athena55 BSN, RN

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    Help getting into va system

    athena55 replied to Melinanpt's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Melinanpt: I think I saw a response to this post on another thread? I believe I read that (I want to say Just_Cause) responded that you should take your DD214, your nursing license, transcripts...
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    Is night school possible?

    athena55 replied to jamesday's topic in General Students

    Hello Jamesday: Home page of AN, go to Specialty tab and click on it then click on "Nursing Specialties"....scroll down until you see the forum "Military Nursing....." Try this web site:...
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    Dipyridamole (Persantine)

    athena55 replied to NYCRN6's topic in Cardiac

    Boston: Gosh, I wish I could say detailed information like that I gathered from my years as an RN. Waaay back in the day when my hospital first starting doing fem-pop bypass or fem-fem bypass this was...
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    Dangerous nurses

    athena55 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I realize that I am reading this particular thread late, but I must agree with the other posters: Oh my goodness, so how did he/she document that excessively long period of apnea and the ensuing...
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    Really need help finding this Anatomy book online

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

    HI Okay, go to www.half.com I saw both the hardcover and the lab manual. Not sure how much you can spend....Hardcover, brand new was $114.83 and the 2008 lab manual was for $93.20 (both USD) Sorry I...
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    what is army nursing really like?

    athena55 replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    Hello 2Soldiers44: You can obtain an age waiver to enter the Reserves. Once that age waiver is granted, and you then decide to go over to the active side of the house, you wouldn't need to go through...
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    A&P question

    athena55 replied to dallet6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YUP correct: Collagen is main protein of connective tissue and is present in skin, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Our bones are made up of collagen and collagen is made by the fibroblast cells that...
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    Personality Test for Specialty

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

    My top three: medical oncology general surgery peds (WHAAAT??) Ha, I spent 15 years in an oncology critical-care unit...Now at a combined intensive-care unit at a MEDCEN Interesting thread. Thanks!...
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    pBt02 monitoring brain tissue oxygenation?

    athena55 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hello Angel1966, Azzurri, LittleLindz: Thank you all very much for your response to the OP question regarding pBtO2 monitoring. My question now is: Is there a specific web site related to this? I am...
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    Dipyridamole (Persantine)

    athena55 replied to NYCRN6's topic in Cardiac

    Hello BostonNurse: Yes, you are correct. Persantine or Dipyridamole inhibits thrombin formation when given long term and causes vasodilation when given in high doses for the short-term. 1) Used to...
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    Will I always be a screw up?

    athena55 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Jules: At the end of the day or the shift, did all your patients survive? Have you left them a wee bit better than when you first came on? Meaning: do you show compassion, empathy,...
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    Is night school possible?

    athena55 replied to jamesday's topic in General Students

    Hey there Jamesday: Listen, why don't you post this on the Military Nurses forum? You might get more responses. Secondly, have you looked into attending a distance type program? Lots of accredited BSN...
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    My First RN-BSN Classes, Online

    athena55 replied to ChristineN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ChristineN: I think a lot of people new to the idea of distance learning have an initially hard time with their computer skills....Back in the day when "asynchronous" education was new problems did...
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    My First RN-BSN Classes, Online

    athena55 replied to ChristineN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey ChristineN GOOD LUCK TO YOU! I received my BSN via a distance program, as well. Went to Cal State University, Dominguez Hills.....I am also starting (for a second go) my FNP also via distance...
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    Can't get hired due to hearing loss

    athena55 replied to derektrn97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    good for you.... i will keep my fingers crossed that you get that job! i went through the same thing as you did....proud of who i am....went through a period where i was so very mad at "hearies" but i...
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    OBC supplies

    athena55 replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    To add to this great thread: When I went to OBC I remember right before we all went off to Camp Bullis they had "the talk" to the female Officers and kind of gave us hints on what to bring along...I...
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    civilian nurse newbee questions

    athena55 replied to koki's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Koki! Yes, there are opportunities for civilian nurses to work within the Army Nurse Corps. Check out this web site for more information: http://armynursecorps.amedd.army.mil When I was at...
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    Wanting deployment

    athena55 replied to jleathers's topic in Government, Military

    Hello All: I agree with everyone else: if you are in the RC you can contact your S1 and/or on AKO hit the volunteer button If you are AD talk to your Chief Nurse and go on AKO and volunteer, but I...
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    I did it.. I made through second level nursing school

    athena55 replied to Peachez8207's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey there Peachez! Don't have many tips for you but just wanted to acknowledge all your hard work with your studies! Keep at it. Just keep thinking "One day I will be rewarded for all the hard work I...
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    Hiatal Hernia - does it disqualify someone

    athena55 replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Hi there OTD! Happy New Year to you! YES, YES, YES your previously accepted or granted waivers that you had for RC are still in play for when you decide to prepare your packet to "cross over". In...
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    Can't get hired due to hearing loss

    athena55 replied to derektrn97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Quick question...Do you use hearing aids? Or did you get a Cochlear implant? So WHY do you mention your hearing loss???? Or being on disability???? I see it as a Don't Ask, Don't Tell issue. Let your...
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    how long from boarding to secretary to comission

    athena55 replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    I may be wrong but....if you have three years credit in grade, then you would be eligible to put forth your promotion packet after 2 years in the reserves for total time of ~5 years (with the 3 years...
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    Hiatal Hernia - does it disqualify someone

    athena55 replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    Hi. Happy New Year to all! When you initially start the process to get into the ANC, you will meet with your Health Care Recruiter and she/he will ask you a few introductory questions regarding your...
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    nursing student with severe hearing loss

    athena55 replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Hi...Don't give up! Lots of professionals out there (MDs, RNs, LPNs, Veterinarians, Teachers, Dentists, Professors) who have severe to profound hearing loss went to school, took their licensing Boards...
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    Losing patients =(

    athena55 replied to BrandyL1193's topic in Oncology

    I also worked oncology critical care for 18 years and it was the hardest thing I had ever done as a professional nurse. Oftentimes our patients didn't resemble human beings, they were so distorted...