AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Cross fingers and toes please!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you!

  2. Phone Interview for NICU!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to tinybbynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I would maybe send a thank you card to the person who did the phone interview, just to remind them that you exist and to reiterate why you feel you would be a good candidate for the position. Good...

  3. Anyone volunteer at shelters?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I would do something non-nursing since you would need to work under doctor's orders to do wound care and you wouldn't have an employer to cover you for liability either!! Homeless or not their are...

  4. CNA or EMT

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would say it all depends on what your end goal is. If you are leaning towards flight medicine I would work as an EMTB and then get your RN, and possible go to school for your medic. In my opinion...

  5. Credentials

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to phiir's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do what you want OP, but this says a lot about your integrity, or lack thereof! (yes I realize you will only be wearing it in public and not at work)!

  6. Nursing "students" have no rights, no protection ... but...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to standupspeakout's topic in General Students

  7. NICU RN in need of help

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mrusso86's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know nothing about NY, but I am sorry you are going through this! I hope your dad is able to get a new kidney and recover!

  8. Cover letter question

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, I am just wondering if I should put BSN, RN, paramedic after my name on my cover letter and resume? Or do you leave that stuff off? Should there be periods in the BSN (B.S.N. or BSN)???

  9. Just tattoo DNR on my chest. . . it's been done!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a medic, sorry, but we cannot honor DNR tattoos YET! There are a few people I would like to tattoo that onto while they are sleeping!

  10. Messed up my interview

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to rhkenji's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    NO YOU DON'T!! Just because someone is in VTACH AND HAS SYMPTOMS does not mean you automatically cardiovert!! Cardioversion is EXTREMELY painful (even with sedation!) and should be used as a last...

  11. Credentials

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to phiir's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would not wear the jacket until you actually have your BSN. I couldn't even put BSN on my job applications until January 2 when my university did my final degree audit and officially considered me...

  12. Messed up my interview

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to rhkenji's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    #1 NEVER EVER DO CAROTID MASSAGE ON ANYONE (please do research on this!) There are plenty of other vagal maneuvers you can do for patients in SVT (not in VTach - see #2) #2 Vagal maneuvers will not...

  13. Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    The OP hasn't been back since posting, we are talking to ourselves!

  14. New MA RN wants to be licensed in NH

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember, I think it ended up being close to 200.00 by the time you pay for the fingerprints, the license, and the Nursys verification!

  15. Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in General Nursing

    This patient was anxious because she was very hypoxic and hypercarbic, the LAST thing she needed was Ativan!!! The body expels excess CO2 though tachypnea, and you just stopped that from...

  16. Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    I think I read on here that this particular patient is 87 years old, GOOD FOR HIM FOR REFUSING! He probably realizes his age is working against him and probably does not mind dying. He isn't a 20...

  17. Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is alert and oriented and is capable of understanding the risks of not being transferred or signing out AMA you CANNOT take them against their will. The transport RN did the right...

  18. Finding Work as a New Grad

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to frible001's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I noticed Winchester Hospital has New grad jobs posted, you may want to apply. They have been posted for like a week and a half, so do it soon! Good luck!

  19. Hospital that bans family members

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know family members can be annoying and demanding, but... Picture your loved one being in a hospital bed, especially critically ill, and now imagine that you could not visit them at all or if so,...

  20. Different hospital units

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to emtpbill's topic in General Nursing

    From one pre-hospital provider to another, good luck in your nursing

  21. have any of you left nursing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to StillRN's topic in General Nursing

    I began nursing in 2007 in the ER full time and I was so burnt out by the end of 2008 I cut down to 24 hours in the ER and went back to working as a medic for 24 hours a week. Then, in very early...

  22. Being depressed

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

    Just finished my RN-BSN and the time went by pretty fast! You will be doing it, so you won't have time to even think about it being two years!

  23. Challenging paramedic exam

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sportsmed's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, From a Paramedic and a Nurse that took both educational programs please DO NOT try and take short cuts to becoming a paramedic!!! Paramedic's thought process is totally different from that of a...

  24. Nursing Informatics to CRNA

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TheBerriGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    You are only creating MORE debt, why would you do that??? Your plan make NO sense! As one person suggested work extra shifts and pay the loans down!

  25. Taking a year off; will it help or hurt?

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

    I would give it all you got and apply for the nursing program. I am not sure how old you are, but are there any high school teachers that could write a reference for you assuming you are a fairly...