athena55 BSN, RN

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    Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    athena55 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Hello All; AllNurses.com keeps me connected to my peers (when I can obtain internet connection, that is!) This site is the first one I go to. athena 28th
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    Random and probably silly interview question

    athena55 replied to JenniferSews's topic in Nursing Career

    Would coloring your hair make you feel better? Some people - that I know - have had grey hair since their late 20's. Geez, I sure would hope that Hospital recruiters were not practicing "age-ism"...
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    help! failed pre-eployment drug test.

    athena55 replied to dckap's topic in Nursing Career

    Hopefully you will be allowed to re-test or state your case. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
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    Should I Wait For CCRN Certification

    athena55 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I felt that the CCRN exam actually tested your BOOK KNOWLEDGE, not your clinical or bedside knowledge. I took the exam waaay back in the day (1980) and of course, lots more "stuff" on the present day...
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    Last night on Sunday - very emotional

    athena55 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I kinda know how you feel....I have been off the schedule for 10 days now, but because I am working on a project I am still in and about the MEDCEN. I frequent the ICU and I see all the people I have...
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    Antibiotic

    athena55 replied to bheh14's topic in General Students

    http://www.emedexpert.com/classes/antibiotics.shtml Although there are several classification schemes for antibiotics, based on bacterial spectrum (broad versus narrow) or route of administration...
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    General questions about being an Army nurse.....

    athena55 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    once you raise your right hand and take the oath, certain "rights" or "freedoms" are no longer on the table> example: no such thing as "freedom of speech" within the armed forces. you are to be...
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    Any military nurses on this site?

    athena55 replied to the sparrow's topic in Government, Military

    Girl, you made me spit my tea out! Me culpa,
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    I have hope...

    athena55 replied to tnm8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello tnm8: I dunno....It was something that I had wanted to do since I was a wee one...Had been ill a lot when younger. I shall never forget the ped nurse that had to administer the pre-op med to me....
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    pulling ob nurses to other floors

    athena55 replied to mamaofsix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I totally agree! In my Army MEDCEN it is the ICU nurses that are floated everywhere...But the kicker is....it seems that no one in the whole house can float to the unit when all heck is breaking...
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    Any military nurses on this site?

    athena55 replied to the sparrow's topic in Government, Military

    Hello the sparrow and welcome to AN! I would strongly suggest you look through this forum. SO MUCH information... www.goarmy.com
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    DNR question

    athena55 replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    Getoverit: You gave compassionate, caring, professional care to a family whose loved one was actively
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    Right bone vs. Left bone

    athena55 replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

    Hi: I realize it has been a while since I was in nursing school....But unsure what you mean regarding right bone vs. left
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    Need advice please

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

    Heather: I certainly feel your pain. Went through the same thing when I started work at the VA on the telemetry/step-down unit. Yes, we had computerized charting with the infamous "drop-down" menu,...
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    Army 1st duty station

    athena55 replied to MJ795's topic in Government, Military

    "patience, grasshopper" mj795, have patience, someone will answer your question(s). there are quite a number of us that are working 3 and 4 in a row.... "just wondering when everyone learned where...
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    My 1st military physical

    athena55 replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

    I would also suggest you remove any "hardware" i.e., nipple or belly rings before hand. When I went through MEPS we females weren't allowed to wear "sports bras" we had to wear what I like to call a...
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    Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

    athena55 replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    :yeahthat: I hope that no one was
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    Feeling very military now!!!

    athena55 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Carolinapooh: Best of luck to you as your COT date draws near! I understand about how Proud your Da would be....Mine died in 2002 so he never saw me make the transition from RC to AC. {He was a Navy...
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    pass apft before obc

    athena55 replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    True but if you happen to take the Oath in May and there is a slot open for you in September you will have squeezed by in-between the bi-annual APFT which, at least in the northeast, is given in April...
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    Online RN to BSN programs - which did you use?

    athena55 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    having done both on-site and distance education be prepared for more required work on your part. no necessarily the required readings but the required submitted homework, papers etc. plus nowadays i...
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    CCU Nurses: we need your help!

    athena55 replied to rach78's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Survey done....Good luck with your research
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    pass apft before obc

    athena55 replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    That is true but remember: You must pass your weight (and tape, if needed) in order to receive your diploma upon graduation from OBLC. If you don't you will have 90 days to pass weight (and show...
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    Where do you have to live for the reserves?

    athena55 replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends upon the TPU you are assigned to and their dwell time and the last time they were mobilized or deployed. If you are deployed with your company you could expect to be away for 12+...
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    Landstuhl and Guaranteed Course

    athena55 replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    Hi: The part about how much money is allocated for FY2010 pertains to both RC and AC The GCSP mostly deals with AC but I have heard of RC Officers requesting a seat in the CCNC (critical care nurse...
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    Reserves vs National Guard

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

    Buckeye: Forgive my ignorance, but does the Army National Guard even have 66H