AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Is it worth going back to get my rn when I make 57,000 a year?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LPNTORN704's topic in General Nursing

    Only you can answer that. I make 95K a year as an RN, but I live in an expensive area. LPNs here only make probably 50K maybe. It isn't just about the money, it is also whether you want the...

  2. Nurse sponsor/mentor

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Lac1527's topic in General Nursing

    I think most, if not all users on here prefer to remain totally anonymous. I think you will have trouble finding someone to be a mentor on here, as the last poster said you may want to look for one...

  3. I didn't wake up on time and was too late to come for AM shift?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Surgonconurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have done this too, but now I set my alarm for every ten minutes. I have actually turned off my alarm and not even remember doing it, which is frightening, because I just go back to sleep...

  4. When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if any substances are involved with this behavior? What a crazy event to have happen, I get we have family and patients that can go a little crazy sometimes, but you would never expect it...

  5. IV therapy/infusion clinic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    I do IV nursing, and have for about three plus years. I hate it to be honest, it is so repetitive that it gets old quick. I am in the process of trying to get a job back at the bedside. The plus...

  6. Put it on my resume?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all I just took a new job about 2 months ago, and I truly hate it. I love the kids and families, but the job is so boring. The hospital has a 12 month rule, but I don't think i would do this job...

  7. about drug instruction interpretation

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to whiteboy55's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any hospital that would accept tabs and mLs as a drug dose!! That is only asking for a drug error. Doses need to be in mg, meq, mcg, units etc. They may be able to do that if they...

  8. animal therapy

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I work at a childrens hospital ans we have theory dogs that visit, as well as clowns, music therapy, sports teams ans celebrities etc. It does help, most of the kids light up when they see the...

  9. Unhappy at my new job

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nursing28900's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a similar situation, but trying to stick it out, as I don't think you really adjust to a job for a few months. I want to stick with this one for at least a year and then I can move to a new...

  10. Middlesex community college Lowell waitlist

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Shaz333's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Why are they doing that? Suspending the program even for people who are almost done?! I would be so angry!

  11. Yes on 1! Yes on Ratios!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Vote NO on question

  12. An lpn with no desire to work in the hospital.should I get my rn?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LPNTORN704's topic in General Nursing

    From what I see BSN is becoming the standard for a bedside nurse in most hospitals, and a masters degree for management.

  13. 3 Signs it Might be Time to Leave Bedside Nursing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I do pediatric vascular access and although it is a form of bedside nursing, it isn't the same, and allows you to see different patients without the headaches that may present when they have difficult...

  14. PICC Nurse in 2 months?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I would say get comfortable putting in ultrasound guided PIV first, then move to PICCs. I will learning pediatric and neonatal PICC insertion in another month or so, and will first use the US...

  15. Advice please

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ert01479's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I would suggest asking if you can go down to the ER to put in IVs, you will get plenty and will be taught by experienced nurses. I would read Dale Dubins EKG book (it's orange) and read it...

  16. Rn dealing with own family member illness.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to captainRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, My stepfather was diagnosed with lung CA just before my second semester of nursing school, so I left school (it was already metastatic and I knew it would be terminal) with the idea they would...

  17. Dual spouse nurse family - HELP!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jxb5018's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do a nanny, that will just eat up one of your pay checks. I have a couple friends in a similar situation and one of them works a full time schedule for the benefits and the other one works...

  18. 2018 Nurse Salary

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Northeast USA. 11 years, BSN Vascular access Tertiary childrens hospital Base pay; 52.00/hour Shift differential: 3-5 dollars an hour Holiday pay is time ans a

  19. Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it's time to have one on one conversation with the creepy dude and I would also involve your charge nurse or manager, so that you have a witness to the conversation. If he still doesn't...

  20. What Does A Graduate Nurse Do?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some states will not let you work as a new grad without an RN license, so you may want to check on that. Also if a hospital hires you for an RN position they are certainly not going to wait 2-3 months...

  21. Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Blue Robin's topic in General Nursing

    I say PA, if he already has a the pre req stuff out of the way. If he does he can be a mid level provider (PA) in 2 years instead of 5 plus to become an NP. It also depends on how much...

  22. Wants to Leave Toxic Job After One Month

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

    Just to clarify the work environment has high turnover, and unfortunately there are some members who complain all day about anything and everything. The biggest thing is I was using this job to get...

  23. Central Line Placement and Masks

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    yup, hat and mask. Sterile gown and gloves if you are participating in insertion. When I worked in an ER though, this didn't happen on occasion in an emergency and the line was considered dirty and...

  24. I don't like my unit, what should I do?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to HKRN18's topic in Nursing Career

    To the OP I am in the same boat... I do plan on trying to stick it out for a year so I can move into a unit I am interested in, and not burn bridges. I get it too, there is still plenty to learn,...

  25. Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, is your wife going to be home during the BBQ? If not, maybe having it on a day when she is would help greatly!