AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. GOOD BYE ER! HELLO Special Care Nursery

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    THank you Eric... I was thinking I would be back in EMS forever as well; however I am willing to give nursing one more try, if I still hate nursing working with babies, than I am just not meant to be...

  2. Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All the reasons I am leaving the ER... Sick of getting yelled at and belittled by arrogent patients and their families!! Thank you god, I am going to take care of the babies, hopefully my nitch in...

  3. PALS go by age or weight or what?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Lab is referin to the Braslow tape which only goes to I think 36 KG. In my humble oppinion as an ER nurse you should be able to take care of whatever comes through the doors, doesn't matter their...

  4. ENA Conference in San Antonio

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Emergency

    I went last year, but that was because it was close by and the hospital paid for some of it :), but not this year. I am leaving ER nursing anyway! Have

  5. Can't even get an interview!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your chin up! I had been applying to work in a different area in the hospital in which I am currently employed and it took two years to get an interview, and thankfully the job! Don't give up...

  6. Drug Cal

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to sydneycna's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The math is all the same, it just may get more involved as an RN... Don't worry I had a horrible fear of math before, but now I calculate like a pro... I recommend you get a math for meds work book,...

  7. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I will be giving a 1 hour presentation at work ( I am an ER RN) on Precipitous delivery since we sometimes get one or two a month. I am very comfortable delivering myself; however a lot of my...

  8. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes we do have Pit on the truck...

  9. Difficulty intubating...

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi all, I am just returning full time to EMS and have been having diffiulty intubating since it has been a while (was working full time as an ER RN)... I get the tubes in, but I can always only see...

  10. Difficulty intubating...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you for the reply Love, I will try that next time I have the oppertunity too!

  11. Difficulty intubating...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for your reply... I am a she though

  12. Difficulty intubating...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You got it Gla! The problem with EMS is that despite the fact that depending on your service area you may not do that many intubations per a month or year, this does not get addressed by having...

  13. Shadowing post interview - Is this a good sign?

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I just had an interview for a nursing job I REALLY WANT!! I had my interview last week and that night I was called to see if I was interested in doing a Shadow for a day. I of course...

  14. Shadowing post interview - Is this a good sign?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for rooting for me :), but no, I did not get the job. I have made the decision to leave nursing since I was so very miserable in the ER. I work very rarely on a per diem basis as a nurse, but...

  15. Difficulty intubating...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I tried the pillow under the head thing and that doesnt do much for me, plus if I have a trauma patient I won't be able to rely on that. I feel like I am having trouble getting control of the...

  16. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You could have easily posted the same information whie leaving your obvious disrespect towards EMS providers out of it!!! For example "EMS brough in a pt and the Paramedic stated proudly, "she's...

  17. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It doesn't matter where mom is delivering, skin to skin is a no no in the back of an ambulance or while mom is being carried out to the ambulance obviously. We don't hang out long enough in the home...

  18. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly my point, nurses shouldn't be trash talking about EMS professionals when what we are not doing may not be our fault!! Its not our job to make sure your prepared, if you have concerns take some...

  19. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I appreciate your trying to help by posting, but I am also a bit insulted by all your negative comments with regards to EMS.. We do the best we can, YOU need to remember we do not have an endlesss...

  20. What to choose? Nursing school vs. Radiology school

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kree3's topic in Nursing Career

    Go be a radiology tech, nursing STINKS, in my humble oppinion anyway! Don't listen to the "nurses can get jobs anywhere", it is untrue! I have been trying to change nursing jobs for the past 2.5...

  21. Hi my name is Jane, I'll be your glorified waitress today!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for your advice; Luckily I have some money in my savings account that will allow me a 1-2 month full time break from nursing all together. I will work on the ambulance full time for those...

  22. Hi my name is Jane, I'll be your glorified waitress today!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Anyone else hate nursing and feel that your a glorified waitress wherever you work? I have been a nurse for all of 2.5 years in an ER and I have discovered that I hate being a nurse! 1) I get...

  23. Hi my name is Jane, I'll be your glorified waitress today!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for the posts.... Nursing is not my thing I dont think; However I do not know for sure, and may never know for sure since I cannot find a new job in the feild. Yes I know I am at the...

  24. PEEP of 9 in a 3 year old with air trapping? - Not ARDS

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi all, Just had a question thatI am hoping someone can answer... Had a 3 year old the other day who was intubated secondary to respiratory failure due to asthma. The physicians put him on a PEEP of 9...

  25. Shadowing post interview - Is this a good sign?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I got some kinda bad news today... Two in-hospital nurses applied for the job I shaddowed for and they are interviewing next week. So I am guessing my chances are probably slim to none now...