athena55 BSN, RN

critical care: trauma/oncology/burns

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    What makes a COB crusty?

    athena55 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Glass syringes After you counted your needles, they had to be sharpened I saw the introduction of art lines and the swan ganz Making our own TPN under a hood Standing watching and counting the drops...
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    LPNs in ICUs titrating drips

    athena55 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello Everyone I work in a Military medical center and we utilize LPNs in our burn unit but the rumor mill has churned out that in the near future only military LPNs will be hired. My...
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    Absn with army reserve

    athena55 replied to keegs13's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome,
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    LPNs in ICUs titrating drips

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for responding ktwlpn May I ask, which
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    Hard of Hearing and school issues

    athena55 replied to AmberBradford's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Amber My question to you is, did your LPN program know or were aware of your hearing loss when you applied? Were you hearing while at the LPN program and then lose your hearing after graduation as...
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    Best stethoscopes to use w/behind the ear hearing aids?

    athena55 replied to rnfostermom's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    mcdebb BTE = Behind The Ear. I take mine out when I am in a room for a few hours (I work in a Burn ICU and the inidividual rooms are cranked up to 90 degrees F and boy do I perspire) so I take them...
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    so many choices....so little time

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nalon1: Thank you for responding. I have sent the information to him.
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    so many choices....so little time

    athena55 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello All My friend is moving to Houston, Texas for a new job and he asked me about choosing different utilities in the Houston, Texas area. I know nothing about gas, electric, water, cable in Houston...
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    Can I still become a nurse with a disease

    athena55 replied to trew1020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! Please do not view me as being insensitive, but..... Not sure why it would? If they don't ask, why would you tell? Does the Celiac disease drastically alter your Activities of Daily Living? Can...
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    Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    athena55 replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    I echo the others who have posted above me.... You are barking up the wrong tree! I was with the Reserves then went to the active side-of-the-house. Those who are RC raise their right hand and state...
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    PCS-ing to San Antonio, BAMC

    athena55 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello All: I am looking for some insight and info on apartments that are in and around BAMC. Areas that are considered a GO, those that are a NO GO... Thank y'all in advance.
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    PCS-ing to San Antonio, BAMC

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Lunah! Yeah, well I have been home almost six months post deployment (wow how time flies.....) and I shouldn't be deployed again for 14 months (which has been my average, smile) Thank you for the...
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    PCS-ing to San Antonio, BAMC

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    Carolinapooh....I responded Thank
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    PCS-ing to San Antonio, BAMC

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    RNdiver82 GREAT!...I will be without dependents, will leave my puppies back in El Paso....It is only a 8 hour drive When I can take some leave in June I will def check out the NW THANKS for the tip...
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    PCS-ing to San Antonio, BAMC

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    Nursespouse: THANK you for your information....When i can get some Leave I will check it
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    Jumping back in to school! Oh my...

    athena55 replied to GerberaDaisy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A tip for those of you who may be new to APA required papers for school: APA and MLA Format and Style Software by PERRLA, LLC - PERRLA.com Costs about $35 but the program that you download to your...
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    The lived experience of military nurses in conflict zones

    athena55 replied to Louisa21's topic in Government, Military

    Louisa21 Smile I would be more than happy to help you. I was at Camp Bastion this last deployment and I was also at Kandahar Air Field as well (OEF). Cheers!
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    Women in Combat Arm's Units

    athena55 replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

    Still talking about double standards....so if two people "fool around" notwithstanding General Order # 1 et all, why is it that just the female is sent home in your unit? On my 2nd deployment (Iraq) I...
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    Questions for current military nurse (male or female)

    athena55 replied to ThePsychWhisperer's topic in Government, Military

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    Nursing Sleep Study: How do you stay alert?

    athena55 replied to UNT Sleep Project's topic in General Nursing

    The amount of sleep I get (or don't) depends upon if I happen to be deployed at that time. When deployed we are on duty 12 hours, 7 days a week. If the battle rhythm slows down, then we may get an "on...
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    Questions for current military nurse (male or female)

    athena55 replied to ThePsychWhisperer's topic in Government, Military

    Army Nurse
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    Amry Reserve Nurse

    athena55 replied to annetteleann's topic in Government, Military

    Just to add on to what jeckrn stated above: you need to obtain your BSN first if you are considering a direct commission into the ANC, RC. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from
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    Does anyone know of Surgical Technologist undergraduate programs anywhere in the US?

    athena55 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello All I have a question that is related to Surgical Technologist undergraduate programs anywhere in the nation. Does anyone know of ANY that are online and related to obtaining a BA in Surgical...
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    Ac anc maj promotion list out 29 nov 2012 0730 est

    athena55 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    Yes Lunah Make sure any and all awards, or military school certificates are loaded up by your S1 and entered on your ORB and that all your "fruit salad" i.e., ribbons match up with what is listed....
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    Ac anc maj promotion list out 29 nov 2012 0730 est

    athena55 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Good luck to all ANC CPT's who went before the board this