AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Anyone from the Northeast US move and not regret it?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Thanks. I do already own a house and am 40 years old, so getting a roommate would be out of the question if I did want to move towards the city, as I would not have the tolerance at this point in...

  2. Very concerned

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    When will hospitals start using D10 like we do in EMS? We use a 250 mL bag of D10, which equates to 25 grams, BUT only run it until the patient wakes up or becomes more alert and verbal with a sugar...

  3. Getting into the Emergency department

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Remember in the ER you will eventually be expected to take care of whatever comes through the door. They could be 0 or 105 and could have any issue ranging from cardiac arrest, having a baby,...

  4. Perfusionist

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    So you think that doing that job for say ten years wouldn't get "old"? I disagree, especially after reading some of the CRNA boards!

  5. Giving high flow oxygen to COPD patients

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dolphinmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is poor judgement because unless the patient wishes to be hospice or has an order for no hospital transport, 911 should have been called!!! This patient was clearly deteriorating from...

  6. What do you hate about nursing and why?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    I hate that it is nearly impossible to find a pediatric job close to my

  7. Break up during school

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    Sorry you are going through this.. .the plus is that he showed his true colors now and not after you got married and had children!! This is your chance to actually find a guy who is loving and...

  8. Pulse Oximeter infants to 2 years

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TessaU's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Sicky probes are really the best for kids under 2; however you can also use an adult or small pulse ox regular probe on the toes and that will usually give you a accurate reading. As others have said...

  9. Dream job . . . but it's night shift

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to lissy1214's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    TAKE THE JOB!! Don't let an awesome opportunity pass you by. I got an awesome job in a special care nursery for three weeks before deciding to quit because my preceptor was quite honestly a bully,...

  10. Ever forgotten to feed a baby?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jennylee321's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    yes! 10 hours into my shift I finally remembered to feed her! She was vented and I was so busy with my other baby I didn't even think of feeding her, and maybe I assumed other nurses were picking...

  11. Perfusionist

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking if you have to get your masters to do that job, why not just do PA or NP, as you would have way more job options. I think being a perfusionist would initially be exciting, but it would...

  12. Can a Manager limit how may days off in a row you can take?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to wasabiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are taking vacation days, I don't think you can do anything about the scheduling issues. It is up to your manager unfortunately.

  13. I graduated from a non-accredited Nursing school and now wish to get my BSN......

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to zatara74's topic in General Nursing

    Was the school accredited when you did go there? As the other poster said I don't think you can sit fo the NCLEX if they aren't! Honestly the best bet would be to contact local RN-BSN programs...

  14. My everlasting journey towards my nursing dream/goals

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jazz5299's topic in General Nursing

    Umm... yea, this is kind of a very odd post!

  15. Pediatric nursing right out of school?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ital91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, It all depends on where you live, whether you have a BSN, and what hospitals are offering new grad positions. I would strongly suggest you apply to a children's hospital in your area when the...

  16. Fulfillment from nursing practice

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Zascott607's topic in General Nursing

    LOL.. say

  17. Return to work after work related injury

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

    Hi, I have had a couple jobs since falling on a wet floor a few years ago and breaking my jaw, as well as many teeth. During my employee health physical both places asked outright if I had any work...

  18. ATTN RNs: UMD Medical Center or Johns Hopkins

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

    Hi, Honesty as a new grad you may have to take whatever you can get, and I would apply at both of those hospitals and many others!! The job market for new grads is really tight in just about every...

  19. How long for an offer after reference check?

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

    Thanks! I got the job contingent on background checks!!

  20. How long for an offer after reference check?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, I had an interview and then shadowed, which was followed by a request for references which were completed yesterday am. I am just wondering how soon they would let me know if they were doing a...

  21. Happy and scared at the same time!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Libra, Thank you for sharing your own experience, it did help give me some hope that it is gonna be ok... I am probably nervous for nothing, I know.

  22. Happy and scared at the same time!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Well I finally landed a nursing job in a very large hospital in the city, and I am just really apprehensive and nervous. Nervous about the commute and whether I will fit in ok, and whether I...

  23. When to call 911

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to princess626's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, That is a tough situation. I would not use 911 every time you need a lift assist, as that is truly a wast of money and resources that someone else may need. Personally if I was fire chief in a...

  24. Nursing Questions

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to supreme11's topic in General Nursing

    You are a long way away from being able to get into CRNA school, I wouldn't worry to much since you will have all of your nursing classses for your associates as well as for your BSN, plus you will...

  25. Warm and dead...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient's death is thought to be caused by hypothermia, then yes they need to be warmed before they are pronounced. If it's just your typical cardiac arrest there is no reason to do a temp...