AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. How long you push emergency drugs during codes

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kaitef0716's topic in Emergency

    Please clarify what you mean by "code", as someone else said some of those meds would not be given during a cardiac arrest.

  2. Chest Tube Insertion

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BeeU_RN's topic in Emergency

    Hi, as others have said it depends on the physician and their comfort level with sedation. I find when the general surgeons do it, they often do not sedate well enough. Our ED docs which often times...

  3. Shadowing question

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all, As many of you know I have been desperate to get into NICU nursing for several years with no luck since the job market in the northeast is terrible. I was wondering you think a unit would...

  4. Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, As the last poster eluded to you may want to see if they are having a CISD for the first responders and participate in that. That may help you work through what you have seen. Good luck and god...

  5. How old is everyone?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Cherimcd91, I am up in your neck of the woods and can tell you to go for it if you are ready. i will say your kids are still young and it may be difficult to do. Assuming you have a husband who...

  6. Paying for Nursing school but have a mortgage

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to untouchable27's topic in General Students

    I would first get a job at a hospital so you may get some tuition assistance, as well as some experience. Also shift work is more flexible. We cannot really help you with making your financial...

  7. Realistic explanation of CPR

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Kteichow's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't about what happens during CPR it's what happens after, which can include permanent disability and brain damage (permeant vegetative state), huge medical bills with a person that is still...

  8. Working full time while getting BSN?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Eeramsey's topic in Chamberlain College

    You must be a millennial if you are even asking this question!! YES, work full time while you obtain your RN to BSN! You will not melt and I assure you, you will survive it! Sincerely, Someone who...

  9. Board of Nursing Investigations

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Bopsha's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I worked with a nurse in a very small ER (8 beds) at a critical access hospital, and had not a clue, none of us did, that she was abusing narcotics. We did always wondered why she was wearing long...

  10. Where do i go from here!!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Mayday#1's topic in Nursing Career

    I second what the commuter said, not everyone wants to be social or is natural at it. I for one have a few close friends, but not a ton, as I don't want that many. I have no desire to go out and...

  11. My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry you are going through this. This new manager seems to have forgotten her employees are also people! As soon as management forgets that we are human with needs outside of work the...

  12. Baltimore, MD or Worcester, MA: New grad L&D

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

    Hi, I live in the northeast and am wondering if you will be graduating with a BSN? It is a really tough job market in MA as far as jobs go, especially with new grads. I have heard that UMASS...

  13. Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Those poor babies , I worked full time while going to school for all of my degrees, if only I had known I could have just leached off other people!

  14. ICU Question about central line infection control

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Benj2610's topic in Critical Care

    It depends on the hospital. Where I work I am part of the IV team and we do the central line dressings, even in ICU.

  15. Any Bio Concentrated Bachelors Degrees

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Lannister123's topic in General Nursing

    It only makes sense if it will provide you with a career, otherwise you are wasting lots of money which you won't appreciate when you have to pay it back!!

  16. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I agree with everyone in that this was a very well written post. I can also feel your pain and the satisfaction of leaving nursing!! I too was in the same boat after working as an ER RN for only...

  17. Before you buy a $300 Vein Finder

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to chul_soo's topic in Emergency

    Be careful, someone used a flashlight on an ambulance in my area and the infant ended up with second degree burns because there was no way for the heat to escape!! I would stick with a...

  18. Unsupported at home.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NewbieNurse91's topic in General Nursing

    So did you? If so good for you for not listening! I feel like some men see it as a threat when a woman becomes no longer financially dependent on them!! I work on the ambulance and see the perils...

  19. Unsupported at home.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NewbieNurse91's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I can understand why you would be frustrated, but have you talked to your actual husband about these feelings? If so, how does he respond? Maybe you guys could make a deal on who does what...

  20. A couple of questions!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all, I just have a couple of questions about becoming a CRNA. My initial dream job in nursing was NICU, but after 9 years of not being able to get a job in that area I am trying to move on with a...

  21. Stressed and Unsure of what to do

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AMH113's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I am so jealous of you! I am not a new grad, but I have been applying for NICU jobs in the MA and NH areas for a few years now with no luck! Is it the BIDMC new grad NICU position you are...

  22. A couple of questions!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you both for the information! Also good luck with your programs, as I am sure you will make great CRNAs!

  23. Things LTC Nurses wish EMTs and Paramedics would understand.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    There are two sides to every story.... As a paramedic here are some examples why I have little faith on nursing homes! 1) Called to a nursing home for a "hypoxic" patient with respiratory distress...

  24. Paying off nursing school debt

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to acj108's topic in General Nursing

    Work A lot and spend less, that is what I did. Took 18 long years, but I am loan free, and took out zero loans for my RN-BSN! I worked like 80 hours a week though as a medic to do it because it cost...

  25. Favorite RN Position

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    EMS, I have loved working in EMS for the past 18 years as an EMT and medic. Oh, sorry, forgot this is about nursing.... I will get back to you when I actually find a nursing job I love! As of right...