annabeap

annabeap MSN, APRN, NP

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  1. Brushing up on Peds

    annabeap replied to nurselgg's topic in Pediatric

    Pediatric Nursing Secrets by Suzanne M. Levasseur. Came out in 2002, and looks like it could be good- I've only skimmed it once, but almost bought it. Or it's time to dust off that Peds textbook....

  2. Pediatric pulse oximeter

    annabeap replied to catonmylap's topic in Pediatric

    Huh, I wonder if you could get the disposable kind- they fit as tight as you'd like. And if his doc was concerned about his sats, maybe he'd have one for home/school that fits him better- ask mom....

  3. COT graduation

    annabeap replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    My family stayed in Pratville. Not too far away, lots of restaurants nearby, and not in shady neighborhoods like some of those areas in Montgomery. Or if your husband call early enough, you might be...

  4. How do you become a Registered Diagnostic Sonographer when you are already a BSN RN?

    annabeap replied to divernurse's topic in General Nursing

    My sister is a RDMS and easily makes more money than me. Haha, but she loves the challenge and honestly, she's smart and has to be in that field. I still get dizzy trying to look at an...

  5. If you had a choice, what area/state would you live for nursing school/working?

    annabeap replied to leenak's topic in General Nursing

    I'm originally from Wisconsin, and they're stuck with to many nursing school grads and not enough staff spots in local hospitals. I spent time in Arizona- don't know about the schools, but there's...

  6. cruelest thing I heard a nurse say

    annabeap replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    Having a friend that's dating a guy without an arm/eye from service overseas- he would've thought that joke was hilarious. I suppose it is all about the nurse/pt relationship, and how fresh his...

  7. Pediatric NP/age wavier chances

    annabeap replied to jyoung3197's topic in Government, Military

    Well, I know a few folks that got an age waiver- some MDs, and a few nurses and a PA. I guess it depends on the needs of the AF. A recruiter would be able to see where they need a PNP- if not for...

  8. 1st Day Off exhaustion

    annabeap replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    I think if I worked five 12's in a row I'd go nuts! But I definitely have the morning on my days off saved for sleep. It's usually a battle to get to the store/clean the house/do laundry on any day...

  9. Thinking about Air Force nursing

    annabeap replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    If you are already married to someone enlisted, and then you join the military as an officer, it's okay. And you can sign up for joint-spouse orders- if they can, they assign you both to the same...

  10. Thinking about Air Force nursing

    annabeap replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    1. what are the steps in doing the nursing transition program, i know you go off and do your training and then a 10 week clinical i think? how was that? sorta like a senior nursing leadership...

  11. Info on apts/condos in San Diego, CA - Navy Nurse

    annabeap replied to etherwannabe's topic in Government, Military

    You know, you could try calling Lincoln Military Housing and just ask if they have anything for single officers. Or they might be able to direct you to a comparable apartment

  12. Info on apts/condos in San Diego, CA - Navy Nurse

    annabeap replied to etherwannabe's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know of any names... but I'll see what my brother says. Point Loma is so nice! But I know when we would walk around and there were private housing units that had signs for rent. I found...

  13. How many years as a RN?

    annabeap replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pediatric

    If you think you're called to peds and want to make your resume more competitive, there's always volunteering you can do- either at a hospital or even for a special needs children's respite camp. I...

  14. Can I shadow a Pediatric nurse?

    annabeap replied to sincerebliss's topic in Pediatric

    Yes! It doesn't hurt calling the hospital and asking. It might be the nursing supervisor that ultimately decides. Or, if you want to see the clinic side of pediatric nursing, you could check out...

  15. What do pediatric nurses want students to know...

    annabeap replied to Saalbunch's topic in Pediatric

    Let them know that we appreciate it when they ask for help! If they're uncomfortable with ANYTHING, I'd love to show them tips/tricks/advice. And I don't know the policy with them, but I remember...

  16. NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    annabeap replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I just looked at your profile! Elmendorf? I'm so jealous! And, I think one of the Scottsdale NTP coordinators was stationed up there, if you have questions about

  17. Air Force Officer "Standards of Behavior" or SOBs

    annabeap replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just follow that OTS website, and if you really feel up to it, you could try to read the COT operating instructions or (OI's)... I did, but didn't really understand...

  18. Shopping List/Packing List for COT

    annabeap replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I flew to COT. When I called the number on the orders, the lady said because the way my orders were written, I couldn't leave any earlier than TD-0 (the same day I had to arrive at Maxwell and...

  19. NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    annabeap replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    How exciting! I was there late Sept - Dec 09. You'll gain so much confidence while you're there! I had awesome preceptors! Yep, it's all civilian hospitals- Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn campus and...

  20. Info on apts/condos in San Diego, CA - Navy Nurse

    annabeap replied to etherwannabe's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! My younger brother is Navy enlisted, assigned to San Diego. It's a beautiful place- I'm sorta jealous. Anyways, he works on a ship not too far from your new job. He opted to utilize a...

  21. How old were you. when you become RN?

    annabeap replied to Prado's topic in General Nursing

    I just turned 23 when I graduated nursing school (BSN). It's amazing how long those school years seemed at the

  22. What scrubs do you like best?

    annabeap replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have to wear scrubs provided by my work, but my sister SWEARS by Grey's Anatomy... made by Barco. I'm super

  23. B12 injections,can you give it in the arm muscle?

    annabeap replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm sorry, I just have to comment... Vastus Lateralis = on the side of the thigh, and really, if your patient walks, they shouldn't be having shots in that Ventrogluteal = the preferred "behind"...

  24. Buretrols or Not

    annabeap replied to ChrisF's topic in Pediatric

    I work general peds. Our policy is kids I know our unit is looking at all our policies, so maybe with Alaris, they'll find buretrols obsolete. And I'm not chemo certified yet, but I have heard about...

  25. Bad incident while giving Rocephin shot; need advice

    annabeap replied to NurseCard's topic in Pediatric

    I feel like there should have been more resources on your unit/med room about reconstituting Rocephin- also, it sounds like you didn't have a pharmacist available to refer too, which can leave you...