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, Just wondering if their have been studies to show if it has any long term, or short term effects on the baby? I think the UK uses it quite frequently!

  2. Financial Aid

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to pi.student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok, some financial lessons for you! 1) Stop living beyond your means right now, and work towards paying off all of that debt. I mean this even if you have to put school on hold for a year or two and...

  3. LPN to Paramedic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, yes this!! I actually make 90K with my medic overtime- 48 hours a week plus one 12 hour shift extra, not to bad considering I do 911 only and cover 6 towns (and not a single nursing home!!)....

  4. Stuck between a job I love and a place I love?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    I was kinda in a similar position as you, but for the reasons you are stating chose not to move. I live in the northeast and we have quite a number of academic medical centers, the problem is I...

  5. Did any of y'all nurses choose nursing over counseling/psychology?

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

    Nope, I have a strong dislike for psych patients...

  6. LPN to Paramedic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    I love your screen name and avatar, it's cute!!

  7. New NP pay

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Guest1059175's topic in Advanced Practice

    Starting to think going back for FNP and gaining 40K in student loans might not be a good idea... Northeast US 11 years of RN experience 95K for 36 hours a week - as a staff nurse!

  8. LPN to Paramedic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    That is great you allowed to do that, especially in the ER! I am not sure if it is the state or the hospitals are just being scared for wheat ever reason... It's just silly.

  9. LPN to Paramedic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    Did I mention the drill? Yes, the drill... we can now drill into bone (IO) if we cannot get an IV in place, thus saving a lot of time on a sick patient! I am an IV nurse also though and believe RN...

  10. LPN to Paramedic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    I think he or she could do EMT work, not paramedic work!

  11. LPN to Paramedic

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the responsibility of a paramedic is far greater then that of an LPN. You would also have to get your EMT basic first in most states, if not all. I suggest you get some EMT experience first...

  12. Boston Va retention

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SheriffLauren's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I don't know anything about the retention, but just keep in mind Boston is saturated with nurses and the cost of living is extremely high!

  13. Are nurses smarter than resident physicians?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to my post (it won't let me edit it) Romazicon is NOT a drug you want to just blindly give to someone!!!

  14. Antibiotic Theory

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am convinced dentistry is part scam... They told me my root canal was "reinfected" over a year ago and I still have zero symptoms!! I strongly suggest you go to an endodontist, if you haven't...

  15. Questionable Behavior: Reports and Write Ups

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    You will definitely not gain any fans by going directly to HR or her manager or yours. Take her aside next time you see her and let her know how you felt. I also think people are way to easily...

  16. Are nurses smarter than resident physicians?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Romazacon is VERY rarely given because of the risk of protracted seizure, especially in someone who uses Benzos chronically, and guess what you wont be able to use if they do seize. Not worth the...

  17. How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    I had my aha moment ages ago when I was fresh out of high school and worked as an ER tech, from then on I knew I loved caring for pediatric patients and disliked caring for adults. I think my ideal...

  18. Gift for my preceptor

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    I would give him the gift card with a hand written thank you card!

  19. Non-compatible meds w/double lumen

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Ellee's topic in General Nursing

    Double lumens are separate within the central line and they exit at different points so the medications are not mixing together.

  20. Order of Draw for Labs - Concerns / Looking for Your Opinion / Expertise

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to aroelisland's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably something that should further be discussed with the lab and physician, not with the internet. We are nurses and don't specialize in lab draws.

  21. Break up during school

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    There are men who are so insecure that they need a women who financially needs them, I know because I dated one!!! He said that I would be a stay at home mom (umm, ok, I guess he didn't plan on...

  22. Failed Accelerated BSN program

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to DreamGrl2020's topic in General Students

    I say just go for the slower pace!! Two years for a BSN is no time at all!!

  23. ER nurse looking for change

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to maye23's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Depends on how saturated your area is, but after 8 years of ER nursing I tried to get a NICU job and couldn't no matter how many times i changed my resume etc, despite having experiencing caring...

  24. Is it too soon to quit a new job if you know you are unhappy in the position!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Scrublife1993's topic in General Nursing

    I would be responsible and find a job first, and then give at least 2 weeks notice to your current employer!

  25. Mom Wants Me to Become an RN as Backup... But I Don't

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

    Hello, You are an adult do what YOU want, and not what your parents want you to do! Often times i find parents and friends interpret what they cannot do as what you cannot do either and try and...