athena55 BSN, RN

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    Tips on making that ICU bed look perfect after a bath

    athena55 replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    I came upon this thread late, but I do agree I long for the days when one wasn't worried about MRSA or if the "bath basin" was harboring bugs... Once in a while I will give an old fashioned soapy,...
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    so much hypokalaemia?

    athena55 replied to sister s's topic in MICU, SICU

    Think it also depends (which to use, IVPB or PO) how symptomatic your patient is (how low is the K+), and the underlying problem/disease
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    Post 9-11 GI Bill and the nurse officer

    athena55 replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Everyone: Another web page for information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill: www.gibill.va.gov Also go to: military times.com/handbook and click on "Post 9/11 Bill" ....Yikes, I see that Just_Cause...
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    HOH and just accepted to nursing school!

    athena55 replied to gemberly's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello Gemberly and welcome to All Nurses So cool that you got accepted into a nursing program! Well, I think you are on the right track, being a self-advocate! By all means go to your Disability...
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    Wanting to be an Emergency Nurse Someday-Going Green Soon

    athena55 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    Ha ha OTD: You made me smile! Fun and Sun, wish... Actually trying to PCS closer to the east coast....Trying for WR (Walter Reed). If I get WRAMC then I will probably buy a car so that I can go home...
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    CCRN

    athena55 replied to kek5931's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello I can say, for myself, I used the Dr Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio DVD's and her Book of Pearls; the PASS CCRN by Dennison (I mostly used the CD with the 2,000 CCRN exam questions and the book as a...
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    Question about Generic course selection program for Army Reserve

    athena55 replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Government, Military

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    Wanting to be an Emergency Nurse Someday-Going Green Soon

    athena55 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    hi, i will try to answer some of your questions: here are my questions...: 1.) after 2 years of medical surgical nursing with some exposure to the ed skills, will i be able to transfer into ed within...
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    Sailors' PCS moves delayed

    athena55 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Something interesting I read on Military.com: Some Sailors' Moves Delayed The Navy announced plans to place a temporary hold on selected permanent change of station (PCS) moves in order to remain...
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    Asthma and military

    athena55 replied to futurern123's topic in Government, Military

    E1.9 LUNGS, CHEST WALL,PLEURA, AND MEDIASTINUM E1.9.1 Current abnormal elevation of the diaphragm (either side) is disqualifying. Any nonspecific abnormal findings on radiological and other...
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    Madigan AMC

    athena55 replied to lahlee's topic in Government, Military

    Lahlee: I read your e-mail. I wish I could help you. I just TDY-return from MAMC in November, beautiful (Tacoma and Fort Lewis area) There are 2 ICU's: ICU -East and ICU - West, each ~ 10 beds....
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    ICU nurses please respond!!!

    athena55 replied to jamieousn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi! I would seriously suggest you check out Mark Hammerschmidt, RN web site www.icufaqs.org/ A WONDERFUL resource....Since you have a few weeks, go through it. I realize you are still in school, but...
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    need help on research paper

    athena55 replied to smallboat's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Same problem, attempted to access your survey only to find it has been closed. Good luck to you!
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    Littmann 3000 = 2 questions

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

    Hi Chris: I have the Littman 4000 and I paid over $500 for mine and I love it. I have seen the Littman 3000 and I like the way it is put together, a wee bit smaller or more compact, I should say, than...
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    Newborn Kitten Emergency- Anyone???

    athena55 replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, came upon this thread just today...Brava to you and your family for taking in all the kitties Went through something like you did. Mother cat abandoned her 2 newborns and my self and my S.O. took...
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    OK, YOU WIN!

    athena55 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree....She owes you big time....And if it were me I would say to heck with dinner, bring on the Pepsi and M&M's,
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    New here, just saying hello!

    athena55 replied to 650ryder's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello 650Ryder and Welcome to All Nurses! I work in an Army Medical Center (MEDCEN) and we have many, many 68WM6's (LPN's) that are male, took the 68W course (EMT) then went on to the PNC (Practical...
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    Navy Nurse Corps...has anybody heard anything?

    athena55 replied to Lace_09's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations on getting accepted into the Navy Nurse
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    How Has AIDS Touched You?

    athena55 replied to Pierrette's topic in General Nursing

    I lost a lover to
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    Please!!! I really need help learning and remembering meds, and their side effects

    athena55 replied to cna2lpn80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello Zanatu: I think it is wonderful that you can recall all the side effects of the drugs that you had or are studying. I would like to ask you, after you have been practicing for a while, what you...
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    Please!!! I really need help learning and remembering meds, and their side effects

    athena55 replied to cna2lpn80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    cna2lpn: I have been an RN for like 100 years (just joking) but I can't keep all those meds in my head! Do you realize how many different kinds of medications are approved by the FDA in one year?...
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    USPHS Pay Rates/Scales

    athena55 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you are correct. My BAH is $908 (around there) and my rent is only $550....The rest stays in my pocket.....But of course you must consider your other bills: electric, water, telephone etc. I...
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    IV fluid mishap...worried

    athena55 replied to blueeyes87's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Okay, take a deep breath...... The patient needed the fluid. Yes, you grabbed the wrong IV bag. I'd bet my remaining teeth that you will never, ever make that mistake again! Life is a learning curve....
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    Please!!! I really need help learning and remembering meds, and their side effects

    athena55 replied to cna2lpn80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello cna2lpn: Why don't you try using index cards. Type out the important information of the drug: classification, action, onset/duration, side effects/adverse effects, interactions and then cut and...
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    If you make over 100k/year as a nurse

    athena55 replied to amie1169's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a civilian I worked at the VA Medical Center (VISN3), step 2, grade 8 (when I was first hired in 2006) At that time I was working telemetry, then switched back to the combined ICU I have my...