AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Boston children's hospital cicu

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Any word NeopediRN? I thought about applying as well, just have not decided yet! Let me know! I am also waiting to hear about a NICU position in another hospital...crossing my fingers and toes!...

  2. What's your go to outfit after work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the poster that said no sleeping nekked at night or anytime, well unless you know.... you are having a good time! I had to stay in a hotel when I was younger for a few weeks while my...

  3. What's your go to outfit after work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I cannot imagine going running after a night shift! Kudos to

  4. What's your go to outfit after work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    Pajamas since I usually work evenings and early

  5. Paramedic RN New grad

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to natnat122's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey OP, Do not loose hope I got a job as a new graduate hired right into an ER as an RN and did awesome because of my medic experience! Keep applying, highlight those skills on you resume if you are...

  6. Boston children's hospital cicu

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Awesome NeopediRN I hope you get it!! I will cross my fingers for you! I just applied to transfer into Pedi in my hospital and they will cross train me to SCN, so I am hoping I will get that...

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

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I don't remember claiming that it would, nor did I claim there were no BSN graduates with

  8. Why can't nurses intubate?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to natnat122's topic in Emergency

    Intubation takes A LOT of practice to become proficient at... if every nurse, doctor, and paramedic could intubate there would be far less ability for people to get better at it through practice, thus...

  9. Paramedic to ED RN

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Eric_Medic's topic in Emergency

    I don't think the OP was asking about your past experiences with "arrogant" paramedics... lets not turn this into an argument/debate thread! I have met plenty of arrogant know it all nurses in both...

  10. Is a "Thank you" email ok?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I had a peer interview for a nursing job I would really like (pediatrics) the other day in a hospital where I already work as an RN in a different unit, so basically it would be a transfer. My...

  11. Quitting tomorrow, in panic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is there anyway you can wait it out? If you are a new nurse you will adjust and these horrible feelings will slowly dissipate as you learn your new role and get more comfortable. If you are insistent...

  12. Any ideas on what would help your clinicals?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KiggyPupPuff's topic in General Students

    I hate to say this, but what about when you become a nurse? The manager or charge RN isn't going to notify you ahead of your shift as to what patients you will have and what their dx with

  13. October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Are you the new

  14. October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Didn't give the Haldol or Ativan quick enough, did

  15. Can you continually give SL Nitro tabs on floor while monitoring BP? A long post.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to stdntograd06's topic in Patient Medications

    The physician is correct, the thinking that you can only given patient's 3 NTG tabs is false! PATIENT'S are told this so that they don't keep popping them when they could be either having an MI or...

  16. Are handguns allowed at work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I will be honest, as much as I am for carrying, I don't think I would ever take it to work or inside the hospital. There is no place in a hospital you could fire a weapon and not hit someone other...

  17. Are handguns allowed at work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So Fiona, You think if an armed robber breaks into your house an alarm and dog are going to stop them? GOOD LUCK... There is a HUGE difference between a male needing to carry a firearm versus a...

  18. Are handguns allowed at work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sure as heck would get them to put down that call bell now wouldn't it I don't think we are talking packing heat IN the hospital. People generally carry to and from work and since leaving a...

  19. Are handguns allowed at work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Fiona guns don't make you 100% safe, just like a having a fire extinguisher doesn't guarantee you will never need the fire department, but we still have fire extinguishers, don't we? They do put...

  20. Are handguns allowed at work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "Better to be judged by 12 than carried by

  21. Are handguns allowed at work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP please do not report someone for trying to protect themselves. Yes it wasn't the brightest idea to make that information public or to "show people" since it could be stolen out of a locker or a...

  22. AASN/ OR RN-BSN

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dEE34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do the BSN, by the time you graduate from college it will be even more difficult to get a nursing job with an associates!

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

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That is too bad... they are missing out on some talented nurses I bet!! Thank you for the information!

  24. DNR HELP

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kylee Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you getting your information? I work in both nursing and EMS and we are able to follow DNR orders, the fact of the matter is in the US we are afraid to let nature take its course. Lets save...

  25. If you only had tomorrow.......

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jcbhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Depends... If you are talking she has cancer and it is terminal, but chemotherapy would help her live longer, I would say no way. It is about quality and not quantity!