AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Would reapplying to a nursing school be frowned on?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jlhalloween's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    jl, I was in a similar situation as you. My father was dx with terminal lung CA while I was starting my second semester of nursing school. I dropped out so that I could spend time with him before he...

  2. "blown" IV's

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    some patient's especially the elderly who are on anticoagulants and even steroids have very fragile veins and capilaries. Do not worry about bleeding/bruising around the insertion site in the skin,...

  3. Did You Take The NET Or NLN To Get Into Your Nursing School?!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Batman24's topic in General Nursing

    Hello I had to take the NLN to get into my program. Just do a math review if you feel you need it.

  4. What to Look for When Seeking your FIRST Job

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Pianoforte's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduate in May and I was thinking it was too early to apply for jobs. How soon should you apply???

  5. Differences Between an ER Tech and an ER Nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to wackyj2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Techs are CNA's that may draw blood, do CBS, help with minor things like dressings, transport patients that are very stable and that do not require cardiac monitoring. They do not by any means do...

  6. How embarassing (LONG)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this happened to you. Like all the others have said, maybe they have forgotten. If not I would appologize, but also add that you were feeling embarrassed so they understand your point of veiw....

  7. Almost semester break!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not from MO, I am a student from NH. I like all of you look forward to a few weeks break, no care plans, no instructors, no studying, no.... I do have to take a class, but its only for a week....

  8. Question about clinicals??

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

    It seems to depend on the school. In my program you can bid for days and nights on the first three semesters and hope you get what you want. On the last semester we do get to choose which floor (med...

  9. Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I am a current nursing student and can honestly say that there are students in my program who still have yet to give an IM injection and we are in semester #3 of 4. I am sure there are not a whole...

  10. 'Uniform' Dress Code

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student who must wear wine colored scrubs and a white jacket, which I have no problem with. The problem is that when you go through one vender to provide scrubs it seems to give them...

  11. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

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

    I bought a cheap $35 pair of no name brand nursing shoes much to my feets' dismay for nursing school... But now I'm gelln in Dr. Showells Gell inserts and my are they comfy!!!! I recomend them to...

  12. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    After you buy all your binders and books, pick up some booze, you will need it. :cheers:

  13. Cen

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

    Just a quick question for you all. Do you have to be an ER nurse for a certain amount of time before you take the test????

  14. Paramedics advance into nursing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to cctparamedic's topic in General Nursing

    Triage.. I am a paramedic and work 36 hours plus go to nursing school full time for my RN, so it may be possible for your hubby to do it too. There are always student loans. I am not sure of your...

  15. EMT-B to CNA

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

    Most E.D. will hire an E.M.T. without any CNA experience. As a matter of fact many of them prefer that over CNA especially if you have field experience...

  16. Paramedics advance into nursing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to cctparamedic's topic in General Nursing

    I am a paramedic with an AS degree and am a nursing student currently at the same school. The school I am attending offers both, but yet they do not offer a bridge program. So when I am at work I give...

  17. New York CNA's

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

    Bisson, never say you know everything they are going to teach you... thats a bad way to start. In some states you can test to be a CNA after your first semester of nursing school. You may want to look...

  18. Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

  19. Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

    Do we know if the baby survived??

  20. Common dosage of child's Motrin/Tylenol

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to willdgate's topic in Pediatric

    In our ED it is : 10 mg/kg for the ibprofen 15 mg/kg for acetominophen -- sorry about the poor spelling

  21. Phlebotomy/EKG Technician or Pharmacy Technician

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to para's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey there... you can do on the job training at some hospitals for those jobs... so look there first before you shell out lots of money for nothing.

  22. Uniform

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wear a dress to an interview? yes. Where a dress so that I can get puked and peed on? no. I am a student nurse and even we do not have to wear a dress!!! marron scrubs and a white coat (if we are...

  23. Brain storm needed...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Carefull HIPPA, HIPPA, HIPPA... No trying to be a turd here, but that is a lot of info about this patient, enough to give him away....

  24. ? about Fentanyl

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    cee I think we are all talking about use of IV fentanyl in the cardiac patient, not the patch.

  25. Class Sizes

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Kuku, It is a good feeling, but my anxiety has also increased a little. You know the instructors are expecting more out of you and will put up with less, and you also know that getting kicked out is...