AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Are there any meds to help uncontrolled A-fib that dont dorp pressure?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    hi, His uncontrolled rate was more than likely a compansation for the hypotension instead of the uncontrolled rate causing the hypotension. It woudl be VERY unlikely that a rate of 150 would cause...

  2. Essay length - holy crap!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dilleweed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    umm, if you whining about a 3 page essay how do you plan on getting throught the MANY other papers/essays you will have to write throughout college which, more than likely, will have to be more than 3...

  3. What are your thoughts on giving cards/gifts to pts.?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I think its ok, as long as it is just a friend type thing. I transported a 36 year old the other day just dx with lymphoma with mediastinal tumor, had a chest tube that was going to be long term...

  4. THUMBS UP to hospitals banning smoking!!

    AnnieOaklyRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi, Just wanted to voice my oppinion, not that anyone will truly care, but anyway. My step father, who was basically my father died in October of 2005 from Lung Cancer. He smoked for 30 years and I...

  5. A Vagal Maneuver that REALLY WORKS!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

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  6. Tncc

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jillba's topic in Emergency

    hi, Thanks bigsyis and to the OP for posting this. It is encouraging to read all the positive posts.

  7. Possible to become RN with 2.1 HS GPA?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    hi nurse Karen, I was a TOTAL SLACKER in highschool, um, yeah books stayed in my locker etc barely graduated. It wasn't because I was an idiot, but I just didn't have the motivation and no kid wants...

  8. A Vagal Maneuver that REALLY WORKS!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

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  9. Anyone else feel like their clinical instructor doesn't like them?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Students

    hi, I had one clinical instructor that hated me, and it was obvoius, but I hated her right back. I wasn't rude or mean to her, but I gave her a pretty darn poor reveiw at the end of the rotation...

  10. Tncc

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to jillba's topic in Emergency

    ugh... I have to take the within the next couple of weeks as a new grad in the ER. You guys are scaring me :)

  11. My brain says no but my heart says yes

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Megsd's topic in Emergency

    hi, I am a new grad in the ER and LOVE it, its where I belong!! Is there anyway you could change your selection for your preceptorship?? I had 9 years of EMS experience so that helped me get the ER...

  12. A Vagal Maneuver that REALLY WORKS!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    havent had that happen yet, better than having them poop trying vasalva which never seems to work anyway.

  13. Mistakes make me angry!!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    as long as you remain human you will never be mistake free. They will however decrease with time and practice.

  14. I'm new... and I have questions!!!!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kitkatkmm's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I am an NHTI, Concord graduate 07 and thought the program was very good, especially the clinical sites. It is a hard program to stay in though, as it is a lot of work, although I am sure every...

  15. Living situation

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I doubt the traffic will keep you up since that is more like white noise. The only problem would be if there is frequent emergency traffic going through the intersection (ie sirens) or lots of...

  16. Excess Blood Transfusion

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to discobunni's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others about just worrying about the fluid overload. Remember some athletes do this type of thing on purpose, although with their own blood of course, so again more than likely it...

  17. Learn From My Mistake - Dilaudid

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi, thank you for having the courage to share your story with the rest of us. Remember that when you have morbidly obese patients they should be medicated more towards a normal BMI instead of with...

  18. What kind of Clothes should I wear to the NCLEX?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    oh my word... I am just shaking my head right now reading this

  19. Adenosine Help?????

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I have pushed it several times, and yes it causes a very brief period of asystole, although usually it is not true asystole since the heart's escape mechanisms usually kick in for the period. It...

  20. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

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

    hi ngt, I am thinking of doing the heli eventually. I am also both a paramedic and RN, so is it possible to have both titles or do they perfer you be one or the other?? oh and sorry to Jeremy for...

  21. back support?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to texascowgirl's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    hi, careful about wearing a back brace, it is ok for short term, but in the long run it can, and probably will weaken your back muscles and make you more vulnerable to a back injury the day you do not...

  22. Rapid Response Team for Families

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    umm yeah, I would think a K of 15 would get you a ride in the meat wagon and then on to the funeral home. Also nurses are perfectly capable of explaining family concerns. The concern is that families...

  23. Anyone going to NECC this fall?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    thanks gotta, maybe you guys will do a clinical day in the ER??

  24. I am so upset!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    sorry to hear you are having trouble, maybe a good reason to get a car/lisence. Also as a surgical tech you will more than likely have to take some call time, which means you will need your own car....

  25. Anyone going to NECC this fall?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi Gotta, I was in med surg for a few weeks, not my niche for sure. I just started in the ER and so far I love it, that is where I belong! Good luck