AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. IV therapy nurse(?)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to heather717's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi, I am a per-diem IV nurse, but I had 12 years of IV experience prior to starting that role. I would definitely suggest you work in an area that puts a lot of IVs in before you get on a team. As...

  2. NREMT Paramedic/AEMT Challenge

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Bob Loblaw's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, please, don't ever care for me or my family if you are bridging or taking a two week paramedic class!! It's not as easy as it looks!!

  3. NREMT Paramedic/AEMT Challenge

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Bob Loblaw's topic in General Nursing

    Here we go again.... Please do not challenge this! Being a medic and a Nurse I can tell that the two professions are totally different with different ways of thinking! GO TO SCHOOL!!!

  4. What does TID PRN really mean?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do hope you also assessed as to WHY your patient was anxious!!

  5. Cross fingers and toes please!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, I am very excited that next week I have an interview at a top notch level 1 pediatric trauma center for an ER position. I am so very nervous!! I just thought I would share and ask that people...

  6. NCLEX 3 years after graduation

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to laurakb's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, If you take NCLEX in SOUTH Carolina you will have your RN license in SOUTH Carolina and to obtain a license in a compact state you must live in that state. If you want to obtain your license in...

  7. How much do you pay monthly for Health insurance?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Students

    188.00 a month or 47.00 a week with NO DEDUCTIBLE! I work for an ambulance company and I was recently offered a part time position on the IV team, and the benefits were terrible, which is why I did...

  8. Cross fingers and toes please!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    The wait is killing me..

  9. Is it possible to bring up pay during an interview in a tactful manner?

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

    Hi, I would NOT discuss money or pay at all during your interview, that is a BIG no no!! Wait until you have a job offer and then tactfully ask for more money!

  10. J tip - Anyone using this?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm... clearly there is a miscommunication here . I meant to actually give the Insulin, not to numb the site first!!! It would have to push it a little deeper, but according to the manufacturing...

  11. Strep Testing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SamLH's topic in Pediatric

    I am with the other posters. I use to do ED nursing and wore a mask while caring for any patient who presented with sore throat, coughing, nausea/vomiting, or fever! I was working in triage once...

  12. J tip - Anyone using this?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I bet if you were a diabetic you wouldn't think it was overkill!!

  13. This stuff only happens to me!! Subpoea to testify for state in a criminal case on 1st day

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Oedgar's topic in General Nursing

    RELAX, I was joking!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been in EMS for close to 18 years, trust me I know all about court, and BTW I am not the OP!!

  14. This stuff only happens to me!! Subpoea to testify for state in a criminal case on 1st day

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Oedgar's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! If they are not understanding my only answer up on the stand will be "I do not

  15. The every year Snow thread

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    You are

  16. The every year Snow thread

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you

  17. This stuff only happens to me!! Subpoea to testify for state in a criminal case on 1st day

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Oedgar's topic in General Nursing

    Call the DA and tell them you cannot make it on that day, they are usually very understanding and flexible!

  18. Feeding oral meds to children

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to 7ladies's topic in Pediatric

    I had to take liquid Clindamyasin (sp) when I broke my jaw, and can attest that I would have rather drank toilet water! Even with flavoring it didn't mask that terrible taste of it, and the CVS...

  19. New Grad- Job not going well

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Rn052015's topic in General Nursing

    I would consider sitting down with your preceptor or preceptors, as well as you manager and explain why you feel you have been not doing so well. Tell them what you are telling us on hear and maybe...

  20. keep my LE certification??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LEtoRN's topic in Emergency

    I would say KEEP IT! When I went to nursing from being a paramedic a lot of people said I should just let my paramedic license lapse (15K of schooling and 3 years of my life I will never get back), to...

  21. Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    My concern with running two antibiotics simultaneously would be if the patient has an allergic reaction you will have to discontinue both, since you will have no idea which one is causing the...

  22. Stuck between two job offers

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NURSEJSS's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with the ICU job, especially since there is no contract signing involved! Three years is too long and there is no telling what your life will

  23. Cross fingers and toes please!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    Hi, I think it went well! I am shadowing for a few hours next week! SHiould find out end of next week if I have the job! Thanks!

  24. Cross fingers and toes please!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    LOL! I will try to remember not to do that!! I should probably get some sleep since my interview is in 12 hours! UGH!

  25. question for ER nurses

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Emergency

    We are not allowed to give advise on here! Please talk to your healthcare provider about your concerns!