athena55 BSN, RN

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    Best & Worst April Fool's Pranks

    athena55 replied to Fran_Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hello Everyone! I just now saw this thread posted and although this happened a few moons ago, I shall never, ever forget it. I was charge nurse on night shift (before we changed to 12 hours) and...
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    Just turned in my packet!

    athena55 replied to SilverNessima's topic in Government, Military

    Hello SilverNessima and Welcome! Ohmygosh, your post brought back many memories of my journey towards becoming a Commissioned Officer in the USARNC. I started the process after returning from...
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    looking for online MSN/FNP program

    athena55 replied to nakida20's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello DC2RN: I think I can speak for many of us who are "pros" at distance type education. In the very beginning, there were Bulletin Boards (BB) and that was were you did all your communication...
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    Best shoes ever?

    athena55 replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello redraccon! Wow, well my all time favorite, most comfortable nursing shoes in this galaxy are called: Clinics. Used to be sold opposite MACY*S on 34th Street in NYC. Waaaay back in the day....
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    Advice for me?

    athena55 replied to mstigerlily's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello MsTigerLily! Wow, it certainly sounds like you know what you want! {{I am not an expert, just sending you my good thoughts and my two cents, for what it is worth at 0130 hours, hahaha}}. I also...
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    working full time nights while in FNP program?

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

    Hello zlas! Gosh, your post brought back many memories. I was working two jobs while finishing up two undergrad degree's. My FT 12 hour night shift and PT day position in a clinic setting while...
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    Greetings from new member!

    athena55 replied to rtmason's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello and Welcome to AllNurse, RTMason! Keep us posted on your progress in school. And THANK YOU for your prior service! Respectfully, athena 77th RRC 8th MED BDE 4219th
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    Let's play I Remember When.....

    athena55 replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! My goodness, I can't believe this is the first I am viewing this thread! Okay, my recall, and I know others have stated the same things: Glass syringes. I remember I almost failed...
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    Will I ever be a NURSE????

    athena55 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in New York Nursing

    Hello RNsoon! I am not sure what the NET exam is/means. Here in NYC, at least one college, CUNY (City University of New York) at College of Staten Island (CSI) has a lottery system: IF your GPA is at...
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    CCNC Grad Pics at MAMC

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

    Congratulations Corvette Guy! Nice to hear that all went well with your studies (not that I had any doubts, smile) Enjoy your time off Respectfully, athena 77th RRC 8th MED BDE NE
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    Will Military take an ADN/Diploma nurse with BSc. in another field?

    athena55 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Military Spouse: I tried to send you this response via PM but your in box is full (smile) Okay, here are two websites with lots of info regarding the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test)...
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    New age requirements for military??

    athena55 replied to CLCD's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Faeriewand: Okay well I can direct you to a site that would answer your questions regarding the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) which is based on ones age and gender. No different for...
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    New age requirements for military??

    athena55 replied to CLCD's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Everyone: Gosh, I am not an expert, by any means regarding waivers and extension of the age limit in regards to the ANC. The best advice I can give anyone is contact a Health Care Recruiter or...
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    New age requirements for military??

    athena55 replied to CLCD's topic in Government, Military

    Hello All! Just wanted to jump in and say that I became a Commissioned Officer in the ANC- RC at the ripe "old" age of....50! Yup, took a wee bit before I took the Oath. Started the process when I...
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    Need advice on 2 floors......help!

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

    :paw: hello. when i first graduated i went to one of the med/surg floors while waiting for my probation period to be over. i learned a lot and after my 3 month probational period was finished and...
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    About to enroll in RN program, am I nuts?

    athena55 replied to KyleBa's topic in General Nursing

    :welcome: hello kyle b: nah, i don't think you are nuts for attempting to reach for a goal or a dream you have had. i don't know much about florida - yet (i am in the process of buying a home in the...
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    Need Help!!!

    athena55 replied to Indiana_Rn's topic in General Nursing

    dear indiana: first, take a deep breath! i can remember, waaaay back in the day, everytime i stepped onto my med/surg unit - straight out of nursing school - i felt like turning around and going back...
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    What nursing school did or are you attending?

    athena55 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    hello all! just received my new 'puter so catching up on many posts in different forums. * st. clare's hospital and health center school of nursing diploma 1975 * college of staten island cuny ba...
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    looking for online MSN/FNP program

    athena55 replied to nakida20's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Nakida: Why don't you check out this website: www.Petersons.com What state are you currently residing in? At the Petersons website you just plug in the information and it will come up with -...
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    Day Shift vs. Night Shift

    athena55 replied to RNtugladimurnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Just adding my three cents: I have worked all three eight hour shifts, then switched to 12 hour shifts. I am a Night Shift worker, through and through! Less supervisors around, you get (if your...
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    question

    athena55 replied to mtnmom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi there, regarding your question about liability insurance for NP students: Moderator Siri is correct. Check out www.nso.com I have coverage limits of up to $6,000,000 annual aggregate with up to...
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    NP's please read

    athena55 replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Larosiliere7: Hello. Well, many states require that you have good scores on your GRE exam, but there are some schools/programs out there that do not factor in the GRE. One of them, the one I plan on...
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    Past indiscretions

    athena55 replied to annab's topic in Government, Military

    Hello. Just today read the original post from a few months back. All I can add is: When I went in for my physical for the ANC, there was a huge sign posted that stated something to the effect if a...
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    Old Foggie Nurse wants to hear from you.

    athena55 replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. One Old Foggy to another (smile, I am waaay over 30, but just wanted to "chime in") *** RESPECT *** Ability to self schedule with the other RN members of the shift *** More Autonomy - if not...
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    As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

    athena55 replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

    Hello All: Regarding disclosure of my being a RN while assuming a "sick role" or that of a patient: I usually don't, but as many posters on this thread stated, it becomes obvious because of my...