AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Adenosine & Defib...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in Emergency

    I beleive too that you are suppose to cut the dose to 3mg, 6 mg, and 6mg when giving it thruogh a central line. Also learned a new vagel meneuver from one of our er docs. Have the patient hold breath...

  2. Triage Quailifications

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    I am suprised. I just got hired as a new grad RN, am already a paramedic, and cannot do triage for about a year.

  3. Havent finsihed school yet, can I take nclex in different state?

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

    yes. I went to school in NH and took boards for MA. Remember you need to apply to the BON in the state in which you will work. If you apply to CT BON and take the boards in RI, that means you can...

  4. THUMBS UP to hospitals banning smoking!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Smoking is a whole different issue than being overweight or having HTN.. I one wants to be overweight thats fine they are only hurting themselves (with the exception of family of course), but my point...

  5. Looking for my 1st RN job - question

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

    hi, I think a lot of people make the mistake of not applying early. My class was told to start applying back in March and we didnt graduate till May. It is obvioulsy too late for that advice, but call...

  6. What do you want a Student nurse to do?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sunnysandiego's topic in General Nursing

    hi, No not all nurses are like that; however I could see why some of them might be upset. They probably already have their hands full and in my oppinion your instructor should be the one giving...

  7. what to know @ scene of accident

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others... Also AHA no longers requires mouth to mask or mouth to mouth ventilation- compressions only if you do not have a BVM, as infection can still be transferred even mouth to...

  8. So confused.......

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to JR816's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi, I would try Saunders CD. I used the Client needs section which is the NCLEX test plan. Good luck and keep your chin up.

  9. Awaiting my results...

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

    Congrats :balloons:

  10. Interesting Piece of Info From an Advisor

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Spartan05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ummm, no, community colleges are NOT easier than universities!!!

  11. BP Cuff

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    hi, Go to a drug store or medical supply store and just buy a cheap one, cause you will not need to have your own once you graduate.

  12. Could I be in trouble? (New nurse)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    hi, Remeber that you cannot assess for shortening or rotation if the patient is in a sitting position and I know it can be hard to assess patients that probably do not want a ride to the hospital...

  13. Adenosine & Defib...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in Emergency

    hi, I have never hooked a person up to a defib when giving adensoine, nor do I feel there is a need to. The only exception I woudl make is if you have a patient with WPW, high suspicion for Dig...

  14. Amount Of Adn Program At Community College

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to S-Rank's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I went in NH and it was about 3,000 a semester for just the nursing stuff. :stone

  15. Hypotension post Dialysis

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi all, Just a quick question with regards to a patient I had pre-hospitally the other day. 66 Year old women has been on dialysis (heme) since last January. She was in the grocery store when she...

  16. Did anyone here take the Hesi before taking nclex?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NurseEmily22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi, Honestly I did nothing to prepare for HESI. Ours did not count as pass or fail, it was just meant for the school to see how they were doing and for us to assess our chances of passing NCLEX....

  17. Did anyone here take the Hesi before taking nclex?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NurseEmily22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi, I took HESI exit and got 1049 and passed NCLEX with 75 questons.

  18. Job interview tips, need help !!!!!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Renchi's topic in General Nursing

    hi, Just be cautious. Do not bring up the pay thing until they either offer you a job or they bring it up.

  19. math dosage help

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to stelarRN's topic in General Nursing

    hi, my school required we have "Math for Meds" which is a soft cover work bool that you can do on your own and it is very good. Swtooth EMT-P,

  20. Stethoscope parts

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kap1492's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :yeahthat:

  21. Took NCLEX - What Went Wrong?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to debo1954's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi, I used the saunders CD to study and went under the category "Client Needs" as this is the NCLEX test plan. Also do not concentrate so much on trying to memorize every single med. I found in most...

  22. Was I out of line ?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    hi, No you were not out of line, you documented to cover your butt in case something were to happen and the doctor needs to accept that. There was a case in my area several years ago where a younger...

  23. Need some advice on student loans....

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jnmoore02's topic in Male Nursing Students

    hi, This is a tough one, what made you buy a truck just before you headed back to school?? Anyway I would try and work full time, I had to during nursing school and did just fine. You will have to...

  24. anyone here NOT take an NCLEX review class and still passed? how did you do it?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Liz21's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I took the NCLEX review, but skipped most of it. Honestly DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. It was not in the least bit helpful. I would recomend doing Saunders CD and going under the category of "client...

  25. Life-Long Dream to Become a Nurse!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Vickie77's topic in Texas Nursing

    hi, I agree with the others, if you really want it you can do it. I just finished and had to work full time all during school. You may have to sacrifice weekends and some other things, but it can be...