AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Online ACLS help

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Critical Care

    I highly recommend doing it in person. I did the online version last year because I was desperate at the last minute. Took me FIVE HOURS to get the online version done, as you have to get through the...

  2. Internal jugular IV

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to maloneys's topic in Critical Care

    It sounds like it was just an EJ placed as a peripheral IV, which we do on the ambulance, although not as much now that we have IO. You can removed it just like any other IV there is no special...

  3. Trouble finding job RN

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nikku's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, even those with RN experience cannot find jobs!

  4. OMG, I cannot believe it...I need PICU interview tips!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    OMG, the wait is going to kill me, I am positive of this! We have lost a couple of days in this area secondary to getting buried in snow... So I am hoping that is what the delay is, although it has...

  5. FREE RN TO BSN?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in School, College Programs

    Well I doubt you will find one that is free, unless you can work at a hospital that will give large amounts of tuition reimbursement. I have two associates degrees and have transferred the maximum...

  6. New way to give shots

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I learned this 10 years ago, it is not new!

  7. EMT-B and RN: Scope of practice limitations

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to CamillusRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am both an RN and a paramedic. Unfortunately the skills do not cross over in either direction, in other words when I work as an RN I cannot intubate and when I work as a paramedic, well...

  8. Question about possible outcome for patient

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you guys for the info. I felt really bad since she and her husband had been trying for a long time to get pregnant and they finally do and this happens... I told them I would cross my fingers...

  9. Question about possible outcome for patient

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I am a registered nurse and a paramedic and I had a question about a patient I brought into labor and delivery from the field a couple of days ago. I am going to change the age around just to...

  10. What's your dress code at work?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Where I used to work we could wear any color we wanted, as long as we looked neat and clean. We had a big tag below our name badge that indicated what profession we were.

  11. codes in the ER?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to aroRNBrooke's topic in Emergency

    Hi, In the ER that I just left we worked our own pedi codes. The exception would be if it was a newborn that was freshly delivered, then we called down special care nursery staff, but other than that...

  12. Creative Ways to Pay for ABSN?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SKay226's topic in General Students

    I am Kidding of

  13. Creative Ways to Pay for ABSN?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SKay226's topic in General Students

    I worked as a pole dancer nights, it wasn't the most glorious job but the night time hours were great and so was the

  14. Want To start A Petition-Any advice?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BettyUK's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't like our medical care or customs there is a simple solution... get back on the crazy train and get out! Women's arms are strapped down during a c-section, to protect her from harm, not to...

  15. OMG, I cannot believe it...I need PICU interview tips!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thank you for the positive vibes Primetime!! I sent you a PM!

  16. Thank You PICU Nurses!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi all, I would love to work in a NICU or PICU as a nurse, but I am still working on my RN-BSN and I live in the Boston area where BSN is required at even local hospitals now. I just wanted to thank...

  17. Scenarios for interview

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi everyone, Can anyone give me some examples of scenarios I may have during my PICU interview next week? I just want to see how I may do... Thanks

  18. Scenarios for interview

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi Primtime, Thanks again for all the input. I don't think we will be seeing any heart patients as the number one in the country pediatric cardiac center is about 10 minutes down the road. I guess...

  19. No Good Very Bad Nursing Instructor

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to misskitty22's topic in General Students

    I am so sick of people playing the 'skin color" game.. enough!!!! Do what others have said and file a grievance, but stop using skin color as a scape goat!!

  20. hypertension

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to 2bNurse_kinjal's topic in General Nursing

    You do your own homework, don't expect us to do it for you!! That answer can easily be found online or through other methods!

  21. Scenarios for interview

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Ok here goes, and thank you... #1 For the head injured 8 year old I would have suction ready, intubation equipment if not already present, appropriate oxygen delivery device. I would have equipment...

  22. hearing impaired

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to buffybuffy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This presents a safety issue to your patients as you may not be able to hear them if they are telling you about important symptoms, or are in need of immediate help. Also, you risk misunderstanding...

  23. What questions to ask of HR

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I have an interview next week for a job I REAAAALLLYYY want. I will be interviewed by HR prior to being interviewed with the nurse manager and educator. My question is what questions should i...

  24. What should I say?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I have an interview coming up for a part time RN job for next week. I currently work full time a medic and I was working per-diem as a nurse; however I left my nursing job in December for the...

  25. What does it take to be a good ER nurse?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to chefjordan's topic in Emergency

    Haldol for the patient, lots of it. Booze for you, lots of it!