Annabelle57

Annabelle57 specializes in Burn/Trauma PCU.

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1. Life as a burn nurse..

   Annabelle57 replied to Dempather's topic in Burn

   I went into nursing school dead set on doing maternity/L&D nursing... and then I did a clinical rotation on a burn/trauma step-down unit and fell in love with it. I'm now working there as a...

2. My CROCS made me fall tonight..

   Annabelle57 replied to jodyangel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I believe I've seen another poster call that the "Croc stop". I can't tell you how many times I have tripped over my own feet wearing my Crocs - I thought it was just me until I watched two other RNs...

3. Did anyone hate nursing school?

   Annabelle57 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

   There were definitely parts of NS that made me want to scream: incompetent instructors, the general lack of sleep and lack of social life, the post-exam autopsies after every test ("What did you put...

4. darwin award

   Annabelle57 replied to mint_julep7's topic in Burn

   The ones that kill me are bonfires and turkey fryers. Always seems to include some drunk/high guys with daredevil complexes. "Yeah, I can jump over the

5. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

   Annabelle57 replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, in laws! Augh! Tell him you have no problem with it, and that he's made it clear he does, so he needs to move on. You're providing for your family and doing what you love best, which is the...

6. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

   Annabelle57 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   We get a lot of tib/fib fractures on our floor, and I often heard my preceptor say that the patient fractured his "tibula and fibula". I bit my tongue many times to keep from correcting her... My...

7. Hours you worked while you were in school.

   Annabelle57 replied to vaileheart's topic in General Nursing

   During pre-reqs, I did full-time (40 hours/wk) work, then when I started my accelerated BSN, I went to 12-24 hours a week, plus as many shifts as I can squeeze in during breaks/holidays. Generally, I...

8. MSN Programs in Gainesville area?

   Annabelle57 replied to Pompom's topic in Florida Nursing

   UF's NNP program is also all online, too: classes online, clinicals arranged wherever you

9. Orlando: hospitals & neighborhoods????

   Annabelle57 replied to mrreah's topic in Florida Nursing

   Be careful with the Metrowest area - nice homes, but it's right up against some not-so-hot areas, and crime has gone up significantly in that area. Many of my friends who used to live there have...

10. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

    Annabelle57 replied to Terpole's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Excellent point, and I hope I didn't sound like I meant that money should never be considered. It definitely should no matter what you do! Not considering money would be just as ridiculous and...

11. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

    Annabelle57 replied to Terpole's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can think of one big reason NOT to be a CRNA that I've heard from countless (and wise) CRNA's: if you're in it solely for the money. I can't tell you how many of my nursing school classmates were...

12. Accelerated BSN Advice

    Annabelle57 replied to jspacegirl's topic in General Students

    Well, thanks for the props everyone! To answer an earlier question: no, not my baby in my avatar - it's a stock photo I found online somewhere and loved. Regarding study groups: I used to *loathe*...

13. Accelerated BSN Advice

    Annabelle57 replied to jspacegirl's topic in General Students

    First of all, congratulations on starting nursing school soon! It's a wild ride, but a worthwhile one. I'm currently in an accelerated BSN program - I graduate in August (mine was a May starter,...

14. RN to MD anyone? Feeling unsupported.

    Annabelle57 replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters - don't listen to the naysayers! You will make a fantastic MD with your nursing background. Not that you don't have our support, but there is a forum for pre-med/med...

15. any other students trying to lose weight?

    Annabelle57 replied to allthingsbright's topic in Health, Stress Management

    To NurseCadet: Just wanted to say: LOVE your avatar. Every time I see a post from you, I smile - I love the dance!