athena55 BSN, RN

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    *I seriously need support from u guys!*

    athena55 replied to level1_traumaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can honestly say, without a doubt, that you need to step back, take a deep breath, and realize that most everyone goes through the same self doubts and worries as you are now. Right now you are at...
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    second try, repackaging application

    athena55 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Hey there Gen: Bummer about your situation. Listen, what about applying to your local Veterans Administration Medical Center? (for a job). It would be a federal position, you would be caring for our...
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    Help-Cultural needs of Iranian

    athena55 replied to moz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello Moz: This website may be helpful to you. You can write the author with specific questions. http://www.minoritynurse.com/features/health/05-04-04b.html Another website that is worth looking...
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    cultural question

    athena55 replied to kessadawn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Dear Kessadawn: Here is a great website that might help you in your quest to give culturally competent care to your diverse patient population: http://culturedmed.sunyit.edu/bib/hispanic/index.html...
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    Urgent, Easy Question

    athena55 replied to Mesomorph's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello. Remember that the patient's chart is a legal document. [That is why you are told not to erase an entry or write with those pens that have an eraser on the end]. If your nursing care and all...
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    medical interpreter training?

    athena55 replied to hotshot12345's topic in General Students

    Hello Michar: Wow, it is not often that I see a fellow poster fluent in ASL. I am also fluent in PSE. At my old hospital whenever they needed someone who could sign I was called. I did tell them...
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    Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    athena55 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the mid-70s I was working as a new graduate in the Hospital that I graduated from, St. Clare's Hospital and Health Center in Hells Kitchen, NYC. Working in the ICU we would receive thank you...
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    Taking an accurate manual blood pressure . HELP

    athena55 replied to 2sc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow DaytoNite: Cool website, the interactive one! (from Ohio State University). That's a keeper! Thank you!
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    Taking an accurate manual blood pressure . HELP

    athena55 replied to 2sc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello 2ac. My goodness, your post brought back many memories of mine from nursing school, waaaay back in the day. Okay, first: please try to take a deep breath. What I would suggest you do is: Ask...
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    Air Entry Assessment..

    athena55 replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Ditto what cardiacRN2006 said. Remember your ABC's: Airway, Bleeding, Circulation. Auscultate your patients lungs. Really listen to their breath sounds. Keep your eye on their ABGs,...
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    Advocacy and Caring..

    athena55 replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    One example: My patient was dying from CML. She was the breadwinner in the family (a pediatric physician) and her husband was a carpenter. They have 2 children under the age of 12. The husband was...
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    ER newbie here, please give me some tips to meet my co-workers expectation

    athena55 replied to mtreyes's topic in Emergency

    Hello Mtreyes! Here is a link to the Transcultural Nursing Society. Check them out, maybe even join up! Good Luck in your career as an ED Nurse. https://tcns.org/ Respectfully,...
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    Fundamentals//Nutrition

    athena55 replied to Candice31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These sites have to do with nutrition, I hope they can help you: http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/index.html http://arborcom.com/ http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/programs.htm...
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    hi from a newbie

    athena55 replied to Rme4life's topic in Government, Military

    welcome aboard, soldier! what an exciting time for you! last year of your nursing program, ready to become an commissioned officer in the nurse corps. outstanding! [ i have been away from the computer...
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    My first BDA

    athena55 replied to CSHRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello CSHRN: Well, since I saw your post only today (5 Oct) I am assuming that your BA is 7-8 Oct, correct? Where is your TPU? I would hope that you got a welcoming email from your CO? If not, once...
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    Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    athena55 replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Care&Joy: First off, thank you for thinking about the Nurse Corps. Big step that requires lots of thought, which you seem to be doing (giving the decision much thought, smile) I wouldn't...
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    Finely made it back....

    athena55 replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome back, Lt. Dan! I trust your journey back to your home port was uneventful. Where are you now (stateside)?
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    Got the word today, outstanding!

    athena55 replied to IraBeaOasis's topic in Government, Military

    :balloons: :biere: three cheers for you, eric! welcome to the anc "ready, caring, proud"
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    what do they mean? ....bladder training???

    athena55 replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello Shell5: First off, don't be embarrassed that you didn't know a technique. At least you are being honest to yourself in admitting that there is something that you don't know, smile. Usually, when...
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    30 Sep 1966 ...

    athena55 replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    Corvette Guy: Thank you for reminding so many of us how far certain aggregate groups have come (or still have to go) I think the first time I was aware of the discrepancy between experience and gender...
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    uniforms

    athena55 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Gen: My goodness, talk about "life changing". Seems you are kind of starting over: Becoming divorced, changing careers mid-cycle - and stream! Going AC (Active Component) or Active Duty. You have...
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    uniforms

    athena55 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Hey CG: Silly Goose, I just happened to submit my reply before you hit your button! When I first saw your pics posted I almost didn't recognize you without your 'Vette Stay Safe, Sir
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    uniforms

    athena55 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Gennaver: Hey, good for you (regarding turning in your application packet) I remember how anxious I was waiting to hear the final "yea" or"nay" Army Combat Uniform = ACU Battle Dress Uniform =...
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    looking for online MSN/FNP program

    athena55 replied to nakida20's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Anon Nurse: Here is that link to The Best Graduate Nursing Programs from USA News and Report:...
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    I want to be an Army nurse!

    athena55 replied to feb06's topic in Government, Military

    Ditto what Corvette Guy said! feb06, check out these websites: www.goarmy.com/ http://armynursecorps.ameddarmy.mil As has been said before you will eventually need to speak to a health care recruiter....