AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. NCLEX for PDA?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to *CJA*'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hi, I had used Saunders on my PDA which has a pretty good amount of questions, I think it was the same amount as the CD. I bought it at Barnes and Noble.. heck I dont need it any more so if you have...

  2. WRONG ways to study/prepare

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi, In my humble oppinion only the test taker can really decide on waht and how much they need to study, others can only give you advice, what you do with it depends on your own needs. In reality, it...

  3. The hospital from very close to hell...Long vent.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I recoomend you talk with your nurse manager so that you can hopefully get set up with another preceptor that fits better with your personality and who wants to be a preceptor. If you let this...

  4. What does your login nickname mean to you?

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

    hi, Mine indicates that I am truly addicted to sugar and I have a HUUGE sweetooth!!!

  5. Do you envy 1:1 sitters?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I dont mean that I agree with it, I am just giving the reason that I would not want to be a sitter, so you are preaching to the wrong person.

  6. Did you have a Group Interview?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to luv2yoga's topic in Nursing Career

    hi, They will usually ask a few questions to see how well (or not well) you will fit in with the rest of the crew, and to see if you have soem career direction. They may also give you some senerios...

  7. RN opportunities and hiring climate

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LynetteRN's topic in General Nursing

    hi, but NH has quite the high property taxes, as I am now finding out, as I look for my own place!!! I think in most cases the BSN requirement may only apply to new grads, so you may be ok if you are...

  8. Saint Anselm- Good School for Nursing??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    That is great to hear kuku... glad things are going well for you, and good for you for taking your grammy in so she does not have to go to a ratty old nursing home!!! I just started my new job, well...

  9. Comfort Clogs? and discount stethescopes?

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

    hi, Just wear clean sneakers if your allowed. Since I could not wear sneakers in nursing school I bought a cheap pair of nurisng shoes for about 35.00 and then added Dr. Sholls gel inserts, and those...

  10. upset need to vent

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ladycat092's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi, I am sure you will find other programs in MA, I know for a fact that some nursing homes will train you to be a CNA, but you obvioulsy have to work for them after for a certain amount of time....

  11. Do you envy 1:1 sitters?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I don't envy them becuase at the hospital I just started at they are not alllowed to read or watch TV, they are there to watch the patient and not relax and enjoy themselves. They probably only...

  12. New Grad job hunt questions

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

    hi, no it is not worth it to have your resume "professionaly" done since you yourself are very capable of doing it. Interveiwers can defantatly tell when you did not write you own resume once they get...

  13. Is ASA "antithrombic"?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hi, Just to add to what the above poster said... Thrombolytics, are now more correctly refered to as Fibrinolytics because the way they break down clots is by degrating fibrin which helps hold a clot...

  14. dcotor asked me to leave room

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, the MD may have had to ask the patient something personal and wanted to increase the chances of getting an honest answer in return. Nothing to take personally.

  15. Saint Anselm- Good School for Nursing??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    hi Kuku, Hope all is going well with your grandma and you can hit the nursing books again soon.

  16. RN opportunities and hiring climate

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LynetteRN's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I went to nursing school in NH, and as long as you apply early you should not have a problem. I got a job in MA, by choice, but was also offered a job in NH. The downside to DHMC is they want a...

  17. Anyone Going or been to NHTI Nursing program?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in General Nursing

    umm.. your suppose to fold them over

  18. Which states hire pre-NCLEX RNs?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Laurenann247's topic in General Nursing

    hi, sorry you hate MA so much, the pay is pretty good though. NH hires new grad nurses, but you only work under temp license until you get your results of NCLEX, so the downside is if you fail you go...

  19. Did the NCLEX staff say congratulations?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sistersweet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hmmm.

  20. NCLEX tomorrow...scared to death!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sleepyjane's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck sleepy!! I will say a prayer for you.

  21. kicked out of tech job

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, Try and think positive, you passed the NCLEX and will hopefully be able to find a job. If worse comes to worse work in a non-nursing job temporarily. I am working in northeastern MA, and have...

  22. Is The Co$t Worth It?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Etana85's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hi, I agree with the others especially since I only payed about 13,000 for my RN degree!!!! Just patiently wait to get in, or you could look at other LPN programs at vocational schools or at...

  23. Saint Anselm- Good School for Nursing??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Winter, St. A's has an EXCELLENT nursing program, as a matter of fact it is probably one of the best in state and has the highest NCLEX pass rate when compared to other universities. I did not...

  24. Help!! I have couple of days to go. Anxiety level way way up!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to emmsha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck!!

  25. So very disappointed...

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

    hi, beleive it or not for student loans they do not really take a good look at credit, most people who do not recive student loans by checking the box on the FASFA form, do not receive them because...