AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Should I give up on NICU?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi there, Thank you for the words of encouragement, you are very sweet!! I pondered the idea greatly with regards to moving for a job, however I decided with a lot of thought that that is not...

  2. Paramedic and nurse?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Sirena_615's topic in Emergency

    Like the others I am both an RN and a medic; however I have not found a passion for nursing so far, thus I work full time as a medic and only per-diem as a nurse. I became a medic first and from my...

  3. SVT

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to canoehead's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi, Maybe he had a reflexive vagal response? I am not totally sure, but I also wonder if something else is going on with the kiddo like a congenital heart defect that hasn't been found yet! If you...

  4. NICU Shift Report

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PMurphyRN518's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you contact the user Boraz on here he or she had one that they were sending to people. There may actually even be a link somewhere in one of the threads, so I would look at the last 3-4 pages of...

  5. How old is everyone?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just turned 39 last week and graduated with my RN-BSN last January at the age of 38. I obtained my associates degree in nursing when I was 29 and my associates in paramedicine when I was 26!

  6. Would you find this annoying?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Hi, She does always respond to my emails and either lets me know she will keep me in mind or that she wants someone with experience. She has never ignored my emails, as she is a very polite person....

  7. Should I bother to reapply?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I had previously shadowed and interviewed on a unit I would really LOVE to work on, about 5 or 6 months ago. Unfortunately I totally bombed the interview and it was my own fault for not...

  8. Would you find this annoying?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you for the input!!

  9. Should I bother to reapply?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I will reapply tomorrow then! Thank you everyone for the words of wisdom and encouragement !

  10. Should I give up on NICU?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, Unfortunatly my hospital only has a VERY small SCN and a pediatric unit that has a vey low census of pedi patients. They usually have more overflow adult patients, but I may apply for a per-diem...

  11. Should I give up on NICU?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I have also been applying for general med/surg pediatric jobs for a long time, and also no dice! Not even any interviews. Again I live in the northeast and the job market is bad, as there are...

  12. Should I give up on NICU?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My hospital has only a very small special care unit (4 beds) and they only allow very experienced nurses in there since they sometimes only have one nurse because the census is generally low. I am...

  13. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I am going to pick the flower that best represents my level of stress and anxiety from working here and give it to human

  14. Should I give up on NICU?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I even went back to school and obtained by BSN since in this area you will never be hired into a NICU without it... but still, nothing! I am taking NRP in Feb so maybe that will help.

  15. Should I give up on NICU?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have done all of that! I have applied for new grad positions even though I am not a new grad and explained things in my cover letter. I have applied to any and ALL open positions in my area...

  16. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Looks so much nicer out here since they installed the Versed wall

  17. Career day-toddler class

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Followingfootsteps's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds a bit silly, no

  18. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    Trying working in EMS BEFORE You complain!! I have been doing this for 18 years, 12 as a paramedic and am still in the LOW 20s range for pay per an hour!!! I have a two year paramedic degree, same...

  19. Nursing Specialty?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Emergency department! You take care of anyone with any problem that walks through the door, whether they are 5 days old or 105 years old.

  20. Quitting job during orientation?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to angieRN528's topic in General Nursing

    I know you don't want to hear this, but give it time, you may like it once you are more comfortable in your role. You will have an easier time getting into that hospital's labor and delivery unit if...

  21. Motorcyclist nurses out there?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Hi i have a motorcycle which I used to ride to work and quite honesty I rode it everywhere during the warmer months. I live in the northeast so its a seasonal thing. I am contemplating getting rid...

  22. IV insertion

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to XXXX5's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you will find one specifically geared towards that. You will find plenty on youtube in general with regards to IV insertion.

  23. Gun Owning Nurses

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Holy weirdness I own the same EXACT gun and LOVE it!! How do you like yours? I live in the same state where Sigs are made and where they have their store so I was able to get it 40% last year on...

  24. Gun Owning Nurses

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Thats because guns will always interact with politics since unfortunately our "rights" to carry and own them depend on law makers allowing it, which is pretty sad actually!

  25. Gun Owning Nurses

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    You got a carry permit in MASSACHUSETTS! OMG that is like winning the lottery, same chances! BTW love the Bruins avatar!