AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Where to live to work in Boston?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ijchase's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, As the other poster said Boston is extremely expensive, and you will probably need many roommates to afford a place in the city. Do you have your BSN? Most Boston hospitals will not even...

  2. Cardiac Anesthesia

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to CNPICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you thought about doing Acute care PNP instead?

  3. New Grad BSN Options Boston Area

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ramennoodles's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Also good luck with the cost of living, it is atrocious in MA, and not much better in Southern NH. Whether renting or buying, save up some money!!! As Kel stated there are many many hospitals...

  4. Nursing schools in Massachusetts?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jc109's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, Your GPA is low, thus you will have trouble getting into most nursing schools since the competition is fierce. I would find a way to get your GPA up, and then try again. Also MA state schools...

  5. Eating the patients' food?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I am guilty. I have seen people eat food off a patient's tray after the patent finishes with it, and I find that rather disgusting. If the tray or food hasn't entered the room then it's fair...

  6. Is it too early?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    I would wait, unless you have a very good understanding of heart rhythms, as you need to know those. Instead of taking ACLS I would buy Dale Dubins EKG book (I forget the exact title) first and read...

  7. I bombed my interview

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Danygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't put yourself down! We have all been there done that! Interviews are very stressful and nerve racking to say the least, especially if you actually want the job! As others have said practice,...

  8. radiology nursing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Nursing

    The X-ray techs take physics and such and are responsible for doing the actual X-ray taking, so none of that is necessary for you. You do need to work in an ER or ICU to obtain a radiology job in...

  9. BSN vs ADN + Bachelors

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ns90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I am just wondering if you have thought about PA school instead?

  10. June 2018 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "all right John, lets get to work changing this to a doctors'

  11. Would you tell a co-worker he needs hearing aides?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, So I started working with a new partner (on the ambulance) a few months ago, and this guy is so deaf. We have a great working relationship and even talk outside of work on occasion. The...

  12. Foreign RN in need of a course in obstetrics

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

    Hi, I think you would have to take an entire nursing program to get that, as I don't think any school would let you in just to take that part of the program. I would try calling around to different...

  13. Fast Track Education

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Angelsmom354's topic in Emergency

    I would say to the patient, "so would your rather get the "bed" you think you are paying for and wait for hours OR would you rather get a chair and a mid level provider and be in and out in a half...

  14. Patient waking up during CPR

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LisaStone's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has seen that more than once when they have used the Lucas device for CPR. They have had to give patients sedation!! Unfortunately as soon as you shut it off they are unresponsive...

  15. TNCC Course

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Shaynamarcella's topic in Emergency

    You may want to post this in the ER forum, they would probably be more helpful.

  16. Adult Care RN to DNP Pediatric Advice

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to lolita17's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, You need to look at the BIG picture (Getting a job after your graduate with that DNP Pediatric), and not just the little picture (getting into a school). You would probably have a hard time...

  17. Second degree student with a baby

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Mollye26's topic in General Students

    Hi, Just curious if your husband is able to increase his hours and obtain benefits? Also does he help with the child care quite a bit? I think I would have a long sit down chat with him and let him...

  18. Nursing advice

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Rn2bmomta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as getting in with a low gpa and waiting past the deadline it is unlikely; however asking a bunch of strangers on the internet if she can get in isn't going to answer your question since we...

  19. Nursing advice

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Rn2bmomta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, 1) Nursing schools are VERY competitive!!! 2) Most universities/colleges, especially public, will not even consider you a viable candidate unless you GP is 3.5 or greater ( I am sure there are...

  20. Kicked out of nursing school, I don't know what to do now

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ac4414's topic in General Students

    Welcome to college, you have to suck it up buttercup!!! I am not trying to be harsh, but there is a reason 100% of the population doesn't have a college degree, because it isn't suppose to be a piece...

  21. Kicked out of nursing school, I don't know what to do now

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ac4414's topic in General Students

    Stop what you are doing and starting owning your own effort and mistakes. You write "Hunter ruined my GPA..." NO YOU ruined your GPA!! It isn't the college's fault, it's yours!! Once you take...

  22. Where are all the nursing jobs?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL, I know I have seen the town a few times on there and I always make fun of my brother for living there. It isn't to bad of a town, a little run down in some areas, but my bother's neighborhood is...

  23. How to boost a resume for NICU?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck OP. I have been trying for about 9 years (I got my BSN in 2016 thinking it would increase my chances and also got NRP) to get into a NICU, with zero luck. I have also been trying to just...

  24. Where are all the nursing jobs?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    OP I was thinking about moving to Ohio, is it that bad there? My brother and SIL live in Streetsborough. I was mainly thinking about doing it because of the lower cost of living.

  25. Prefer being up all night even when not working?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I envy all of you, I hate night shift, and finding a pediatric job would be so much easier if I could easily function on the night shift. I did nights a long time ago in the ER and I just cannot...