AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Anyone here work at a hospital that uses nitrous oxide in labor?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I honestly don't think diversion would be a big issues, as people don't really think of Nitrous as giving them a long lasting high, and you can't take it anywhere. I had it for a oral surgery...

  2. Futile ressusitation

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    I aslo wanted to add that I don't get why families watching codes is controversial? They have been watching EMS providers working their family members for decades with no controversy involved. The...

  3. Futile ressusitation

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    In my state as a medic I can work the patient at home for 20 minutes and call it, thus not wasting precious resources and causing the family thousands of dollars in bills to accomplish nothing. We...

  4. I am taking Taekwondo!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SuperMomBob88's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly what will this accomplish? If she tells a parent that their kid has a concussion (which you cannot diagnose without a CT that rules out a bleed) and that parent takes her word for it and...

  5. Accomadating patients racist request?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell them then you better learn to care for yourself, because that and accepting whatever nurse or caregivers helps you are your only two options. You choose! This isn't a hotel or Burger...

  6. I am taking Taekwondo!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SuperMomBob88's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion you are still taking on liability, but that is your

  7. VA pay/ benefits or Pediatric Emergency Dept RN

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Alexgreat1's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure about that age? I have seen FNP take care of kids of all ages, well under 13.

  8. Need ideas/suggestions for future nursing career

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to randa77's topic in Nursing Career

    What kind of management, like a nurse manager? I would think you would have to get some RN experience with patient care before you could become a nurse manager. It would help if you told us what...

  9. First job as an RN

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

    I would suggest taking your NCLEX sooner, then later! I wouldn't wait two months! I worked in an ER right out of school as a new grad. It was a love hate relationship, mostly hate. I already knew I...

  10. I am taking Taekwondo!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SuperMomBob88's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I would not do this, as a medic you need to work under a medical control physician and you wont be if you are "volunteering". You will also not be covered for liability!! I would skip this and...

  11. IV meds and dilution

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in General Nursing

    That would be impossible to give a list of the endless meds that may need to be diluted. Hospitals have resources that you can look up compatibility and other drug information, so I wouldn't worry to...

  12. Taking BSN classes while working: Feasible?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to H2O4me's topic in General Students

    LIke some others say it is more then feasible, but I would wait until your orientation period is over.

  13. What have you heard about Creighton University's RN to Paramedic Program?

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

    When you apply for a flight job, or another job that requires "paramedic" certification they expect you to have the knowledge and experience that goes behind it, this person will not have that!...

  14. What have you heard about Creighton University's RN to Paramedic Program?

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

    This is quite scary in my opinion, you will not be a competent paramedic with two weeks of jam packed education!! I hope the patients survive if you ever work as a solo medic with a basic or advanced...

  15. RN-Medic Program Questions

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Rock.Libster's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Please don't do it! Having done both roles and having gone through full education programs for both, I seriously do not recommend you bypass paramedic education. Go be an EMT to get some of the...

  16. RN or Surgical Tech?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    I would do the LPN-RN, get some OR experience and then go for your first assist. This way, if you decide hmm maybe OR isn't what you thought it would be you have many more options as an RN. As a...

  17. How to get into the PACU as a new grad?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    PACU is not a place for a new grad!! Please get some critical care experience in an ER or ICU first! In my experience PACU positions also tend to be coveted in most hospitals, so the chances of them...

  18. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    I think this preference comes down to energy level and personal preference. I work 24 hours shifts as a medic and enjoy having those 5 days off, of course my job isn't nearly as constantly busy as a...

  19. Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I cannot blame them, I have seen what goes into Walmart! In all seriousness, I can't blame them especially during flu and cold season!

  20. Infusion times....in a pickle...

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    You could always ask the doctor or pharmacy to put the meds at different times so they do not overlap. Also another idea would be to put a second IV in, if the patient doesn't have difficult access....

  21. New nurse getting dumped on. Ready to switch.

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NewNurse1997's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, First of all, you have to get rid of this poor me, everyone is against me attitude. It won't help you at all, and believe me everyone is drowning with their hands full, not just you!...

  22. Need help! What's my next move?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Blondie_M's topic in General Students

    This is a personal choice that we cannot make for you. It is up to you, if you want to get your BSN right off that bat or wait and do your ADN. BSN will generally give you more opportunities for...

  23. What would you have done

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to MJCRN4898's topic in General Nursing

    My question would be was the patient even competent at that point to refuse care/treatment given that he recently had anesthesia and probably had a lot of pain medication on board. If he was not...

  24. First time fired by family

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to invictus's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't take it personally. I would however get a translator if English is not their primary language, and use the translator so they can better understand. This may have been the bigger issue....

  25. Interviewing for a flight nurse position,.or so I thought?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Jano8797's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    In my area both of our air units switch back and forth between ground and air, they are all the same people essentially. What do you mean "BLS" transfers, like trucking grandma to the nursing home?...