AnnieOaklyRN

AnnieOaklyRN BSN, RN, EMT-P

Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic

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  1. Temodar question

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Marylou1102's topic in Oncology

    Sorry we cannot provide medical advice on this site as it is against TOS. This site is not meant for people to "consult with specialists" it is for nurses and other medical personell to relax and...

  2. I am scared of the IV pump!!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    RN 4 u, Here are some basics All IV pumps have two main settings : rate in mL/hr and Volume to be infused in mLs : and if you need to put a secondary on you hit the secondary button and...

  3. Good luck on finals everyone!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    LOL KuKu me too!! It is terrible. Just think about the positive one more semester, I have one more to go too! Do you have to take the HESI exam at your school this semester?? I do , yuck, another...

  4. Common Health Problems - Fail - in Medical Exam?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to henryrnpunk's topic in International Nursing

    I think seizures would probably be a big one. I do not think legally you can refuse to employ someone based on a medical condition except maybe in certain

  5. I'm sick and I have to study for pre-admit exam

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

    Take time to rest, the more you rest the quicker you will feel better and the sooner you will be able to get back to studying. I had to take the NLN to get into nursing school and the only thing to...

  6. Is it always better to die at home?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Like the other posters I think it depends on the family. My step father wanted to die at home, but my mother just could not give him the care he needed so we spent his last few days with him in a...

  7. Who is studying for finals?!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Students

    I have a final this friday and HESI next monday, and I haven't even picked up a book yet to study

  8. Hi can someone answer me a question (new)

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to inspiring_nurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure about the specifics for the LPN. It depends on the school as to whether you will have to be on the receiving end of a needle for practice. I am in an ADN program and we used the...

  9. When Is Everyone's Finals/Last Day Of Semester?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to slou!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a current nursing student and we have already had our last day of class. Our final is this friday and we have to take the HESI exam next monday, how exciting :). cannot wait to get them over...

  10. IV starts

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL thank god we do not have to put a "wheel" over the site before the stick, that would be challenging...

  11. is 44 too old?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to dimama's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Dimama, I am not a CRNA, but hope to be one some day. You are never to old to fulfill you educational/career goals!!!!

  12. Health Assessment Lab Final...eeks!

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to CoolKell10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just go from head to toe, that will help you not forget anything.... this is probably too late, but I am sure you did just fine!

  13. Nursing intervention?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to nursedandy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Give them a blanket...maybe

  14. Want to be a nurse

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to hope2beanurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with Arciedee about the SAT/ACT. After you obtain your GED you will need to attend college for at least a year to obtain your pre requ classes and your gen ed classes (non- nursing classes you...

  15. When to dilute IV push meds ???

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

    I do not really think which ones to dilute are going to be something you can remember except when you give the drug frequently. I know the FDA just released a warning about phenergan and that it...

  16. Information on infant care plans

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    oh not to worry I figured you meant something else, just was not user exactly what it was thats all.

  17. Information on infant care plans

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    um you want someone to write your whole care plan for you and post it on here??? I am confused about your question.

  18. Propofol IV push by non-CRNAs in non-intubated patients--allowed in Oregon

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

    In NH nurses can push propofol and hang a drip on patients who are intubated already. There are equally dangerous drugs that nurses push everyday. The major effects of Propofol, that I have noticed...

  19. Questions for new nurses about school.

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

    I find care plans are the harest thing and thankfully I am heading into my last semester (hopefully) and we will only have two to do! They are just time consuming and boring... I am finding the...

  20. What are you sacrificing to go nursing school?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am sacraficing my sanity, although I may not have had that to begin

  21. How do I get my child to take medicine?

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    you could tell her the alternative... a shot of antibiotics

  22. IV starts

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I usually go in from the top or side depeding on the vein. Remember when you first get the flash you need to flatten the catheter almost against the skin, but not touching it obviously so that you do...

  23. Back Pain

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to mydogsowner's topic in General Nursing

    My I too have back problems from working as a paramedic. I am a nursing student and running around for eight hours streight. I acutally have cheap nursing shoes with Dr. Sholls gel inserts which have...

  24. HELP! Short term and long term goal writing

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thank you Day for your time and help. I did it and passed it in and the instructor said it was fine. THANK GOODNES! I do not want to fail clincal especially since we only have one more semester....

  25. Underage alcohol poisoning/ Drug Overdose

    AnnieOaklyRN replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    In the city I work in on the ambulance, if a call comes in that sounds like drugs are involved even if they are only requesting an ambulance a cruiser will be go as well. If they come into...