AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. MRI question

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Well I guess it would include doing conscious sedation for MRI patients, just in general can I be in the room when the magnet is on?

  4. Who punches a cancer patient?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so sorry this happened to your dad! We are living in a tough time now, especially with the goings on in Furgison (sp). I can only hope that you can identify that teenager and yes, I think...

  5. EMT's

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to EricD's topic in General Students

    Oh, yes, I forgot... I can do all of that and I am only an ambulance driver!

  6. Tell me about your NICU!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all, I am an ER RN the would love to work in a NICU; however around here if you don't have your BSN your chances are grim of getting that type of job. I have always wanted to work in NICU and even...

  7. Tell me about your NICU!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    LOL, nice assumption Don.... Not all paramedics are males. I am very much a woman, sorry to burst your bubble :)

  8. Cruise Ship Nursing Anyone?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL! Thanks for the information... I figured it would be more acute emergencies, but thank you for clarifying, I think I would truly be bored as I am not a fan of taking care of the chronically ill....

  9. Cruise Ship Nursing Anyone?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I enjoy cruises and I was wondering if any nurses out there have worked as nurses on ships? Is it enjoyable? What are the hours like? What are you sleeping quarters like? Do you get to go...

  10. EMT's

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to EricD's topic in General Students

    Paramedic is NOTHING like an LPN, hate to break it to you, but in some places paramedics can do MORE than an RN. Where I live I can assess my own patient and come up with a treatment plan based on a...

  11. Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Greyson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse is a generalized term! In response to your other post I think this is just a petty topic that is just plain silly to even need to talk about! There are far worse things in the world going on...

  12. Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Greyson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is going to sound really cruel.... If someones biggest worry in life is your vet calling his vet techs "nurses", you need to get some hobbies and a life, as well as read some news so you will...

  13. what laptop is good for nursing school

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nat_22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey RunBaby, If you go back to school no need for windows software, my version of pages and whatever the powerpoint equivalent is will convert files to word and powerpoint, so you do not need to buy...

  14. what laptop is good for nursing school

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nat_22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go with an Apple, trust me once you go Mac you never go back! I have a mac, I can do anything a PC can do without the headaches, like slowness, constant updates, and viruses! My Apple Mac Book Pro is...

  15. NICU new grad

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NICU Guy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think when you are passionate about the job in which you are interviewing for, it shows, and it goes a long way, thus you get the job! If someone is passionate about a certain area (and we all have...

  16. New MA RN wants to be licensed in NH

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the NH BON and the instructions are all there with regards to applying for endorsement. I know it is really confusing when you first look at it... it is basically 3 steps: 1) Fill out and mail...

  17. NICU vs MedSurg

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to migo1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say go with the NICU, like the other posters have said, it is a very hard area to get into! This may be a once in a lifetime opportunity, medsurg jobs in comparison are a dime a dozen and if...

  18. Heparin Flush Question

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to rbscc's topic in Patient Medications

    Peripheral IVs do not need to be flushed with Heparin. Are you talking about central lines??

  19. How long do you wait from graduating nursing school to further your education?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kyski's topic in General Students

    I would go right for the BSN- 1) Times are changing and there are few hospital job prospects for ADNs in some places. 2) You are in school mode still, don't get out of that, just keep going!

  20. Boston children's hospital cicu

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes you have reiterated that in another post, I don't need you to tell me again. You may want to check your information and go to their website and look at the open CICU position, no where on it does...

  21. Boston children's hospital cicu

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone could tell me who the nurse manager is of the CICU is at Boston Children's Hospital, I am really interested in the posted job they have for an RN, but I haven't...

  22. HUGS?!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sparky605's topic in General Students

    I find on the ambulance I am doing more hugging now since we are now working patient's in cardiac arrest for 20 minutes and leaving them at home if we cannot get them back, instead of transporting to...

  23. HUGS?!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sparky605's topic in General Students

  24. Boston Children's Hospital- B.S.N. Only?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone who works at BCH or who otherwise has some information can answer as to whether they are absolutely against hiring a non-B.S.N. R.N., even if I am in a R.N.-B.S.N. program...

  25. HUGS?!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sparky605's topic in General Students

    It depends on the cleanliness of the patient since I work in emergency services. If i truly am grossed out about their level of hygiene I will tell them I cannot because of infection control. If you...