AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. THUMBS UP to hospitals banning smoking!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    bump

  2. 3rd time taking the crazy test

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to awells02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, Keep your head up, you WILL be a nurse, you need to think positively. Ever here of self fullfilled profficy (sorry my spelling is terrible). I recommend you use saunders CD and go under...

  3. Question About Loan Repayment

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SassyLassie's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi, I have heard it is actually HARD to get a job in Boston and the surrounding area as it is so I doubt they will pay loans back for you since they have so many canidates that are willing to work...

  4. Med's have me worried....

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Justme123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I took NCLEX in June and pharm was my weakest point becuase it is imppossible to remember every drug that they give you, you just can't do it, that is why they make drug books. Anywho I did a few...

  5. Help!! Need to find practice questions for priority where do I go??

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

    hi, dont concentrate so much on just practicing the questions. always remember maslow... ABC FIRST and then you go on from there. What is going to kill or harm the patient first is what you really...

  6. help with resume

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to tropical bound's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I am a new grad and ended up doing my own resume, but I was thinking about using a professional. I had read though that your resume needs to be written by you so it is personalized, as...

  7. Dopamine calculation

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

    Dopamine: If it is 1600 mcg/ mL here is my formular: kg weight x dose DIVIDED by 26.6 will give you your drip rate via pump or microdrip tubing. If it is 800 mcg/ml: kg weight x dose divided by 13.3...

  8. Dopamine calculation

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

    hi, whooops... moderator please delete this post as it was a double post... thanks,

  9. Thanks you everyone! I passed the NCLEX - I am officially a RN nurse!

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

    Congrats!

  10. Living poor to living middle class!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi, I just graduated, passed my boards, and will start work... The first thing on my list of things to buy is a condo, does anyone think this is a bad move???? I have fairly good credit, only debt...

  11. Please Help...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Shantae's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for both you and your friend, and her family. I will say some prayers, but like the others have said only time will tell. unfortunatly in medicine we still do not know all there is to know...

  12. How long for umbilical stump to fall off?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to samaletta's topic in Pediatric

    Congrats on the baby Motorcyle. :balloons::Present1: Swtooth EMT-P,

  13. any new grads getting jobs?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jam2007's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No, it is truly illegal to hire someone into an RN position if they are not yet an RN.. Here is a quote directly from the MA board of nursing web site. "No Graduate Nurse Status in Massachusetts The...

  14. any new grads getting jobs?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jam2007's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    According to the board of nursing web site it is illegal; however what I meant to relay is that many of them will hire you anyway into an RN position and just won't let you start orientation until you...

  15. Nclex 7/6

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to amiro31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I said a prayer for you. Good luck, I am sure you will do fine.

  16. I think this borders on malpractice? or not?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Emergency

    You did clearly state in your original post that she has no PCP... That tells me that she does not see a regular doctor, especially since it seems this HTN wasn't discovered until she was symptomatic,...

  17. any new grads getting jobs?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jam2007's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi Hollyhox, Unfortunatly it is illegal in MA to work in an RN position, even as a new grad, without a liscence. It is even illegal for them to hire you into an RN position until you are an actual RN;...

  18. if the last question was easy, then fail?

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

    Hi Taby, Dont worry I thought the whole test was easy and assumed I had failed because I wasn't getting harder questions... I passed and I am sure you will too!! Swtoth EMT-P,

  19. I think this borders on malpractice? or not?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Emergency

    hi, In my humble oppinion you should be more apalled at your friend for not maintaining her own health by seeking regular medical care, such as a routine physical. The ER is not the place for...

  20. Hypotension post Dialysis

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi Kdh, Thank you very much for the post. If this is her second time having hypotension post dialysis does that lead you to beleive its more of a fluid issue than autonomic, or the opposite?

  21. Hypotension post Dialysis

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Anyone...

  22. Name MA Hospital and Starting Salary

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jrv100's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Geez, I will be making close to MGH pay, and guess what, I wont have the looong drive to boston!

  23. Name MA Hospital and Starting Salary

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jrv100's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Gotta, I'll be nice to all students since I know what its like to be in those shoes, but I am going to be working in the ER at one of those mentioned hospitals so probably wont have to many nursing...

  24. Why aren't they calling me back?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to law3576's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I would give them at least 2 weeks to call you, and if they do not call you within that time frame I would call them. Show them your really interested. Also when you apply are you providing a...

  25. Finished my NCLEX-RN about 4 hours ago...

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

    CONGRATS TO YOU!! :balloons: Swtooth EMT-P,