AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Nurse to Firefighter

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to McStudMuffin's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, I know of a handful of nurses that are also FFs! It does work because as a FF you can work 24 hour shifts, depending on the department of course. Give it a try. I work full time as a medic on...

  2. Are needle connections still used?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I work on the ambulance and in an ER and in both places we use needless systems (calves).

  3. New to Nicu

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nicunurse14's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!! I am sooooo jealous! I work in the ER now and HATE IT! I have been trying to get into the special care nursery at my hospital or a NICU elsewhere with no luck, since I started nursing 7...

  4. Diagnosed with Pneumonia

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ORTech2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would call out if you are feeling to ill to work and get a note from your physician.

  5. What else do you do?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to young33's topic in General Nursing

    I work per-diem as a nurse and as a full time medic... Would love to do something outside of medicine like firearms instructor or something along those lines....

  6. Questions for Rad nurses!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Radiology

    Hi Julie, Thank you for the response. I am just waiting to hear from the hospital, all my references are in... so it is just a matter of waiting to see if I got the job or not!

  7. Has anyone Clep sociology what was the process and what do you recommrnd

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Mary Ann Joseph's topic in Online Distance Learning

    OP whatever you do, please don't CLEP English!!

  8. Best lotion for dry hands?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone uses any hand moisturizers that are really good. I am using vaseline intensive care and it just isn't doing the trick, as my hands are very dry and cracked, it feels...

  9. Critical Care Transport

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to vengeance's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hi, I am both an RN and a paramedic and have worked as an ER RN for seven years. I would say get some tertiary ICU experience first, because that is what the nurse is expected to bring into the mix in...

  10. TRIAGE

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    The penalty box! Triage can be pretty exhausting, what about at the 4 hour mark instead?

  11. Difficult decision

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to A~L~B's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    This is a decision only you can make! If you are happier caring for the cardiac patients stay there, otherwise go back to your old job. Be honored that they are asking you to come back, but stay...

  12. College: Do I Have a Chance with My Grades?

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

    A lot of universities will accept you as a general student taking general classes for a year or two, after that, if you have improved your grades and proved you are a motivated learner, they will...

  13. Need Your Advice Desperately!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound awkward maybe, but could you clarify the whole incident during a staff meeting. Just talk to people about it in th meeting while you have all of their attention, that may help...

  14. accelerated BSN program

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

    The OP said her husband is a doctor and has a good income, to me that says you don't need to seek financial aide! I am US born and cannot even get financial aide, I think it is wrong that someone...

  15. CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    My state is great, no court order needed, it's the law. It doesn't matter what the parent's religious beliefs are, thus the medical team can administer blood products etc to minors even if the parents...

  16. CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    OUCH! Dear Jesus, Thank you for growing me in the United States. Amen. Love,

  17. saw my tuition estimations...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to notnursezelda's topic in General Students

    You have two choices in life - Suck up the money portions and loans and go to college and have a career that pays fairly well and there are jobs once you become established, its the first job that is...

  18. accelerated BSN program

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

    Your husband is a physician and you are an immigrant looking for financial aid. This is what's wrong with this

  19. Can you solve this mcg to mg conversion?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    25-50 mcg. 0.5 ml-1 mL That was too easy, but I agree stupid way for pharmacy to write the

  20. Textbook prices?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to virgo7598's topic in General Students

    Try amazon.com, they books are MUCH cheeper than the books stores!

  21. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1) Northeastern US 2) 7 years in a hospital 3) ER 4) 37.00 / hour + 2.00 an hour differential for being per diem + 4.00 hour shift differential for nights ( I usually only do weekday nights) 5)...

  22. Best lotion for dry hands?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!

  23. MRI question

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I have an interview next week for a position as a Radiology RN. I do not know if this involves MRI, but I will ask when I have the interview. I have a dental implant, does anyone know if I...

  24. skipping graduation/pinning?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I am kinda with you on that... It comes down to personal choice I think. I have a year to go for my RN-BSN, but I don't think I will go to the graduation, as I have already made my family suffer...

  25. Please help, career advice for the tired ED nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to guest474423's topic in Emergency

    Hi proudblood, I was in the same boat as you a few years ago. I have worked in EMS for 16 years, 6 as an EMT and the past 10 as a medic. I decided to get my RN thinking, hey eventually my body just...