athena55 BSN, RN

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    Need to Interview a Nurse

    athena55 replied to MT0517's topic in General Nursing

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    web site for Navy and future Navy Nurses

    athena55 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello Everyone! Found a web site that was created by the Navy for Navy Nurses to share their experiences and for people who have questions: http://tinyurl.com/USNavyHealthCare I should add that it...
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    Join Army Reserves to Gain Nursing Experience?

    athena55 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in Government, Military

    Hi S-guy: Sorry, can't really help you. I "went over to the dark side" and went active duty Hooah! I have heard from friends back home that there is a hiring freeze at the VA. Gee I will keep you in...
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    Volunteer opportunities for Reservists

    athena55 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello All: I have some web sites for the Reservists out there who would very much like to volunteer for CONUS or OCONUS missions: http://pfi.dod.mil/PFI_Online.html#Reservists Enlisted/NCO's:...
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    Volunteer opportunities for Reservists

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    OTD: YES...Yes, always, ALWAYS a Federal or Training Holiday stuck in there, somewhere, when you are expecting an answer or response to some query...Sigh... Anywho, I have you in my thoughts... Oh,...
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    RA pressure vs CVP

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

    Hello Whatnext: Gee, I would have to agree with you. Right atrial pressure (RAP) is measured at the proximal port of the pulmonary artery catheter (which is located in the right atrium) hense calling...
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    Happy Nurse Roll Call

    athena55 replied to sunray12's topic in General Nursing

    Hello All: If I had to do it all over again, I would, in a hot New York City minute! I have been a nurse since 1975 (bedside, clinical nurse). The only sad part is that, as you ascend the rank in...
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    Civilian nurse at military hospital?

    athena55 replied to RN2be_07's topic in Government, Military

    Hello RN2b I know for a fact that the Army hires GS and contract nurses to staff all its Army MEDCEN. If you are looking to work in a a medical facility (ARMY) then write an email - subject matter:...
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    Volunteer opportunities for Reservists

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    OTD2: I am not sure about a quota for the active side of the house...But yes I did have my DD Form 368 signed by my Commander and that was part of my packet, along with my USAREC Form 1205 I sure hope...
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    Join Army Reserves to Gain Nursing Experience?

    athena55 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in Government, Military

    hello trustsupplyguy: would i gain clinical experience that would help me get a job when i got out? based on the above, it doesn't sound like i would. i'd hate to join up with that in mind, and then...
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    Nursing Dx help

    athena55 replied to yorkshiresrose's topic in General Students

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    Test Taking Frustration

    athena55 replied to Rayder16's topic in General Students

    this may sound kind of silly, but have you attempted to reach out to your instructor? Not sure how they would react, but I know when I was having troubles - I was on academic probation my entire first...
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    Passed ACNP exam today

    athena55 replied to lifelong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey Congratulations on reaching yet another goal! Best of luck to you and your new practice. So....where will you be working?
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    Join Army Reserves to Gain Nursing Experience?

    athena55 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in Government, Military

    Hello trustsupplyguy: I think that the decision to join the Army Nurse Corps Reserves is a decision that you must mull over and list both the pros and cons very carefully. It will be, as you state, a...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hello Everyone: Just checking in.....I think I was asleep during 12 lead EKGs and reciprocal changes discussion....ha ha ha...... I will be taking the CCRN first week of March. Eeek!! I wish everyone...
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    Nursing student needs an interview

    athena55 replied to palme's topic in MICU, SICU

    description of the specialty i work at a 24 bed combined intensive care unit. the medcen is a level i trauma center. the surgical patients may be neurosurgery, trauma, cardiac (intra-abdominal aortic...
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    I'm not sure!

    athena55 replied to jnw09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was placed on academic probation my entire first year of nursing school. Passing grade was "B" or an 80% and I would consistently receive a 79.5% or 79%. I guess my instructors saw potential. Plus I...
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    I gave my first injection!!!!

    athena55 replied to Natingale's topic in General Students

    Hey Natingale, congratulations on accomplishing a major nursing "task"... I remember my first attempt. My instructor was standing next to me, i had all my "equipment" beside me. I carefully explained...
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    What does it look like?

    athena55 replied to Ciale's topic in Government, Military

    "that is the philosophy i expect of course. but how likely is it that a nurse would see combat? i know virtually nothing and i suppose that's why it would be a good idea to contact a recruiter but i...
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    Case study help! Please

    athena55 replied to savexpigoo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *t.b. has several retained stones in the common bile duct and a stone-filled gallbladder. the patient undergoes ercp, and stones and bile are released, but imaging reveals that a stone is still...
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    Need an RN interview 4 school ..please :)

    athena55 replied to oosmellymeli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    I need advice from a nurse with a good sense of humor.

    athena55 replied to OWWconcussion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I agree with kassady_c and gracie05: GO FOR IT.....Look into your city or state colleges....Start the process by sitting for the entrance college placement exams. In NYC (my experience with the city...
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    Online Banking/cell phones etc...in Iraq?

    athena55 replied to Gruffy's topic in Government, Military

    My two cents to the ongoing discussion: Bring along a box of that cling-type saran wrap. Use it to protect your keyboard when down range Also make sure you have/get your uniform allowance. One of the...
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    What type of a nurse are you?

    athena55 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Boy that is a toughie. I never thought about the "type" of nurse that I am: I always hope to be caring, knowledgeable, competent....But in reality I...... use a lot of humor know how to "read a...
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    the long, drawn out, aggravating and frustrating wait for orders

    athena55 replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    runninmom: Well, at least you got a response from your recruiter: My first recruiter (my very first one) told me that I was a go for MEPS. On the designated day I woke up and waited outside for him to...