athena55 BSN, RN

critical care: trauma/oncology/burns

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    Deploying as a military RN

    athena55 replied to beachchic2010's topic in Government, Military

    Hi I must agree with Cursed: Being "light on the right" is looked at, and not in a good way.
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    Deployment question

    athena55 replied to LiveWithIntention's topic in Government, Military

    Ace587RN: "Is the Beretta M9 still the standard issued 9mm?" Roger that,
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    pre-nursing student needs help with tattooed nurse survey!!

    athena55 replied to perseverance72006's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there: I am at a computer that does not have a slot for a memory disc or card, but once I get to one I will send you a pic of me in my scrubs. I have 10 tats, the largest one that is visible: a...
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    Deployment question

    athena55 replied to LiveWithIntention's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Cursed: I realize that it was supposed to be humorous....Guess I just haven't been in a chuckles and giggles kind of mood lately. But hey, I sure do understand the "Hurry up and wait and wait some...
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    Deployment question

    athena55 replied to LiveWithIntention's topic in Government, Military

    hello yes once you are in the Army Nurse Corps you are considered a Soldier First, Nurse second. When you go to OBC and are doing your field training at Camp Bullis you will be required to keep, care...
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    Deployment question

    athena55 replied to LiveWithIntention's topic in Government, Military

    Hi I am presently deployed in Iraq I guess it depends upon where you are deployed. Do I feel safe? I do until I realize that there are still people out there (outside the wire) that would rather see...
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    Optimal rm temp for burn pts

    athena55 replied to lilwbprincess's topic in Critical Care

    well if you remember patients with burns > tbsa 20% will have some type of hypermetabolic process ongoing so we try to keep their rooms (if we have a room to put the patient in, usually we don't...
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    Interview a Nurse for Intro. to Health Course

    athena55 replied to amczblack's topic in Critical Care

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    HELP!!! Thoughts of joining as an officer

    athena55 replied to STMC RN's topic in Government, Military

    I second what midinphx stated: I left a well paying critical care nursing position (NYC) where I made > $100,000/year to go AD and took a pay cut of > $60,000. But it is what I wanted. I made...
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    Navy, Air Force & Army

    athena55 replied to Jennifer22's topic in Government, Military

    HI I think the first step you should take is make use of this wonderful forum. Type in a search for Air Force, Army, Navy and spend a few hours reading (smile) Then go to the various web sites:...
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    Resume suggestions

    athena55 replied to Buckeye RN/EMT-P's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Buckeye: Yes, just submit your RN resume. Make sure it is updated with any certifications you have, all your job positions you have held as an RN.... Good Luck athena
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    housing at 1st duty assignment

    athena55 replied to PSULeila's topic in Government, Military

    Hi there: Just my 2 cents but remember when you report to your first duty station you do get those 10 days to find a suitable home/apartment BUT you will also simultaneously be in-processing bot at...
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    68Wm6

    athena55 replied to lanceeessse's topic in Government, Military

    Hi M6's work in the ICU downrange, as
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    Any older nurses joining up?

    athena55 replied to mickey1172's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Was 49 when took the Oath! Age ain't nuthin' but a number (but occassionally my hips lie, ha ha) athena
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    Uniforms

    athena55 replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Peach: Congratulations on finally receiving your orders! Hey, I know I suffer from CRS syndrome (Can't Remember S***) Smile, but a lot of the information you seek should be on your orders (FOR OBC)...
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    Active Duty or Reserves? How do I advance?

    athena55 replied to PEK93RT's topic in Government, Military

    hello and welcome to all nurses. i guess i can add my i am ad army. my question to you would be, why aren't you thinking about going direct active instead of rc? i was in the reserves and went ad...
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    What is the organizational structure of an army community hospital?

    athena55 replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Nurses-Rule: Not quite sure what you mean. At an Army MEDCEN (Medical Center) you have The Command of the MEDCEN, Deputy Commander for Patient Services and Nursing, the Chief of Critical-Care, the...
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    have questions about BOLC 3

    athena55 replied to medcadet's topic in Government, Military

    Geez I don't see why you can't spend some time with your wife. But prepare her for your long hours away from the hotel. Not sure if you'll have formation but rest assured you'll probably have some...
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    Oportunity for NP school while Active Duty? How many years of floor nursing?

    athena55 replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Jerry: One word of caution (unless I read your post wrong...Smile) Be careful about leaving RC and going AD if you accepted a bonus. If you leave RC you may have to give back any monies that you...
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    AIr force reserve rank

    athena55 replied to nursekat43's topic in Government, Military

    Hi....Just wanted to add my (smile) When I went from RC to AC I went in as 0-3 , I took the Oath as an 0-3 at my first AD duty station....Was 0-3 for one month then something about my paperwork was...
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    ARMY Critical Care Nursing full?????

    athena55 replied to ICU24's topic in Government, Military

    Ben: When you went through MEPS were you not asked about your tats? They would have wanted you to describe and explain them. Years ago it used to be that a SM (Army) could n't have more than 7...
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    Army Nurse Corps and Asthma

    athena55 replied to Lindzh's topic in Government, Military

    Hi here are the Army Regs regarding Medical NO GO's (www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r40_501.pdf) d. Asthma (493), including reactive airway disease, exercise-induced bronchospasm or asthmatic bronchitis,...
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    Know what I like about this forum? Seriously.

    athena55 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    ditto!:)
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    Military NPs

    athena55 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    Hi AdammRN: Like Carolinapooh stated, you don't need to worry about that. If you graduated from an accredited nursing program, passed your nursing boards, and you are in the Military, you can practice...
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    ICU nurse interested in going Army

    athena55 replied to Cardiothoracic's topic in Government, Military

    I don't always agree with Command, and as to "indoctrination", yeah I may "toe" the Army line, but I believed in the ethos of the ANC when I first came in; I truly believe and live the Army Values...