AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. I HATE this!!!!

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

    Umm noo. You will stil have to do all of those things when your an RN. Honestly you may want to reconcider nursing schoool and nursing as a career especially if you are uncomfortable touching people....

  2. turning non-emergent pts away

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Jennifer, RN's topic in Emergency

    I took this streight from the EMTALA site and it specifically states nurses should not do medical screening exams as it would not stand up in court. Also the nurse would be responsible for filling out...

  3. Nurses/Nursing Students:What advice would you give someone starting Nursing School?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to missymarie26's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Say a lot of

  4. Help name our ROBOT

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse_Smith's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Know

  5. turning non-emergent pts away

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Jennifer, RN's topic in Emergency

    Umm If I am not mistaken it is illegal to turn down patients and I beleive it is an EMTALA violation especially without an assessment from a physician, as all patients have the right to that...

  6. Holden Health?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Nursing

    You can also check on the NH board of nursing site to see NCLEX pass rates for all the approved schools if you interested.

  7. How were you recruited?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to fabdana's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I am going to be a new grad and already accepted a job. Here are some things that made me choose this particular hospital. 1) nurse recruiter was very friendly and easy to talk to. She went out of...

  8. New grads....where do you work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got the job in the E.D. that I interveiwed for and I start in June.

  9. How did everyone Celebrate getting into Nursing School?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kimmi73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, Not a nurse yet, but I am graduating from nursing school on May 18th, so very soon . Good idea on not taking things for granted that is never a good idea. Good luck in school and to everyone...

  10. ICU difficulty

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jackothedrummer1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, You should not have a problem. I am going to be graduating from an ADN program in May and already accepted a job in an E.D. A few of my classmates have jobs in ICUs as well...

  11. Cardizem question

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    um I have never heard of that. I run Cardizem all the time with Nacl. It is very hard to keep an IV open if the cardizem is only running at 5 mL (5 mg) an hour or even 10 so I always have another drip...

  12. How did everyone Celebrate getting into Nursing School?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kimmi73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congrats on getting into nursing school :balloons: . I didnt really celebrate because I was in no hurry to get in, but just happened to get in on the first try. Just relax and enjoy your free time...

  13. Torn between regular delivery and online Paramedic-RN programs!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Phoenixlight's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am also a paramedic, but am in the USA. Thanks if you are fighting for our country by the way. Anyway I chose to go for the ADN (no bridge programs here ) instead of doing the onlline thing only...

  14. Good Brand of white scrubs that are not see-through

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    I was looking at scrubs the other day in Work N Gear and they had a pair of white pants that were not see through at all. I appologize i forgot the brand name, but you might want to look there...

  15. should i have questioned it??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kell1566's topic in General Nursing

    It is very imporant to clarify ALLERGIES versus SIDE EFFECTS, as a lot of paitents claim to be allergic to medication when really they are just having a side effect. If the patient had been getting...

  16. Pt beds in the hallway

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nurse1966's topic in General Nursing

    If I was an admitted patient parked in a hallway on a floor I would sign out

  17. Feelings of Impending Doom about Graduation!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in General Students

    I also have a feeling of impending doom :uhoh21: as I am also about to graduate. To make things worse a class mate was just kicked out for clinical issues a week ago, so now we are all

  18. This is why being an LPN is just as good....

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ummm you should really look way past the money aspect when your thinking about a career, as happyness is much more important. No one wants to go to wrok to be miserable even if the money is wonderful....

  19. Anyone heard of a a study that new grads had better retention in specialties?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to hotdog19d's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you should follow your hear no matter what others tell you because YOU will never know until you try. My instructors are very open about us specializing and actually there are very few of my...

  20. On the Job only 1 week and want to leave!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SweetieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Buring bridges is bad and this could still backfire on you even if you do not use this place as a reference. Just be professional and do what you need too.

  21. Who is accountable?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would depend on whether the CBS was documented incorectly by the PCT. With a verbal report alone there is no proof that the wrong CBS info was given by the LNA/PCT

  22. I Got My First Job Too!!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am SOOOOOO EXCITED I accepted my dream job today. I will be working in a fairly busy E.D. after I graduate in May!!!!!!!!! Sweetooth :balloons: :smiley_aa :monkeydance: :balloons:...

  23. Just Got My First Job!!!!!!

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

    Congrats :balloons: I just got my first job in an E.D. so I know how excited you are!!

  24. I Got My First Job Too!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope not a nurse yet. I play a paramedic on TV though.. ok actually I play a paramedic for real....

  25. Fluid Overload?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

    Also should be r/o renal failure as the cause for low urine output. Also important to assess lung sounds to r/o pulmonary edema as the cause for shortness of breath. Fever can also cause all those...