AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Awesome story

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    In a Posterior MI you will see ST segment DEPRESSION in

  2. ICE " in case of emergency " apps worth it ?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    I wouldn't bother with putting that stuff in your phone. We don't really expect to find that in a phone and generally if your not talking because you are acutely and severely ill the benifits of...

  3. ICE " in case of emergency " apps worth it ?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    Hi, I can speak from an EMS perspective and tell you that we do not bother looking at a patient's cell phone. If the patient is sick enough that they cannot make the call themselves, then their...

  4. Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have never been pregnant, but wouldn't that HURT A LOT to have intercourse while your in labor??

  5. Awesome story

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like maybe a posterior MI (Ie the "wide spread ischemic changes". Good job to you guys though!!!

  6. Thank you gift for a preceptor?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    A new grad R.N. I precepted got me a gift card to Dunkin Donuts. It was very sweet and I enjoyed the freee cups of hot cocoa. I am sure whatever you get your preceptor he or she will appreciate it,...

  7. Will flight programs take a bachelors degree that is not in nursing?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hi all, I am thinking of doing flight nursing/paramedic in the future. I know most flight programs require a bachelors degree for nurses and sometimes paramedics, but will they take a non BSN...

  8. Will flight programs take a bachelors degree that is not in nursing?

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

    Thanks for the info... I have 13 years of EMS expeeience, 7 years as a medic, and three years as an ER RN. The only ICU setting I would be interested in working in would be a PICU or NICU, would they...

  9. B.S.N. vs. Biology? Which one is more challenging?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to bree*'s topic in General Nursing

    I say Biology!! A lot harder since most people are preparing for Medical, Ventinary, or PA school! Nursing school isn't really hard knowledge wise, its just A LOT of busy work! Just my

  10. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Happy Thanksgiving to all! This year is special because I have something really special to be thankful for! I do not have to work as a nurse anymore! Which means I no longer have to: 1)...

  11. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    uh, actually I have never been physically assaulted or spit at by a patient working EMS and I have been in EMS for13 years in a fairly busy city! They have tried, but cops will have the person down...

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

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

    Thank you so mch for your reply! How do you do it? I think I just need to get rid of all the bad stuff in the house, but I tried that before and I just went to the store and got more, I have no will...

  13. Grandparent's medications pose danger to children.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    She probably thought they were these neat clear stickers!! A 10 year old is curious and is NOT old enough to know better in my oppinion! Adults need to know better than to leave medications around...

  14. Student caught stealing....

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would file charges, but only if you are a 100% sure that the student did

  15. Annoyed, venting, am I too sensitive?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    The bigger question is why wouldn't you do this guy a favor and do a more involved assessment before sending him out twice! How bout questioning him or his family about foods and quiacing his

  16. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    The title of this thread should be: Another nurse bites the dust due to her own stupidity while using facebook!!!! Just my oppinion. If you do not use common sence then you deserve what you get!

  17. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly if I had to work as a vacuum saleswoman to leave nursing, as long as I could pay the bills, I

  18. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do what your heart and mind tell u to do and do not listen to people tell you that you cannot make a living working in EMS! As an EMTB you might have to make some life style sacrifices or even work...

  19. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently as a paramedic full time again, and believe it or not my take home pay is double. Yes I have to work more hours, but a 24 hour shift on the ambulance feels like a 4 hour shift in the...

  20. Am I being too sensitive?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NurseLily22's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could approach this nurse privately and tell her how you feel and how you were hurt by what she said, maybe she will think twice before she does that again. Just tell her that it would be...

  21. Wrong reasons for going into nursing.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

    I think people, now adays, are more financial and job security driven than passion driven. Its unfortunate, but thats the way it is in my oppinion!

  22. if you had to do it all over again, what profession would u choose?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Paramedic, oh, wait, I already do that...

  23. Want to resign outright. What happens?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No matter how much you hate your job, never burn bridges by leaving abruptly. At least give 2-3 weeks notice, that way as long as you were a good employee this facility will give you a positive...

  24. College Student Looking for Career Advice...(RN vs EMT-P)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to purdue1014's topic in General Nursing

    Like the above posters have said it all depends on you. I would get some EMS experience as a basic EMT while your taking classes in a college or university, that way you will find out if you really...

  25. Calcium Chloride dose for Preeclampsia

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to klbk82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have never heard of calcium chloride being used for preeclamsia, but I could be wrong... Its generally Mag 2-6