AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. How did you get your ER position?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Emergency

    Hi, I got an ER job as a new grad because I had worked there previously like 20 years ago fresh out of high school as an ER tech and also I had EMS background which really helped! Other new grads...

  2. Emergency situation-- how should I have handled it?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ksola's topic in Emergency

    Hi, As far as seizures go they are usually self limiting and just making sure the patient is safe on a flat surface and not at risk of falling is basically all you can do. You should just leave them...

  3. Turn Q2 and patient refuses

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

    Document that the patient has refused to turn, each time they refuse, and that you have explained the risks and benefits to them with regards to position changes, AND that they verbalize and...

  4. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Millennial, If you work in a hospital and it snows, know that you will STILL have to come to work, because the patient's do not go home because it's snowing, your co-workers want to go home after...

  5. Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I recently interviewed for a similar hospital, which was 1.5 hours away from me in an area that literally has nothing to do except hiking and outdoors stuff. There are no stores, just...

  6. Pressure Ulcers and Sterile Technique??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    Reading this makes me so happy I am an IV nurse, as boring as it can be....

  7. Expiration dates, TRT and multi-use vials

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Irving's topic in General Nursing

    We won't be able to answer that on here, as the other poster stated he needs to talk to the pharmacist at the pharmacy where he purchased it.

  8. Paramedic Vs. Nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Crass1017's topic in General Students

    Glad to hear your are in EMT school. I recommend getting at least 2 years of experience before doing the medic program, just to make sure you like it and also to get used to sick and not sick and get...

  9. Paramedic Vs. Nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Crass1017's topic in General Students

    Hi Mary, No it is worse than nursing because you are physically lifting 100% of someones body weight with someone else while carrying them up or down stairs, either on a stair chair or scoop, and...

  10. Two job offers

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Jjs4's topic in General Nursing

    I have to be honest, neither of your options sounds to appealing, but I would choose the shorter commute. An hour and 45 minute commute will get old rather fast!!

  11. Paramedic Vs. Nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Crass1017's topic in General Students

    Paramedic: Lot's of autonomy compared to a nurse, you assess and treat patients solo, and sometimes with online medical direction, but the treatment will always be based on your assessment, not the...

  12. Scope of Practice for professional nurses in Assisted Living

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Malia BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to be honest this is assisted living, it is not a nursing home, thus I don't think they are actually responsible for your mother's brace or other medical devices. I think it sounds like your...

  13. ACLS skills session - any insight

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to GimletMinnesota's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said you will be doing a megapode. They want to make sure you know the rhythms and what to do for them. Generally you will start off with a patient who has a pulse and that patient...

  14. Will this affect my future career as an RN?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Students

    Yes, do not quit the CNA job, as you will have your foot in the door for a possible new grad job! A lot of areas are saturated with new grads looking for jobs, and already working in a hospital would...

  15. Nursing school vs price? Which is more important?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It honestly does not matter what school you go too to your future employer, as long as it is an accredited program! Go to the most low cost school!! Remember the more debt you have when you get out...

  16. Working with MLPs in the ER

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    It all depends on the hospital and the culture too, if that is acceptable behavior they do it. I have been to many many ERs working on the boo boo bus and there is a mix. Some MLP think it is beneath...

  17. Homelessness

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Umm. why on earth would you WANT to live in a van? I am assuming you live in a warm climate? Use the money to rent an apartment, even if it's a small one until you can afford a nicer apartment or a...

  18. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I got news for him, all of his "healthy snacks" are processed and are not actually healthy!

  19. NICU specific questions to ask the interviewer.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, Well I will email the nurse manager today and just say thanks, but no thanks. I know that 4 hours of shadow time isn't that much to really judge whether or not I will like it, but 90 miles is way...

  20. NICU specific questions to ask the interviewer.

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all, I have a NICU interview and am looking for questions to ask the nurse manager or educator. I have all the typical questions, but am looking for questions that you guys may know because you...

  21. Interview

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello, I have an interview coming up for a staff RN position in a few days. My question is what is your biggest turnoff during an interview. Do you typically know rather quickly during an interview...

  22. Have you moved out of state for a nursing job?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have been toying with the idea of moving out of state to find a nursing job, since my options are limited in my area because the market is saturated. I just want to hear from those that...

  23. Have you moved out of state for a nursing job?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your input Buckeye. How is the pay in Ohio for a hospital staff nurse?

  24. LTC facility - O2 delivery for respiratory distress

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to WCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, 1) at 6 LPM, you were either giving equal to or less than atmospheric oxygen to the patient, while adding to CO2 retention. Next time listen to your gut and use the appropriate device for the...

  25. Commute Time

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nursechini's topic in General Nursing

    To add to my previous post to the OP, I think if you have the option of moving closer within a reasonable amount of time, maybe a 3-6 months it might be doable.