athena55 BSN, RN

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    Army Amedd

    athena55 replied to surehands2's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Surehands: The old Army Regs were that you couldn't have more than 7 tattoos...But as ArRNmy stated as long as the tats aren't racist or "hateful in nature" and as long as your sleeve tat can be...
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    what does DORRES mean (on the orders)

    athena55 replied to cptluciejensen's topic in Government, Military

    CPTL: Yes, 2 forms of picture ID...Your, I think it is the DA Form 70 (Oath) or at least know the date that you raised your right hand. To start the ball rolling and register for your AKO account:...
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    Is there more basic training after OBLC?

    athena55 replied to alex1's topic in Government, Military

    Alex1: Unless you've already had your ASI of 8A, then no, you wouldn't have to go....But if you don't have the Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) of 8A (critical care nurse) then YES you will have to...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    athena55 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    LAgirlinOR and Flashlight: GOOD FOR YOU! Wasn't it a grand feeling to walk out of there with that piece of paper in your hand? I do agree that if I just looked at the Dr Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio...
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    Is there more basic training after OBLC?

    athena55 replied to alex1's topic in Government, Military

    Alex1: The Army CCNC (Critical Care Nurse Course) is offered at Fort Sam, Walter Reed, or MAMC. It is a three month long, intense course. After OBLC you should have orders to go TDY-return. Do you...
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    what does DORRES mean (on the orders)

    athena55 replied to cptluciejensen's topic in Government, Military

    Hi DORRES usually is your date of record, Reserves. Meaning, the date you took the Oath to become a Commissioned Officer in the USAR. Not sure what to tell you... Once you have your orders you could...
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    Are you an RN?

    athena55 replied to AmberLamps's topic in General Nursing

    good luck
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    Army Nurse Reserve Corp Meeting Preparation!!

    athena55 replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

    Half the battle: your Recruiter is a Health Care Recruiter. BIG Difference.... Well, I would think you would get some TIG (Time in Grade) for your nursing experience. Should get you in as 1LT (but I...
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    Thinking of Joining Army Reserves- would like to here from RN's

    athena55 replied to lyndsie's topic in Government, Military

    hello. i would suggest you look over this forum, perhaps put in a search for army reserves. or go to http://armynursecorps.amedd.army.mil/ http://www.goarmy.com/jobdetail.do?id=315&fw=reservenps...
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    CCRN help!

    athena55 replied to Xiomara's topic in General Nursing

    Hi....Well, what have you been using to help you prepare for the exam? I used the PASS CCRN book and CD by Robin D. Dennison, 3rd edition 2007 Kind of a little late for that, I guess....I found that...
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    judgemental nurses/students

    athena55 replied to k_r_ah's topic in General Nursing

    k_r_ah: Yeah, it can blow when you meet people who don't share the same feelings, ideas, sensitivities as you do. When I went to nursing school, the mantra was to be "judgmentally non-judgmental" And...
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    Tasting blood....Can this be true?

    athena55 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    :nuke: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahhahahahaahahah You made my
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    Advice to choose between Army/AF/ Navy reserve corp... HELP!!

    athena55 replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

    hello realnut: have been super busy.....i would first suggest you look over this particular forum. i am sure you will find some of the answers you seek, especially when they deal with a service other...
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    New Grad RN Curious about Nurse Corps

    athena55 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Government, Military

    ChickenJoy: If I may add to the informative post by Jeckrn....And speaking from the Army side of the house: If you choose the Reserves you will usually (and hopefully) drill in your "home community"...
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    How does the military determine your height? (Can you use your morning height?)

    athena55 replied to UGADawgs's topic in Government, Military

    From experience: If your height is 6 foot, 3.5 inches they will measure you as 6 foot 3 inches If you are going through MEPS it depends upon when they get you all together and obtain your...
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    Am I the only one still waiting??

    athena55 replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    Hey LT, Welcome aboard! Hey, when you Commission, try to have some digital pictures taken. Be nice to have them to look back on. Where will you take the Oath? Congratulations, once again!
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    Color Blind?

    athena55 replied to HumorHeals22's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi: All three of my male children are color-blind, as well. Great thing that I passed on to them, huh? Hasn't bothered them, that much. My #1 was accepted into the Army, 31B, and now that he receieved...
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    Well, this is worrying, and very scary

    athena55 replied to Ready, Able's topic in General Students

    did any body else worry so much about being accepted? i look at my gpa and everything and i always think i'm doing the worst out of everybody, but i'm trying so hard. i'm passing, not having to retake...
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    Graduation Gift- Which Littman & Why?

    athena55 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree, it would depend upon your graduation and your particular practice. I use the Littman 4000 (amplified or electronic stethoscope) I would suggest you look over www.allheart.com they have many...
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    Urinalysis and CBC...

    athena55 replied to Jjearkwein's topic in General Nursing

    Frances Fischbach: A Manual of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests. Sixth Edition. 2000. Lippincott:New York CBC: since there are "normal" values for different age groups/genders I'll state the values...
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    Wishing you all a Happy Mothers Day

    athena55 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Nursing student 19: Thank You very much for those kind thoughts and words. I was feeling kinda sorry for myself cuz I am so far from my three young adult male children (they: FL, me: TX) but they are...
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    For All Experienced Nurses...

    athena55 replied to jhidalgo75's topic in General Nursing

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    Tips on making that ICU bed look perfect after a bath

    athena55 replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    {{Raising my hand up}} I DO...and at my old civilian job I used to get "yelled at" for doing that. [i also used to walk around the unit, at about 22:00 or so, and offer my patient's who weren't NPO a...
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    Army boards?

    athena55 replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    LZRN: Welcome to the Fold!
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    Wanting to be an Emergency Nurse Someday-Going Green Soon

    athena55 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    OTD: Yup deploying in~ 90 days but a bunch of us from A Co. so I won't be too lonely. It seems like we will be first MOB-ing to Ft Bragg than off to the 28th CSH for 6-9 months.. Yikes, didn't realize...