AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. re-used IV needle

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Generally speaking central lines are done fairly sterile unless its a true emergency. Also as I mentioned the bigger risk of reintroducing the needing into a PIV catheter is that you could shear a...

  2. re-used IV needle

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Unlikely you caused harm, but I would not do that because of both the infection risk and there is a risk you could shear the catheter when you introduce the needle back through it. This could result...

  3. An Ethical Dilemma- Outstanding Warrants

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to rkirk89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think you can tell the police where the patient is because that would be a violation of the patent's privacy.

  4. Post Hysterectomy Hemorrhage

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RN4hospital's topic in General Nursing

    Tell us what you think

  5. TBtest

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SkyHigh907's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to what the others have said, I wouldn't worry! Even if your test is positive it doesn't mean you have TB, just that you were exposed. Most hospitals will just do a questionnaire and get...

  6. People who think becoming a nurse is so easy

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Recovering_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This person is not being presumptive, otherwise he wouldn't need to talk to you about nursing!!! Don't judge him, he is young and doesn't want to be bored out of his mind post retirement. He wants to...

  7. Nursing School Clinical Hours???

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LubbDubb77's topic in General Students

    Hi, I would call the school you will be attending, but in general clinical are usually 8 hours and twice a week depending on the semester.

  8. What's Your Longest Lasting PIV?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to bgxyrnf's topic in General Nursing

    PICC is absolutely a central line, as the end is in the superior vena cava. The central part of Central line has to do with where the tip of the line is and not where it is placed! A midline, which...

  9. Could I have my license taken away

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mindiianajones's topic in General Nursing

    more than likely it will be fine. You should not put peroxide on wounds, just soap and water. Peroxide kills healthy cells. You are not working under a nursing license when you are home having...

  10. New Nurse - Any recap on comfortable shoes??

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

    Hi, I too had to wear those white nursing shoes in school, and finally the instructor noticed I was always walking oddly and explained my feet just cannot get comfortable in those. I tired a couple...

  11. What's Your Longest Lasting PIV?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to bgxyrnf's topic in General Nursing

    I work on the IV team and our policy is change the IV n 24 hours if it is an EMS start, otherwise change it in four days. We do have patients refuse to have their IV restarted (I can't blame them, I...

  12. Transgender patient and a dilemma

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I would say if he still has his girl parts then send a female, otherwise if that has been surgically altered to be male parts then send a male.

  13. On orientation, interview with better hospital

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RN.BSN.81's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the grass isn't always greener, and if that saying turns out true you won't be able to get hired by the hospital you currently work at since that would be considered burning bridges. I...

  14. Leaving tasks for the next shift

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dergs's topic in General Nursing

    I have to ask what floor do you work on and what is the reason behind having two IVs, especially if the patient doesn't really need two? You are only decreasing your chances of getting new IVs in...

  15. Adding a burette to an IV line

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to medicalnurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to disconnect it all and start over since to much air would be introduced into the tubing, which would of course set the pump off.

  16. Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Is this patient really in need of all this help, or could she be in a depressive state and not want to help herself? I think what needs to be addressed is the cause for needing help, other than the...

  17. Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

    Also BSN would give you an easier avenue to become a midlevel provider down the road if you decide you want to do that.

  18. New Grad Nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Klori's topic in General Students

    Maybe try a community college and then go back for your RN-BSN. It won't be an easier route, but surely it will be cheaper! Remember you have to pay all that debt back when your out, and it can...

  19. Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely do the BSN now because things change, a lot can change in a 15-20 year span. You may decide you want to get out of bedside nursing, the hospital may change and decide they want BSN...

  20. How long have you been a nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    11 years as a nurse, 14 years as a medic, 20 years in EMS.

  21. How long have you been a nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Damn you're

  22. FAILED FNP BOARDS

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BucketList1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wish you luck! Go kick that test's ass!

  23. Can nurses get their licenses revoked or suspended for fighting outside of the workplace?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    If you get convicted of a felony, and I believe some misdemeanors (I could be wrong) you will have to report that every time your license is renewed. If not convicted of anything I don't see why it...

  24. Is it jealousy, bullying or my imagination

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Nursing

    I am gonna maybe guess that she possibly applied for the position as well and i holding a grudge because you got it and she didn't. Just a thought!

  25. OR Circulator, job hunting???

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dez_455's topic in General Nursing

    Come to the northeast! A lot of the hospitals are offering hiring bonuses for OR nurses and are desperate enough to offer training programs for nurses without any OR experience. The pay is awesome...