athena55 BSN, RN

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    How often do couples die within days of each other?

    athena55 replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello KY_RN: Check out "Broken Heart Syndrome"
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    Need help....I cant decide

    athena55 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

    Coloradogrl: Sad to hear about the death of your sister. Geez, you have some decisions to make, no? How would you feel having to travel total of 4 hours/day to attend classes? I am a wee bit confused:...
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    how do you deal with a patient who...

    athena55 replied to bdbrdb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with NewRN: perhaps you could make up a board with the times of her regularly prescribed meds. Everytime she gets her medication have her sign her name on the large white board. Maybe, if she...
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    Pepcid vs. Protonix??

    athena55 replied to SRidgway's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    one PO med, the other
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    Partial vaccines and Mass vaccines

    athena55 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of live, weakend vaccines [measles, mumps, rubella, polio, chicken pox], killed or inactivated vaccines [flu, rabies, polio - Salk vaccine, hep A], subunit [Hep B], and conjugate vaccines...
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    Any LPN/RN nurses that work for VA (Veterans)?

    athena55 replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think the only other thing I would add is....the probation period is 24 months long. Also...You will be working for the Federal Government and sometimes change happens S-L-O-W-L-Y, if at all. What I...
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    does HR works on saturdays?

    athena55 replied to spongebob6286's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. In my experience HR usually is a 8-4, Mon-Fri type of gig. Now if the hospital is a Federal/Government-type of medical center, then the hours are more like 08:30-15:30. And no, I'm not being mean....
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    Medical waiver in AF

    athena55 replied to AFhopeful22's topic in Government, Military

    AF: "Question though: Do you think they would even look twice at me if I'm this far away from commitment?" What I gather from your post is that you are about one year from finishing up your degree,...
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    AFR In-Processing

    athena55 replied to ugaRN's topic in Government, Military

    Ugarn: Not in the AF, but HAVE FUN, LT! Too bad about not having enough military clothing and supplies for you, perhaps when you go for your first BA. Wear nice, comfortable clothing. Hair: up to you...
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    Medical waiver in AF

    athena55 replied to AFhopeful22's topic in Government, Military

    AFHopefull: I understand you have about 12+ months before considering approaching a Health Care Recruiter. But think of it this way: You will have 12+ months in addition to the time since your spinal...
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    Medical waiver in AF

    athena55 replied to AFhopeful22's topic in Government, Military

    Well, not sure how the AF works, but within the Army you can request a medical waiver....Not sure if you would be granted one, but hey it would be worth the try, no? I was granted: age waiver, hearing...
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    Will Military take an ADN/Diploma nurse with BSc. in another field?

    athena55 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Government, Military

    quiskeya: I'll send you a pm
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    Do you think this was rude?

    athena55 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with llg: Usually you send in your application along with the processing fee (depending upon the college: could be as low as $4.00 up to $65 USD) with a stamped, addressed envelope Hope you...
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    Sirs and sepsis help

    athena55 replied to chrissy student's topic in General Nursing

    failte....hello chrissy [color=#339933]www.kcom.edu/faculty/chamberlain/website/lectures/lectu... check out this web site. at least it is a start. slan,
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    Positive things you'd like to say to your workmates, but sometimes forget.....

    athena55 replied to regularRN's topic in General Nursing

    I make it a habit to go around and thank everyone especially after a difficult or "wild" night. I work with an wonderful bunch of civilian and military nurses and for the most part, we all get along....
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    ? Crede' of the Bladder

    athena55 replied to Callinurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello Callinurse: It is a method used for removing urine through a flaccid or atonic bladder, one without muscle tone. Developed by a physician named Crede, I believe. Google or go to ask.com and type...
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    Online RN to BSN programs

    athena55 replied to nocookees1's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Nocookees1: I did the same thing. I was looking for a MSN/FNP program and looked into the College Network and decided it was way too much $$. And the kicker is you still have to apply to (in my...
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    Nursing school and the military

    athena55 replied to mebamy's topic in Government, Military

    Hey CVICU: Well, you've come to the right place! Just do a search here on All Nurses and you will see a ton of information regarding ANC. Yes the Army or any of the Armed Services requires a big...
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    Evidence of swine flu risk to pregnant women rises

    athena55 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I work in a hospital in Texas and currently a young women who had an emergent c-section, diagnosed with AH1N1, is currently on high frequency ossillating ventilation - HFOV -and NO2. Not sure how the...
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    the ICU book

    athena55 replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello RNin2011: I also have the ICU Book but the 3 that I go to the most often are: Diepenbrock, Nancy. Quick Reference to Critical Care. 3rd edition 2008. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN:...
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    Nursing Nightmare - Whats's the most number of patients you cared for by yourself?

    athena55 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Working telemetry unit: myself and one other RN. We each had 11 patients, no CNA's. I, myself, had 4 transfers out and 4 admissions. What a night! (2008) Back in the 70's I was the only night nurse in...
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    Congenital Arm Amputee - any one else out there?

    athena55 replied to stub2000's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello All: I worked with an RN who also had a congenital arm malformation: she was missing her right hand. She was able to: insert IV's, foley's, draw up meds from any size vial, inject said meds (IM...
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    Nursing student and new mom considering the Air Force

    athena55 replied to melonydee, student's topic in Nursing Career

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    Disabled RN looking for some ideas to go back to work

    athena55 replied to kathleanconner's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hello Kathy: Sorry to hear about all your medical woes r/t that 18 wheeler collision I am sure you have found, by now, the Disabled Nurses forum here on All Nurses. Have you checked out...
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    preparation for OBLC

    athena55 replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    {{ edie }} Sending out mega cyber: ice cubes, ice cold beer/pepsi (if you don't drink, ha ha), nice soft slippers and a cool shower q2h. Too bad the 'puters aren't virtual! Thinking of you. Remember:...