AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Interview for an IV team - Any advice?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi all, I have an interview for an IV team this week and am wondering if anyone has an advice as far as what to know or what to ask? I have experience as an ER RN and as a paramedic, so lots of...

  2. PediaTRICKS- Share your PEDIATRIC TRICKS OF THE TRADE

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi all, I am a new RN, working in an ER... Looking for people to share any tricks they use for treating/assessing pediatric patients in any area. I am hoping this will be a wonderful thread so that...

  3. Jobs and Pay in the Canfield area

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi all,I am looking to possibly relocate to the Canfield area and am wondering what hoapitals are in the area and what the average pay is. I currently have almost 5 years of ER experience... Also...

  4. I just suck at sticking people.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your manager if you can spend a day in the ER just to start

  5. So very tired!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I too experienced this, that is until i quit nursing! IT IS NURSING!I took a two week vacation from work, when I was doing the nursing thing...what a wake up call. After my first day off I...

  6. Why did you choose to become a nurse?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to shadet541's topic in General Nursing

    I had a stupid moment in my life when I looked at what I would make hourly over anything else... That is why I chose nursing!LMAO, sorry ask a serious question, get a serious and honest

  7. Magnesium Sulfate for Bronchospasm

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi all, Just looking to pick your brains. I am just wondering if there is an age limit as far as how young you have given Mag Sulfate for bronchospasm in pediatric patients? I know you have a lot of...

  8. Just looking for comfort

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    Propofol is an induction agent for general anesthesia, if you recieve that you should not be talking or

  9. Just looking for comfort

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I had sedation a couple weeks ago for my unexpected jaw fx and wiring. Like you i was pretty terrified, especially since it was my first time having any type of sedation, I have never even had...

  10. Wired Jaw :( Food Ideas Please

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow nurses, I fell while working an EMS shift landing square on my mandible and of course breaking it.... Anyway I am wired shut for the next few weeks and will be limited to liquidish food......

  11. Wired Jaw :( Food Ideas Please

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone.... Went to the Dr. today, it has been 2 weeks with possibly 4 more to go I just ordered a pizza with extra sauce, will see how that purees down. **As far as cutting wires ,...

  12. A Vagal Maneuver that REALLY WORKS!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi all, Just wanted to share this, I learned this vagal maneuver about a month or so ago and so far it has worked wonders!! The downside is it requires that the patient on a bed/Stretcher, although I...

  13. Community College? You must be stupid.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    I would also like to add that in my area my college, a 2 year state community college has HIGHER NCLEX pass rates than any university program in the state!

  14. Community College? You must be stupid.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    They wont think you are stupid when you have 15,000 of student debt, maybe even less and they have 60,000 + of debt and if they are a staff nurse are getting paid the same as you salary wise! In my...

  15. Should I bring a resume?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am meeting with a nurse manager and HR person at the hospital where I use to work as an ER RN. I left last october because I have decided to do EMS full time and I just needed a break from...

  16. Should I bring a resume?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Haha funny! No I dont know because I have not had a date in months .... but anyway I went to the interview yesterday and brought it, but they did not ask for it, but I felt better knowing I was...

  17. Want to do Flight, but, well, I cannot stop eating CRAP!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hi all, No this thread is no joke. And no I am not really eating crap in a literal sence, although actual crap might be healthier for me. I am not huge by any means, but just a little over weight. I...

  18. Want to do Flight, but, well, I cannot stop eating CRAP!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks for the advice.... In about three months i have dropped close to 40 lbs, i now weigh 129! I am eating MUCH healthier and exercising regularly, even when I work my 24 hour shifts I walk laps....

  19. "Thumping" out the door....?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    We are talking cardiac arrest here, not appendacitis, where yes it would be better to be in a hospital with an OR... I got news for you, what we have equipwmwnt wise for cardiac arrest is what an ER...

  20. "Thumping" out the door....?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    You are incorrect my friend! We, as EMS providers have the same resources and ER is going to have jna code situation! The only exceprion to this is cracking a chest in traumatic arrest, but lets...

  21. "Thumping" out the door....?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Better do some research! Yes we can, although we are not prnouncing them dead we can and do decide when someone is not workable and can make the desicion not to even start any resus efforts ( this...

  22. "Thumping" out the door....?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    My question for you is why DID YOU even start CPR and call EMS in the first place? Ambulances CANNOT transport dead bodies so if they were not going to continue efforts they would have had to leave...

  23. Advance my career or make my family happy?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RN1555's topic in General Nursing

    Tell your husband to grow up, he is an adult, and just as capable of taking care of HIS and your baby as you are!

  24. lovenox injection sites???

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to OBJandro's topic in General Nursing

    Careful, Lovenox was only tested in the abdomen during trials, thus it is only approved by the FDA for injection into the abdomen. If something happens to the patient related to the Lovenox or the...

  25. TB test - potential antaphylactic reaction

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LadyinScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    A swollen arm is NOT anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis constitutes a severe and life threatening allergic reaction, including edema of the face, lips, throat, airway, respiratory distress, and hypotension.......