AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. NP/Crna vs MD

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to FutureNurseKelvin's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are young, but please take into account all the debt you are going to accumulate with all of this schooling. You may not feel the impact now, but you you will when you can't afford to pay...

  2. Question in the ER/IV

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to cc2016's topic in General Nursing

    You should always fill the drip chamber before priming the tubing, otherwise yes you will get air in the line. This isn't a huge issue if you are talking about a gravity hung IV going through a...

  3. NewGrad(ish)RN to Boston Hospital

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Orange123456's topic in Emergency

    Sounds good, except a HUGE majority, if not all of the Boston hospitals will not hire you without at least a BSN.

  4. My thoughts. Literally. Catheter. Psych Pt. ED

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ronda89's topic in Emergency

    ???????????

  5. Triage question

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to gvrn13's topic in Emergency

    I would have done an EKG and chest X-ray while he waited, but still would have made him an ESI 3 because of his age and stable VS.

  6. O2 for Unresponsive Pt

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to myhoagie02's topic in Emergency

    FYI oxygen is not going to effect CO2, it may actually slow their respiratory rate which would INCREASE CO2 retention. You would NEVER use an oral airway on a living patient, especially one that is...

  7. O2 for Unresponsive Pt

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to myhoagie02's topic in Emergency

    Ok, lets stop with the OVER USE of oxygen!! Her saturation was 98%, she did NOT need oxygen. More and more studies are finding that over oxygenating does more harm than good! I wish I could get...

  8. Jobs (my license is on probation)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Slewis092476's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could do a non-hospital job temporarily until your license is off probation?

  9. Never Have I Ever Done That Before

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in General Nursing

    I have done that a few times, mostly on the ambulance, and it is the worst thing to have to do to someone, so count your blessings! I have also done cardioversion and even though that is more...

  10. Carrying soap in scrub leaks

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to duanethetrain's topic in General Nursing

    Just put them in a ziplock sandwich

  11. How did you deal with the stress of an out of state move?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am strongly leaning towards moving out of state at this point , as I feel my career is at a stand still living in the northeast. I may be heading to the state of Ohio, where my brother...

  12. How did you deal with the stress of an out of state move?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the replies!! I appreciate all the words of encouragement and advise! The good news is I have landed and interview in a NICU in Ohio, so I will have that to look forward too in...

  13. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Because I have to MOVE to find a job!!!! AND NO I AM NOT A NEW GRAD AND YES I HAVE A BSN!!

  14. Feasible Research Proposal Topic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nelsheyn050787's topic in General Nursing

    Dear OP, Here is my interpretation of your post: "dear users, here is my homework assignment, please do it, and I will be back when you are done!"

  15. How did you deal with the stress of an out of state move?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the positive thoughts!! I am much less terrified of the idea and I know it would be good for me to branch out! I will is my current state and may eventually return, but I am...

  16. Follow up after applying for job

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to shellfrmmo's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP I would give it until next Monday before you consider calling HR. Did you send a thank you note? Often that is a great way to remind them you exist and that you are still interested in the...

  17. Wrong injection!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to lotus_flower's topic in Patient Medications

    I wouldn't worry at all since more physicians and ERs are giving TDAP instead of TD since there is clearly a loss of immunity to Pertussis in adulthood! You did them a favor if it was an adult!

  18. ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gonna go throw up now. Please, stop talking about food...

  19. ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    After having a stomach virus I learned that Pedialyte fruit punch flavor taste really good, and I don't understand why kids don't like it!

  20. No pump, no drip rates - OR

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to anathema's topic in General Students

    Use your critical thinking here.... do you think patients going into the OR are well hydrated, or maybe not since they have not had much to drink in the last several hours. Do you think it is likely...

  21. My feet are KILLING me!!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to GenSurgRNFA's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, My feet were killing me as well and I bought Sketchers sneakers with memory foam! OMG they are so comfortable and my feet never hurt. I am an IV nurse so I am running around the hospital a lot of...

  22. Guilt

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    I have a rule, if it isn't my family member then I don't give out medical advise, plain and simple! I don't want liability, so I tell people I am not a doctor you need to call your doctor or 911....

  23. Can I work with a hurt ankle?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Deepage's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend needs to contact her PCP and employee health to discuss that with them. We have no idea.

  24. Advancement and Raises

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BFalls0687's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey Bittybabygrower, Just wondering how the job market is in Ohio for NICU? I have no experience and am thinking about moving to the Cleveland area. Thanks.

  25. RN-BSN programs in Mass

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TREndzetta's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I chose the because they were very friendly and easy to talk to you. There was no going here and there trying to figure out the financial stuff or whether or not I was accepted. I easily made an...