athena55 BSN, RN

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    Dogs and Nurses

    athena55 replied to Jayhawk4Life's topic in General Nursing

    hello jayhawk: oh my gosh, that is great (about entering nursing school and adopting a pup) i have had dogs all my life, as well. i think it is a good idea that you get a puppy while you can spend at...
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    the long, drawn out, aggravating and frustrating wait for orders

    athena55 replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    M5: I do believe you had a typo. You did mean to say "M5's rule, 8A's COOL" ?
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    Army ISP

    athena55 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Good day everyone! I have a question: I have my CCRN and I would like to apply for the ISP. Does anyone know what form I need to fill out or what kind(s) of paperwork I would need to have on hand?...
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    Army ISP

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    Hi OTD: THANK YOU. Yes, I did have the ALARACT but now I actually read it so thank you for putting it out there! I am off this weekend - yippee - and I plan on hanging out in my P.J.s and doing...
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    the long, drawn out, aggravating and frustrating wait for orders

    athena55 replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    Hey 66HM5! When I first read your post I didn't immediately see that you finally got your orders! I thought it was a quick update that you were STILL WAITING~ HOOAH is RIGHT! Isn't it sad that we...
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    Drug testing issue.

    athena55 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Smells like an urban legend! I am a UPL (Unit Prevention Leader) in the Army's Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP). I help supervise urine/drug testings that are done on post. Were you asked to...
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    nurse reserve corps

    athena55 replied to firstyearRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello janice15: Duty-Honor-Country First I would suggest you do a search on this forum....TONS and tons of information regarding RC... That being said I would also suggest going to your local Health...
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    CCRN format

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

    Diannrn: As another poster stated, try to concentrate on your score report....look at your low percentages and concentrate on those areas that you are weak in. I wish I could offer more....and easy...
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    How do I get a job as a Civilian in a military hospital/facility

    athena55 replied to mzjennx's topic in Government, Military

    CHeck out this web site for more information: http://armynursecorps.amedd.army.mil/ Good Luck Hoorah to your Marine spouse!
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    I still feel lost- any suggestions?

    athena55 replied to beyondmeasure's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh my goodness, been there, sometimes STILL feel that! Ya know what I did? I had a notebook that I would jot stuff in, like how to calculate a dopamine drip, the actions of a drug that I might not use...
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    Military nursing questions

    athena55 replied to mckitrickms's topic in Government, Military

    Hello and Welcome to AllNurses! This is "a ton" of answers here on this forum. May I suggest you first start by going through and perhaps performing a search here for a specific thread....then once...
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    MD's losing/lost trust in RN's

    athena55 replied to JeffTheRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi Well, it has been a while since I worked in a civilian hospital, but what about setting up a meeting between you (since the docs seem to confide in you, or at least blast the other person in your...
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    RA pressure vs CVP

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

    Chisca: Oh my goodness, I thought I was the only one that remembered that! Remember calculating the CVP measurments? So I guess you should remember glass syringes and remember the "drum catherter"...
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    Wide QRS Tachycardia vs. VTach

    athena55 replied to VAJenny's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello VAJenny: Well, there is something called the Brugada criteria which is used to distinguish between regular monomorphic wide QRS complex tachycardias/SVT and ventricular tachycardia....Kind of...
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    Where can a disabled Nurse get a job??

    athena55 replied to riverbirch1970's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Am not sure if this will be of any help/support but go to: www.exceptionalnurse.com And if your NP/DO/MD will sign off on one, how about using a wheelchair or motorized chair to get you out and about?...
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    Can not use electronic stethoscope for boards

    athena55 replied to imacna2be's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Americans with Disability Act! Go to your disability student office in your school, or the 501 Officer, or the EEO Officer...And become informed of your rights. If you don't have those Officer's or...
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    I passed yesterday!

    athena55 replied to doubleplay's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i passed the nclex rn yesterday. good for you!!! what an accomplishment, no?
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I would like to add my name to the growing list of new CCRN's. Yippeeeee:yeah: It was such a grand feeling to walk out of the testing office with that piece of paper in my hand! And to answer a...
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    Becoming a military nurse

    athena55 replied to MeekRn712's topic in Government, Military

    Cursed:
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    VA Pay-Strictly Salary?

    athena55 replied to OR Dude's topic in Government, Military

    GOOD LUCK on your upcoming Boards! I have a question for you: You say you hope to work in the same facility, would that be a problem? I worked with an EXCELLENT NURSE who was an LPN, went back to...
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    Question for AF nurses

    athena55 replied to nursemel09's topic in Government, Military

    Hey no true silly questions...That's why this forum is here! Landstuhl Regional Medical Center - LRMC, Combat Support Hospital -CSH Army Nurse Corps, PROFIS now 6-9 months (that includes MOB) As has...
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    Which branch was right for you?

    athena55 replied to NYnur2010's topic in Government, Military

    "Once I started going through the process, the naval bases location really attracted me and I feel honored to serve the sailors of the USN and the Marine corps. Old, young, retired, war vet or old...
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    February Army Boards

    athena55 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    otd: hooah, baby! that is awesome news! welcome to the fold!
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    Lasix gtts

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

    Sorry I should have stated I was addressing Uncleb And ideally you really should look at your BUN:Cr ratio which would give you a way better idea if it is pre-renal vs intra-renal vs post-renal. The...
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    My process in joining the Airforce

    athena55 replied to deletethisaccount's topic in Government, Military

    JD, you are so right! When I applied to the Reserves, ANC, I was getting a wee bit fed up with not hearing anything. My recruiter told me that I "was in" toward the end of November 2005 but I hadn't...