AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Morphine & air hunger

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RainMom's topic in Patient Medications

    That sounds like a patient who may need BIPAP or CPAP, if not intubation. What you are describing is someone who is no longer compensating for respiratory failure and Morphine is not going to help...

  2. Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I am ashamed that this country has come to this, thats why I am offended. I am ashamed that people are no longer embarrassed to ask for things to be handed to them by begging people for money instead...

  3. Boston children's hospital cicu

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you for the encouragement RNFinally12! I am working on the BSN and hope that will help me! :)

  4. Other than BSN

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to JenKnowles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would be more worried about job prospects by not having your BSN. Jobs that allow ADNs to apply are getting harder and harder to

  5. Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Guess what I WORKED FULL TIME plus had a per-diem job AND Went to school full time, for both of my degrees and am working 70+ hours while I obtain my RN-BSN so that I can pay for it myself, never...

  6. Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    ...or god forbid applying for all the free money for school that is out there ie. Scholarships! Doubtful that they are, young people want things just handed to them!

  7. Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    FYI people before you donate to things like the Wounded Warrior Project and the Susan G Koman Foundation check out how much the CEOs of these charities make!! Donate your money to a local animal...

  8. Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Nay... I worked full time and supported myself through both of my degrees, bought my own condo, my own vehicle, etc... I worked hard for what I do have. Why should I work hard so someone else can get...

  9. Feeling overwhelmed - not getting it (Update)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to brit.pz's topic in General Students

    You need to review your physical assessment, both head to toe and focussed, and get yourself more comfortable. If your husband or a friend or another family member is willing, do some practice on...

  10. Nursing salary not that useful to pay back loans?!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    You could also do what I did, although I didn't do it on purpose, I just couldn't decide what I wanted to be when I grew up... Take general non-nursing classes over a period of a couple of years or...

  11. Best ER Tricks what it meant is like putting two tourniquet to get the IV

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    I don't think I would do the latter for fear of infection or pieces of rubber ending up free floating. I would go with the NTG paste or SL instead, then get a job at a hospital that can stock the...

  12. Best ER Tricks what it meant is like putting two tourniquet to get the IV

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    IV access in critical situations shouldn't be that much of a problem anymore with the EZ-IO. Takes seconds to put in and you can infuse anything that can go through a normal IV. May need a pressure...

  13. Pt has severe pain when legs elevated

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Trisha.S.RN's topic in Home Health

    I wouldn't do anything until the patient goes to see her doctor, especially with regards to stopping the HCTZ. The other poster is right, if she suddenly starts sleeping flat in bed with her legs up...

  14. Stroke vs overdose

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to joe007's topic in Emergency

    Remember and ACUTE stroke that is ischemic will not show up on a CT for days! I am not sure how long your lady had her symptoms, but chances are those were "old" strokes and not related to her...

  15. PPD Wrong dose

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Dadam89's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why don't you just ask the nurse involved?!!!

  16. Moving to a new ED soon, questions

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency

    LOL... but you do see a right toe injury, that is more like

  17. Why get an MSN?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to hpvarnad's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    MSN you can do education like the above poster said or you can become a nurse practitioner.

  18. ADN vs. BSN

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In general 5 years is plenty of time to get your RN-BSN and still have a manageable schedule. Look into RN-BSN programs in your area and get an idea of what the course load is. New Grad RN jobs in...

  19. Experienced RN trying to change specialties

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

    Do you have your BSN? I am kinda in the same boat, just looking to get out of the ER, but it has been impossible because all the hospitals take preference for BSN nurses! Very frustrating to say the...

  20. BSN Required or Not? Share your job search experience please

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Lurdes777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in the northeast and almost all hospitals are requiring BSN, if they aren't they are requiring you get it within a certain time span.

  21. Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  22. bleeding from IV site with patient on blood thinners

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to liltapper21's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This can also be a sign of infiltration, especially if the fluid leaking is lighter than normal blood! Look for swelling around the area and if the soft tissue is cool to the touch if there is fluid...

  23. Marines or Nursing School

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to blueman09's topic in General Nursing

    Serve your country while you are young and physically able, then when you are out use the GI bill to pay for school. It is a win win situation! Good luck!

  24. Cardiac Arrest/ MI

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to benmca13's topic in Critical Care

    STEMI versus non-STEMI has to do with the area of injury going through the entire wall of the myocardium (Transmural) in which you with see STEMI, a non transmural or subendocardial MI can show no ST...

  25. best way for a nurse to manage cuts on her fingers?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RNexplorer's topic in General Nursing

    Go to CVS and buy some "clear skin", it works great!