AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Help! I can't find work!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BostonRN29's topic in General Nursing

    Hi The job market in Boston is very tough, as there are many many nurses looking for jobs, and not that many to go around. Keep trying, at least you are getting interviews!

  2. Husband is not ready for me to go to nursing school!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to hamolady's topic in General Students

    Hi, I am going to be blunt. Your husband sounds like a selfish jack@$$ who is afraid of letting you out into the world to gain some independence. Maybe he thinks you won't "need" him anymore. In...

  3. Pitocin Question

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, I just have a question. I work on the ambulance as a medic and one of our crews got called for a woman in labor (it was a planned home birth). On their arrival it was just the mom and...

  4. Pitocin Question

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the info Klone! I am just wondering though, as all the resources I have read stated that IM Pit was contraindicated for a retained placenta and an IV infusion would be indicated instead?...

  5. Why do we do codes?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to scrubs0204's topic in General Nursing

    1) if you are not a DNR and have no signs of prolonged death (lividity, rigor mortis, significant trauma and presenting in traumatic cardiac arrest etc) we are obligated to start resuscitation, no...

  6. RN-BSN or job first??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi there, I am in the same area of the US and I recommend you continue looking for a job and start your RN-BSN. MA is a very tough job market, but you may have some luck with your associates. I am...

  7. Diploma Program/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jj16's topic in General Students

    I would NOT do a nursing diploma program because even with your other degrees you will have a VERY hard time finding a job, especially as a new grad!! Hospitals want and ADN at the minimum and most...

  8. Occupational exposure to floor wax

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NurseHP's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible that you are either a Millennial or you are sensitive to the wax. I have never heard of someone reacting to floor wax like that, and to be honest I think sometimes our brains play...

  9. Sepsis help

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RugerNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Septic shock is when the patient stops compensating and their perfusion decreases (low blood pressure), it has nothing to do with their response to medications given. Assuming this is homework,...

  10. Remove Foley catheter and IV when resident dies?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ash0315's topic in General Nursing

    You have to call the Medical examiner for EVERY death, it doesn't matter what they died from or whether or not they were in hospice!

  11. Remove Foley catheter and IV when resident dies?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ash0315's topic in General Nursing

    As a previous poster eluded too you need to make sure the person is declined by the medical examiner and the family isn't requesting an autopsy BEFORE you remove anything, once the body is declined...

  12. is it necessary to observe the patient after picc line insertion

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Amitg's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I work on an IV team and we do not have an observation period after PICC insertion. Generally we are in the room for another ten minutes or so after insertion cleaning up the mess and putting...

  13. What am I missing?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to harrird's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    The problem might be that you don't see the value that EMS experience would bring you, and yes, even as an EMT basic! Take it from someone who has worked in both fields, they are two different ball...

  14. Made a med error

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    Hi, IM does work better and you avoid the the risk of vomiting the medication back up! Just to add to the post I don't think you should be mixing medication with juice because if the child doesn't...

  15. The future of neonatal nursing...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What do they do if the biobag springs a leak or starts growing microbes?? I'm just wondering if they have a way they can rapidly change the bag while keeping the ECMO part hooked up to the umbilical...

  16. Leaving My Job While Still In Orientation

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to abm2013's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I would definitely talk to the nurse manager in person on your next shift and show up, don't just call or email. You don't want to burn bridges! Good luck

  17. Credentials on cover letter?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I can't really find a straight answer elsewhere so I figured I would ask on here. When you write your cover letter do you add your credentials? Would I put: Annie Oakly, BSN, RN, Paramedic...

  18. Credentials on cover letter?

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

    Hi, Thank you, I am looking more for information as to whether or not to put those on the resume, and not necessarily the order.

  19. RN with two jobs? One non nursing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Meganmcm's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, If you enjoy it then keep it for as long as you want to. I have had two jobs since I graduated nursing school 10 years ago, and I enjoy each of them in there own way. I mostly like the...

  20. What rhythms do I need to know for ACLS class

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    You need to know all of the typical rhythms that can be seen in patients, otherwise you may not be able to differentiate normal from abnormal, or know which ones to treat.

  21. Not loving nursing....yet.

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

    I totally get how you feel, I lasted about 1.5 years as a full time ER nurse before reverting right back to being a full time paramedic again. I don't regret that decision at all, and I am not sure...

  22. SCABIES!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in General Nursing

    Generally speaking, if someone has not had scabies in the past it generally takes about 6 weeks after you become a host for the symptoms to start, as you have to form the antibodies first. In other...

  23. Dating a former patient

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

    You are playing with fire and may get burned, just keep that in mind!

  24. Student nurse dismayed by bedside nursing attitude

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to new gal's topic in General Students

    Hi, I too am a paramedic, and I did EMS long before getting my RN. Personally any of my dissatisfaction with nursing has been the lack of autonomy, short staffing, and the needy patients and...

  25. Should I consider this job?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have a suggestion, should they offer you the position, ask if you can shadow for a few hours before you make the decision. This would give you a better idea of the flow of the unit than just a...