AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Advancement and Raises

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BFalls0687's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey Bittybabygrower, Just wondering how the job market is in Ohio for NICU? I have no experience and am thinking about moving to the Cleveland area. Thanks.

  2. RN-BSN programs in Mass

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TREndzetta's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I chose the because they were very friendly and easy to talk to you. There was no going here and there trying to figure out the financial stuff or whether or not I was accepted. I easily made an...

  3. forgetting to prime an IV line

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to gradnurse8575's topic in General Nursing

    not if the clamp was closed, even if a small amount of air enters through PIV it is harmless. Think about all the gas exchange that occurs in the pulmonary system!

  4. 6th nursing job in 4 years?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to rjstrickland23's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this, but are you sure nursing is for you? It seems like you are to much of an anxious person to do nursing and may be better off holding a job with less responsibility.

  5. How do you word this?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am thinking about moving out of this area and to Ohio. My brother and sister-in-law live there and I will be visiting them in April. I cannot move there until I have a nursing job, but on the...

  6. Welp - it's official!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! Great job doing is so quickly too!

  7. Paramedic School before i start my BSN?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    I would not even attempt both of those at the same time!! From someone who has done both (not at the same time), you will fail one and it will be a total waste of time and money! Pick one to do first...

  8. Interview Presentation! Eeek!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LilyNurse123's topic in United Kingdom

    What kind of job is it?

  9. ICU vs. ED - New grad choice struggles

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I realize this, which is why I wrote "the job prospects are not that great in most parts of the country right now", instead of not that great anywhere.

  10. Least stressful nursing specialty

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an ER nurse in a busy place and my stress level on a normal day was through the roof. This was because of lack of staffing, poor morale, high staff turnover, high patient volume, and long...

  11. ICU vs. ED - New grad choice struggles

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to burst your bubble, but the job prospects are not that great in most parts of the country right now. You may have to work in LTC before you can even get a hospital job! Gone are the days...

  12. Not Criminally Responsible

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Tylerr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    LOL, I must have been really tired when I wrote that. I meant write not right, and it will not let me edit it!

  13. Not Criminally Responsible

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Tylerr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would go online to your library's website and look for online journal articles. You are not going to right a legitimate paper based on peoples online opinions!

  14. Jury Duty

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to lpn954's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Good luck! I just served for the entire month of January and they would not let me out of it for financial hardship, I think that is mainly because everyone has a financial hardship from jury...

  15. School Options?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dannyb23's topic in General Students

    You cannot do RN-BSN unless you are an RN. It would be more expensive to get your LPN and then go get your RN, and would be a waste of time if being an LPN is not what you want to do. I would just...

  16. Phone Interview for NICU!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to tinybbynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am sorry you did not get the job! I feel your pain. I have been an RN for almost 9 years now and have spent 8 of those trying to get into a NICU without success. I just finished my BSN, so I am...

  17. Moving to Massachussetts, 8 months experience

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jpk22's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    What BostonFNP said. The competition in this area is fierce and even in the outer suburbs etc the job market is tough. Do you have your BSN or are you enrolled? That will increase your chances of...

  18. Inserting an NG tube post arrest

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to abidingpanda's topic in General Nursing

    You should be doing OG on intubated patents. If I recall correctly NG tubes increase the chance of VAP.

  19. Nursing agency opportunity

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to bonchristy's topic in General Nursing

    I just read some reviews online, and yea, I would pass on this one if I were you!!

  20. Help with first semester of nursing school?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to college! They don't call it high school for a reason, no more hand holding!!

  21. RN-BSN programs in Mass

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TREndzetta's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I went to Rivier University in Nashua, NH. I know you said Massachusetts, but Nashua is pretty close to the border. It is all online if you want it to be, but they also offer hybrid classes. I...

  22. Annual Competency Fair Suggestions

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kristinc312's topic in Nurse Management

    At my previous hospital (medical) we had a skills fair every year. Basically you figure out what topics need to be discussed and instead of having lectures they actually set it up almost like a...

  23. Initiating Evidence Based Practices

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am just wondering what Peanut balls are??!!

  24. Are you having difficulty finding work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to lumbarpain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yup, I am in the same boat. Been applying to try and get into a pediatric setting for 7 years now, no luck, despite multiple applications everywhere. I was thinking about moving, but after reading...

  25. Home births gone wrong

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I don't have issues with home births, as long as the midwife is educated and knows when to draw the line and go to the hospital or not have a home birth at all (ie. breech presentation, Placenta...