athena55 BSN, RN

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    New Commissioned Army Nurse

    athena55 replied to faygg's topic in Government, Military

    :welcome: Hello Faygg and Welcome to AllNurses.com! Also, congratulations on your direct Commission! So when you ask "does anyone have any idea how hard that would be for me?" what exactly are you...
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    commission

    athena55 replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    Hello All Well, I think I win! I was, let me think, almost 50 years young! Received an age waiver, obviously, from (now) BRIG. GEN Pollock herself! (Direct Commission) Getting my promotion packet...
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    BSN online

    athena55 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I received my BSN from a distance program - California State University, Dominguez Hills and I am currently in a distance program for my FNP. Check out this website. It will give you loads of...
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    Any Deaf, Hard of hearing Nurses?

    athena55 replied to Marvie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi All! :welcome: Lip Read, know ASL, PSE...Told I have good speech. Been a nurse over thirty years way back in the day before ADA and note takers, Smile. Been told so many darn times in my life...
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    9 Dimensions of Nursing?

    athena55 replied to gerrib83's topic in Government, Military

    Hello GeriB! Sorry I am getting back to you so late. Just got back from Fort McCoy. Okay, the nine Dimensions of Nursing, according to the VA are: Practice, Quality of Care, Performance,...
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    Army Reserve Nursing

    athena55 replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Dear IcraigBSN: Sorry it has taken me so long to respond, just got back from Fort McCoy. (AND I just heard that the Company is "Looking for volunteers" to be MOBed to Fort Sill....Groan, gosh I kind...
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    Asthma?

    athena55 replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    Hello There! I agree with mjlrn97 regarding medical waivers. My son, who developed asthma after his move to Florida, had his last really life-threatening "attack" when he was 12. Almost died. Anyway,...
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    Hearing Impaired Nurse Looking for Advice

    athena55 replied to LatinaRN1971's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there LatinaRN: Here are two great websites for resources, advice etc: www.ExceptionalNurse.com www.amphl.org The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss. Plus you should arm...
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    Will my diagnoses keep me from being a nurse?

    athena55 replied to fascinoma's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Greetings and Hello! There is a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt that goes "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" When you apply to nursing school/program/university that stuff shouldn't...
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    unofficially officially

    athena55 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Hey There Gen! Great News! Yippee for YOU! Ohmygosh, one hurdle out of the way, now you can concentrate on your OBC experience! I am so happy for you! Keep us posted while you are in San Antonio....
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    security clearance

    athena55 replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in Government, Military

    Hi: Uumm, I don't think you need a security clearance like in the Military. You will have a background check done on you (professional license at the very least). If I find out otherwise I will post....
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    Getting BSN Online?

    athena55 replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there and I hope you had a safe Forth of July. I received my BSN from California State University, Dominguez Hills On Line, and I am currently enrolled in a on line Family Nurse Practitioner...
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    info on titrating meds

    athena55 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Good Afternoon All! I seem to be having a hard time making some information clear to someone who is new to critical care, specifically, how to calculate and titrate meds such as dopa, dobutamine,...
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    Hate nursing job

    athena55 replied to lvsmith's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello lvsmith: Were you an RN prior to your service? Well, is there another career path you might want to check out? It does seem odd that you pick a profession where human contact, caring, empathy,...
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    Smile if you DON't HATE Nursing!

    athena55 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    SMILE I also agree that, for many of us, Nursing was a calling. I would do it all over again (Nursing school, that is....Of course, I would be a much better student!) athena Army Nurse Corps,...
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    stethoscope problem

    athena55 replied to kasia2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kasia2: I agree with the above posters. I would recommend that you spend a wee bit more money and get a quality 'scope. I have been a Nurse for over 32 years and I have tired quite a few stethoscopes...
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    Job Advice Please

    athena55 replied to NewRNal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello NewRNal! Gee, seems kind of silly to change positions from a floor that you really enjoy being on, but your BACK is way more important. My question(s) to you are: Does your hospital have a...
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    Where are you located VA nurses?

    athena55 replied to night owl's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Everyone: Have been away, then transfered from Fort Wadsworth to Fort Hamilton in NYC (8th MED BDE) Work at VISN3 (Brooklyn Campus) and am waiting to transfer back into critical care/ICU. Going...
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    Army Reserve Nursing

    athena55 replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Hello! I have been in the Army Reserves Nurse Corps for a while now and my only regret is that I should have done it all earlier (smile). I am presently with the 8th Medical Brigade, 7238th Medical...
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    Did anyone watch 20/20 last night? transgendered children

    athena55 replied to allantiques4me's topic in General Nursing

    Good evening All. Missed 20/20 last night (work third tour, evening shift). Here is a website that might answer any questions you may have regarding intersexed people: www.isna.org
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    New to VA Nursing

    athena55 replied to Rhonda V's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Rhonda V and welcome to AllNurses and to the VA System. I currently work at VISN 3, NYC area. Haven't been working with the VA for long (four months, smile) but yes there are some differences...
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    Navy PRT...who's done?

    athena55 replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello All! It's been a while since I posted. Hello to LCDR Dan and Gen! Well, just finished up my semi-annual APFT (Army) and whew! I suck at sit-ups but for this almost 52 y.o. I maxed out with my...
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    Tattoos?

    athena55 replied to kamon8404's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good Evening one and all I am a female and just adding my three cents (smile) I have ink all over my body. For example: One very large Army Nurse Corps symbol on my right inner arm, visible to one and...
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    Intimidation and Threats in Nursing School

    athena55 replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    Hello BPPITT: Sorry I am now only responding to your post. Have been away from a computer. I think the first thing you should do is.....Document everything. I am glad you approached your Director of...
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    Commission Today!

    athena55 replied to SilverRN's topic in Government, Military

    "attention in the fob! attention in the fob! let's all give a big green welcome to 1 lt. silverrn. welcome lt. and you have a great army day" {{what they would have announced at camp bullis (fort sam...