an interview...

  14. Older kids and shots

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Eltk1219's topic in Pediatric

    That's because it's Tetorifice shot time and they know how much they hurt!!! :) Feels like you are being stabbed by a dull

  15. Where Should I start?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse2b_Cook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly I would just enjoy your summer and enjoy having freedom!! Once fall hits you will have very little free time to enjoy, so forget about the fact you are going to nursing school, enjoy today!...

  16. Nurse dating former patient?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would say no, more so because he is so persistent which spells controlling and desperate to me!! RUN. I would also ask him to stop calling you at work and tell him that you will have to speak to...

  17. what would you do? (kind-of new job; ipossibly moving)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to pookashellz's topic in General Nursing

    I would say you would have to stay at least a year to not burn bridges or more. You have to do whatever you need to do, and realize that obviously you may never be employed by them again if you were...

  18. what would you do? (kind-of new job; ipossibly moving)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to pookashellz's topic in General Nursing

    This is a tough situation, but does your fiancé have a job currently that he could just stick with for at least a year? Is he responsive to your concerns, especially if you guys decide to move...

  19. What happens when you fail a fit test?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to confess here. I always fail it to, but I lie and say I cannot taste it. I know for a fact I am not the only one.

  20. What can I do besides nursing?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Can you just retake the classes they are saying you need and then become legally active again once your degree is conferred? This whole situation is weird, and I don't fully understand it even by...

  21. Two mistakes in 2 weeks

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to walxii's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am just wondering if you are under significant stress at home or are you having personal issues, as that can make it very difficult to concentrate. I will say these are two VERY serious errors,...

  22. Should I be totally honest in my interview?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, Thanks for all of the responses, I appreciate the advise! They didn't really ask that question directly, but I did tell them because of my per-diem status I felt as though I wasn't able to...

  23. Should I be totally honest in my interview?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I have an interview at a major hospital next week and am currently working per-diem in the same area of nursing. The HR lady asked me why I haven't gone full time at my current job, and the...

  24. Every 3rd weekend

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Mamabear2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am interviewing at non union hospital tomorrow and they said the schedule would include every third weekend, and of course if hired I would have no seniority. I think it honestly just depends on...

  25. Nursing schools in Massachusetts?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jc109's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, I think you will honestly find that in all states.