AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. How important is appearance?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I am not a manager, but I do think appearance should matter, especially for a professional role such as nursing. I go to an ice cream place and the person at the counter has her hair dyed bright red...

  2. Y-site issue

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to InfusionRN30's topic in General Nursing

    The patient is still only getting the drug at 100 mL an hour or whatever it is set at since that is the amount that is ending up at the Y site. Not sure how to explain it. So if 100 mL an hour...

  3. Firearms

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Here we go again.... I do carry at times when I feel it is warranted. You can put all the gun laws in place that you want, but the CRIMINALS are not going to follow them, so you are only hurting...

  4. What sticks out in a cover letter?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hi there, I will be finishing my R.N.-B.S.N. in December and plan on applying for jobs when I am done. I am looking for information from nurse managers about what peaks your interest when reading a...

  5. Nurses don't know the lab

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, I am sorry you feel this way, but this site is not the place to vent about it, nor is any other place. Although venting anonymously or publicly in person about something you feel strongly...

  6. Can a stroke cause cardiac arrest?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, remember there are two types of stroke: Ischemic stroke (where a clot occludes blood flow to a part of the brain) and Hemmoragic (sp) Stroke which is bleeding into the brain.

  7. What sticks out in a cover letter?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I should rephrase that I am not a new grad, I know my initial post is confusing as far as that goes. I have 8 years of nursing experience, but for the past few I have worked per-diem, but only...

  8. What sticks out in a cover letter?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you for such a thoughtful and insightful reply!

  9. Need help with Naming EKG Tele Strips ASAP!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PVL_RN86's topic in General Nursing

    Try the EKG book by Dale Dubin, it is

  10. Brian Short News

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't believe when I read this upon getting back online after a week away. What a shame, I will be thinking about his family members who are still living and who must grieve for the loss of...

  11. I really need help with this case study?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Diana1823's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First give us your thoughts and the rationale behind them. We cannot do your homework for you.

  12. v tach vs. v fib

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to violet_violet's topic in Cardiac

    Hi, Ventricular fibrillation: is when multiple cardiac pacemaker cells in the ventricles are firing simultaneously in a disorganized manner, thus there is no organized contraction of the ventricles,...

  13. First medication error... And the last.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnthoScott's topic in General Students

    100 mcg of Fentanyl is not really much for an adult.. I would learn from it and move on.

  14. August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Pleeeeeaaase do the foley for us, just this

  15. Who can administer a medication competency checkoff in a hospital setting

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mrstojames's topic in General Nursing

    Are you serious? If the person "watching you" and signing you off isn't allowed to give medication then the answer is NO! I would think this would be common sense which is why I am wondering if...

  16. What will happen if you miss a college class?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on your allowable number for missed days, as it can effect your financial aide. I would check into that, but usually missing one day will not effect anything.

  17. Low GPA help

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to renusandhu's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend you take some classes to get your GPA up. You may have to retake certain classes if the RN program requires a certain grade for them. Otherwise take some of the general education classes...

  18. Cardiac arrest caused by a seizure

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Communitynurse365's topic in General Nursing

    She did not die from a seizure. Often times when the heart first stops, especially if vfib or vtach is present the person has a seizure, but it is caused by hypoxia to the brain. Go to youtube and...

  19. What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I enjoy road and mountain biking, riding my motorcycle (although as I get older I get more and more nervous doing that), target shooting (nothing like shooting a 12 G for stress relief, and yes I...

  20. Should I just take the lab?

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

    455.00 OMG that is a bargain!! In the northeast that class would be about double that price, at least! Don't put all your eggs in one basket, take the class just in case!!

  21. How do you deal with Munchhausen-type pts?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    It can be very frustrating when you feel someone is just looking for attention from healthcare providers and they are not really sick. My mother, I believe, has this disorder, although I have no proof...

  22. How to learn to start IVs?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    IV skills are NOT a core skill for paramedics. Assessing and treating patient's independently and with little physician input , appropriately IS! To include MULTIPLE medications which are ever...

  23. What are the best Nike shoes for a 12 Hour Shift?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mf299709's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am not sure if you are absolutely stuck on getting Nike, but I am an IV nurse so I am always walking around the hospital and on my feet most of the shift. I have Sketchers with memory foam, and OMG...

  24. Taking 20 credit hours?

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

    No way can you do that and still get decent grades! Even if you do not have a job u will be fried from all the work and low GPA will not get you into the nursing

  25. Tiny Nursing Shoes

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to prisilpn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try "Heroes" on the corner of Bridge St. and the First street boulevard in Lowell, they will probably order them for you. It is a uniform store.