AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Non-compatible meds w/double lumen

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ellee's topic in General Nursing

    Double lumens are separate within the central line and they exit at different points so the medications are not mixing together.

  2. Order of Draw for Labs - Concerns / Looking for Your Opinion / Expertise

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to aroelisland's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably something that should further be discussed with the lab and physician, not with the internet. We are nurses and don't specialize in lab draws.

  3. Break up during school

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    There are men who are so insecure that they need a women who financially needs them, I know because I dated one!!! He said that I would be a stay at home mom (umm, ok, I guess he didn't plan on...

  4. Failed Accelerated BSN program

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DreamGrl2020's topic in General Students

    I say just go for the slower pace!! Two years for a BSN is no time at all!!

  5. ER nurse looking for change

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to maye23's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Depends on how saturated your area is, but after 8 years of ER nursing I tried to get a NICU job and couldn't no matter how many times i changed my resume etc, despite having experiencing caring...

  6. Is it too soon to quit a new job if you know you are unhappy in the position!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Scrublife1993's topic in General Nursing

    I would be responsible and find a job first, and then give at least 2 weeks notice to your current employer!

  7. Mom Wants Me to Become an RN as Backup... But I Don't

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

    Hello, You are an adult do what YOU want, and not what your parents want you to do! Often times i find parents and friends interpret what they cannot do as what you cannot do either and try and...

  8. New job- to quit or not?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ViviRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to be honest judging by your last post you think people that do certain jobs, like techs and paramedics, are beneath you. You also seem to think certain tasks are beneath you! Paramedics are...

  9. Administrator

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to 1fly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, I am not sure if all the states are the same, but where I live the LPN program is about a year, but it only saves you one semester in nursing school I believe So in the end you will be paying...

  10. Administrator

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to 1fly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I believe the answer is yes, but you would have to call the BON to find out that information. May also depend on why you are suspended!

  11. It wasn't funny

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    So thankful my hospital does not use the joint commission, especially since we have them to partially thank for the opioid epidemic!!!!

  12. Oh, my aching feet!!!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to GrammyCat066's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sounds like you may have plantar fasciitis, I am not a doctor though so you may want to make an appointment. They may be able to do some things to give you some relief if that is what is wrong. Good...

  13. Nebraska Medical Center or Johns Hopkins?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Abigaild999's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind best in the world means best for the patients and not necessarily best for employees. I would put the benefits stuff aside and pick whatever floor you want to work on more.

  14. New job- to quit or not?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ViviRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not just quit and leave them hanging, as that with most definitely burn bridges. You may need a reference, or you may want to work at another hospital owned by this company, if it is a...

  15. TPN help

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to C-anne123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As an IV nurse I would have written you up if I found out you did that!! Realize that TPN is a lovely place full of nutrition for any bacteria and other microbes to grow, which means as the end of...

  16. Urgent Care- NH

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Khaleesi123.'s topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I worked in urgent care for two weeks and HATED it! It was just very boring, literally mostly rooming patients and discharging them, with an occasional IM or PO medication. Also have to do all...

  17. BMC and MGH New Grad Residency programs?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Where did you end up moving too?

  18. How do you document an axillary temp

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to debtor11's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospital grade thermometers have a button to select axillary which corrects for the location that the temperature is being taken, so I would not add a degree if this was the case.

  19. Symptomatic vs Unstable..huh?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ISRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unstable to me is significant hypotension AND altered mental status or any change in mental status. I never cardiovert unless the patient truly needs it. If they are awake and talking and mentating...

  20. Med Error Advice...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if the RN involved got reprimanded or had any consequences? I hope you make out ok!

  21. Lost on where to nurse next

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Lasanga123's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are referring to my post, and not the OP's. I have to work to pay the mortgage and I just found a new job, but I don't start until September, so until then I shall suffer. I will...

  22. Hearing loss, please help

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to FuturePN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I will say the patient's BP could have easily changed in that time frame, especially if doctors make them nervous and retaking someones BP usually does!! On the other hand I wrote a post a while...

  23. Getting into the Emergency department

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember the ER is different in that you won't have all sick patients, actually many of them don't even need to be there!!! You will also deal with A LOT of abdominal pain and chest pain, most...

  24. Was I hired? I'm freaking out

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TeensyWeensyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, Did you send a thank you note to the people who interviewed you? If not I would do so, as it opens the doors for reminding them you are still interested in the job, and what you can offer if you...

  25. a & p & english 101

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

    Yes, that is fine. A lot of people work full time and take 4 classes, myself included. I would only advise against taking two sciences with labs in the same semester.