AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. I am sad and disapointed

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I just need to vent. I am currently an RN in the ER and am rather miserable. I do not like being a nurse at all, at least in the ER I guess, but unfortunatly playing paramedic doesn't pay the...

  2. I am sad and disapointed

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    hi, yes I have, and I would love to do that, unfortunatly most programs around here want you to have at least a BSN plus five years of ICU or ER experience. I have only been a nurse for a year and a...

  3. I am sad and disapointed

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply. Yeah, I know my stuff, because I have to when working on the ambulance. I miss doing that full time, mainly because I hate having to ask a doctor to give meds etc... Its a...

  4. Things that make an ER nurse go hmmm...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unfortunatly when the baby was rehospitalized for the high bili the mother told the nursing staff that the baby was having multiple episodes of apnea adn unfortunatly it sounds like the doctors were...

  5. Things that make an ER nurse go hmmm...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Baby was readmitted for high bili only and just received phototherapy. I am unsure of what the bili was, but I do remember the neonatologist that was with the NICU team that picked the baby up saying...

  6. Things that make an ER nurse go hmmm...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope, unfotuantly while this baby was hospitalized for the high bili the mother told the staff that the baby was having episodes of apnea and they brushed it off. I should mention that the heart...

  7. Things that make an ER nurse go hmmm...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope no episodes while crying. I was thinking the latter as well to, a small fistula.

  8. Things that make an ER nurse go hmmm...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Monitor pattern remained the same (sinus tachycardia, within normal limits for a neonate), unfortunatly the oxygen sat prob had come off so I dont know if the sats dropped, I do know the monitor...

  9. I am sad and disapointed

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Thanks for all the replies, I am glad I am not alone. Please note that I am note mean to any patients regardless of how unhappy I am. I would never take it out on a patient! On a good note...

  10. quik combo electrode placement

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to ltrnkoczydeux's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the medtronic and zoll websites, they'll tell you all about that.

  11. I am sad and disapointed

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tait, Thank you for such a kind and thoughtful reply . I know that I should try other areas, and I will prior to quitting nursing all together. Maybe I just need something new and more challenging,...

  12. I am sad and disapointed

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I didn't just fall of the turnip truck, I know that. I seem to be able to calm a majority of parents down and handle them just fine. I know there will be nutty parents that will be a bit harder...

  13. I am sad and disapointed

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    uh, yeah, if only that paid the mortgage and other bills.

  14. I am sad and disapointed

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have been a nurse for a little over a year, I figured ER was easiest for me to get into given my backround, heck I was ready to be off orientation in 6 weeks because of that experience. I am...

  15. Humiliating IV questions

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

  16. oh magic 8 ball, will i ever get a hospital job??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi, just a suggestion, but have you tried re-writing your Resume and cover letter? maybe your not selling yourself. Also it may be beneficial to call hospitals and talk to the nurse recruiters out...

  17. Made a nursing judgement error- any horrible stories to share?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hi, sorrry you had a bad shift I am a little concerned that patient was on hospice, but not a DNR. That makes absolutely no sense what so ever. If you on hospice it means you want to go see god, not...

  18. Your least favorite patient.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    I dislike adult patients that are whiney and needy. I honestly had a 32 year old male the other night with a little belly ache that brought his whole adult family to the ER, including his mommy and he...

  19. OUCH!!!! Ampule issues. Anyone else have problems?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

    thank you all for your thoughts and ideas... I usually use an alcohol pad still in the wrapper to break them, and I thought to myself to use one prior to breaking the darn thing and I didnt. I should...

  20. OUCH!!!! Ampule issues. Anyone else have problems?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

    I know this thread is old, but I just lacerated one of my fingers a couple days ago opening one of those stupid ampules, and it ended up requiring sutures. It was a big ampule, one that held 20 mL, so...

  21. maggots?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to billsnurse's topic in Emergency

    Magots happen, mostly on elderly patients with wounds and people at home htat cannot care for themselves. All it takes is a fly, and I dont think the eggs are visible to the naked eye until they...

  22. Anyone else ever heard of this or seen a similar case??

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi, So I am in triage last night and a mother brings her 12 month old child in for a problem with the child's colostomy. So anyway immediatly I look that the site only to see that about 5 or so inches...

  23. Anyone else ever heard of this or seen a similar case??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    hi, I think it was probably more of a prolapse. I am guessing they woul have to a put a 1 year old under anesthesia for that, she was in a world of pain without us eve touching it. Thanks for your...

  24. Which state would be ideal for me??

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I am currently living in NH, working in MA; however I have a true hatred for snow and winter and I am think of moving. I have never been out of New England and would like some info on which...

  25. Which state would be ideal for me??

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all that have replied thus far. Looks like Arizona is a popular place. I am still pondering, but will most likely leave the snow ridden winters of NH for the sun within the next year....