AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Merry Christmas!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to danissa's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas to you as well!

  2. how old can your credits be?

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

    There is no realy standard, except that it is usually your science classes that are limited. Every school seems to have their own policy and even then they have to see a description of some of the...

  3. What would you have done? rant

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

    My oppinion is that as a paramedic I expect people to respect my and my partners desicion whether or not to backboard someone, especially given that we are trained for this type of stuff and see it on...

  4. I want to do something else

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

    Maybe you just need to work in a different area of nursing. Different specialty (sp). Just like NICU, MICU, ED... and the list goes on isn't for all nurses neither is a busy tele unit.

  5. Difficult decision?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Pukalani's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Puk are you terrified to be on the receiving end or the giving end? Cause when your on the giving end they don't hurt at all . If you are nervous about giving them don't worry because just about...

  6. The reality of HESI scores and who takes them

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I didn't even study for the HESI cause it did not count for anything and I got a 980. Next semester it counts though so I will be hitting the books, plus I will have my NCLEX.

  7. Working on holidays

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to MASSRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I work in MA too MASSRN2B. I work on an ambulance and the people working on turkey day or Christmas will each bring in a side dish or dessert and someone brings in BIG turkey and we have a big...

  8. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I was 24 when I got my associates for my paramedic and now I will be 29 in January and will be graduating from the RN program at the same school in May 2007! I plan on taking a semester off then...

  9. All Discussion Associate nursing and BSN nursing program?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think anyone already mentioned this, but low GPA will not get you in most community college nursing programs either.

  10. Kussmaul's respiration

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to CIRQL8's topic in General Nursing

    That is not kussmauls breath that in cheyne stokes which is typical for the head injured patient with rising ICP and herniation syndrome. Sorry about your loss.

  11. Promethazine IV Question

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PMercier's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The FDA receiently released a warning with regards to phenergan stating it should not be given in a pheripheral iv in the hand and that it should be diluted before administration as it has caused a...

  12. Binder or notebooks?

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

    Oh I forgot to mention, my instructors pass out power point notes so we just add to them. Also I have had a 3 inch binder for each semester and have FILLED them beyond

  13. Binder or notebooks?

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

    I prefer binders because you can add to them and keep everything together, with little room to loose something important.

  14. Holiday Wishes

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ginger222's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You, same to you ginger. :icon_razz:

  15. University of Massachusetts Lowell

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to my3kids's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello My, I attended one semester at Umass Lowell. It is the MOST disorganized, frustrating, not to meniton expensive schools!!! The financial aid people told me the wrong amount of money to take out...

  16. Question about rhythms

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

    Sinus brady is more likely than a-fib to cause sympstoms especially if something like hypoxia is causing it, UNLESS it is new onset a-fib and the ventricular rate is uncontrolled. Your main concern...

  17. Good luck on finals everyone!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats all for a semester that is done. I got a 980 on my HESI :balloons: You all have a happy holiday.

  18. Lab results question

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry the members of this website cannot give out medical advice as it is against TOS. Please contact your doctor.

  19. Question about rhythms

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

    Based on the arrythmias alone I would say v-fib Bradycardia Sinus tach a-fib But like the other poster said that is hard to do without having more info...

  20. Post here if you are done with finals!

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

    I finished my final friday and the HESI yesterday... ya its BEEEREEEAAAAAK time, except for the one week eithics class i have to

  21. Bruised liver?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your organs bruise just like the soft tissue under your skin....

  22. NLN Pre-Entrance Exam

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

    I just reviewed some math and that was it, and I did fine..

  23. Blessing of Christmas,,,,what are you thankful for

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for: my family and am so happy god blessed us with my neice who is now 16 months old. Also thankful my brother is comming from OH to NH to visit us for christmas. I am thankfull for...

  24. Amnioinfusion...pump or no pump???

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am just a nursing student. Do they do an "amnioinfusion" for olgihydramnios (sp)?? and how often is that done? and how is it done, I would imagine through the abdomen?? THanks for any info....

  25. Need a name for my aesthetics business.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Tanya RN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    youthful you