athena55 BSN, RN

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    Any great ICUs out there?

    athena55 replied to ItsTime's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When I was a civilian I worked in the combined ICU at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NYC. "Best Cancer Care Anywhere" and IMHO the best professional, caring, competent Nurses as well! athena...
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    In AF nursing, no differential pay in hospital, right?

    athena55 replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    I can speak for the Army side-of-the-house: You get paid for your 40 hour work-week. Straight pay. No charge, weekend, night or evening shift differentials. athena
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    A day in the life. Military Nursing

    athena55 replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Yes we work 12 hour shifts. I think the pharmacy people work 8 hours but they haven't really had a day off in about 2 months! OUCH. At the end of my 12 hour shift I usually either go right to bed or...
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    A day in the life. Military Nursing

    athena55 replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Was civilian for many, many years, currently active duty, Deployed down range (Iraq) 66H8A = critical care nurse working in combined intensive care unit both at duty station (Fort Bliss) and here down...
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    Happy 2010

    athena55 posted a topic in Government, Military

    happy new year to everyone! well, our new year was brought in with a bang (bad guys decided to throw some mortars at us here in baghdad) and we are on lock-down until the all clear..... wishing...
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    Would Love to Hear Worst Student Nurse Fumbles

    athena55 replied to sonnyluv's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Do any of you remember Harris Flushes? When I was a student I gave my patient a Harris Flush. All went well until my instructor stood beside me. She used to make me so nervous. Anyway, I finished,...
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    Experienced Nurses' Attitude Toward New Grad Nurses and Students

    athena55 replied to laynaER's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello laynaER: Sorry to hear about all your trials while attempting to intergrate onto a new unit or floor. When I was a civilian I must say didn't run into what you describe. Perhaps because it was a...
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    I love the night life

    athena55 replied to deToxTech's topic in General Nursing

    work 12 nights, have worked nights for over 2 decades now. Don't get me wrong, I did my thing on evenings (3-11) I find evenings the busiest shift (8 hours) of the three: visitors, post-ops, pre-op...
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    Merry Christmas from...

    athena55 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Merry and Blessed Holiday Cheer to all from somewhere inside the Green Zone, Baghdad,
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    Am I a good candidate for ICU?

    athena55 replied to NessaNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry I am a wee bit late with a response to your query. I say, go for it, especially if you have an interest. You have already worked in a "critical care" type environement, the PACU. Plus you will...
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    "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

    athena55 replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government, Military

    I will have you in my thoughts. Tell the person who is doing the consult all that you do in your day-to-day life like: use a cell phone, use a stethoscope, manage your patients...Whatever. Just...
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    Making weight and RN,BSN

    athena55 replied to untamable07's topic in Government, Military

    Speaking only from the Army side-of-the-house (smile) you can bring your family with you on most PCS moves. The "most" part comes in when you are given a OCONUS assignment that is less than 12 months...
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    "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

    athena55 replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government, Military

    Suggest to your recruiter you write a letter addressing your "hearing loss" and explain how it is a non-issue to you and your activities of daily living both professionally and otherwise. If your...
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    Doubts about age...

    athena55 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Laura and congratulations on navigating the bend in the river we call "life"! Let me tell you, I think the most arduous and extreme physical training I have ever done, was at the ripe young age...
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    Just Commissioned as a 1st LT in the USAR. How Long for Orders?

    athena55 replied to DMURSE1's topic in Government, Military

    CPT Ross: 48th CSH, is that AD or a Reserve unit? I am looking to PCS closer to the east coast and would like to transition into a CSH Thanks for your posting! athena Baghdad,
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    info on the AMEDD ECP for nursing

    athena55 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone. I saw this in the Army Times and thought it might be of use to someone considering going "Green to Gold" Army Medical Department Enlisted Commissioning Program: "...provides active and...
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    New Grad Nurse Joining Army-Helpful Tips Please!!

    athena55 replied to Enayni's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Angela Sorry for this late response. I don't have ready access to the Internet where I am (smile) To get accepted into CRNA program, via the Army, you need to have at least one year of critical...
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    Doubts about age...

    athena55 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    Hi I was 50 when I went through OBC! Age ain't nuthin' but a number. In my head I am still 24 years old, ha ha, but oftentimes my body reminds me I am 54 especially when doing AWT (Advanced Warrior...
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    drifferent shifts question.

    athena55 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hello nursingstudent221! Okay, if you are talking about 8 hour shifts then the day shift would be from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; evenings would be from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm; nights 11:00pm to 7:00 am (give...
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    Ribbon/s for ASU

    athena55 replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government, Military

    If you completed OBLC than you are able to wear that particular ribbon on your Class A's. Sometimes it takes a good long while before your awards are part of your ORB, but as rghbsn stated as long as...
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    Graduated cot on friday!!!

    athena55 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    :w00t::balloons::flowersfo:clpty:Congratulations to you! Yipee!!! athena/Camp Victory,
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    athena55 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Received H1N1 vaccine along with #2 Anthrax, sigh...Mandatory for us Army
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    Army Reserve Nursing

    athena55 replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Hello aanwyn: One is given TIG=Time in Grade for the amount of time one has worked as a professional RN. This TIG will reflect if one comes in as a 2LT, 1LT, or CPT As you know one must have their ADN...
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    Swearing in......having 2nd thoughts

    athena55 replied to SBT85's topic in Government, Military

    Hi SBT85: If you are having second thoughts then I agree with Just Cause: Hold off on your taking the Oath. Nothing in life is certain and yes if you are in the ARNC you possibly would/could deploy...
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    Considering applying for commission in ARNC

    athena55 replied to RN2ndLTTB's topic in Government, Military

    Hello RN2nd: The waiver that you will need would be an ortho because of your prior surgery. I thought I read, here on AN, that that particular program (Offficer Accession Program) was no longer in...