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http://alcoholrehab.com/addiction-recovery/enablers-and-alcoholism/ | Home > The Complex Nature of Addiction and Recovery > Enabling Relationships and Alcoholism Enabling Relationships and Alcoholism Addiction and alcoholism is often viewed as a problem that comes from within . While it is certainly true that recovery begins within the addict , it is also important to consider the influence that others can have . The influence of enabling relationships is particularly important . Enablers can take many forms , and they are usually unaware of the negative effect they are having on the alcoholic . Despite their good intentions , enablers sometimes stand in between an addict and their recovery . However , by learning to foster healthy relationships rather than enabling ones , concerned friends and family can play a direct role in an alcoholic โ s recovery . Enabling Defined In the context of alcoholism , an enabling relationship is one that makes it easier for the person with the addiction to continue in their destructive lifestyle . In most cases , enablers are well - intentioned and believe that their actions are beneficial to the alcoholic . However , the opposite is usually the case . Without enablers in their lives , alcoholics typically descend much faster into the chaos and pain that their destructive lifestyle engenders . The enabler wants to protect the alcoholic from the pain of this descent , so they spend much of their energy trying to offset the potential damage . The reverse side of this dilemma is that any alcoholic who is protected from the ramifications of their drinking problem will be less motivated to seek rehabilitation . For the enabler , the thought of letting the person they care about hurt themselves is too much to endure . What they do not realize is that their acts of kindness and protection may actually contribute to deepening the alcoholic โ s addiction . Only by stepping back from this toxic relationship can the enabler hope to recover their sense of self , and truly help the alcoholic they care about . Different Types of Enabling Relationships Enabling relationships affect more than alcoholics . They can apply to any addictive lifestyle , including those that involve substances , gambling or even shopping . The archetype of an enabler as a spouse or close friend is most common . However , there are many people who can play the role of enabler in an addict โ s life . These are three of the most common enabling roles seen in an alcoholic โ s life : Drinking Friends as Enablers Drinking Friends are primary enablers , and they help to reinforce destructive habits . This also applies to younger people in the form of peer pressure . Many people who start drinking before they are 14 years old go on to become alcoholics . With this in mind , stopping the enabling influence of peer pressure on young people has a dramatic impact on their chances of succumbing to alcoholism . Family Members as Enablers Family members are the most common enablers in an alcoholic โ s life , though this often goes unrecognized . In an attempt to help the alcoholic , loved ones may be offering implicit consent to continue their addictive lifestyle . This may include cleaning up after the alcoholic , lending money , picking them up when they become severely intoxicated and escorting them home . Medical Practitioners as Enablers Medical Practitioners are rarely identified as enablers of addicts , but the doctor - patient relationship can sometimes turn into an enabling one . This applies more to abuse of medication than to alcoholism . For example , in order to save a patient from the short - term pain of withdrawal symptoms , a physician may continue to prescribe addictive pain medication after the initial need has passed . This sets the addict up for more complicated problems in the near future . Identifying Enablers After going through the process of alcohol rehabilitation , a recovering alcoholic needs to take inventory of their relationships to determine which may have an enabling effect on them . The addiction counselor will assist in this process , offering suggestions and recommendations where appropriate . Identifying enablers and decreasing their role in an addict โ s life helps to reduce the chances of relapse . Opposite this , the alcoholic and addiction counselor may work together to identify which relationships are especially healthy and supportive . Fostering and building on healthy relationships is extremely important early in the recovery model . These will ideally be people who do not drink and who do not exert an enabling influence on the alcoholic . Of course , everyone โ s situation is different . While going through rehab and developing strategies for recovery , a person may realize that they have few if any friends who supply positive support . If this is the case , the addiction counselor will probably recommend that the alcoholic in recovery intentionally seek out new supportive relationships . This can be a challenging process , but its rewards are substantial . One of the easiest places to build positive relationships after completing rehab is through support groups back home . People in these groups naturally identify with one another and have many of the same short - term life objectives in mind . Again , counselors at rehab centers can be a resource for connecting with support groups in a particular area . Healthy Relationships for Alcoholics When a recovering alcoholic sets out to put their life in order , they need comprehensive support from those who care about them . This is an ideal opportunity to supply positive assistance . However , it also gives those with a tendency to enable an opportunity to return to their old ways . To put an end to enabling behavior , family members of alcoholics are encouraged to attend classes and consider enrolling in support groups for alcoholic families . This can help them prepare for the possibility of relapse and equip them with strategies for encouraging total abstinence from drinking . Alcoholics who return from rehab to supportive friends and family members are much more likely to succeed in recovery . ( Visited 6,674 times , 1 visits today ) DARA Thailand : Experience Luxury Drug Rehab DARA Thailand is Asia โ s premier and leading international destination for drug rehab and alcohol addiction treatment . If you or a loved one needs help with addiction , please contact DARA Thailand today . Admissions counselors are available 24 / 7 . Visit DARA Thailand Alcohol or Drug Problem ? Private & Discreet Professional Rehab Stunning Location Top Rehab Facilities Decision for Rehab ? Intervention Do I have a Problem ? Rehab Information Why Choose Us Seeking Addiction Treatment ? Contact DARA Thailand today ! International : + 66 8 7140 7788 Toll - free from USA : + 1 855 3000 594 Toll - free from AUS : + 61 1800 583 325 Toll - free from UK : + 44 808 168 7072 Toll - free from Canada : + 18448473272 Email info @ alcoholrehab . com / Copyright ยฉ 2008 - 2019 . All Rights Reserved . / Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer | [
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http://alcoholrehab.com/addiction-recovery/relapse-of-a-friend-in-recovery/ | Home > The Complex Nature of Addiction and Recovery > Relapse of a Friend in Recovery Relapse of a Friend in Recovery The Wider Implications of Relapse Back to Addiction When someone relapses after a period of sobriety there can be significant ripple effects . Their actions will not only impact their own life , but also the lives of the people around them . One group of individuals who will be often deeply affected will be friends in recovery . These individuals might not only feel sad because of the loss of fellow traveler on the path to sobriety , but they may worry that their own recovery is at risk . It can be particularly upsetting if somebody who had been considered to have a strong recovery relapses . This can rock the faith of those who are in early recovery , because they may have been looking to that person for inspiration . What Happens When a Friend in Recovery Relapses If a friend in recovery relapses , it is almost certain to have an impact . Some of the most typical emotional responses will include : * Great sadness about the loss of a friend back to addiction . * Worry about what this means for the person who has relapsed and for their family . * Anger at that person for giving up on their sobriety . There can also be anger if the individual feels in any way dependent on this other person who has returned to addiction . * Worry about how to deal with this person now that they are back drinking or using drugs . * Fear that this could mean that the individual โ s own recovery is in danger . * Jealousy that this other person is getting to enjoy something that those in recovery have to avoid . When people think these types of thoughts it can be a sign that their own sobriety is in danger . It is called romancing the drink or drug * If the person who relapses was following a recovery program , it may affect the confidence of other people who are following the same program . It can lead to thoughts such as , if it did not work for them then how could it work for me ? How to Deal with the Relapse of a Friend In AA , they refer to the 12 Steps as a selfish program . What this means is that the individual needs to put their own sobriety above everything else . If a friend relapses , the number one priority for other people needs to be protecting their own sobriety . These are a few suggestions for people dealing with this type of event : * It is important to talk about what has happened with other people . Those who have a sponsor might want to turn to this person for advice and support . Those who attend a 12 Step group can talk about the experience there . However , they should avoid referring to the relapsed individual by name so as to protect anonymity * Those who keep a journal in recovery may find that writing about their thoughts and feelings surrounding the friend โ s relapse can be of great benefit . * Now is a good time for people to put more focus on their own recovery . The friend โ s relapse can act as a warning of what happens when people fail to take their recovery seriously enough . * Sometimes the warning signs of a friend โ s impending relapse will have been noticeable . It is a good idea to learn from their mistakes . By learning from these warning signs , the individual can strengthen their own recovery . In some instances it will seem that people have relapsed completely out of the blue . * Those who are involved in a romantic relationship with somebody who relapses needs to end this relationship right away . If they fail to do this , they will be putting their own recovery in jeopardy . What to Do When a Sponsor Relapses When a sponsor relapses , it can be a devastating blow for the sponsee . This will have been somebody they depended on and looked up to . It may now seem that everything the sponsor ever said was just a lie . The sponsee can feel terribly let down . When a sponsor relapses , it is important to realize that there could be any number of reasons why it happened . It does not have to mean that everything the sponsor said was wrong . They may have just recently lost their way after years of successfully doing the right things . If a sponsor relapses , then the priority for the sponsee will be to protect their own sobriety . They do not have to get a new sponsor right away , but it is vital that they get support . Now might be a good time to get closer to the 12 Step meetings by attending them more often . Those who feel they have been hit particularly hard by the sponsor โ s relapse might want to speak to their therapist . When choosing a sponsor , it is always a good idea to stick with somebody who has many years of successful recovery behind them . This does not mean that they are invulnerable to relapse , but it should greatly reduce the risk of this happening . When people choose a sponsor who is only sober for a short time , or seems to be having problems in their life , they are taking much more of a risk . How to Help a Friend Who Has Relapsed One of the things that concerns people most when a friend relapses is how they can help them . The wish to do something useful is understandable , but there will not be much that can be done . It is up to the person who has relapsed to get back on track . Nobody else can do this for them . All that other people can really do is to remind their friend that recovery is still an option . It is then advisable to avoid this person while they continue to drink or use . ( Visited 1,271 times , 1 visits today ) Alcohol or Drug Problem ? 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http://alcoholrehab.com/alcoholism/alcoholism-in-india/ | Home > How to Know When to Seek Treatment for Alcoholism > Alcoholism in India Alcoholism in India Alcohol is banned in some parts of India such as Manipur and Gujarat , but it is legally consumed in the majority of states . There are believed to be 62.5 million people in India who at least occasionally drink alcohol . Unlike many western countries the consumption of alcohol in India is witnessing a dramatic rise โ for instance , between 1970 and 1995 there was a 106.7 % increase in the per capita ( this means per individual in the population ) consumption . International brewers and distillers of alcoholic beverages are keen to become popular in India , because it is potentially offers the third largest market for their product globally . India has also become one of the largest producers of alcohol โ it produces 65 % of alcoholic beverages in South - East Asia . Most urban areas have witnessed an explosion in the number of bars and nightclubs that have opened in recent years . Drinking Culture in India India is a vast sub - continent and the drinking habits vary greatly between the different states . It is therefore impossible to describe a single drinking culture for the whole of India . Those who live in the south western state of Kerala are the heaviest drinkers . People who live in this state drink an average of 8 liters per capita , and this is four times the amount of the rest of India . Other areas of the continent where people tend to drink relatively heavily include Haryana and Punjab . In some parts of India there is hardly any drinking culture to speak of โ in some of these places alcohol is banned completely . In recent years there has been a noticeable rise in the number of urban males who claim to use alcohol as a means to relax . It still tends Drinking Statistics for India Indians prefer hard liquors and distilled spirits over beers โ 80 % of consumption involves these stronger beverages . It is suggested that 20 % of the population has at least tried alcohol . In the past two decades the number of people who have consumed alcohol has moved from 1 in 300 to 1 in 20 . The Lancet reported that more than half of those who consume alcohol in India would fall into the category of hazardous drinkin g . It has been suggested that there are a worryingly 14 million people in India who would be described as dependent on alcohol and in need of help . Another concern is the increasing tendency to engage in binge drinking where people deliberately become intoxicated . Binge Drinking in India It is not necessary for people to drink alcohol every day in order for them to develop problems . In fact the most dangerous pattern of drinking is binge drinking where the individual consumes an excessive amount in a short period of time . The individual might only drink once or twice a week but they can still suffer from negative consequences such as : * If the person โ s blood alcohol concentration rises too fast it can lead to alcohol poisoning . This state of inebriation can be potentially fatal . * Binge drinkers can cause damage to almost every organ in their body โ it can also lead to fatty liver which is the first stage in alcoholic liver disease . * This pattern of drinking puts the individual at risk of developing alcoholism . Once the individual reaches this stage it can mean that alcohol completely takes over their life . * It can lead to blackouts โ this is where people have no memory of their actions for a period of time . * Some people react badly to intoxication . They can become aggressive and do things they later regret . * Hangovers can mean that the individual is unable to fulfill their responsibilities the next day after binge drinking . * It can trigger symptoms of depression . Alcohol Abuse in India India once had a reputation as having a culture that promoted abstinence towards drugs like alcohol . Things have changed and there is now serious problems arising due to alcohol abuse โ some would say that there were always problems associated with alcohol use in India but in the past it was less reported . The implications for this rise in alcohol related problems include : * An increasing number of people are becoming dependent on alcohol . This makes it difficult for them to function normally within society . * Domestic and sexual abuse is often associated with alcohol abuse . * This type of behavior can be damaging to communities . * Those individuals who engage in this type of behavior can begin to fail in their ability to meet family , social , and work commitments . * Families can suffer financially as a result of this type of substance abuse . * Business and the economy suffer because of lost productivity with people coming to work still suffering from the effects of alcohol . * Drink driving is responsible for many road deaths . Underage Drinking in India Underage drinking is becoming a problem in India . Different states will have different age limits for alcohol consumption โ the age limit in those states where it is legal to drink range from 18 to 27 years old . It is common for people to begin drinking before the legal age limit . The problems of underage drinking include : * For those young people who are still in adolescence , it can interfere with their normal development if they consume alcohol . This type of behavior can particularly interfere with crucial mental development that occurs at this age . * Underage drinking is closely related to teen suicide . * It encourages sexual promiscuity . * Those people who drink at an early age are far more likely to develop alcoholism . * It can mean that these young people perform badly at school or college . This means that their opportunities in the future will be limited . * Even those who are young can develop alcoholism and all the physical and mental problems that come with this . * There are many teenagers who use alcohol as a stepping stone to harder drugs . How to Avoid alcohol Problems If people wish to avoid alcohol problems they need to stick to the recommended levels for safe alcohol consumption which are : * 2 drinks per day for adults under the age of 65 . * 1 drink per day for anyone aged over 65 . * 1 drink per day for women . * If people have had problems controlling their alcohol intake they should quit completely . In the above recommendations a drink is considered to be : * A standard beer * A glass of wine * A standard bar shot of branded spirits โ not strong spirits or traditional spirits Treatment and Prevention of Alcoholism in India There is help for people who have developed problems with alcohol in India including : Alcoholism and Drug Information Centre is devoted to prevention and treatment of substance abuse in India . They are a good resource to turn to for information and advice . * Alcoholics Anonymous has meetings in many locations in India . This fellowship uses the 12 Steps to allow the individual to develop a better life away from addiction . Youth Veerangnayen focuses its efforts on educating young people about the dangers of substance abuse and helping them deal with other social problems . * Many people are leaving India in order to seek treatment for their alcoholism abroad . The most respected alcohol and drug abuse treatment facility in Asia is DARA Rehab ( Visited 12,590 times , 1 visits today ) DARA Thailand : Experience Luxury Drug Rehab DARA Thailand is Asia โ s premier and leading international destination for drug rehab and alcohol addiction treatment . If you or a loved one needs help with addiction , please contact DARA Thailand today . Admissions counselors are available 24 / 7 . Visit DARA Thailand Alcohol or Drug Problem ? Private & Discreet Professional Rehab Stunning Location Top Rehab Facilities Decision for Rehab ? Intervention Do I have a Problem ? 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http://alcoholrehab.com/alcoholism/liver-function-test/ | Home > How to Know When to Seek Treatment for Alcoholism > Liver Function Test and Damage from Alcohol Liver Function Test and Damage from Alcohol Testing the Liver The liver is a vital body organ , and humans can not survive without it . There are many conditions that can affect the functioning of the liver , so doctors may feel the need to investigate it . Those who abuse alcohol can develop a condition called alcoholic liver disease . The Liver Function Test ( LFT ) provides important information about the state of this part of the body . It involves taking a sample of blood and having this tested in a laboratory . The Functions of the Liver The liver can be found in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen . It is just below the diaphragm . It is the largest gland in the body and weighs over 3 pounds . The liver performs a number of functions that are vital for human health and these include : * It makes special proteins that the body needs for blood clotting and processing fats during food digestion . * It stores glycogen which can later be used by the body to produce energy . * This organ also stores vitamins and minerals including iron , copper , vitamin A , Vitamin B12 , and Vitamin D . * The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body . If these toxins are not removed , the individual will become very sick . * This organ is also responsible for drug metabolism * The liver breaks down insulin * It turns ammonia into urea makes bile which is required for digesting lipids . * The liver works as part of the immune system by producing cells that join with antigens . Liver Function Tests Results The liver function blood test looks at the levels of certain chemicals within the bloodstream . These chemicals are of interest because they can be indicative of problems with the liver . The results that are of interest to doctors are : Alkaline phosphatase ( ALP ) is an enzyme found in liver biliary ducts and in bone . If ALP levels are high , it could indicate a large bile duct obstruction . Albumin is one of the proteins made by the liver . This chemical tends to be low in people who have some type of chronic liver condition . It can also be a sign of poor nutrition . Aspartate aminotransferase ( AST ) is an enzyme that can be found in cells inside the liver . If the liver is damaged , there will be high levels of AST in the blood results . A large amount of this enzyme in the blood stream is n โ t always indicative of liver problems , though . It is also produced when the heart or skeletal muscle is damaged . Bilirubin is what gives a yellow color to bile . If it gets too high in the blood stream , it can be very noticeable . Jaundice causes people to develop a yellowish or orangish color on their skin and the whites of their eyes . A high level of bilirubin could indicate a blockage in the bile duct , or a disease process that is causing the red blood cells to be broken down too quickly . Alanine transaminase ( ALT ) is an enzyme that is required to break down protein by speeding up chemical reactions . If the liver is inflamed , there will usually be high levels of ALT in the blood stream . This inflammation could be due to an injury or disease process . Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase ( GGT ) is another enzyme associated with the liver . High levels of this can indicate cholestatic damage or alcohol toxicity . Liver Function Test Results and Alcoholic Liver Disease One of the complications of alcoholism is alcoholic liver disease . It is not completely understood why some alcoholics develop a problem with this organ ; although , it is generally believed to be due to the toxic properties of alcohol along with poor nutrition . Up to one in five of those who develop alcoholic liver disease will go on to develop cirrhosis Until the stage of cirrhosis is reached , it is possible for the liver to repair itself . During the early stages of alcoholic liver disease , there may be few noticeable symptoms . This means that the liver can become damaged beyond repair before the individual becomes aware of any problems . Liver function test results help diagnose the problem before it becomes too late . An individual who is abusing alcohol may exhibit an isolated rise in GGT . This enzyme should return to normal levels in the blood stream if the person stops drinking for a few weeks . A rise in AST and ALT could indicate alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver . 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http://alcoholrehab.com/alcoholism/obesity-and-alcohol-abuse/ | Home > How to Know When to Seek Treatment for Alcoholism > Obesity and Alcohol Abuse Obesity and Alcohol Abuse The Dangers of Alcohol Abuse Those individuals who consume an excessive amount of alcohol can cause a great deal of damage to their mental and physical health . This chemical can act as a toxin in the body and can start to destroy ever organ . The other problem with alcohol abuse is that it often leads to obesity and this creates further health problems for the individual . It is therefore vital that people learn to moderate their alcoholic intake or quit altogether . Obesity Defined Obesity refers to a situation where an individual has accumulated so much body fat that it has become detrimental to their health . Those people who have a body mass index ( BMI ) of greater than 30 would be classified as obese . It is usual for people to use the terms overweight and obesity interchangeably but they refer to slightly different things . To say that somebody is overweight means that they are heavier than would be expected , but this could be due to extra muscle . When somebody is obese it means that they have too much body fat . According to the BMI overweight means less than 30 but more than 25 . The Dangers of Obesity Obesity is viewed as one of the most preventable causes of death in the modern world . The dangers of carrying too much body fat include : * It increases the likelihood of suffering from type II diabetes * Those individuals who are obese are far more likely to suffer from heart problems . * It is a key symptom of metabolic syndrome and therefore increases the risk of developing cardiovascular problems , insulin resistance , and stroke . * Obesity puts added pressure on the skeleton and this can lead to chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis . * When people are carrying around a great deal of excess body weight it reduces their tolerance for physical activity . This is likely to mean that their life is less enjoyable than what it could be . * People who are obese tend to suffer from low self - esteem * If people feel bad about themselves as a result of being obese it can lead to symptoms of depression . It could also encourage the individual to turn to alcohol for comfort . * Many people who are obese suffer from sleep apnea . This means that they are not getting a good night sleep as a result . * Those individuals who are obese are more likely to develop certain cancers โ in particular breast and colon cancer . Causes of Obesity The most basic reason why most people become overweight is because they are consuming more calories than they actually need . Obesity can be due to a number of causes including : Comfort eating is where people try to escape their emotions by eating too much . * Excessive alcohol intake . * Lack of exercise means that people are not burning enough calories to balance out their diet . * Poor diet choices means that many individuals indulge in high calorie junk food . * As people grow old their metabolism slows down and so they need fewer calories . * There are certain medical conditions such as hypothyroidism that make people more susceptible to putting on the pounds . Obesity and Alcoholic Drinks Alcoholic drinks are usually said to contain an excessive amount of empty calories with no real nutritional value . One 12 ounce standard beer contains about 160 calories while a glass of white wine can have as much as 300 calories . One gin and tonic can also have as much as 300 calories . If people consume a few alcoholic drinks per week on top of their regular diet it can quickly put them on the path to obesity . One problem is that the calories in these alcoholic drinks do not satisfy hunger . In fact they can stimulate hunger so that the individual ends up eating more than normal on top of the calories consumed in these drinks . Those people who regularly go to the bar might also be missing out on healthier activities where they would be burning calories . Alcohol abuse can certainly lead to obesity . A heavy drinker may be consuming an extra 1000 to 3000 calories per day on top of their diet . They are also likely to be engaged in a lifestyle that does not involve a great deal of physical activity . It is even possible for alcohol abusers people to be obese and still suffer from malnutrition . This is because although they are consuming plenty of calories they are not getting the right mix of nutrients that their body needs to stay healthy . Obesity can be used as a justification to abuse alcohol . Those who are overweight like this tend to suffer from low self esteem and this can lead to symptoms of depression . Alcohol offers a temporary reprieve from uncomfortable thoughts and emotions . This temporary comfort comes with a high price because it is likely to lead to further misery . Alcohol abuse can take people on a trip to alcoholism and further weight gain . They may lose everything they cherish along the way . How to Avoid Alcohol Related Obesity There are things that people can do to avoid alcohol related obesity such as : * Understand the calorific content of different alcoholic drinks . * Keep to the recommended levels for safe alcohol consumptions . This is one drink per day for adult women and two drinks per day for adult men . For the purpose of these recommendations a drink would be considered a standard beer , a glass of wine , or a shot of spirits . * If people are unable to keep to the safe levels for alcohol consumption it is advisable that they quit altogether . Inability to moderate is one of the symptoms of alcohol abuse . * Keeping active can help people burn off some of the extra calories they consume while drinking alcohol . * It is important to realize that just because an alcoholic is labeled as โ lite โ or โ low calorie โ does not that it is safe to drink in high qualities . * Those people who drink need to pay special attention to their diet to make sure that the empty calories they are consuming with alcohol do not replace needed nutrients . * If people with alcohol problems do enter recovery they need to be aware of turning to food for comfort . It is not uncommon for individuals to experience obesity in recovery if they are not careful . ( Visited 4,136 times , 1 visits today ) DARA Thailand : Experience Luxury Drug Rehab DARA Thailand is Asia โ s premier and leading international destination for drug rehab and alcohol addiction treatment . If you or a loved one needs help with addiction , please contact DARA Thailand today . 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http://alcoholrehab.com/alcoholism/what-is-harmful-drinking/ | Home > How to Know When to Seek Treatment for Alcoholism > What is Harmful Drinking What is Harmful Drinking The Benefits of Drinking Alcohol Drinking alcohol is an accepted part of the culture in many parts of the world . Those who engage in this activity find that it benefits their life in a number of ways . Moderate drinking helps people relax and feel a bit more sociable . There is even research that suggests that an occasional drink can be good for health . Most individuals who drink alcohol will โ enjoy โ the benefits of this drug without too many adverse effects . The Risks of Harmful Drinking Those people who regularly overindulge in alcohol can find that it begins to negatively impact their life . If this overindulgence occurs over a long period , it is likely to lead to alcoholism . Even those people who only abuse alcohol for a short time period can find that it causes a lot of damage in their life . The risks of harmful drinking include : * Hangovers mean that people perform less well in college or work . * Heavy drinking leads to decreased inhibitions . People do things they later deeply regret . * Heavy drinking can lead to sexual promiscuity . This can lead to unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases . * Drinking too much alcohol makes people more prone to accidents . * People who drink a lot tend to make poor decisions . This can mean that they end up in situations that are dangerous . * Heavy drinkers are more likely to be a victim of crime . * Drinking too much is damaging to both physical and mental health . * Using alcohol at harmful levels may lead to chemical addiction . Harmful Drinking Defined There is a lot of debate about what amount of alcohol use should be considered harmful . The usual recommended levels are not more than 1 drink per day for adult women and 2 drinks a day for adult men . There are those who argue that these limits are too low . These are people who drink more than this and claim not to suffer any adverse consequences as a result . It is certain , though , that regularly going above the recommended levels of safe drinking puts people more at risk of the dangerous consequences associated with there is no safe limit for alcohol use because it is a powerful toxin that can be dangerous even in low doses . Those individuals who claim to not to experience negative results from drinking above safe limits can be deluded . This is because alcohol can do a lot of physical and mental damage before symptoms become noticeable . It is known that as people become physically addicted to a substance , they will experience denial . This defense mechanism can make it hard for such individuals to competently judge the impact of alcohol on their life . Harmful Drinking or Alcohol Abuse It is helpful to be able to distinguish between harmful drinking and alcohol abuse . Drinking at harmful levels may be something that people do occasionally . Just because a person goes a bit wild at a party does not necessarily mean that they have a systematic or ongoing problem with drinking . It is different from alcohol abuse which is a more habitual type of behavior . The individual who regularly abuses alcohol is at far more risk of developing an addiction . The behaviors that distinguish alcohol abuse from occasional harmful drinking include : * The individual often ends up in dangerous situations because of alcohol . * Alcohol is interfering with the person โ s ability to meet their responsibilities . * The individual continues to drink too much even when there are obvious negative consequences of this behavior . * Legal problems due to alcohol use such as a DUI or other criminal penalty . Just one of the above behaviors can be enough to indicate that the individual has moved from harmful drinking to alcohol abuse . Harmful Drinking Leads to Alcohol Addiction Not everyone who engages in harmful levels of drinking will develop a chemical addiction to alcohol . People can go through periods of their life where they drink heavily . For a lot of individuals , this time of hard drinking will occur during their college years . At this time , they will likely experience some of the negative consequences of alcohol abuse , but they never cross the line to addiction . A lot of these people will just return to social drinking once the responsibilities of adulthood become a bigger part of their life . Studies have 75 % of those who abuse alcohol can later moderate or give up without any type of intervention . A minority of those who abuse alcohol do end up becoming physically addicted . Once this chemical dependence occurs , it will be a lot more difficult to break away from harmful drinking . This is because the human body adapts so well to the presence of alcohol in the bloodstream . The cells and tissues become accustomed to working under toxic conditions . When alcohol levels fall too low , the body finds it hard to readjust . This leads to withdrawal symptoms that can be quite severe . Chronic alcoholics can respond so badly to the fall in How to Treat Harmful Drinking Many of those individuals who engage in harmful levels of drinking may be unaware of the real risks involved . Even those people who appreciate the risks may occasionally drink a bit too much . For long term health and mental well - being , though , it is important that the individual treats alcohol with extreme caution . There is no requirement for the person to become a fall - down drunk before alcohol can negatively impact their life . Once an individual has become physically addicted to alcohol , it is highly unlikely that they can ever learn to moderate . The only solution is permanent abstinence from this drug . Those who are chemically addicted to alcohol usually find it difficult to stop . There are many treatment options such as rehab that can help them break away from substance abuse . ( Visited 2,681 times , 1 visits today ) DARA Thailand : Experience Luxury Drug Rehab DARA Thailand is Asia โ s premier and leading international destination for drug rehab and alcohol addiction treatment . If you or a loved one needs help with addiction , please contact DARA Thailand today . Admissions counselors are available 24 / 7 . Visit DARA Thailand Alcohol or Drug Problem ? Private & Discreet Professional Rehab Stunning Location Top Rehab Facilities Decision for Rehab ? Intervention Do I have a Problem ? Rehab Information Why Choose Us Seeking Addiction Treatment ? Contact DARA Thailand today ! 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http://alcoholrehab.com/drug-addiction/self-medication-substance-abuse/ | Home > The Complex Nature of Abused Substances and Getting Help for Addiction > Self - Medication and Substance Abuse Self - Medication and Substance Abuse Self - Medication is a Theory of Substance Abuse There are many theories that attempt to explain why some people abuse alcohol and drugs . This is a negative type of behavior that can cause a lot of damage for the individual as well as society as a whole . If there is a good explanation for why people engage in this behavior it may make it easier to prevent in the future . There is not yet one theory that that is able to explain the motivations behind every substance abuser , but the different hypothesis can provide a good basis for understanding what is going on . One of the most influential of these is the self - medication theory of substance abuse . This suggests that substance abuse is an attempt by the individual to escape unpleasant symptoms . Self - Medication Defined Self - medication is where the individual uses self - soothing types of behavior to treat an undiagnosed mental health condition . One behavior that offers a soothing effect is substance abuse . The individual is able to turn to alcohol or drugs to get temporary relief from their problems . In many cases , the individual wo n โ t even realize that they are dealing with any type of mental health problem . They just know that when they abuse alcohol or drugs they feel better . It could be that they are just dealing with a bit of excess stress or worry . There are far more effective ways to treat these problems but the individual may not realize this . Using addictive substances in the short term can be effective , but it will eventually lead to bigger problems . Abusing prescription medication can also be considered Self Medication Theory of Addiction The self - medication theory of addiction suggests that it is this attempt to self - soothe with alcohol and drugs that eventually leads to addiction . Once the individual realizes that these substances give them some relief they can start to abuse them more and more . This eventually leads to a situation where they are both psychologically and physiologically dependent on the substance . They will be unable to imagine life without their chemical crutch , and if they try to quit they will experience withdrawal symptoms . The self - medication theory of addiction suggests that the individual will be attracted to different substances on the basis of their symptoms : * People with symptoms of anxiety can be attracted to alcohol or sedative type drugs because they produce feelings of relaxation . This type of drug is also attractive to those who are dealing with depression . * If people are full of aggression and rage they can be attracted to opiates . This is because such drug can help to stabilize mood . Stimulants provide a burst of energy and this makes them attractive to people who are trying to combat depression . Those who suffer from shyness will also get temporary relief from this type of drug . Self Medication and Dual Diagnosis A dual diagnosis is when an individual is dealing with a mental health problem as well as an addiction . Many addicts also suffer from conditions such as depression , or anxiety . It is suggested that as high as 47 % of people who have a mental health condition will abuse alcohol or drugs so it is no surprise that so many of them become addicted . It has also been found that one in five people who are diagnosed with depression will have recently abused alcohol or drugs A dual diagnosis can occur in two ways . In many cases the individual will have had a pre - existing mental health condition and will have turned to substance abuse as a means to self - medicate . In other instances the individual can develop a mental health condition because of the substance abuse . These people can also self - medicate as they take more of the substance in order to deal with the unpleasant symptoms . The Dangers of Self - Medication While self - medication may bring some short - term relief the long - term consequences can be devastating . The dangers include : * Self - medication can lead to addiction . When this happens the individual will have more problems and stress in their life . An addiction can rob the individual of everything they have before killing them . * Once a dual - diagnosis is established it becomes difficult to treat either condition . The treatment for mental illnesses may be rendered ineffective while the individual continues to abuse substances . There can even be dangerous side - effects of mixing prescribed medication with drugs or alcohol . Giving up an addiction can be much harder if the individual has a mental health problem . This is why it is advisable that both conditions are treated together . * Drugs like alcohol and barbiturates are depressants . This means that they can make the symptoms of depression a lot worse * Substance abuse increases the risk of suicide * Addiction masks the symptoms of mental illness . This means that the individual will have a condition that has n โ t been diagnosed and therefore ca n โ t be treated . So long as people self - medicate it is not possible to deal with the real cause of the problem . Self - Medication as an Explanation for Addiction It is tempting to explain all addictive behavior as due to an attempt to self - medicate . This might be too simplistic a theory because there appears to be many other reasons why people will abuse alcohol and drugs . Those who grow up in a home where substance abuse is considered normal seem more likely to become involved in the same behavior . There is also evidence that suggests that genetics plays a large part in addiction as well . ( Visited 2,275 times , 1 visits today ) DARA Thailand : Experience Luxury Drug Rehab DARA Thailand is Asia โ s premier and leading international destination for drug rehab and alcohol addiction treatment . If you or a loved one needs help with addiction , please contact DARA Thailand today . Admissions counselors are available 24 / 7 . Visit DARA Thailand Alcohol or Drug Problem ? Private & Discreet Professional Rehab Stunning Location Top Rehab Facilities Decision for Rehab ? Intervention Do I have a Problem ? Rehab Information Why Choose Us Seeking Addiction Treatment ? Contact DARA Thailand today ! 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http://aldiuscareers.com/about-aldi/history | The ALDI Story . Overview . ALDI is one of America โ s favorite grocers . Our growth and success are attributed to our commitment to building efficiencies at every level โ from store construction , to distribution , to the specific products we stock . Our success shows we are as much a philosophy as we are a grocery store . Every aspect of our operations has been rethought and reinvented to maximize the quality of our products and savings for our customers . The History of ALDI . 1913 In 1913 , Anna Albrecht opened a small food store in the mining town of Essen , Germany , and by 1948 , her sons took over the business and expanded to 4 locations . 1954 In 1954 , they opened their first self - service store in Essen - Schonnebeck , a first in Germany . 1962 AL brecht + DI scount = ALDI In 1962 , โ Albrecht Discount โ was shortened to โ ALDI , โ and by 1968 there were more than 200 ALDI South locations . Led by Three Core Values . We provide our customers with a focused range of high quality products at the best price . Our highly efficient operation enables us to achieve cost leadership in our markets and to optimize profit . This in turn provides us with a strong financial base allowing us to grow the business and offer an excellent employee working environment and competitive remuneration . Our business approach is focused on the long term and is based on our three core values which are consistency , simplicity and responsibility . Consistency Leads to reliability . We mean what we say . We are consistent in our dealings with people , product , price and all other aspects of our day - to - day professional life . Simplicity Creates efficiency , clarity and clear orientation within our organization as well as for our customers . Responsibility Stands for our commitment towards our people , customers , partners and the environment . It also includes principles such as fairness , honesty , openness , service orientation and friendliness . What ' s the ALDI Difference ? Our unique business model enables us to provide the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices . This value stems from the numerous efficiencies and innovations we โ ve instituted at every level of our organization . Our stores offer the customer the most commonly purchased grocery and household products in the most common size โ in a smaller , more manageable environment designed with sustainable , long - term savings in mind . Customers bring their own bags or buy our reusable bags to save money Innovative cart rental system helps keep prices low and eliminates time spent retrieving carts Specially designed packaging doubles as product displays , saving time and money on stocking and replenishment Modest store size plus eliminating non - essential grocery store services means ALDI captures the very essence of conservation and savings for customers In - house distribution network streamlines operations and maximizes efficiencies , resulting in even greater savings for customers Not operating 24 hours a day lowers labor , energy & rent costs , with savings passed on to customers Responsibility is our Response . Our business model is simple : great quality at the best price , fair and honest product offers , and efficient business processes . As a reliable partner , we are true to our word . In all we do , we assume responsibility towards our customers , business partners , employees , the community , and the environment . Our Corporate Responsibility ( CR ) Principles summarize our commitments to people and planet . They guide all of us in our day - to - day actions and are a strict requirement of our business partners . Learn More Benefits at ALDI . All full - time employees will receive the following : Industry - leading wages Comprehensive Medical , Dental , Vision Insurance & Prescription Coverage Generous vacation time & paid holidays 401 ( k ) plan with employer matching contribution Short - and Long - Term Disability Insurance Life , Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Dependent Life Insurance Explosive growth Competitive salaries Stable organization Real responsibility Our People . Meet your future teammates ! Learn More We ' re stocking our shelves with awards ! | [
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http://alecmassel.co.za/ | ALEC MASSEL REAL ESTATE PTY LTD a household name in the Real Estate industry was acquired by Mr Alec Massel during the 1930s ALEC MASSEL REAL ESTATE PTY LTD Due to ill health Mr Alec Massel was forced to retire from the business in 1974 and his son Clive Massel managed the Company thereafter During 1978 John Beron and Ian Bick acquired shares in the business joining Clive Massel as directors the latter resigned from the company in 1990 and Ian Bick became the sole proprietor Ian Bick passed away in October 2006 and Breena Bick became the CEO The Company continues with its operations still developing a footprint in the Property industry rendering property related services and exploring to this day new opportunities During 2003 Kobus Kleynhans was appointed Managing Director which position he still hold We make use of the following banks Standard Bank and ABSA Bank Our Auditor is Lutrin Associates Any further information will be disclosed on request Mission Statement Alec Massel Real Estate is dedicated to rendering professional property management services with integrity and accountability Vision Statement To make Alec Massel Real Estate your preferred agent Objective Being leaders in Residential Commercial Industrial Sectional Title and Home Owners Industry Value Statement We are responsible accountable respectful effective efficient property administrators We promote honesty integrity and openness in everything we do We encourage innovation to meet challenges We foster an environment of collaboration | [
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http://alessandrakelley.com/egg/eggmedium.html | " For the use and good and profit of anyone who wants to enter this profession . " - - Cennino Cennini , sometime before 1437 Making the Egg Medium Medium is what is mixed with dry powdered pigments to make paint . The egg medium is what makes this paint egg tempera . Prepared egg medium lasts up to three days in a cool environment . Some people add a drop of oil of cloves to help it last , but I have never found this necessary You will need : One very fresh egg , preferably organic ( it really does make a difference ) A paper towel An eyedropper A clean container for your egg mixture Distilled water ( tap water will probably do , but it ' s better not to risk mineral contamination causing probems down the line ) A needle , toothpick , or other small , sharp object to pierce the egg yolk Something to stir your mixture with ; the clean stick end of a paintbrush works fine . 1 . Crack the egg and separate the yolk from the white . Many people tip the yolk back and forth between eggshell halves until the white is removed , but I just drop the egg into my hand and let the white slip through my fingers . 2 . Roll the whole yolk onto the paper towel and , picking up the corners of the towel , roll the yolk around gently until the white is absorbed off . 3 . Using your thumb and first two fingers , very gently pick up the yolk . This is possible because with the white cleaned off , the membrane of the yolk will be damp and very slightly sticky , like a frog ' s skin . 4 . Hold the yolk over your container . With your small , sharp object pierce the bottom of the yolk . Gently squeeze the contents out into the container and discard the empty membrane . NOTE : If at any point before this the yolk accidentally breaks , you can fling , scoop , or grab using your fingers or the container to salvage what you can . A little bit of white in the yolk is not a disaster , and other egg bits , even the membrane , can be fished out . 5 . Using the eyedropper , add distilled water to the yolk , the same volume as the yolk . Your average " large " egg seems to have a yolk of about 10 milliliters ( two teaspoons ) . 6 . Stir the water - and - egg mixture well . It will be less golden than pure yolk , more milky , and more or less the texture of light cream . Ta da ! You now have your painting medium , which will be mixed with pigments to make egg tempera paint . The next step is to prepare the pigments . | [
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http://alettertomyself.com/ | A Letter To Myself Why The Story How Write your own To my future self I hope that time has been kind to you and that you are well You wrote this letter some time ago and gave it to someone you trust in the hopes it would never be needed I cant predict what your life is like but its likely that some of the things you may be facing are things you went through with your own parents and others Its because of that that you wrote yourself this letter Know that the person who has given it back to you cares about you a great deal and is concerned for your wellbeing Please keep an open mind and listen carefully to what he or she has to say Accept that you may need to trust in their judgment over your own They may ask you to stop doing something that you feel you are still able to do Remember that your father drove well beyond when it was safe for him to do so and how you and your mother worried every time he was out They may ask you to accept help that you dont feel you need Remember that taking care of your father contributed to your mothers eventual death He felt he could do everything himself Yet your mother spent many nervous moments and sleepless nights listening for him just in case They may ask you to do something you dont want to do It could be something as simple as eating Remember that in the end your mother starved herself to death It could be something more substantial like changing your living arrangements Your father bless him accepted the need for change though by then it was too late I cant know what youve gone through since writing this letter I dont know what situation has caused someone to feel its time for you to get this letter I only know that you saw your parents both stubbornly refuse the advice of the people around them at the cost of their health and their lives I dont want that for you or the people who love you I hope that youll remember that you wanted to learn from your experiences and that to that end you wrote this letter to help remind you of those times and to accept the advice and assistance of the people who care As much for them as for yourself From a time past Your younger self March 1 2004 | [
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http://alevelnotes.com/Enzymes/144?tree= | This website makes use of cookies . Close All Notes Biology Biological Molecules Enzymes Enzymes are Biological Catalysts . They increase the rate of Metabolic reactions . Almost all Biological Reactions involve Enzymes . All enzymes are Globular Proteins with a specific Tertiary Shape . They are usually specific to only one reaction . The part of the Enzyme that acts a Catalyst is called the Active Site . The rest of the Enzyme is much larger and is involved in maintaining the specific shape of of the Enzyme . When a reaction involving an Enzyme occurs , a Substrate is turned into a Product . The Substrate can be one or more molecules . The Active Site of an Enzyme is Complementary to the Substrate it catalyses . _Some examples of Enzymes are : Lactase : Breaks down Lactose into Glucose and Galactose . Catalase : Breaks Hydrogen Peroxide down into Water and Oxygen . Glycogen Synthase : Catalyses the formation of Glycosidic Bonds between Glucose molecules . ATP - ase : Breaks down ATP into ADP , producing energy . _ Enzymes in the Real World Since Enzymes are Proteins , which are effected by their environment , organisms that live in varying conditions have adapted by producing Enzymes more suitable to their environments . Endotherms ( animals that maintain their body temperature ) keep the temperature of the Enzymes within their bodies constant to ensure optimum rates of reaction Enzymes are used for a wide variety of purposes , such as in digestion . The action of an Enzyme may be Intracellular ( the Enzymes are attached to the cell membrane or are in the Cytoplasm , and reactions occur inside the cell ) or Extracellular ( Enzymes work outside cells , and their products may be absorbed into the cell ) Enzymes are also used in protection against Pathogens . They can be used to destroy invading Microorgansims . For example , Phagocytes engulf Pathogens and the Endocytosed Vesicle then fuses with Lysosomes which contain enzymes that destroy the Pathogen โ s cell membrane . How Enzymes Work Most reactions in a cell require very high temperatures to get going , which would destroy the cell . Enzymes work by lowering the Activation Energy of a reaction . The Activation Energy of a reaction is lowered by putting stress on the bonds within a molecule , or by holding molecules close together . This increases the likelihood of a reaction , and so lowers the energy required to begin it . The Lock - and - key Hypothesis The Lock - and - key Hypothesis is a model of how Enzymes catalyse Substrate reactions . It states that the shape of the Active Sites of Enzymes are exactly Complementary to the shape of the Substrate . When a substrate molecule collides with an enzyme whose Active Site shape is complementary , the substrate will fit into the and an Enzyme - Substrate Complex will form . The enzyme will catalyse the reaction , and the products , together with the enzyme , will form an Enzyme - Product Complex . According to this model , it is possible for an enzyme to catalyse a reverse reaction . The Induced - Fit Hypothesis A more recent model , which is backed up by evidence , and is widely accepted as describing the way enzymes work , is the Induced - Fit Hypothesis . It states that the shape of Active Sites are not exactly Complementary , but change shape in the presence of a specific substrate to become Complementary When a substrate molecule collides with an enzyme , if its composition is specifically correct , the of the enzyme โ s will change so that the substrate fits into it and an Enzyme - Substrate Complex can form . The reaction is then catalysed and an Enzyme - Product Complex forms . Written by Sam Adam - Day . | [
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=33802 | ALEX Lesson Plan Weathering and Erosion You may save this lesson plan to your hard drive as an html file by selecting " File " , then " Save As " from your browser ' s pull down menu . The file name extension must be .html . This lesson provided by : Author : Ruth Liddell System : Informal Education Partner School : Informal Education Partner And Author : Debbie Payne Organization : ResultSearch Consulting And Shirley Scarbrough Organization : Alabama State University Math - science Pa General Lesson Information Lesson Plan ID : 33802 Title : Weathering and Erosion Overview / Annotation : This module includes seven hands - on , inquiry - based activities that will model the effects of weathering and erosion on Earth โ s surface . Students will investigate the effects of weathering , erosion , and deposition using various materials such as aquarium gravel , square pretzels , chalk , vinegar , modeling clay , sand , and a hairdryer . This module will provide instruction on the effects of water on land ; the effects slope has on flooding ; the effects of the wind on land ; the effects of different wave actions on land ; the Associated Standards and Objectives Content Standard ( s ) : Science SC2015 ( 2015 ) Grade : 4 15 ) Analyze and interpret data ( e.g. , angle of slope in downhill movement of water , volume of water flow , cycles of freezing and thawing of water , cycles of heating and cooling of water , speed of wind , relative rate of soil deposition , amount of vegetation ) to determine effects of weathering and rate of erosion by water , ice , wind , and vegetation using one single form of weathering or erosion at a time . Insight Unpacked Content NAEP Framework Science SC2015 ( 2015 ) Grade : 6 Earth and Space Science 8 ) Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth ' s materials ( e.g. , processes of crystallization , heating and cooling , weathering , deformation , and sedimentation ) . Insight Unpacked Content NAEP Framework Local / National Standards : Primary Learning Objective ( s ) : 1 . Students will identify and describe the process of weathering , erosion , and deposition . 2 . Students will identify different types of erosion . 3 . Students will investigate to demonstrate the effects of water on land and the effect slope has on flooding . effects of the wind on land . effects of wave actions on land . effects of glaciers on land . effects of mechanical weathering . effects of chemical weathering . effects of groundwater in causing sinkholes . Additional Learning Objective ( s ) : Preparation Information Total Duration : Greater than 120 Minutes Materials and Resources : Student Materials ( per student ) Pencil or pen Pre - / Post - Test ( see attached document ) Activity 1 Activity 1 Handout : Instructions ( see attached document ) Activity 1 - B Handout : Data Table ( see attached document ) Activity 1 - C Handout : Reflection Questions ( see attached document ) Pea size aquarium gravel Small square pretzels Small glass jar with lid Timer Ziploc bags Activity 2 Activity 2 Handout : Instructions ( see attached document ) Activity 2 - B Handout : Data Table ( see attached document ) Activity 2 - C Handout : Reflection Questions ( see attached document ) 2 pint glass jars 8 oz . bottle of water Pint bottle of vinegar Ziploc bag of pebble - size pieces of chalk Timer Two plastic spoons Activity 3 Activity 3 Handout : Instructions ( see attached document ) Activity 3 - B Handout : Data Table ( see attached document ) Activity 3 - C Handout : Reflection Questions ( see attached document ) Modeling Clay ( not Play - Doh ) Large ice cubes Tray or cutting board Ziploc bag of sand Activity 4 Activity 4 Handout : Instructions ( see attached document ) Activity 4 - B Handout : Data Table ( see attached document ) Activity 4 - C Handout : Reflection Questions ( see attached document ) 2 large tinfoil pans 2 Ziploc bags of sand 2 8 - oz . bottles of water Aprons Activity 5 Activity 5 Handout : Instructions ( see attached document ) Activity 5 - B Handout : Data Table ( see attached document ) Activity 5 - C Handout : Reflection Questions ( see attached document ) Three 9 โ x 12 โ x 2 โ aluminum pans Three Ziploc bags of aquarium sand Three Ziploc bags of pea size aquarium gravel Six 1 โ x 2 โ x 12 โ wooden blocks cut from a standard 1 โ x 2 โ board Three 12 oz cups with a pencil - sized hole in the center of the bottom ( punch a pencil through the bottom of the cups from the outside ) Activity 6 Activity 6 Handout : Instructions ( see attached document ) Activity 6 - B Handout : Data Table ( see attached document ) Activity 6 - C Handout : Reflection Questions ( see attached document ) Plastic container with poster board prepared by teacher Ziploc bag of white aquarium sand 1 / 3 cup measuring cup Two - speed hair dryer Two timers Yardstick Activity 7 Activity 7 Handout : Instructions ( see attached document ) Activity 7 - B Handout : Data Table ( see attached document ) Activity 7 - C Handout : Reflection Questions ( see attached document ) Four labeled cups prepared by teacher ( Sand , Gravel , Clay , and Sand - Gravel - Clay ) Four 8ยฝ oz styrofoam cups 4 larger containers ( at least as deep as the cups are tall and somewhat larger in diameter ) 3 โ x 3 โ โ Sticky - Notes โ pad Ziploc bag of Extra Super Fine Granular sugar Ziploc bag of aquarium sand Ziploc bag of pea size aquarium gravel Ziploc bag of clay ( dug from a clay bank and pulverized ) Ziploc bag of sand , clay , gravel mixture Eight 8 - oz . bottles of water Funnel 2 tablespoons - - one labeled A ( for Sugar ) and one labeled B ( for other Materials ) For Acceleration Activity : Moving by the Numbers Handout ( see attached document ) Teacher Materials Teacher Preparation Guide ( see attached document ) Pre - / Post - Test Answer Key ( see attached documents ) Weathering Presentation ( see attached PowerPoint presentation ) Moving by the Numbers Answer Key ( see attached document ) For Demonstration A : Two bars of soap of the same brand ( one bar unused and one bar worn down by repeated use ) For Demonstration B : Bucket of sand Cookie sheet or tray For Activity 6 Preparation : Black marker Plastic or cardboard container at least 12 โ wide by 20 โ long by 10 โ deep Colored poster board ( not black or white ) For Activity 7 Preparation : ยผ โ thick Scotch - Brite abrasive pad Sharp thin - blade knife Scissors Heavy - duty tape Technology Resources Needed : Teacher Technology Resources Teacher computer Interactive whiteboard or projector Background / Preparation : Student Background : As this lesson will introduce students to the processes of weathering and erosion , students do not need to possess background knowledge about these concepts prior to participating in the lesson โ s activities . However , the teacher can provide a quick introduction to these topics by showing students the following video clip : Scholastic Study Jam - Weather and Erosion . A seven - question online quiz follows the video clip . This lesson will require students to participate in hands - on , inquiry - based lab activities . The students will need to be able to follow multi - step procedural instructions in order to complete the experiments . Students should follow all appropriate safety precautions including wearing safety goggles . Teacher Background : The teacher should preview the Teacher Preparation Guide prior to teaching the lesson to ensure that the lab activities are prepared for the students before beginning instruction on the module . This module includes seven activities that will demonstrate the effects of weathering and erosion . The teacher may decide to combine these activities and complete several in one class period , or the teacher may wish to complete one activity per class period . The teacher can view the Weathering Presentation for additional background information about the concepts taught in this lesson . The teacher should review lab safety precautions with students and ensure students follow these procedures for the duration of the lesson . Several of the module activities will require advanced preparation by the teacher : Teacher Preparation for Activity 2 : Crush several pieces of chalk into small pebbles and place them in a Ziploc bag . Teacher Preparation for Activity 3 : Roll the modeling clay into a 1 to 2 - inch diameter ball . Teacher Preparation for Activity 6 : Cut the piece of poster paper to fit the bottom of the container . Use the black marker to draw a 5 โ diameter circle in the center of the poster paper and place it in the container . Teacher Preparation for Activity 7 : Use a knife to cut an opening the size of a quarter in the bottoms of the styrofoam cups . Label one cup SAND , one cup GRAVEL , one cup CLAY , and one cup SAND - GRAVEL - CLAY . Fill each cup with the labeled material , using equal amounts , approximately 1 / 3 cup of each ) . Use scissors to cut squares of the abrasive pad the same size as the bottom diameter of the styrofoam cups Use a single ยผ โ wide strip of heavy - duty tape to attach the abrasive squares Procedures / Activities : Before Strategy / Engage : 50 minutes 1 . The teacher should give each student a copy of the Pre - / Post - Test ( see attached document ) . The teacher should give students approximately ten to fifteen minutes to complete the pre - test . The teacher should stress to students that the purpose of the pre - test is to demonstrate the student โ s background knowledge about the concepts of osmosis and diffusion . 2 . After students complete the pretest , the teacher should check students โ answers to determine their current knowledge base of the concepts using the Pre - / Post - Test Answer Key ( see attached document ) . Alternatively , the teacher could allow students to check their own paper or check a partner โ s paper . 3 . After all students complete the pre - test , the teacher should perform the following demonstrations to engage student interest on the concepts that will be taught during this module . Demonstration A 4 . The teacher should display two bars of soap of the same brand ( one bar unused and one bar worn down by repeated use ) . 5 . The teacher should post the following questions on the board : What could cause the new bar of soap to look the way the old bar of soap looks ? Why is the old bar smaller and more rounded ? Where did the rest of the soap go ? Are there any forces in nature that would produce similar situations ? What are they ? Where in the world has this happened ? In the U.S. ? In Alabama ? What problems does this cause ? What scientific term is used to describe this process ? Demonstration B 6 . The teacher should pour a large bucket of sand on a cookie sheet or tray . 7 . The teacher should hold a hair dryer in one hand and a garden hose in the other hand , with both hands pointed toward the sand . The hair dryer should not be turned on . 8 . The teacher should post the following questions on the board : What would happen if I turned on either the hair dryer or the hose ? Are there any forces in nature that would produce similar situations ? What are they ? Where in the world has this happened ? In the U.S. ? In Alabama ? What problems does this cause ? What scientific term is used to describe this process ? During Strategy / Explore & Explain Note : The following activities may be completed together as a single lab or completed as individual labs . Detailed instructions are provided in the teacher preparation guide and the student lab sheets . The students can perform the following investigations individually or in collaborative groups . Activity 1 : Investigating Mechanical Weathering Activity 2 : Investigating Chemical Weathering Activity 3 : Investigating Glacial Erosion Activity 4 : Investigating Wave Erosion Activity 5 : Investigating Water Erosion Activity 6 : Investigating Wind Erosion Activity 7 : Investigating Sinkhole Formation After Strategy / Explain & Elaborate : 50 minutes 1 . After all groups have completed the seven lab activities on weathering and erosion , the teacher should lead a class discussion among all of the groups to compare each group โ s data . Note : If the teacher identifies that students need additional review before the summative assessment , the teacher may show students the attached Weathering Presentation to review the concepts demonstrated during the lab activities . 2 . The teacher should give the students the Pre - / Post - Test , that students completed as a pre - test at the beginning of the lesson . The teacher should explain to students that this post - test will allow students to demonstrate the knowledge they acquired during the lab activities . Attachments : * * Some files will display in a new window . Others will prompt you to download . 5Einquiryinstructionalmodelguide . doc ACTIVITY1 . docx ACTIVITY2 . docx ACTIVITY3 . docx ACTIVITY4 . docx ACTIVITY5 . docx ACTIVITY6 . docx ACTIVITY7 . docx HANDOUT1Bdocx . docx HANDOUT1Cdocx . docx HANDOUT2Bdocx . docx HANDOUT2Cdocx . docx HANDOUT3Bdocx . docx HANDOUT3Cdocx . docx HANDOUT4Bdocx . docx HANDOUT4C . docx HANDOUT5B . docx HANDOUT5C . docx HANDOUT6B . docx HANDOUT6C . docx HANDOUT7Bdocx . docx Handout7C . docx MOVINGBYTHENUMBERS . docx MOVINGBYTHENUMBERS . withanswersdocx . docx PRE - POSTTESTdocx . docx PRE - POSTwithANSWERS . docx TEACHERSPREPARTION . docx WEATHERING . pptx Assessment Assessment Strategies Formative Assessment : The teacher will informally assess student โ s background knowledge by administering the Pre - / Post - Test prior to teaching the lesson . The teacher should carefully monitor students as they complete the lab activities with their groups to certify that students are correctly following the lab procedures . The teacher should review each student โ s Handout B for each activity to ensure that students are collecting accurate data during the lab investigations . Summative Assessment : The teacher will formally assess students at the conclusion of each lab experiment by reviewing each student โ s answers to the reflection questions on the Handout C that accompanies each activity . The teacher will administer the Pre - / Post - Test as a summative assessment at the end of the lesson . Acceleration : Students can further explore the concepts taught in this lesson and incorporate math skills by completing the Moving by the Numbers Handout ( see attached document ) . An answer key is attached for the teacher to assess student work . Intervention : Students who require additional preparation prior to the lesson or review after the lesson can view the Weathering Presentation which succinctly summarizes the concepts demonstrated during this lesson โ s lab activities ( see attached PowerPoint presentation ) . Each area below is a direct link to general teaching strategies / classroom accommodations for students with identified learning and / or behavior problems such as : reading or math performance below grade level ; test or classroom assignments / quizzes at a failing level ; failure to complete assignments independently ; difficulty with short - term memory , abstract concepts , staying on task , or following directions ; poor peer interaction or temper tantrums , and other learning or behavior problems . 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http://alexandros.com/Greece/info.html | Click on the region of your choice to learn more about it Land and Resources Greece is famous for its natural beauty . The land is mountainous and rugged , but Greece is relatively poor in natural resources . Although a small country , Greece has a very diverse topography . The most important divisions of the country are the central mountains ; the damp , mountainous regions in the west ; the dry , sunny plains and lower mountain ranges in eastern Thessaly , Macedonia , and Thraki ; Central Greece , the southeastern " point " ( peninsula ) of the mainland that cradled the city - states of the country , the The central mountain area , the Pindus Mountains , which extends from a northern to a southern direction , is one of the most rugged , isolated , and sparsely populated parts of the country . Mount Olympus ( 2,917m / 9,570ft ) , Greece ' s highest peak , was considered in ancient times to be home to the 12 gods . Its western slopes , which extend through Epirus down to the Ionian Sea , are lower and more hospitable . The southeastern extremity of Central Greece , Attica , is broken into many isolated valleys and plains by mountain ridges , where the Athenian Plain , with Athens in the center , is located . Thessaly , a plain ringed by mountains , is one of the most fertile parts of the country . Macedonia has the largest plains in Greece . Thraki , east of Macedonia , has a varied topography of mountains , valleys and several coastal plains . Peloponnisos , is mountainous , but to a lesser degree than Central Greece . It is shaped like a giant hand with impassable mountain ridges extending like Climate The climate of Greece is similar to that of other Mediterranean regions . In the lowlands the summers are hot and dry , with clear , cloudless skies . The winters are relatively mild , but rainy . The mountainous regions are much cooler , with considerable rain during the summer months . Frost , sleet , ice , or snow are rare in the lowlands , but most mountains are covered with snow in the winter . Precipitation varies from region to region . For example , in Thessaly less than 38mm ( 1.5in ) of rain falls in Natural Resources Greece is poorly endowed with natural resources of high economic value . Only 23 % of the land is arable , while the rest consists mostly of barren mountains . Forests , probably abundant in ancient times , have to a great extent been depleted . Subsequent soil erosion has made reforestation difficult . Greece has little black coal , and its lignite is of poor quality . On the other hand , the country does have significant petroleum and natural gas deposits , located under the Aegean Sea , near the island of Thassos . The deposits of bauxite and iron ore are rich in metal content , but the reserves of other commercially important minerals , such as chromium , nickel , copper , uranium , and magnesium , are relatively small . Although the waters surrounding the country are inhabited by a large variety of fish , only a few species are plentiful . Environmental Problems Rapid industrialization in Greece during the 1970s has resulted in heavy pollution . Especially air pollution , a serious environmental problem in Athens , where the government called 19 air pollution emergencies between 1982 and 1989 . In addition to causing respiratory problems , the smog erodes marble and other stone and has pocked and discolored many of the country ' s priceless monuments and statues . Pollution monitoring stations have been installed throughout metropolitan Athens and in numerous other Greek cities . Recent efforts have reduced air pollution from heating and industry . Although motor vehicles must comply with Saronikos and Thermaikos , where untreated industrial wastes , sewage , and municipal wastewater are discharged . Plants and Animals Greece has a great diversity of vegetation . From sea level to an elevation of about 460m ( 1,500ft ) , olives , oranges , dates , pomegranates , figs , cotton , and tobacco are grown . From about 120 to 460m ( 400 to 1,500ft ) deciduous and evergreen forests are found , where oak , black pine , chestnut , beech , and sumac grow . Tulips , hyacinths , and laurel are also characteristic of the area . Firs and such wild flowers as anemone and cyclamen are found above 1,220m ( 4,000ft ) , and Wildlife includes boar , European black bear , lynx , jackal , chamois , deer , fox , badger , and weasel . Among the birds are the hawk , pelican , egret , pheasant , partridge , nightingale , turtledove , and stork . Soils The soils in Greece is mostly very rocky and very dry , but the country is interspersed with small valleys where the soils are of the rich Mediterranean terra rosa , or red earth , variety . Population The population of Greece is about 98 % ethnic Greek . About 1 % of the population is classified by the Greek Government as Muslim . Most of the Muslims are of Turkish descent . About 100,000 Muslims live in Thrace . The remainder of the population includes people of Slavic , Albanian , and Armenian descent , as well as Vlachs , a people who speak a Romanian dialect . Population Characteristics The population of Greece at the 1994 census was 10,264,156 . The estimated population in 1997 was 10,564,630 , giving the country an overall population density of about 80 persons per square kilometer ( 207 per square mile ) . The population of Greece is very large in relation to the size and economic capacity of the country , and poverty exists . Both the birthrate ( formerly one of the highest in Europe ) and the death rate have declined in recent years , and in the mid 1990s the annual rate of population growth was less than 1 Athens Thessaloniki ( Salonika ) in Macedonia , in the western Peloponnisos , and on the islands . Kerkira ( Corfu ) , Zakinthos , and Khios are among the most densely populated islands . Famous ancient cities such as Argos Korinthos ( Corinth ) , and Sparti ( Sparta ) are only small towns today . Political Divisions Under a reorganization plan introduced in 1987 , Greece is divided for administrated purposes into 13 regions ( diamerismata ) , which are subdivided into departments ( nomous ) . The 13 regions , with their populations according to the 1994 census , are Northern Aegean ( 198,241 ) , Southern Aegean ( 257,522 ) , Attica ( 3,522,769 ) , Crete ( 536,980 ) , Epirus ( 339,210 ) , Central Greece ( 578,876 ) , Western Greece ( 655,262 ) , Ionian Islands ( 191,003 ) , Eastern Macedonia and Threce ( 570,261 ) , Central Macedonia ( 1,737,623 ) , Western Macedonia ( 292,751 ) , Peloponnisos ( 605,663 ) , and Thessaly ( 731,230 ) . The 1975 constitution recognizes Mount Athos ( 1,472 ) , located on the Khalkidiki Peninsula in Macedonia , as an autonomous district . Mount Athos is the site of many well - known monasteries and has a monastic administration . Municipalities , or dimi ( cities that have more than 100,000 inhabitants ) , are administered by a mayor and a city council , and communities that have 300 to 10,000 inhabitants by a president and a community council . Principal Cities The largest and most important city is Athens , the capital , with a population of 748,110 . Piraeus , seaport of Athens , is the largest port of Greece ( second largest in the Mediterranean Sea after Marseilles in France ) with a population of 169,622 . Thessaloniki , ( sometimes referred to as the co - capital ) with a population of 377,951 , is a seaport and an important textile center . Patra , located on the northwestern part of Peloponnisos , is a major seaport with 155,180 inhabitants . Other sizable cities are Heraclion , Crete ( 117,167 ) and Larisa ( 113,426 ) . Religion About 98 % of the Greek people are followers of the Christian Orthodox Church of Greece . Although similar to the Eastern Orthodox religion of several eastern European nations , the Greek Orthodox religion is different in many ways as well . The remaining 2 % of the population includes Muslims , Roman Catholics , Protestants , and Jews . Language The official language of Greece is Modern Greek , which is also spoken by the majority of the people . The vernacular Modern Greek and language of popular literature is Demotiki or Kathomiloumeni , as opposed to Katharevousa , a more formal Modern Greek or Purist Greek . Demotiki became the official language of the country by an act of parliament in 1976 . It is used by the government , the newspapers , the media , and educational institutions . Great differences exist between the language of the educated classes and that used by the majority of the people . English and French are widely spoken ( see Fact Page ) . Fact page | [
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http://alexgaudio.com/2011/10/07/dynamic-inheritance-python.html | Alex Gaudio Dynamic Inheritance In Python Dynamic Inheritance is useful when you need to instantiate an object whose base class is only known at the time of instantiation . For instance , I have a few different sequences : a = 1 2 3 print type a b = 4 5 6 print type b c 7 1 8 9 c And I want to instantiate an object that inherits the same class as one of the above input sequences . Unfortunately , I ca n โ t know which sequence I will inherit from until the program is about to instantiate my object . Rather than answering the question outright , this post will explain how dynamic inheritance works by example , but will leave the particular implementation of this problem to the reader . So \ u2026 how can one dynamically inherit a class at time of instantiation ? One option is to define a factory function and a nested class definition to dynamically build and return a class : def make cls ) : " " " Return a NewClass that inherits from given class object ( not an instance of a class ) " " " class NewClass cls ) : pass return NewClass make list __bases__ # the list of classes NewClass inherits from newclass_instance ( [ 2 3 ] ) Taking this a step further , you can return an instance that dynamically inherits a class type : def makeinst args * * kwargs " " " Return an instance of NewClass that inherits from given cls , initialized with given params " " " class pass return args * * kwargs newclass_instance makeinst list 4 5 6 ) ) Which leads us to implement a MixIn : ( This means that the cls will have all its methods + the methods in the mixin at its disposal . Super useful ! ) makeWithMixin mixin mixin # rename class __name__ s_ s " __name__ Car object truck makeWithMixin Car This is how you would add multiple mixins at once : ( Note that the following example does n โ t work when the underlying C structure for each class type is different ) . makeWithMixins mixins for in mixins if not in __bases__ , ) + else " Can not add s to s " # workaround for http : / / bugs . python . org / issue672115 object Submarine Plane mixedlist makeWithMixins Submarine Plane ) ) Or you can pass in an instance and let your NewClass inherit the same type that the instance is . makeinst2 instance instance __class__ # assume instance . __init__ ( instance . __repr__ ( ) ) will work As you can see , there are several variations of saying , more or less , the same thing . The above code shows you how to mash classes together using inheritance . The approach of using a nested class inside a function is n โ t the only approach . Python โ s type ( ) builtin provides really cool builtin ways of doing this : The builtin , type , can also make class objects dynamically : name ' NewClass ' bases dict argparse Namespace ( ) name bases dict ( [ ] ) For further details , you might also want to checkout the new method . And python metaprogramming | [
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http://algebrahelp.com/lessons/factoring/trinomial/ | Factoring A Trinomial Lessons This lesson explains how to factor trinomials . The process presented is essentially the opposite of the FOIL Method , which is a process used to multiply two binomials . Make sure you understand the FOIL Method lesson first . Examine the following expression which consists of one binomial in parentheses multiplying another binomial in parentheses . ( 2k + 7 ) ( 3k - 10 ) Using the FOIL Method , we can simplify the expression , obtaining the work below and a final result which is a trinomial . 6k 2 - 20k + 21k - 70 6k 2 + k - 70 After the two sets of parentheses were multiplied , like terms were combined . Notice that a trinomial , which consists of three terms , remains . This lesson explains how to factor a trinomial like this into two binomials ( which we had before the FOIL Method was applied ) . The first problem we will examine is below . - 16 - m - 10m In this problem , all of the terms are negative . Therefore , our first step is to factor out the Greatest Common Factor which is a - 1 or simply a minus sign . - ( 16 + m + 10m ) To make the factoring process a little more consistent and easier , it is a good idea to keep the terms in order by the variable ' s exponent . Since m is the only variable letter in this expression we will order the terms from the highest power of m to the lowest power of m . - ( m + 10m + 16 ) Before attempting to factor any more , there are a few simple questions you can ask to make sure that the expression is factorable as a trinomial . Question Answer and Reason After the GCF has already been factored out , are all variables in the first ( m ) and last ( 16 ) terms to an even power ? Yes . ( m is the only variable in the first and last terms , and its exponent , 2 , is an even number . ) Are all of the middle term ' s ( 10m ) exponents to half of the power of one of the exponents on the outside terms ? Yes . ( In 10m , the middle term , m is the only variable . Its exponent is not shown and therefore is 1 which is half of 2 , the exponent of m in the first term . ) The next step is to carry down the minus sign and write sets of open parentheses , side by side . - ( ) ( ) Handling Variables On the left side of each set of parentheses , write all of the variables from the first term of the trinomial with half their exponents . The first term is m , thus after the exponent is cut in half , m is placed inside each set of parentheses . - ( m ) ( m ) Since all of the terms in the original set of parentheses is positive , two plus signs are placed below . - ( m + ) ( m + ) Handling Coefficients Now identify the coefficient of the first and last terms in the original set of parentheses , m + 10m + 16 . The coefficients are 1 and 16 . Now write all pairs of factors of 1 in a vertical column and then write all pairs of factors of 16 in another vertical column . Factors of 1 1 * 1 Factors of 16 1 * 16 2 * 8 4 * 4 Choosing Factor Pairs Now we must choose a pair of factors of 1 and a pair of factors of 16 to insert into the pairs of parentheses . But how is this done ? For the number 1 , there is only 1 pair of factors , eliminating any choice . Thus , the 1s can be inserted on the left side of each set of parentheses . - ( 1m + ) ( 1m + ) Finally , a pair of factors of 16 must be chosen . This is a matter of trial and error . To make sure all pairs are considered , start using factors at the top of the list then check each pair below it , in order . We start by choosing the first pair , 1 * 16 . We place the factors on the right side of each set of parentheses . - ( 1m + 1 ) ( 1m + 16 ) Now test whether this is the correct pair . Multiply the expression using the FOIL Method : - ( 1m + 16m + m + 16 ) - ( 1m + 17m + 16 ) Note that the resulting trinomial is not the same as the one we started with , so this is the incorrect pair of factors of 16 . Try the next pair : - ( 1m + 2 ) ( 1m + 8 ) - ( 1m + 8m + 2m + 16 ) + 10m + 16 ) Since the result here is eqivalent to the original , the correct pair of factors of 16 has been chosen . Additionally , the answer to the problem is . - ( 1m + 2 ) ( 1m + 8 ) Factoring A Trinomial with a Negative Sign Examine this expression . s - 5s + 6 Only one of the three terms is negative . As a result , a minus sign should not be factored out as in the previous example . This expression will be factored much like the expression we just simplified above , but we will need to work with the minus sign as we build two sets of parentheses . To start factoring , first write out two empty sets of parentheses . ( ) ( ) Handling Variables Now on the left of each set of parentheses , write all of the variables from the first term with half the exponent . The first term is s , after dividing its exponent by two , we place s on the left of each set of parentheses . ( s ) ( s ) The last term in the trinomial does not have any variables , so we do not need to carry any variables into the parentheses as a result . Handling Coefficients Now identify the coefficient of the first and last terms in the original set of parentheses , s - 5s + 6 . The coefficients are 1 and 6 . Now write all pairs of factors of 1 in a vertical column and write all pairs of factors of 6 in another vertical column . Since this problem involves a negative term , we also include the negative factors of 6 . Factors of 1 1 * 1 Factors of 6 1 * 6 - 1 * - 6 2 * 3 - 2 * - 3 Choosing Factor Pairs Now we must choose a pair of factors of 1 and a pair of factors of 16 to insert into the pairs of parentheses . For the number 1 , there is only one pair of factors , eliminating any choice . Thus the 1s can be inserted on the left side of each set of parentheses . ( 1s ) ( 1s ) Now a pair of factors of 6 must be chosen . This is a matter of trial and error . To make sure all pairs are considered , check each pair of factors starting with the pair on the top of the list and working toward the bottom of the list . A summary of the trial and error process using the FOIL Method is below . ( 1s + 1 ) ( 1s + 6 ) s + 6s + s + 6 s + 7s + 6 ( 1s + - 1 ) ( 1s - 6 ) - 6s - s + 6 - 7s + 6 ( 1s + 2 ) ( 1s + 3 ) + 3s + 2s + 6 + 5s + 6 ( 1s - 2 ) ( 1s - 3 ) - 3s - 2s + 6 - 5s + 6 The expression s - 5s + 6 is equivialent to the original expression , therefore ( 1s - 2 ) ( 1s - 3 ) is the final answer . An Example With Two Negative Signs The problem below is similar to the last problem , but it has two negative signs in the expression . p - 20p - 21 First , write out two sets of empty parentheses . ( ) ( ) Write all of the variables from the first term with half the exponent in the front of each set of parentheses . Again , since there are no variables in the last term , nothing is written on the right side of each set of parentheses . ( p ) ( p ) Write out the factors of the coefficients of the first and last terms . The previous problems have led to the observation that the first term ' s coefficient of 1 results in 1 * 1 as the pair of factors chosen . ( 1p ) ( 1p ) Now the pairs of factors of 21 ( both positive and negative ) are computed . Factors of - 21 1 * - 21 - 1 * 21 3 * - 7 - 3 * 7 Use trial and error to find which pair of factors to use . ( 1p + 1 ) ( 1p - 21 ) p - 21p + 1p - 21 p - 20p - 21 The expression p - 20p - 21 is equivalent to the original expression . Therefore , ( 1p + 1 ) ( 1p - 21 ) is the answer . Factoring A Trinomial with a Negative Sign Examine the expression below . 6c + c - 12 The expression is a trinomial , like the expressions which we ' ve been factoring in this lesson . There is a small variation in this problem however - - the first term has a coefficient that is not 1 . This expression will be factored much like the others , the main difference is that we will need to find the correct pair of factors for the first term ' s coefficient ( 6 ) in addition to the correct pair of factors for the last term ' s coefficient ( - 12 ) . Start out by writing two sets of empty parentheses . Write each variable of the first and last terms in their respective positions , but with only half the exponent . The first term has the variable c , with half its exponent it becomes c which is written on the left of each set of parentheses . The last term does not have any variables to write . ( c ) ( c ) Because the last term is negative , write a plus sign in the middle of the first set of parentheses and a - sign in the middle of the second . ( If the last term were positive you would write a + sign in each . ) ( c + ) ( c - ) Now write out the positive factors of the coefficient of first and last . Factors of 6 1 * 6 2 * 3 Factors of - 12 1 * - 12 - 1 * 12 2 * - 6 - 2 * 6 3 * - 4 - 3 * 4 To find the right combination of factors , we will use Trial and Error as in the last two lessons , but we must try different factors for both the first and last terms . Each pair of factors must be tried in two arrangements . That is the pair " 1 * 6 " must be tried as both " 1 * 6 " and " 6 * 1 " . The work below will explain this a little better . After you write out a possible combination , FOIL the factored polynomial . If the result is eqivalent to the original expression , you have found the answer . All of the possible combinations for the above problem are shown below . ( 1c + 1 ) ( 6c - 12 ) ( 1c + 12 ) ( 6c - 1 ) ( 1c + 2 ) ( 6c - 6 ) ( 1c + 6 ) ( 6c - 2 ) ( 1c + 3 ) ( 6c - 4 ) ( 1c + 4 ) ( 6c - 3 ) ( 2c + 1 ) ( 3c - 12 ) ( 2c + 12 ) ( 3c - 1 ) ( 2c + 2 ) ( 3c - 6 ) ( 2c + 6 ) ( 3c - 2 ) ( 2c + 3 ) ( 3c - 4 ) ( 2c + 4 ) ( 3c - 3 ) After using the FOIL Method to check each possible solution above , you should find that ( 2c + 3 ) ( 3c - 4 ) is the correct factorization . Factoring a Trinomial Resources Expression Factoring Calculator Enter an expression , the calculator will factor a trinomial and other types of expressions . Practice Problems / Worksheet Practice your skills from this lesson . 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http://algebrasfriend.blogspot.com/2012/10/ideas-for-sub-plans.html | Sunday October 7 2012 ideas for sub plans Our school has a sub plan organizational structure that I like We have 3 folders each a different color In the red folder we fill out basic information about our schedules classroom policies and our classes The person in charge of substitutes in our school keeps the red folder and gives it to the sub along with a badge and a key to our rooms We have a green folder for emergency sub plans it is kept in our teacher mailbox In that folder I put a set of class rolls and seating charts I have a list of textbook pages and workbook pages that could be used in an emergency for review Again this folder is for emergencies only We have a class set of textbooks and workbooks that we use on rare occasions in our regular classes I provide subs an idea of how to conduct a traditional class using those materials Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans and provide a list of puzzle problems as well for fun that I found on this website httpwwweklhadnetfunmathhtml I also like to use self checking puzzles when I can So I keep a few puzzles from Algebra with Pizzazz on hand for subs We have a limit on copies at our school so I have to be choosy about which puzzles to copy and how we might use them Algebra with Pizzazz is an old book I was surprised to find a copy of the book online as well as the PreAlgebra version Then I found the authors of those books have created a new set of books which you can find at this site Last we have a yellow folder kept at our desks for plans for subs that we have time to plan I try to choose routine practice that students can work on in pairs After having played Risk Your Algebra Skills in class this past week Im thinking that would be a great game for a sub Students get plenty of routine practice and they have fun determining the level of their confidence in their work Here is a copy of Risk Your Algebra Skills Inequalities that I used this week I look forward to seeing ideas that others use with subs PS I mention a behavior form that I leave with subs scribd id109288619 keykey2ogf62vtt69u19rzz3a6 modescroll at October 07 2012 Email This BlogThis Labels Math at School MSSunFun Older Post Subscribe to Post Comments Atom | [
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http://algoart.com/aatable.htm | 20 Amino acids , their single - letter data - base codes ( SLC ) , and their corresponding DNA codons Amino Acid SLC DNA codons Isoleucine I ATT , ATC , ATA Leucine L CTT , CTC , CTA , CTG , TTA , TTG Valine V GTT , GTC , GTA , GTG Phenylalanine F TTT , TTC Methionine M ATG Cysteine C TGT , TGC Alanine A GCT , GCC , GCA , GCG Glycine G GGT , GGC , GGA , GGG Proline P CCT , CCC , CCA , CCG Threonine T ACT , ACC , ACA , ACG Serine S TCT , TCC , TCA , TCG , AGT , AGC Tyrosine Y TAT , TAC Tryptophan W TGG Glutamine Q CAA , CAG Asparagine N AAT , AAC Histidine H CAT , CAC Glutamic acid E GAA , GAG Aspartic acid D GAT , GAC Lysine K AAA , AAG Arginine R CGT , CGC , CGA , CGG , AGA , AGG Stop codons Stop TAA , TAG , TGA I n this table , the twenty amino acids found in proteins are listed , along with the single - letter code used to represent these amino acids in protein data bases . The DNA codons representing each amino acid are also listed . All 64 possible 3 - letter combinations of the DNA coding units T , C , A and G are used either to encode one of these amino acids or as one of the three stop codons that signals the end of a sequence . While DNA can be decoded unambiguously , it is not possible to | [
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http://algorithms.tutorialhorizon.com/longest-palindromic-subsequence/ | Dynamic Programming โ Longest Palindromic Subsequence by SJ ยท August 4 , 2015 Objective : Given a string , find a longest palindromic subsequence in it . What is Longest Palindromic Subsequence : A longest palindromic subsequence is a sequence that appears in the same relative order , but not necessarily contiguous ( not substring ) and palindrome in nature ( means the subsequence will read same from the front and back . Example : String A = " AABCDEBAZ " ; Longest Palindromic subsequence : ABCBA or ABDBA or ABEBA There are many subsequences can be found which are palindrome like , AA , BCB , ABA , BB etc but we need to find the one with the maximum length . Approach : Recursion : Check every subsequence of in a given string , which means every character as two options , whether it will be included in the subsequence or it will be excluded . If we do it by recursion which means all the sub problems will be solved repeatedly that means Time Complexity will be O ( 2 n We can do it better by solving this problem using Dynamic Programming Dynamic Programming : Optimal Substructure : Given Sequence A [ 0 โฆ .n - 1 ] LPS [ 0 โฆ .n - 1 ] be the longest palindromic subsequence of the given sequence . Check the first and the last characters of the sequence . Now there are two possibilities , either both the characters same or distinct . We will have to handle both the case . If both characters are same , add 2 to the result and remove both the characters and solve the problem for the remaining subsequence . Longest Palindromic Subsequence โ 1 If both characters are different , then solve the problem twice , ignore the first character ( keep the last character ) and solve the remaining subsequence and then ignore the last character ( keep the first character ) and solve it and pick the best out of two results . Overlapping Subproblems Say given input string : ABCDE If we solve it recursively , look at the recursion tree , we will be solving the sub - problems repeatedly . Longest Palindromic Subsequence โ Overlapping Subproblems So while using the dynamic programming , we will solve it in bottom - up manner and store the results of sub - problems once we solve them for future reference . See the code for the better explanation Recursive Equations : LPS [ i , i ] = 1 Every single character is a palindrome by itself of length 1 LPS [ i , j ] = 2 if j = i+ 1 , sequence has only 2 characters LPS [ i , j ] 2 + LPS [ i - 1 , j - 1 ] If first and last characters are same MAX ( LPS [ i+ 1 , j ] , LPS [ i , j - 1 ] ) If first and last characters are not same Code Run This Code Run This Code Output 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 0 1 1 1 1 1 3 5 5 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Top Companies Interview Questions . . - Google Microsoft Amazon Facebook more . . If you find anything incorrect or you feel that there is any better approach to solve the above problem , please write comment . Like this : Loading . . . Tags : Expert | [
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http://aliactuary.com/actuary.htm | Home Services Kinds of Plans Start A Plan Calculators Prices Payments Other What exactly does " actuarial services " mean ? An actuary is a business professional , similar to an accountant or an attorney . But unlike those professionals , the actuary ' s job is to place dollar values on future contingent life events , such as death , disability , longevity , or retirement . Actuaries study probability and statistics , and obtain education and licensing credentials from several sources , including the federal government . Here are some of the many things actuaries do : Calculate the amount your employer must contribute to the pension plan each year . Actuarial consulting firms are retained by employers for this purpose . Calculate the price you should be charged for an insurance premium , for all types of insurance . Actuaries who work for life , health , and casualty companies perform these calculations . ( And you thought insurance companies just MADE UP those high premiums ? ) Determine the amount of risk an insurance company can take on , and reinsure the rest . Actuaries who do this work in the reinsurance business . Calculate the amount of lump sum benefit payable to someone terminating from a pension plan . Consulting actuaries perform these calculations . Separate the spousal benefit from a pension benefit in a divorce settlement . Suppose one party worked for Boeing for 10 years while married . The other spouse has a 50 % interest in the benefit from the Boeing pension plan . An actuary is needed to place a value on the spouse portion in order to carve the benefit out of the estate . Compute the equivalent amount of an estate trust that will be inherited by a series of heirs to the estate . Suppose a trust pays $ 1,000 per month to an heir , with the proviso that any amount remaining upon the death of the heir goes to a second heir . The actuarial value of the second heir ' s interest can be determined actuarially and sold out of the estate . Assistance with retirement planning and investment education . If you are wondering about which pension option to take upon retirement , or whether to retire now or later , an actuary can help you decide . For example , is it wiser to take a pension of $ 2,500 / month at age 65 as a life annuity , or take $ 2,200 at age 62 with 50 % going to your spouse at death ? Actuaries are called upon to help make these decisions . Calculate the value of lost income in event of disability or death . Frequently this value is needed by the court in a wrongful injury or death case . Assistance with financial forecasts that involve expected mortality or longevity . Actuaries work for the Social Security system to make long - range financial forecasts for the system . Other problems relating to life , death , retirement , remarriage , or other demographic events . Actuaries are skilled professionals who merge knowledge of the economy , interest rates , and demography . If you ever think you might need the help of an actuary , YOU PROBABLY DO ! For more information about the actuarial profession , visit the Society of Actuaries , the American Academy of Actuaries , the American Society of Pension Actuaries , or see our other Related Links Please explore our site , or contact us , at ALI Actuarial & Retirement Plan Services . | [
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http://aliceportman.com/what-is-the-vertex/ | What is the Vertex ? The Vertex axis is the Electrical Axis of the chart . The Ascendant - Descendant is the Magnetic axis . The MC - IC is the gravity axis . The Vertex axis is a point of energy derived from the intersection of the Prime Vertical and the Ecliptic . The West side of this point is called the Vertex , the East side is called the Anti - Vertex . The Ascendant - Descendant axis is found by the points of intersection of the Great Circles of the Ecliptic and Horizon . The MC - IC axis is found by the intersection of the Great Circles of the Meridian and Ecliptic , The Vertex axis functions as an angle , just like the Ascendant and the MC In a Local Horizon Chart , the Vertex is the due West point and the Anti - vertex is due East , the MC is due North and the IC is due South ( reversed in the Northern Hemisphere ) . Each Angle axis has a specific purpose The Ascendant axis describes the physical body and brain and the environment in which a child is reared . A child does not see herself or himself as an individual , but as a part of a family and the environment . As this child grows into an adult , s / he develops a sense of self as an individual , and eventually moves into the world to โ make a mark โ . This process is described by the Midheaven axis , and in our cultures this process is mainly experienced through a career or avocation . The Vertex axis stimulates Cosmic Awareness , an understanding that an individual is an integral part of the Universe , not just an isolated , separate entity . HOW DOES IT WORK ? When our human nature has evolved to a point where we can develop new realisations of reality we usually discover a planet that embodies that level of reality . The angles and house cusps of a natal chart are your own personal โ mini zodiac โ and map your personal energy field , so when a new โ angle โ ( Vertex axis ) is discovered it means that more human beings are becoming able to move through to the Cosmic Awareness level of reality . The Vertex axis can be likened to a doorway that gives access to other realities . It is usually highly emphasised , with a planet conjunct ( orb 8 ยฐ ) , in the charts of people who have this ability . The doorway is of the nature of the sign and house where the Vertex resides and powerfully emphasises that sign , making it at least as important as that of the Ascendant and MC . If the Vertex axis has a planet or Node conjunct , it often becomes an over - riding force that makes the Vertex and that planet stronger than anything else in the chart , including a planet conjunct the Ascendant or MC . If The Vertex axis has a planet in close aspect it enhances that planet โ s nature , its sign and house to a considerable degree , making that planet a very strong focus in the chart . A planet conjunct or in a close to exact aspect to the Vertex tends to give a specific and often intense destiny โ something the person is required to do or experience for greater soul development , or must do in order to find meaning in life โ or both . Therefore Vertex stimulation can have an almost compulsive effect that overrides all other considerations . The Vertex axis has also been considered the axis of destined or fated encounters with others . The sign and house in which the Vertex axis resides determines the type of doorway to other realities and Cosmic Awareness . The sign and house in which the rulers of the Vertex axis reside are also very important . If the Vertex is conjunct and / or parallel a fixed star it indicates a connection to the Galaxy through that Star system . Copyright ( c ) Alice Portman 2009 If you found this article of interest and would like to make a small donation please click the Paypal button below : 5 Responses to โ What is the Vertex ? โ marion says : December 11 , 2009 at 10 : 48 am Thanks Alice , very interesting article ! I โ m curious about close natal oppositions to the Vertex . Could you direct me to some more information on these please ? Marion Alice says : December 11 , 2009 at 11 : 59 am Hi Marion An opposition to the Vertex means that a planet is conjunct the antiVertex . If you have a look at the charts I have used to illustrate how the Vertex axis works you will see the antiVertex marked as Ax . A conjunction to the antiVertex is just as powerful as to the Vertex . However , I think it feels a little less intense . Alice Lillian April 5 , 2010 at 8 : 32 pm Hello Alice , Would you please comment on the influence of the vertex in the relocation chart ? I have moved a long way from my birth place and find that my vertex on my relocation chart is in semi - sextile to my mars and conjuncts the apex of one of my t - squares โ that is , my moon which is in square to my sun and my saturn ( while my vertex on my natal chart is in trine to my north node ) . Also , the placements of the vertex on these 2 charts are in different Kind regards , Lillian April 12 , 2010 at 10 : 58 am Hi Lillian Check out the short article on Lillian โ s Vertex Axis Natal and in Relocation . Please feel free to make comments at the bottom of the article . Martha May 6 , 2010 at 1 : 41 am Hi Alice , Your article about the Vertex / Antivertex is really enlightening . There is not to much information about it in books or websites , happy that I found your article . I have been interested in my natal Vertex but never found anything that could explain its meaning / role in my chart . It caught my attention that you wrote โ The Vertex axis is the Electrical Axis of the chart . โ I have Uranus ( electricity ) conj . Vertex ( one degree orb ) in Libra ( intercepted ) in the 6th house in opposition Sun Thanks and Best Regards Martha | [
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http://alicesoft.wikia.com/wiki/Atlach-Nacha | in Game titles AtlachNacha Comments 3 AtlachNacha ใขใใฉใฏใใฏใข AtorakuNakua cใขใชในใฝใใ Box art cใขใชในใฝใใ DVD case art Brand Alice Soft Release date 19971218 Genre Rating Romance Horror 18 Base price 1685 Voice none AtlachNacha cใขใชในใฝใใ edit Navigation Overview Story Characters Game Mechanics Walkthrough FAQs AtlachNacha is a visual novel initially released in 1997 by Alice Soft Described as a novel adventure in the Romance and Horror genres AtlachNacha tells the story of a spider girl named Hatsune Hirasaka offering the player brutal choices that can mean life or death for the games various characters Initially released as part of Alices Mansion 456 it exceeded expectations and its popularity led to its solo release three years later The title is derived from Clark Ashton Smiths creation AtlachNacha a spider god in the Cthulhu Mythos but does not take place in that universe Contents show Background A long time ago there lived a jorougumo named Hatsune who gathered enough celestial energy that she was able to take a human form One day a mysterious monk came to Hatsunes nest and nearly annihilated her for taking a villagers life Severely wounded Hatsune went into hiding To heal her wounds she decided to make Yaesaka High School her new nest and absorb energy from the students attending there By manipulating their memories she is able to infiltrate the school and live there unnoticed using a vacant classroom as her nest Hatsune spends her days toying with the students and absorbs energy by eating the flesh of mostly male students or through having sexual intercourse with them preferably with females Characters Hatsune Hirasaka Takes the form of an oldfashioned schoolgirl with long black hair but is actually a jorougumo who has lived for over 400 years Although for the last hundred or so she has stayed hidden in a forest due to being seriously injured when fighting with her old enemy Shirogane who appeared in the world of humans By raping or devouring men and women she can obtain life energy and conserve power Despite her composed exterior she has a cruel personality and will often eat murder or rape humans with a calm almost bored demeanor However after a century without human Kanako Miyama A firstyear student at Yaesaka High School and a daughter of a rich man She became the victim of delinquent students and was gangraped in the back of a gymnastics building on the night when Hatsune first appeared However Hatsune saved her In the process she learned of Hatsunes true monstrous nature but keeps her secret out of gratitude and affectionately calls her neesama Rin Yagami A thirdyear student at Yaesaka member of the archery club and a miko at Yagami Shrine She is short and does not look like an upperclassman at all She feels an impurity in the school and her presence gets in the way of Hatsunes deception of the students Sachiho Takano A secondyear student at Yaesaka Sickly by nature with an introverted and gentle personality She also treats Hatsune who masquerades as an exchange student with kindness She is Takahiros childhood friend and rumor has it the two like each other Takahiro Watanabe President of Yaesakas student council a secondyear student who is also captain of the kendo club Popular with the girls hes Sachihos childhood friend and apparently likes her Owns a sword passed down from generation to generation for selfdefense Distrustful of Hatsune Tsugumi Watanabe A firstyear student at Yaesaka and Takahiros younger sister Belongs to a swimming club in the same class as Kanako and an active and spirited girl She is the most popular girl among the staff Kazahisa Katsuragi A secondyear student who transferred from another school in Osaka to Yaesaka High Hes bright but lazy and skips class too often One wonders why he likes Kanako whose character is the exact opposite of his Miyuki Hotta A secondyear student at Yaesaka and manager of the kendo club Since she is charmed by Takahiro she and Sachiho are connected Shirogane Hatsunes old enemy who has been crossing over and fighting her for a very long time He was injured in the previous battle just like Hatsune and has been conserving power Gousuke Iguchi Gymnastics teacher at Yaesaka and the advisor of the swimming club Has been stalking Tsugumi Keita Ayukawa A firstyear student at Yaesaka and works as assistant treasurer on the student council An easily amused person just like Tsugumi Staff Director Fumya CGCharacter Design Onigirikun Writer Fumya Music Shade Movie Going on PV Categories Game titles Recent Wiki Activity Maereeta Squad Wiki Restoration Committee 23 hours ago Kite Wiki Restoration Committee 1 day ago Neluaporon Wiki Restoration Committee 1 day ago Great Monster General Wiki Restoration Committee 1 day ago Help us grow AliceSoftWiki Get Started | [
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http://alifeofproductivity.com/9-brain-foods-that-will-boost-your-ability-to-focus/ | Focus 9 brain foods that will improve your focus and concentration Written by Chris Bailey ร June 6 , 2013 Takeaway : To boost your ability to focus , eat / drink more : Blueberries , green tea , avocados , leafy green vegetables , fatty fish , water , dark chocolate , flax seeds , and nuts . Estimated Reading Time : 3 minutes , 46s . But it โ s very skimmable . Food is the fuel that regulates your energy and mood , both of which can significantly affect your focus . Just as you should n โ t put olive oil into your car to make it run , you should n โ t put chocolate syrup into your body to make you run . 1 Food has the incredible ability to affect your mental clarity , mood , memory , and ability to focus , so if you โ re looking to boost your focus , one of the places you should start with is what you โ re eating . Below are 9 foods that will help you improve your focus . Blueberries Studies show that blueberries boost โ concentration and memory โ for up to five hours because โ the antioxidants in blueberries stimulate the flow of blood and oxygen to [ your ] brain โ and keep the mind fresh โ . 2 Blueberries also contain a โ cocktail of anti - oxidants including anthocyanins , proanthocyanidins , resveratrol and tannins โ , and while I โ m not going to even pretend I know what those are , they have been shown to boost focus , and even protect against cancer , heart disease , and dimensia . 3 Green tea Green tea helps you focus for two reasons : one , it contains caffeine , and two , it contains l โ theanine . There is no doubt that caffeine helps you focus and improves your alertness . Good . That โ s covered . Well , what the hell is l โ theanine ? It โ s an ingredient that โ s been shown to โ increase alpha - wave activity โ , which increases tranquility and releases caffeine more slowly , instead of all at once , which can lead to you crashing . 4 The two ingredients also combine to โ produce a better ability to focus attention , with improvement of both speed and accuracy โ . 5 If you โ re able to handle the caffeine content , introducing green tea into your diet is pretty much a no - brainer . Avocados According to WebMD , โ every organ in the body depends on blood flow , especially the heart and brain โ , and avocados โ [ enhance ] blood flow , offering a simple , tasty way to fire up brain cells โ . 6 Avocados are also โ loaded with fiber ( 11 to 17 grams per avocado ) , which helps keep hunger pangs at bay โ . 7 Leafy green vegetables Leafy green vegetables are full of antioxidants and carotenoids , which boost your brain power , and help protect your brain . 8 ( A good , general tip : the greener a leaf vegetable is , the better . ) Leafy green vegetables are also full of B - vitamins , which are โ proven to help your memory , focus , and overall brain health and power โ . They also contain folic acid , which improves your mental clarity . 9 Fatty fish Fatty / oily fish contains omega - 3 fatty acids which โ aid memory , mental performance and behavioral function โ . People who are deficient in omega - 3 โ s are more likely to have โ poor memory , mood swings , depression and fatigue โ . 10 Fish has also been proven to improve your concentration and mood . The main sources of fatty fish are โ salmon , trout , mackerel , herring , sardines , pilchards and kipper โ . 11 Water If you want to improve your focus , you need to drink enough water . Water โ gives the brain the electrical energy for all brain functions , including thought and memory processes โ , and it has been proven to help you โ think faster , be more focused , and experience greater clarity and creativity โ . 12 Every single function of your body depends on water , so it is critically important that you get enough of it . Dark chocolate Dark chocolate ( dark chocolate , not the sugary , milky kind ) can help you focus for a number of reasons . First , it contains a small amount of caffeine , which has been proven to heighten mental alertness . Dark chocolate contains magnesium , which helps you de - stress , and it also stimulates the release of endorphins and serotonin , which make you feel good and heighten your mood . This does n โ t mean you should eat a huge brick of chocolate every day , like the delicious - looking one on the right , but it 13 Flax seeds Like a few of the foods listed already , flax seeds are high in magnesium , B - vitamins , omega - 3 fatty acids , and fiber , all of which aid with mental clarity , weight loss , and ultimately , focus . 14 Flax is no doubt a super food . Just make sure you grind them after you buy them ( so your body can digest them ) . Unlike the other items on this list , flax seeds ca n โ t be eaten alone , but they โ re great sprinkled on cereal , yogurt , oatmeal , salad , and more . Nuts Nuts are great for your body in the long - term . โ Nuts and seeds are good sources of the antioxidant vitamin E , which is associated with less cognitive decline as you age โ , and you just need an ounce of them a day to get this benefit . 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http://aliiluau.com/luau/luau-food/luau-food.html | Hawaii Luau Luau Luau Tickets Luau Recipes Hawaii Luaus What is a Luau Luau History Luau Party Supply Luau Music Luau Webcam Luau Pictures Luau FAQ ' s Links and Resources Testimonials H ome > Luau > Luau Food Luau food The Polynesian Cultural Center serves authentic modern Hawaiian food at its Alii Luau , some based on ancient recipes , including several specialties offered in sampler - sized portions , including : Poi , the traditional Hawaiian staple . It is a starch dish made by pounding boiled taro roots and mixing with water until it reaches a smooth consistency . " Taro is one of the most nutritious starches on the planet , " says Ambassador of Aloha Cousin Benny . Some Hawaiians eat their poi with salt , some with sugar , even soy sauce . Some like it thicker or thinner . Others like it several days old for a little extra tang ; and malahini , or newcomers , might find it more to their liking at first if they eat it with a bite of the other meat dishes . For those willing to try anything once , we offer poke , or raw fish marinated in lemon or lime juice with other condiments and a little coconut cream . Normally offered in the Hawaiian - style of raw fish with sea salt , seaweed and onions , we ' ve chosen the more pleasing Tahitan preparation ( poisson cru ) to introduce you to this island favorite . If you want the more Hawaiian - style version , you need to go a local food store , backyard luau or small Hawaiian restaurant to get a taste . Lomilomi salmon . In Hawaiian , lomilomi means to massage , or in this case to break the salmon into small pieces , which are then mixed with tomatoes , onions , and other small condiments , giving it a delicious tangy taste that goes great with poi . This style of fish preparation was actually introduced to Hawaiians by early western sailors . Pipi kaula , literally " beef rope " or seasoned beef jerky , harks back to the earliest days of western sailors who brought their salt beef aboard ship in barrels . In fact , on some of the South Pacific islands , you can still buy a barrel of salt beef . Other favorite Hawaiian dishes served at the Alii Luau include : Kalua pua ' a , or roast pork , as its prepared in the Hawaiian imu or underground steam oven . Kalua pig is traditionally seasoned with sea salt and sometimes green onions . Some people prefer the crispy skin from a whole roasted pig . Though ancient Polynesians brought moa , or chickens , with them from the South Pacific a thousand years ago or more , Asian influences have livened up the taste with teriyaki chicken . Asian tastes have also contributed another luau favorite โ chicken long rice . Sometimes also called thread or bean noodles , they are boiled ( often in a chicken base ) and served hot with pieces of chicken . Add salt and garnish with green onions . If the texture seems a little strange at first , try it over a little white rice . Filets of tasty , flakey white meat island fish that is deep - fried . Dark purple Hawaiian sweet potatoes that have been mixed into a cold salad . Taro rolls that have a distinctive purple color , derived from the taro flour used in the recipe . They are baked fresh daily at the Polynesian Cultural Center . Other items on the Alii Luau menu include : A variety of salads : tossed greens with carrots and cherry tomatoes , spinach salad , sweet potato salad , ambrosia , and cucumber - carrot salad . . .with ranch , papaya seed , and thousand island dressings . Cold fruits : ripe pineapple spears , of course ; watermelon ( in season ) and other fruits . Beverages ( all decaffeinated ) : Coca - Cola โข , Diet Coke โข , root beer , Sprite โข , Fruit Punch , Passion - Orange - Guava , Coffee , Herbal Teas . Even the dessert table offers delightful Hawaiian treats , including : Haupia ( sweet custard cubes made with rich coconut cream ) , guava cake , coconut cake and chocolate macadamia nut cake . Of course , in true Hawaiian luau fashion , you can go back for more as many times as you can stagger through the line . Enjoy ! If you ' re putting on your own luau , other foods you might consider include barbecued shrimp , crab claws on ice , barbecued steak ( pulehu ) . On the sweet side , consider pineapple or mango sherbet , and pineapple upside - down cake . Luau Recipes Hawaiian Luau Main Dish Hawaiian Luau Side Dish Hawaiian Luau Dessert Hawaiian Luau Drinks Traditional Luau Foods New Luau Additions | [
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http://alivebynature.com/natural-garcinia-cambogia-dont-get-ripped-off/ | Natural Garcinia Cambogia Review New breakthroughs in the weight loss industry seem to come along weekly , but how many of them really work ? Sadly , many of the new products that hit the shelves are nothing but a waste of money . But every once in a while there โ s a true breakthrough and Garcinia Cambogia is one of them . Dr . Oz talked about it on his show and since then , it โ s been getting a lot of attention โ and for good reason . This is one of those things that you should really look into if weight loss is a constant struggle for you . It โ s definitely one of the most amazing , natural ways to lose weight that we โ ve seen and we โ re sure you โ ll agree . Why Garcinia Works When you start taking garcinia cambogia , it first starts by destroying fat cells in your body . That โ s great all on its own , but there โ s more . As long as you โ re taking it , it will also defend your body against fat , preventing the formation of new fat cells . Along with this , you โ re not eating as much because it blocks hunger , too . That โ s a powerful combo ! Finally โ Affordable , Effective Weight Loss What makes this even better is that it is CHEAP . If you โ ve tried numerous other weight loss pills , we โ re sure you know that the price can be outright expensive sometimes โ up to about a hundred bucks a bottle . So the fact that garcinia cambogia extract can be bought so cheap is certainly a nice change . Not Getting Scammed You have to be careful though . As with other weight loss supplements , not all of the brands you find are created equal . Not all of the suppliers and companies selling them are , either . If you do n โ t do your homework , you could end up buying a product that has sub - par quality . It could be filled filler ingredients or simply not have enough HCA to be effective . Worse , you could be outright scammed or suckered into a tricky subscription contract . โ Natural Garcinia Cambogia โ is one of the brands that we would n โ t trust . If you look around on the site , you โ ll see that we often try to warn readers about possible scams on weight loss products and this is the newest one we โ ve come across and want to warn you about . Trial Scams Trick You into Costly S ubscriptions The very first red flag about this product is the fact that they appear to be offering a free trial . This is the number one thing we warn readers about , regardless of the exact product . Free trials are never a no strings attached deal What will likely happen if you order that free trial bottle ? First of all , they โ ll continue sending you new bottles each month , charging them to your credit card . โ But they say we can cancel โฆ โ Yeah , we hear you . But many customers who fall into this trap have had the new bottles shipped ( and charged for ) before the โ trial period โ is even up . Many times with companies that trap customers into these subscriptions are very difficult to reach . You could end up calling , calling and calling โฆ emailing โ desperate to cancel that subscription only to be given the run around or not be able to get in touch with anyone from the company ( or the right person to talk to at the company ) . You Do n โ t Even Get to See WHAT Exactly You โ re Buying This is our 2nd biggest pet peeve about suppliers of weight loss products โ not clearly letting you view the label before purchasing . What do they have to hide ? Why would they not show you exactly what you โ re buying ? Without viewing the label , you have no idea what โ s really in it and , as with many weight loss supplements , that โ s a big deal . With Garcinia Cambogia , you need to ensure several things โฆ you need to make sure it has a minimum of 50 % HCA . You need to make sure that there are no weird , useless or sometimes dangerous filler ingredients . You need to make sure there โ s enough mg per serving to be effective . With this Natural Garcinia Cambogia , you do n โ t know any of that . You just have to take their word for it โ never a good sign Completely , Totally , Crazily Overpriced Holy smokes Batman ! If you read their terms and conditions , you โ ll get a nasty little surprise . Remember how we said that Garcinia Cambogia is cheap ? Well , not if you get caught up in ordering from these guys . For a single bottle , you โ re going to pay an incredible $ 89.95 . That โ s not even including the shipping and handling fees you pay for ( regardless of if you successfully cancel your trial ) . That is ABSURD . There โ s no way you should ever have to pay that much for this extract ! Conclusion Well , what can we say โฆ other than STAY AWAY . This is definitely not a company you want to get wrapped in doing business with . You do n โ t even know exactly what you โ re buying , you โ ll likely get stuck in a subscription with expensive charges that you do n โ t want to pay and they charge more than TWICE what you can buy a quality Garcinia Cambogia extract for . Choose a Trusted , Reputable Supplier If you โ re going to give Garcinia extract a try , you have to be very careful about who you decide to buy from . You ca n โ t trust just anyone who sells it . You could easily end up throwing your money away , getting tricked into a scam or expensive subscription or worse โ put your health at risk with a low - quality product from a company who could n โ t care less . This is pretty much true for any health supplement that you buy . Through our research , this is the very best Garcinia Cambogia extract that we highly recommend ( Which you can also find on Amazon here ) . Why ? Let โ s see โฆ Click image for larger size to read label . Important advice from Dr . Oz ( which it meets and exceeds ) : It clearly contains 60 % HCA Is n โ t full of filler ingredients โ completely all natural You get an effective and safe 600mg per capsule Has been PROVEN to work You โ ll find ZERO fillers , additives and usesless ingredients You can clearly view the label for yourself You โ re backed with the best money back guarantee we โ ve seen ( no questions asked , no hoops to jump through ) They have an amazing track record with customers and have been around many years ( not some fly by night seller who popped onto the scene to make a quick buck ) | [
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http://all-that-is-interesting.com/eccentric-people | Mad , Bad And Totally Loony : History โ s Most Eccentric People Whether they were weird , crazy or just a little bit bizarre , history ' s most eccentric people make for hilariously unbelievable stories . Source : The Best Picture Project Eccentricity is a loosely - defined term . Sure , it describes odd behavior , but who โ s to say what โ s normal and what โ s not ? We all have our own quirks and it โ s those quirks that make us interesting . Luckily for us , history is full of eccentric people who โ ve always kept us guessing . History โ s Most Eccentric People : John โ Mad Jack โ Mytton John Mytton inherited a huge sum of money and a giant estate at a young age , allowing him to indulge all of his eccentric tendencies . For starters , he was a massive drunk who enjoyed between six to eight bottles of port each day . He drank so much that upon his death , one of Mytton โ s friends claimed that he had spent the last 12 years of his life inebriated . Source : The Study Jack came from a long line of aristocrats who were involved in politics . Wanting to follow in the family tradition , Mytton secured a seat as a Tory MP by offering voters ยฃ 10 notes . Once he was elected , Mytton attended one 30 - minute meeting in the House of Commons before getting bored , leaving and never returning again . This occurred after he spent ยฃ 10,000 ( over $ 1,000,000 today ) to get elected in the first place . The gag ended when the bear bit off a chunk of Mytton โ s leg . Source : Rogues Gallery Two bizarre stories involving Mad Jack deserve a mention here . One involved Mytton setting his nightshirt on fire because he wanted to cure his hiccups . The other involved him showing up at his own dinner party dressed in full hunting gear and riding a bear called Nell . Mytton was actually an avid hunter , though he preferred hunting completely naked โ even during winter . | [
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http://all-that-is-interesting.com/history-of-wedding-gowns | The Intriguing History Of Wedding Gowns Source : WordPress While contemporary weddings are often a symbol of love and commitment between the bride and the groom , for most of history , weddings were more like a business deal in which two families joined forces for a beneficial arrangement or alliance . Wedding dresses , then , were chosen to present the bride โ s family in the best light , especially in terms of wealth and social status . Source : The Dreamstress Ruby Lane For most of history , brides rarely purchased a dress specifically for their wedding day . The bride would typically wear her finest dress to the ceremony , even if it was a dark color . In fact , many brides wore black during this time . Only a few colors were avoided , such as green , which was then considered unlucky . Blue was a popular choice as it represented purity , piety and a connection to the Virgin Mary , plus the dark color easily hid stains and imperfections and could be worn again . Vintage Royal Wedding WordPress Though examples of brides wearing white can be traced back as early as 1406 , the 1840 marriage of England โ s Queen Victoria to her cousin Prince Albert is considered the seminal white - wearing occasion . Dripping with orange blossoms , her stunning white dress inspired thousands of common folk to follow suit . Almost a decade after the wedding , Godey โ s Lady โ s Book , one of the first women โ s magazines in America , declared that white was the most fitting hue for a bride . Singapore Brides ABC | [
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http://allaboutbeer.com/article/single-malt-brewing/ | Brewing Instructions Single - Malt Brewing All About Beer Magazine Volume 33 Issue 1 March 1 , 2012 By K . Florian Klemp To the novice , brewing can seem a bit daunting , but , as is the case with any hobby , that initial hesitation is replaced by confidence via experience . That same experience makes the task of brewing simpler , even as the process becomes seemingly more complicated . Brewing also gets the intellectual and creative gears turning , opening up a world of endless possibilities that can be taken to the homebrewery . Well - seasoned brewers often craft beer in rather Spartan fashion , relying on the interplay of medium and technique rather than the complication of an extensive list of ingredients . Brewers are now touting single malt and , even more impressively , single malt and single hop ( SMaSH ) beers . Homebrewers are especially keen to this idea , as it is not only a means to simplify a recipe ( and ingredient list ) but serves to test one โ s brewhouse mettle in several ways . There is a myriad of base malt suitable for this Why Single Malt ? Single malt brewing is not only a challenging and enlightening way to brew , but also has a direct connection to anachronistic ancient brewing practices . Professionals more often than not make historical beer styles as they present a safe perspective and tangible reference point , but most of the brews are based on styles that emerged after the advent of the specialty malts . Single malts capitalize on the properties of a particular malted barley , but also harken to a time when many brews were made from one type of malt . Those from Continental Europe were even Pilsner , Vienna and Munich malts are examples , all of which are synonymous with the 19th century brews that were developed in each city , each beer bearing a distinctive color . Porters of the 18th and 19th centuries were often made from a single kilning , bringing their dark brown color and rough - hewn character to the brew . The rauchbiers of Bamberg are made with various measures of smoked malt , but some are single malt brews , made to the specifications of the brewery , often in - house . English pale ale , American pale and mild ale malts are designed to provide a firm backbone in traditional ale recipes , but have plenty of delicate malty flavor to use without augmentation . Of course , from a pure technical point of view , brewing single malts allows the brewer a chance to examine the unique characteristics of the selected base malt while learning to shift the expression of that malt through further manipulation of mash and kettle . The Mash Anyone who does all - grain brewing knows the effect that mash temperature has on the mouthfeel and fermentability of the wort and , ultimately , the balance and texture of the beer . This is especially important with single malts because there are no bodybuilding specialty grains to fall back on . The ratio and interplay of alpha ( dextrin ) and beta ( maltose and other fermentables ) amylase is dependent upon the temperature of the mash , and is , next to the malt type , the most crucial brewing decision . Single malt kรถlsch versus single The Kettle Of the many conditions that can affect the color and flavor of wort post - mash , the way in which the boil is executed can have the greatest influence . Degree of caramelization and melanoidin formation can be controlled rather expertly in the kettle by the duration , intensity and timing of the boil . Malliard reactions are a convoluted series of chemical changes in the presence of heat that causes browning and the combination of sugars and amino acids into melanoidin complexes . During this process , there are hundreds of compounds created that have flavor attributes different Caramelization is the darkening , and consequential flavoring effect that heat has on sugar , and can also be enhanced in the kettle . Caramel and melanoidin formation occur during any boil to some degree , but the key is to either minimize ( pale beer ) or maximize the formation ( dark beer ) for the desired effect . The best way to maximize is to intensely boil the first couple of gallons of wort until a noticeable darkening occurs . I like to do this for about 15 minutes before continuing the runoff . The first runnings are The Recipe The versatility of base malts will come as quite a surprise to those who have n โ t contemplated making single malt brews before . The variety of these malts combined with the dozens of hop cultivars and yeasts and paired with deft mash and kettle technique leads to a virtual explosion of possibilities . Even within the realm of classic styles , the types of beers that can be made from Pilsner malt , for example , are extraordinarily broad . Of course , some combinations of the three base ingredients are seemingly made for each other . English K . Florian Klemp K . Florian Klemp is an award - winning homebrewer and general hobbyist who thinks there is no more sublime marriage than that of art and science . 4 Comments Sushil December 24 , 2014 at 2 : 14 am Thanks , Now I am willing to brew single malt beer and the information which you gave , is very important for me . when my beer will come out then I will post the tasting notes . Reply Jamie February 10 , 2017 at 1 : 53 am Where are the recipes ? ? Reply Sam January 13 , 2018 at 10 : 32 am I found them here : http : / / allaboutbeer . com / article / smash - recipes / | [
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http://allaboutfrogs.org/weird/general/cycle.html | Life Cycle of a Frog When Frogs mate , the male frog tends to clasp the female underneath in an embrace called amplexus . He literally climbs on her back , reaches his arms around her " waist " , either just in front of the hind legs , just behind the front legs , or even around the head . Amplexus can last several days ! Usually , it occurs in the water , though some species , like the bufos on the right mate on land or even in trees ! ( photo courtesy of Emile Vandecasteele ) While in some cases , complicated courting behavior occurs before mating , many species of frogs are known for attempting to mate with anything that moves which is n ' t small enough to eat ! While in the amplexus position , the male frog fertilizes the eggs as they get are laid . Frogs tend to lay eggs single eggs in masses , whereas toads usually lay eggs in long chains . Some frogs leave after this point , but others stick around to watch over the little ones . Some have very unusual ways of caring for their young . You ' ll learn about some of those later in this tour ! . Frogs and Toads tend to lay many many eggs because there are many hazards between fertalization and full grown frogness ! Those eggs that die tend to turn white or opaque . The lucky ones that actually manage to hatch still start out on a journey of many perils . Life starts right as the central yolk splits in two . It then divides into four , then eight , etc . - until it looks a bit like a rasberry inside a jello cup . Soon , the embryo starts to look more and more like a tadpole , getting longer and moving about in it ' s egg . Usually , about 6 - 21 days ( average ! ) after being fertilized , the egg will hatch . Most eggs are found in calm or static waters , to prevent getting too rumbled about in infancy ! Some frogs , like the Coast foam - nest treefrog , actually mate in treebranches overlooking static bonds and streams . Their egg masses form large cocoon - like foamy masses . The foam sometimes cakes dry in the sun , protecting the inside moisture . When the rain comes along , after developement of 7 to 9 days , the foam drips down , dropping tiny tadpoles into the river or pond below . Shortly after hatching , the tadpole still feeds on the remaining yolk , which is actually in its gut ! The tadpole at this point consists of poorly developed gills , a mouth , and a tail . It ' s really fragile at this point . They usually will stick themselves to floating weeds or grasses in the water using little sticky organs between its ' mouth and belly area . Then , 7 to 10 days after the tadpole has hatched , it will begin to swim around and feed on algae . After about 4 weeks , the gills start getting grown over by skin , until they eventually disappear . The tadpoles get teeny tiny teeth which help them grate food turning it into soupy oxygenated particles . They have long coiled guts that help them digest as much nutrients from their meadger diets as possible . By the fourth week , tadpoles can actually be fairly social creatures . Some even interact and school like fish ! After about 6 to 9 weeks , little tiny legs start to sprout . The head becomes more distinct and the body elongates . By now the diet may grow to include larger items like dead insects and even plants . The arms will begin to bulge where they will eventually pop out , elbow first . After about 9 weeks , the tadpole looks more like a teeny frog with a really long tail . It is now well on it ' s way to being almost fullgrown ! By 12 weeks , the tadpole has only a teeny tail stub and looks like a miniature version of the adult frog . Soon , it will leave the water , only to return again to laymore eggs and start the process all over again ! By between 12 to 16 weeks , depending on water and food supply , the frog has completed the full growth cycle . Some frogs that live in higher altitudes or in colder places might take a whole winter to go through the tadpole stage . . .others may have unique development stages that vary from your " traditional " tadpole - in - the - water type life cycle : some of these are described later in this tour . Now these frogs will start the whole process again . . .finding mates and creating new froggies . Back to Strange but True Facts Back to FROGLAND | [
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http://allaboutlabels.com.au/tutorials/label-printing-cost-comparison-dymozebra-printer | Home Tutorials Label Printing Cost Comparison - Dymo / Zebra Printer Label Printing Cost Comparison - Dymo / Zebra Printer 28 May 2018 Printing Labels Cost Comparison Dymo Label Printer or Zebra Label Printer Now we have chosen the Dymo brand only because some of our customers recently have approached us about changing so we did a comparison cost for them . I am sure similar calculations will result in similar results using other " consumer type " brands like Brother etc . We have used a Zebra GC420D but there is a whole range available at this price or slightly higher . These printers are not industrial printers but are very good commercial printers capable of printing lots of labels . So why use a Zebra label printer over a Dymo / Brother The upfront costs of the Dymo / brother can vary widely ( up to $ 500 ) but for now we will use $ 94 which will buy a Dymo 450 . For the Zebra it ' s current price is $ 565 inc GST . The Zebra should have a longer usable lifetime but we have n โ t factored this in but even without this it is cheaper to run a Zebra Label printer with even fairly small quantity label usage . Direct thermal label printers have no toners or inks . Only the labels are the consumables . Zebra label printers can have larger rolls in them ( up to 1,000 x 100mm x 73mm labels ) compared with a much smaller amount with Dymo printers . We will also use the Officeworks price for 3 rolls and more of the 54mm x 101mm / 220 labels per roll - $ 28 inc GST for 3 rolls and more . For our Zebra labels we will compare them against our 100mm x 73mm labels . Slightly larger labels but a popular DYMO LabelWriter 450 Label Maker - $ 94.00 Now for the consumables Let โ s buy the genuine Dymo 54mm x 101mm labels / 220 per roll @ $ 28 per roll DYMO LabelWriter 30323 Shipping Labels 54 x101mm - $ 28 per roll for 3 rolls plus 220 labels per roll $ 127.27 per 1000 labels ( 4.5 rolls ) Price source ( 28 / 05 / 18 ) www . officeworks . com . au So for the Dymo printer it costs $ 127.27 per 1000 labels . Did you know that you can void the printer warranty by inserting non genuine ( Dymo ) labels ? Not that we neccesarily agree with this but it can cause warranty headaches . Zebra GC420D Direct Thermal Label Printers - $ 565.00 The labels for this printer for the comparison are similar ( 100mm x 50mm ) ? The cost of these labels lowers significantly with quantity but to make it a fair comparison we will take the lowest quantity for this label on our website ie $ 220 inc GST for 10 rolls of 1000 . So that works out at $ 22 per 1000 . We can do even lower quantities but we can use this for now . Whats the Difference ? The difference is a whopping $ 105.27 per 1000 labels . If you use as little as 6000 labels then you have paid completely for the label printer ( even if you have already bought the Dymo ) by saving $ 631.62 and the savings will go on for years . ( The cost to buy the Dymo and print 6000 of these labels is $ 857.62 ) . So do you want to make these savings now ! For the cost of printing 6000 of the labels with the Dymo like we have demonstrated above ( $ 857.62 ) you can buy a label printer package today . And the savings will go on for years . 1 x Zebra GC420D label printer - USB connection 565 $ 565.00 $ 565.00 10000 x 100mm x 50mm with permanent adhesive 10000 @ $ 22 per 1000 $ 220.00 Freight to your premises ( except for remote areas ) $ 22.00 $ 807 inc GST The savings are across all sizes of labels not just this size . You also are not restricted to manufacturer specifc sizes . We can make virtually any size you need in any material you need . Just contact us See our other comparison laser printers versus label printers Tutorial Information If you need further help , would like to be advised of future tutorials , or have a tutorial suggestion just email us These tutorials are copyright of Pos Shop Pty Ltd . You are free to distribute this or publish this to others provided it is distributed without changes , complete and acknowledges All About Labels as the author . Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided , no warranty whether implied or stated is given as to the information ' s accuracy or suitability . As we are not aware of your exact situation the content is used at your own risk entirely . | [
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http://allaboutthebounce.org/partypackages.html | Party Packages Do you like saving money Then combine our inflatables and food concessions to save up to 20 when compared to renting items individually PLUS you will get a Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or a Bubble Machine AT NO EXTRA COST Thats right its a totally free add on just for choosing any of our party packages Add an additional food concession to any park package for only an additional 35 Rental Terms Park Rentals Safety Rules FAQ Party Package 1 145 Balloon Bounce House One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our Toddler Bounce House Jump for hours in our 15 x 15 Balloon Bounce House then enjoy your choice of concession item cotton candy popcorn or snow cones Party Package 2 145 MultiColor Castle Bounce House One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our Toddler Bounce House Jump for hours in our 15 x 15 Castle Bounce House then enjoy your choice of concession item cotton candy popcorn or snow cones Party Package 3 145 Pink Castle Bounce House One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our Toddler Bounce House Jump for hours and play basketball in our 15 x 15 Castle Bounce House then enjoy your choice of concession item cotton candy popcorn or snow cones Party Package 4 145 Pink Castle Bounce House One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our Toddler Bounce House Jump for hours and play basketball in our 15 x 15 Castle Bounce House then enjoy your choice of concession item cotton candy popcorn or snow cones Party Package 5 180dry215wet Large Castle Combination 1 One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our Toddler Bounce House Our 15 x 15 Combo Bounce House is sure to make your party awesome Play basketball bounce climb and slide Then enjoy your choice of concession item cotton candy popcorn or snow cones Party Package 6 180dry215wet Large Castle Combination 2 One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our toddler bounce houses here Our 15 x 15 Combo Bounce House is sure to make your party awesome Play basketball bounce climb and slide Then enjoy your choice of two concession items cotton candy popcorn or snow cones Party Package 7 180dry215wet Large Castle Combination 3 One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our toddler bounce houses here Feeling the heat Slide on down into a splash pool Our 15 x 15 Combo Bounce House is sure to make your party awesome Then enjoy your choice of concession item cotton candy popcorn or snow cones Party Package 8 165dry190wet Medium Castle Combination 1 One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our toddler bounce houses here Feeling the heat Slide on down into a splash pool Our 15 x 15 Combo Bounce House is sure to make your party awesome Then enjoy your choice of two concession items cotton candy popcorn or snow cones Party Package 9 250dry Balloon Bounce House Castle Bounce House One Concession Snow Cones Popcorn or Cotton Candy BONUS Toddler Bounce House or two 8ft tables with 10 chairs or Bubble Machine View our toddler bounce houses here Jump for hours in our 15 x 15 Balloon Bounce House then enjoy your choice of concession item cotton candy popcorn or snow cones | [
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201310250259.html | 25 October 2013 Leadership ( Abuja ) Nigeria : Oguta - Beauty On the Blue Lake opinion By Chioma Ogboko Oguta is a town on the east bank of Oguta Lake in Imo State of southeastern Nigeria . It is the administrative seat for Oguta LGA . Oguta was one of the first territories used by the British to advance into the Igbo hinterland . As of 2012 , Oguta ' s population was estimated at 20,096 . The city of Oguta is divided into two townships , Oguta 1 and Oguta 2 , separated by its popular lake . Today , Oguta is better known for its resort hotel , challenging Scottish - designed golf course . Oguta has attracted a lot of visitors because of its popular Lake . It is also a home of commercial fishing . It has a huge oil and gas deposit known as the " Golden Belt " . Oguta is also known for its rich cultural diversity . Oguta has a history that traces our forefathers to the great Benin Fish , yam and cassava are just some of the staples in an average Oguta person ' s diet . Neighbouring towns include Izombe ( an oil and gas settlement ) , Akri , Mbgele , Nkwesi , Nnebukwu , Orsu - Obodo , Egwe , and Egbuoma , border town with Anambra State . OUR MAJOR EXPORT ( OGUTA LAKE ) Oguta Lake is the largest natural lake in Imo State and is supposed to have originated from a natural depression . This region is located within the equatorial rain forest belt with an average annual rainfall of 3,100 mm , but most of the rain forest has been replaced by oil palm plantations especially around the lake . The lake has a high diversity of phytoplankton community . It contains as many as 258 species of phytoplankton which fall in 107 genera . Despite this diversity of phytoplankton , the estimated level of primary productivity of 160 - 279 mg C m - 3 day is generally low . This may be the reason for the low level of fishery production estimated at 12.5 metric tons a year . The lake is of immense value to the people of Oguta , Orsu , Nkwesi and Awo . In fact , the lake is the identity and pride of the Ogutaman . They draw their water from it . They obtain 80 % of their protein from it . It has been observed that a total of 2,403 full - time fishermen and 154 part - time fishermen operate in the lake . The lake serves as a septic pool for domestic urban sewage . The local people also dredge the lake for sand which is used for the construction Oguta Blue Lake , the second largest Lake in Nigeria , known also as Ogbuide or Uhamiri by local people is a delight scene to tourists . The lake is neither salty nor habours crocodiles hence excellent for swimming and sight seeing . Also the famous Oguta Lake Holiday Resort for its popular Golf course as well as Oguta Motel are safe haven for relaxation and sports activity . Soonest , Imo Wonder Lake Resort and Conference Centre will add to the Tourist attraction in Oguta Lake . Furthermore , the spectacular confluence of the blue Lake ( Ogbuide ) Ogboko , a student , wrote in from Abuja . Read the original article on Leadership See What Everyone is Watching 19 / 29 Social Media Divided Over Nomzamo ' s Activism Title Watch later Share Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . 0 : 00 1 : 20 Copyright ยฉ 2013 Leadership . All rights reserved . Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media ( allAfrica . com ) . To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections โ or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material , click here . More stories from this day ยป | [
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http://allball.blogs.nba.com/2012/08/23/all-ball-fave-five-most-unlikely-50-point-scorers/ | All Ball Fave Five : Most Unlikely 50 - Point Scorers August 23 , 2012 ยท 9 : 44 AM ET by Micah Hart You may have noticed it โ s the offseason , which means we have plenty of time to sit around and think about many of the things that make it fun to be an NBA fan . Here at All Ball , we โ ll be passing the time until the start of the season with a new series , the Fave Five . Each week will count down a list of the five best , or worst โฆ somethings . We โ ll try to get creative with it . Plus we โ re taking requests ! If you give us a shout and you may see it appear in this space over the next several weeks . This week โ s Fave Five takes a look at the most unlikely 50 - point scorers since 1985 , which is when BasketballReference . com starts keeping game logs for each NBA player : 5 . Charles Smith , 52 points Clippers vs . Warriors , Dec . 1 , 1990 Career scoring average : 14.4 ppg Charles Smith is probably best known for the basket he did n โ t score , but he started out his NBA career as a fairly prolific shot - maker , averaging more than 20 ppg twice in his first three seasons . He settled into more of a contributor role after that , but not before he dropped 52 on the Denver Nuggets near the beginning of the 1990 - 91 season . Smith was 17 - 27 from the field and 18 - 21 from the line , and did not attempt a single 3 - pointer ( no surprise , he only made 18 in his entire career ) . Fun fact : Smith probably could have been left off this list , but I have him on here due to his feat coming against the infamous โ 90 - โ 91 Nuggets . Denver was coached that season by Paul Westhead , who tried to bring the fast - break basketball he succeeded with at Loyola Marymount to the NBA with disastrous results . The Nuggets went 20 - 62 and gave up 130.8 ppg , the most ever allowed by a team in a single season . 4 . Dana Barros , 50 points Sixers vs . Rockets , Mar . 14 , 1995 Career scoring average : 10.5 ppg The Sixers were mired in the midst of a miserable 24 - 58 season when they met up with the Rockets in Philadelphia on a cold night in March . Barros was pretty much the only bright spot that season for Philly , making his lone All - Star Game appearance and averaging a career - best 20.6 ppg โ stereotypically big stats on a bad team . Barros , whose second - best season saw him score 13.3 ppg , had the kind of night every player dreams about , hitting 6 of 8 from 3 - point range 21 of 26 overall . That is bananas . And he recorded his 50 - point game the hard way , getting to the line for only a pair of free throws , making both . Fun fact ( ? ) : Despite Barros โ brilliance , the Sixers got flat - out destroyed by the Rockets in the game , falling 136 - 107 . Without crosschecking it , I โ m going to go out on a limb and say that โ s the worst beating a team took in a game where one of its players hung 50 . 3 . Willie Burton , 53 points Sixers vs . Heat , Dec . 13 , 1994 10.3 ppg Barros โ barrage should have come as no surprise to Sixers fans . After all , teammate Willie Burton beat him to it just three months before when he torched the Heat for 53 points , and in a 105 - 90 win no less . The two teammates โ games shared some similarities โ both were hot from 3 - point range ( Burton hit 5 of 8 ) , but while Barros avoided the charity stripe like the plague , Burton scored almost half his points there , hitting 24 of 28 free throws . As a result Fun fact : Burton has the fewest amount of career points scored for any 50 - point scorer , accumulating just 3,243 points in an eight - year career . Fun fact , II : Since 1985 , the 1994 - 95 Sixers are one of only two teams to have two different players hit a half - century in a game in the same season . The other team ? The 1994 - 95 Mavericks , who had Jim Jackson and Jamal Mashburn do the deed just two weeks apart . Must have been something in the water . 2 . Tony Delk , 53 points Suns vs . Kings , Jan . 2 , 2001 9.1 ppg It โ s a little ironic that a guy nicknamed โ Buckets โ would average only 9.1 ppg over the course of his career , but such is the case with Tony Delk . Delk never averaged more than 12.3 ppg in a single season , but he made his minutes count against the Kings as the new year dawned in 2001 . Delk was predominantly a perimeter player , yet on his big night he shot and missed the only 3 - pointer he took . Instead , Delk made 20 of 27 shots and 13 of 15 free Fun fact : In lieu of anything interesting to say about Delk โ s performance , I โ ll use this opportunity to note that the five players listed here are also composed in the graphic at the top of the page . As if to illustrate the point even further how unlikely their scoring outbursts were , the photo archives did n โ t contain a single picture of Burton in a Sixers uniform , nor our list - topper in Wizards gear . 1 . Tracy Murray , 50 points Wizards vs . Warriors , Feb . 10 , 1998 9.0 ppg Murray started only 80 of the 659 games he played in his career , which helps explain his paltry career scoring average . Dig into the numbers a little though , and they reveal Murray could put the ball in the basket , scoring 17.7 points per 36 minutes of action and averaging 10 ppg or more four times in his 12 - year career . During the 1997 - 98 season , Murray averaged 15.1 ppg ( the second - best average of his career ) and scored 20 or more points 24 times . Still , I doubt Rod Strickland knew to feed the hot hand . Murray hit 18 of 29 from the field ( including 5 of 10 from 3 - point range ) and 9 of 10 from the stripe to get his 50 . When I say Strickland was feeding the hot hand , I mean it โ he matched his career best with 20 assists on the night . Whose 50 - point outburst was most unlikely ? Charles Smith Dana Barros Willie Burton Tony Delk Tracy Murray Vote View Results Polldaddy . com Seen something that belongs on All Ball ? Let us know via email or Twitter Category : Fave Five / Tags : , Charles Smith Clippers Dana Barros Jamal Mashburn Jim Jackson Rod Strickland Sixers Suns Tony Delk Tracy Murray Willie Burton Wizards 71 Comments on All Ball Fave Five : Most Unlikely 50 - Point Scorers Both comments and pings are currently closed . | | [
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http://allbrandhistory.blogspot.com/p/ponds.html | History Of Brands Ponds Pond ' s Cream is a brand of beauty and health care products that is produced by the Ponds Institute which is owned by the multinational company Unilever Contents hide 1 History 1.1 The 1910s 1.2 The 1920s 1.3 The 1930s 1.4 First merger 1.5 Second merger 2 References 3 External links History Pond ' s Cream was invented in the United States as a medicine by scientist Theron T . Pond ( ? - 1852 ) in 1846 . Mr . Pond extracted a healing tea from witch hazel , with which he discovered he could heal small cuts and other ailments . Soon after , the product would be known as " Pond ' s Extract " . In 1846 , the " T.T. Pond Company " was formed , with Pond and other business people as investors . Theron Pond ' s health was failing , however , so he sold his portion of the company soon after , and he died in 1852 . The company then moved to Connecticut and later to New York City In 1886 , Pond ' s began to advertise nationally . They would , however , advertise under the name of Pond ' s Healing until 1910 . By the twentieth century , the company ' s main strategy was geared towards selling cosmetics products , and so the " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " and the " Pond ' s Cold Cream " were created , marking the entrance of Pond ' s products into the facial care industry . Today Ponds is sold around the world . Its strengths are in Spain , India , Japan and Thailand . The 1910s Pond ' s vanishing cream print advertisement , 1910 By 1910 , Pond ' s was a well established brand among Americans . Concentrating mostly on their vanishing cream , the Pond ' s company began an ad campaign that would become notorious because of the celebrities involved in it . " Pond ' s Healing " took a back seat to " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " , as " Pond ' s Healing " and " Pond ' s Cold Cream " would be announced in small print under the " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " advertisements . By 1914 , mentions of " Pond ' s Healing " were taken off the ads , and the Pond ' s company began to advertise " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " and " Pond ' s Cold Cream " together , making sure to explain each cream ' s different purposes on the new ads . One particular ad line read " Every normal skin needs these two creams " . As a result of the new campaign , " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " had a 60 % increase in sales during 1915 , and " Pond ' s Cold Cream " had a 27 % increase . citation needed edit The 1920s By 1922 , sales of the products had gone down , as many believed that such an easily available product could not perform as well as other , " designer " products . Because of this , the Pond ' s Company then targeted Royalty , politicians and people of high class stature to become advertisers for the company . In addition , these ads were printed in magazines such as Vogue and others , to give customers a feeling that they really were getting a quality product for a fair price . In 1923 , Queen Marie of Romania visited the United States , and she enjoyed the product so much that in 1925 she wrote to the Pond ' s Company requesting more supplies . Her letter was , in turn , used for advertisement , and Her Majesty joined the list of celebrities who had previously sponsored the products . Around the time of Queen Marie ' s visit to the United States , the Pond ' s Company began to place samples of their products at their magazine ads , and the characters of " Peter " and " Polly Ponds " were created , as part of their campaign to entice normal people into buying their cream again . The marketing strategies proved successful , as sales of the Pond ' s facial creams went up again . " Peter " and " Polly Ponds " disappeared from the company ' s ad campaigns after 1925 . edit The 1930s During the Depression Era of the 1930s , the company ' s business slowed down somewhat . However , the Pond ' s company expanded slowly , adding Face Powder and Angel Face products . Pond ' s is differentiate into 3 platforms Oil Control Pond ' s Oil Control solutions with its Vitamin B3 , oil reducer agents , triclosan and sunblocks help to reduce and controls the oil excess on your skin . It also helps to regenerate and prevent skin from acne problems to give your everyday fresh looks . Skin Lightening Pond ' s Skin Lightening product is not just about skin whitening for the consumer , but about a radiant healthy skin that gives a nourished pink glow . Pond ' s White Beauty has detoxifying vitamins B3 , B6 , E , and C , which neutralizes the effect of darkness - causing impurities found in the environment and reduces accumulated melanin , thus giving a smooth , pure and bright skin . Anti - Aging Pond ' s Anti Aging as the first masstige product platform introduces CLA as the main ingredient to defy aging skin problems . By using the product , it will help woman to revitalize and replenish skin moisture from the outer layer to the deeper layers of the skin to dramatically smoothes skin , reduces the appearance of discoloration , age marks and reduces dark lines under eye circles , bags and puffiness in just two weeks . Pond ' s History The first Pond ' s product was created in 1846 , since then the brand has flourished in Unilever ' s fifth most profitable Personal care property globally . In 1886 , Pond ' s was relaunched as Pond ' s Extract and in 1914 Pond ' s Cold Cream and Vanishing Cream marked the brand ' s evolution to a beauty icon . By the mid 1920s it was reflecting this positioning with endorsements by princesses , Hollywood stars and society beauties . Its stylish image was underpinned by guarantees of product delivery and an understanding of woman ' Did you know ? When the first Pond ' s product was invented ? Pond ' s Cream was invented in the United States as a medicine by scientist Theron T . Pond in 1846 . Mr . Pond extracted a healing tea from witch hazel , with which he discovered he could heal small cuts and other ailments . Soon after , the product would be known as Pond ' s Extract . What is Pond ' s first campaign ? By 1910 , Pond ' s was a well established brand among Americans . Concentrating mostly on their vanishing cream , the Pond ' s company began an ad campaign that would become notorious because of the celebrities involved in it . " Pond ' s Healing " took a back seat to " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " , as " Pond ' s Healing " and " Pond ' s Cold Cream " would be announced in small print under the " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " advertisements . By 1914 , mentions of " Pond ' s Healing " were taken off the ads , and the Pond ' s company began to advertise " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " and " Pond ' s Cold Cream " together , making sure to explain each cream ' s different purposes on the new ads . One particular ad line read " Every normal skin needs these two creams " . As a result of the new campaign , " Pond ' s Vanishing Cream " had a 60 % increase in sales during 1915 , and " Pond ' s Cold Cream " had a 27 % increase . Activations Pond ' s Miracle Lab Since Pond ' s is entering masstige or premium market with its anti aging platform , it is necessary to support the launch with premium and massive activation With this mission to answers , Ponds launch its Miracle Lab activation which not only about bringing premium Pond ' s product through Beauty Counter like other skin product do , this time it is about bringing total Pond ' s image on a higher ground which delivers more modern , premium , more expert Focus on Anti - Aging as product anchor . Therefore in this activation Pond ' s creates Pond ' s White Class The main reason we conduct this activation is that there are still a big bulk of the consumers that have misperceptions about moisturizers . They feel they do n ' t need to need moisturizers as they are still too young , feel it makes their skin oily , and they have many other reasons why they choose not to use moisturizer . Hence , we feel it necessary to have a category education campaign , to promote the need to use moisturizer to the consumers by introducing and emphasizing on the benefits of using moisturizer from early on . Pond ' s Beautylogy To attract young target audience for the cleanser market , Pond ' s start to conduct this Beautylogy activation at the beginning of 2007 . The main objective of the activation is to sends out an educational message and creates a fun campaign for the Indonesian ' s youth target group while establishing Pond ' s core message of " Your 1 solution to solve 5 problems " . In these Road show activations , Ponds also introduce Bunga Citra Lestari as its Brand Ambassador ; a perfect role model for today ' s female youth . Email This BlogThis ! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Home Subscribe to : Posts ( Atom ) | [
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http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2013/05/homemade-mascarpone-cheese.html | May 8 , 2013 Homemade Mascarpone Cheese You asked for it ! Rich , creamy homemade mascarpone is so ridiculously easy , you have no excuse not to make it ! Never underestimate the power of social media . Oh sure , Twitter , Facebook and the like can lead to the dissipation of our time and energy in unproductive pursuits . I myself have fallen down a few social media rabbit holes , only to emerge hours later , bleary - eyed and with no recollection of how the day passed . But those times are few and far between , and I generally feel my time on social sharing channels has been well spent . After years of strenuously resisting it , I am a convert . It is All Day I Dream About Food . I ca n โ t imagine writing a blog and getting anyone other than my own family to read it if I did n โ t use social media . Even as a convert , I am always a little slow to adopt the newest , latest and greatest things in social media . 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Fooddreamer on Instagram Print Homemade Mascarpone Cheese Homemade mascarpone cheese is so easy , there is no reason to ever buy it again ! Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream not ultra - pasteurized 1 tbsp fresh - squeezed lemon juice Instructions In a large saucepan , heat cream over over medium heat to a low simmer , until it reaches about 190F ( I found I had to go to about 195F to get a gentle simmer going ) . Stir in lemon juice and continue to cook for 5 more minutes , keeping it right at about 190F . You may have to turn your burner up and down to keep the temperature constant . Mixture will thicken to the consistency of gravy . Remove from heat and let cool . Mixture will continue to thicken . Line a sieve with a clean tea towel or several layers of cheesecloth and set over a bowl . Pour cream mixture into sieve and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours . Transfer to an airtight container and press plastic wrap flush to the surface . Can be stored in fridge for about a week . Recipe Notes Serves 8 . Each serving has about 1 g of carbs . Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving ( 1 g ) Calories 0 * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet . Filed Under : Appetizers & Snacks Gluten Free Low Carb Other Desserts Tagged With : heavy cream mascarpone cheese whipping cream Nutritional Disclaimer Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional . I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog . Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program . I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers . It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count , as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels . I do my best Amazon Associates All Day I Dream About Food is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program , an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon . com . We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program , an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon . com and affiliated sites . Trackbacks Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes with Cherries and Homemade Mascarpone | Blueberry Kitchen says : June 12 , 2013 at 6 : 50 am [ โฆ ] it yourself yet , please give it a go โ the result is just so delicious . I roughly follow this recipe to make mascarpone , though honestly I never precisely time , measure or temperature check it and it [ โฆ ] Reply 20 Essential Pans and Bakeware | All Day I Dream About Food says : November 20 , 2013 at 8 : 35 am [ โฆ ] Muffin tops with homemade mascarpone cheese [ โฆ ] Reply DIY Thursdays : Homemade Mascarpone | Dough my Dear March 13 , 2014 at 3 : 57 am [ โฆ ] Source : https : / / alldayidreamaboutfood . com / 2013 / 05 / homemade - mascarpone - cheese . html [ โฆ ] Kahlua Mascarpone Fudgsicles - One Acre Farm May 11 , 2014 at 6 : 44 am [ โฆ ] This is a soft , un - aged Italian cheese which can be purchased at specialty shops and some grocery stores . It โ s also super easy to make your own , as described here . [ โฆ ] Brunch : Blue Cheese Scrambled Eggs , Lemon - Raspberry Muffins & Grapefruit - Carrot Juice โ Ramsons & Bramble June 27 , 2014 at 4 : 31 pm [ โฆ ] The mascarpone I used was homemade โ one of the most satisfying things you can do with some cr โฆ โ and this had a looser texture than the stuff you buy in the shops . If you โ re using shop - bought , I suggest you beat it a little beforehand to break down the set structure and make it softer and more dollopable ( that is definitely a word ! ) . Or , you could substitute a drizzle of double cream and serve your scrambled eggs in the French style . Both ways | [
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http://allears.net/what-makes-a-good-thrill-ride/ | What Makes a Good Thrill Ride by Mike Scopa AllEars Feature Writer Feature Article This article appeared in the May 12 2009 Issue 503 of ALL EARS ISSN 15330753 Theme parks carnivals and amusement parks all have an assortment of attractions or rides especially thrill rides For a long time I have thought about what goes into the making of a thrill ride and even moreso as to the components required to allow the label of thrill ride to be assigned to these attractions As I gave this more and more thought I began to compile a list of these components and found them to be quite similar In fact there was much overlap I wondered if I would be able to take these qualities to see how they measure up to what many consider to be the Walt Disney World thrill rides How did I do this Well what made sense to me was to think of some attractions I considered as being thrill rides If you ask most veteran Walt Disney World guests they would list the following as thrill attractions in each theme park Magic Kingdom Space Mountain Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Epcot Soarin Test Track and Mission Space Hollywood Studios Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Rock n Roller Coaster Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest and Dinosaur As I looked at each of these attractions I imagined myself going through the queue loading onto the attraction and experiencing it all the while taking note of the main components for each one This exercise helped me really see what went into the design of each of these attractions and how many of these attractions shared the same elements All thrill rides are designed to achieve the same thing to have riders find their hearts racing to perhaps generate a bead of sweat on their foreheads to draw a scream or two from the depths of their core and most of all to see these riders leave their ride vehicles with smiles on their faces and even maybe a laugh So when engineers or Imagineers get together to design and develop a thrill ride I am sure that they have those goals in mind They also know that to achieve those goals they need to include one or more So lets look at a few of these key components and see how these Walt Disney World attractions measure up SPEED The need for speed its there for the thrillseekers The faster the better Its a component that works very well for the thrill ride genre Does speed play a part in any of those selected Walt Disney World attractions The answer is not just yes but Oh yes First and foremost is Rock n Roller Coaster at Disneys Hollywood Studios That particular attraction has a signature start or launch that tells the guests what they are in for and that is a very fast 75 second roller coaster ride Speed plays very much into this attractions overall theme Staying in the same park lets look at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Speed does play a part in this attraction Everyone talks about the drop on the Tower of Terror but is it a drop when you are going faster than gravity will pull you The elevator moves downward and upward at amazing speeds as if someone is pushing on an accelerator What makes this attraction work is not just the theme but the speed of the ride vehicles Expedition Everest in Disneys Animal Kingdom offers its riders a unique experience especially for those veteran roller coaster fans There is one sequence in the ride in which guests are given the chance to experience a different kind of feeling This experience would not be as memorable without the involvement of speed It is speed that adds the thrill Speed also comes into play for Epcots Test Track In fact I would go as far to say that speed is a necessary component in how well Test Track is received by its riders For many riders it is the speed component they mention most when describing their Test Track experience Mission Space also in Epcot relies on a huge centrifuge to achieve the simulated experience it offers its guests So speed plays a big factor into the overall theme of the attraction and without it well there would not be much to talk about For some speed may be a chief component in the thrillride status of Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom but for both the theming is the key Big Thunder relies on gravity speed is not a major factor for this thrill ride Space Mountains ride in the dark gives the impression that the ride vehicles are going faster than their reported 45 mph speed FEAR The fear factor plays an absolutely vital part in the thrill ride profile Without fear where would some of the riders get their rush Without fear how would those racing hearts ever get revved up So what fears are most used when developing a thrill ride Well when I look at our group of thrill rides several fears come to mind As I mention each fear I will indicate which attraction led me to list this as a thrill ride component Altophobia acrophobia or the fear of heights is a big part of several of our Walt Disney World attractions It is something we think about when we ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Splash Mountain Soarin Tower of Terror and Expedition Everest Think of the first time you have ridden any of these attractions Im sure one of your first thoughts was Wow this is high One of the fears I know I struggle with is the fear of not being in control For all of these attractions I know that once I commit to riding that I have also relinquished control and have to deal with it The fear of falling goes handinhand with the fear of heights and the two prime candidates for showcasing this are the Tower of Terror and Splash Mountain The other prime fear I see as being a huge component is the fear of darkness which can be experienced in Space Mountain Expedition Everest Tower of Terror and especially Dinosaur THE FUN FACTOR Remember early on I mentioned that all Imagineers and ride designers look to have their guests leave their ride vehicles with a smile and a laugh Well its true As I went through all of these attractions I tried to recall which of these saw more smiles and laughter than others I tried to rate them all and came up with my top five fun factor thrill rides Heres how I arrived at each rating 1 is the Tower of Terror I remember each time I get off that elevator hearing laughter and lots of excited talk Each ride experience is different and that makes a difference in the surprise factor and makes for an enjoyable and fun ride 2 is Expedition Everest because of its intensity and because of the Yeti factor I see lots of smiling faces coming off that attraction What makes this thrill ride work is also the amazing queue guests go through before they are loaded onto the attraction 3 is Soarin simply because this attraction has an uncanny ability to take those guests who are afraid of heights and convince them to come back to ride the attraction again There seems to be wonder and joy in the faces of those who experience Soarin for the very first time 4 is Dinosaur because it seems that in each vehicle there usually are at least one or two people who really get frightened by the ride experience Everyone in that vehicle sort of bonds and has a great time together 5 is a tie with both Rock n Roller Coaster and Splash Mountain If we were going based on firsttimer experience then perhaps Rock n Roller Coaster would get the nod However its hard to say enough good words about the fun factor for Splash Mountain especially when you never know just how wet you will get FUTURE THRILL RIDES I think as thrill rides move into the future they will continue to adhere to the basic components that will make them popular and they will do whatever is necessary to help their riders get their hearts racing and get that bead of sweat forming on their foreheads For me theming is essential Its also important for me to recognize what makes one thrill ride unique from all the rest Throw in those thrill ride components and toss in some uniqueness and you have the right formula for designing a very successful thrill ride ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mike Scopa has been a huge Disney fan for as long as he can remember He first visited Walt Disney World in 1975 and has returned many times how many hes lost count since Mike is a contributor to the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Cara Goldsburys Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World and has served as keynote speaker for the 2006 and 2007 MagicMeets He is also cohost of the WDWTODAY Podcast and writes a regular blog The View from Scopa Towers for AllEarsNet httplandallearsnetblogsmikescopa Other AllEars articles by Mike Scopa httpallearsnetbtpmikescopahtm ooooooooooo Editors Note This storyinformation was accurate when it was published Please be sure to confirm all current rates information and other details before planning your trip | [
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http://alleghenycountyda.us/ | District Attorney , Stephen A . Zappala , Jr . Hello , my name is Stephen A . Zappala , Jr . and I would like to welcome you to the Allegheny County District Attorney โ s Office . Since 1998 , I have had the privilege of serving as the District Attorney for Allegheny County residents . As District Attorney , I am the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the county and am responsible for seeking justice on a daily basis for the citizens of this county . In addition , I am also charged with protecting the rights of our society and the individuals who make up that society . To that end , I am extremely proud of the staff of attorneys and support personnel who have been brought together to carry out what is oftentimes a broad and complex mission . The Role of the District Attorney โ s Office The prosecution of crimes in Pennsylvania is delegated to local government officials . Pennsylvania is comprised of 67 counties . Each county has a District Attorney and a Court of Common Pleas . Jurisdiction over crimes committed in a county falls to the Court of Common Pleas . In Allegheny County , as in all counties in Pennsylvania , there is also a minor judiciary . Magisterial District Judges preside in the courtrooms of the minor judiciary , throughout Allegheny County . The first steps of any criminal prosecution take place before the minor judiciary . HOTLINES Women โ s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh ( 412 ) 687 - 8005 Crisis Center North ( 412 ) 364 - 5556 Alle - Kiski Area Hope Center ( Tarentum ) ( 724 ) 224 - 1266 Womansplace ( MonValley ) ( 412 ) 678 - 4616 City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police ( 412 ) 665 - 4020 Children , Youth and Family Services ( CYF ) ( 412 ) 473 - 2000 PA Childline ( 800 ) 932 - 0313 Center for Victims of Violence and Crime ( CVVC ) ( 412 ) 392 - 8582 Pittsburgh Action Against Rape ( PAAR ) ( 866 ) 363 - 7273 Protective Services ( 800 ) 344 - 4319 Center for Victims of Violence and Crime ( CVVC ) ( 412 ) 392 - 8582 Victims Compensation Assistance Program ( 800 ) 233 - 2339 About the Office Allegheny County covers an area of approximately 730 square miles and has a population of approximately 1.3 million people . The Office of the District Attorney serves as the Chief Law Enforcement Office of the county and accepts referrals from more than 100 active police departments including the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police , the Allegheny County Police Department and the Allegheny County Sheriff โ s Department . The office is also responsible for approving complaints filed by private citizens . The Allegheny County District Attorney โ s Office employs more than 200 employees , including more than 100 attorneys , as well as detectives , crime scene analysts and numerous support staff . In terms of size , the District Attorney โ s Office would qualify as one of the top ten law firms in the area . The main office is located on the third and fourth floors of the Allegheny County Courthouse along Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh . A secondary office is located on the second floor of the Dormont Borough Municipal Building along Hillsdale Avenue in Dormont . This location houses the Investigations Unit and the Grand Jury . Satellite offices are located at the Waterfront in Homestead , City of Pittsburgh Municipal Court , McKeesport , and the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court System . | [
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http://allenbrowne.com/xbase-05.html | Microsoft Access Tips for xBase developers Provided by Allen Browne , allen @ allenbrowne . com Data Types in Access Field types in Access are somewhat different to those in xBase . Here are your choices . Text . Essentially the same as the Character type in xBase . 255 character maximum . You can and should define a width , but Access does n ' t use fixed width storage so is not as wasteful of disk space . Number . This category includes Byte ( unsigned 8 - bit ) , Integer ( signed 16 - bit ) , Long ( signed 32 - bit ) , Single ( signed 32 - bit ) , and Double ( signed 64 - bit ) . Access XP introduces the Decimal ( 96 - bit fixed point , scaled ) , but there is no corresponding data type in VBA ( so use Variant ) . Currency . A 64 - bit fixed point number , designed to give the accuracy needed for financial data . 15 digits of whole dollars , plus four decimal places ( hundredths of a cent ) . Counter . ( Access 1 and 2 only . ) A Long integer type , automatically assigned by Access . To look up a Counter in a one - to - many relationship , use a Long for the field type in the related table . AutoNumber . ( Access 95 onwards . ) The AutoNumber replaces the Counter as an automatically assigned number . It can be either a Long integer type , or a ReplicationID ( see below ) , and can be sequential or random . To look up an AutoNumber in a one - to - many relationship , the foreign key must be the same type ( Long or ReplicationID ) . For a simple database , use a sequential Long AutoNumber . ReplicationID . ( Access 95 onwards . ) Use this field type only for a foreign key field that looks up a ReplicationID AutoNumber . The ReplicationID is designed to enable off - line replica databases at different sites to assign primary key values without the likelihood of duplicates begin assigned . Also called a GUID ( Globally Unique IDentifier ) . If less than 100 new records will normally be added between synchronizations of the replica databases , this type will probably not be needed . Date / Time . Access stores Dates as 8 - byte floating point numbers , where the integer part refers to the day , and the fraction part refers to the time . While Now ( ) + 1 / 24 is theoretically one hour from now , use the DateAdd ( ) function to avoid rounding errors if you plan to use the result in comparisons . When constructing queries , keep in mind that if a Date / Time field contains a fraction part , it will not match a criteria which is just a date : Now ( ) is not equivalent to Date ( ) , though Int ( Now ( ) ) is equivalent to Date ( ) . Yes / No . A Logical field can be displayed as Yes / No , True / False , or On / Off . In code , use the constants True and False , equivalent to - 1 and 0 respectively . Unfortunately , Access 95 onwards do not permit Null values in Yes / No fields . Memo . Similar to a Memo field in xBase . Up to 64K of text . Memos can not include formatting ( e.g. bolding a word ) . However , they are searchable OLE Object . Use this type to store pictures , audio , video , or other BLOBs ( Binary Large OBjects ) . Double - clicking fires up the associated application . Access 2 and later support in - place activation , e.g. WinWord documents can be stored and edited as OLE objects in a form ( though Access will not be able to search them ) . Hyperlink . ( Access 97 onwards . ) Use this type to store the location of a file on your computer , a local network , or the world wide web . The field contains three parts separated by pound signs ( # ) , with each part up to 2K in size . The first part is the text to be displayed , the second is the address of the file , and the third can reference a named section within the file . Example : Access Tips # http : / / allenbrowne . com / tips . html # Visual Basic data types are not identical to these field types . In modules , Access supports only the following types : boolean ( Access 95 onwards . Use Integer in Access 1 and 2 ) , byte ( Access 95 onwards . Use Integer in Access 1 and 2 ) , integer , long , single , double , currency , string , object , variant , date ( Access 95 onwards . Use Variant in Access 1 and 2 ) . Variants are very flexible : if the contents look numeric they can treated arithmetically or as strings . For this reason , Access uses ampersand ( & ) as a concatenation operator . Under certain circumstances , you will need to specifically type - cast variants with CInt ( ) , CStr ( ) , CDec ( ) , CDate ( ) , etc . This is especially true of dates in international settings . Only variants can contain the values Null , Empty , or Error . In Access a Null is a non - entry and is not the same as a zero - length string . Use IsNull ( ) to test for Nulls , or Nz ( ) to assign an assumption for Nulls . 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http://allenelectrical.com/what-to-do-if-your-house-is-hit-by-lightning/ | What To Do If Your House Is Hit By Lightning The weather is warming up and we โ re bound to have a few powerful lightning storms this year . According to the Insurance Information Institute , there were 185,789 lightning claims in 2009 and they totaled $ 798 million with the average claim being over $ 4,000 . The majority of this damage was identified to be caused by lightning strikes surging electricity through the home . It can happen to you ! So here is what to do if your house is hit by lightning Evacuate & Call 911 If you โ re home when the lightning strikes , it should sound like a small bomb and the house will shake . Account for everyone in the house and evacuate . Lightning bolts can reach 50,000 degrees and cause a fire . Sometimes the fire starts small and is slow burning , so you may not notice it right away . Leave the house immediately and call the fire department . The fire department will use thermal imaging cameras to ensure there are n โ t any fires in the walls of your home . Once they give you Home Insurance You have home insurance , do n โ t you ? If not , look into it right away . Most mortgages and renting companies require it . A standard home insurance policy will cover damage from lightning strikes , including fires and burnt - out electronics . Report the lightning strike to your insurance agent as quickly as possible . Keep in mind , it can take weeks to realize the extent of the damage . The path the lightning surge can take is random and some electronics might be spared while others were n โ t . Test Prevention An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure . Avoid suffering a power - outage and untold damage by having a whole - home surge protection system installed in your home . Your home insurance may even give you a discount if you have one . At Allen Electrical , we choose to install SYCOM whole - home surge protection because of the lifetime warranty and a $ 25,000 guarantee in the event of electrical damage caused by a surge . So , in the unlikely event that your SYCOM whole - home surge protection unit fails , you โ re covered up to $ 25,000 ( with regulations and exclusions ) . Call us at 502.636.4357 today to get your SYCOM whole - home surge protection system installed ! Filed Under : Uncategorized | [
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http://allergies.emedtv.com/claritin-d/side-effects-of-claritin-d.html | Side Effects of Claritin - D An Introduction to Claritin - D Side Effects As with any medicine , side effects are possible with Claritin - D ยฎ loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate ) . However , not everyone who takes the medication will have problems . In fact , most people tolerate it quite well . If side effects do occur , in most cases , they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider . ( This article covers many , but not all , of the possible side effects with Claritin - D . Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Claritin - D side effects with you . ) Common Side Effects of Claritin - D Claritin - D has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials , in which the side effects of a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine . As a result , it is possible to see what side effects occur , how often they appear , and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine . In these studies , the most common side effects of Claritin - D in adults included : Insomnia - - in up to 16 percent of people ( see Claritin - D and Insomnia Dry mouth - - up to 14 percent Drowsiness - - up to 7 percent Nervousness - - up to 5 percent Dizziness - - up to 4 percent Fatigue - - up to 4 percent . Other common side effects ( occurring in 2 to 3 percent of people ) included : Indigestion or heartburn Nausea Loss of appetite Thirst Cough Painful menstrual periods . | [
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http://allergies.emedtv.com/claritin/claritin-and-high-blood-pressure.html | Claritin and High Blood Pressure Claritin and High Blood Pressure : An Overview Claritin ยฎ loratadine ) is a non - prescription medication used to treat allergies and hives . It belongs to a group of medications known as non - sedating antihistamines . It is always a good idea for people with high blood pressure hypertension ) to use caution before taking any non - prescription medications , particularly cold , cough , and allergy products . Is Claritin Safe for People With High Blood Pressure ? Unlike many other non - prescription cold , cough , and allergy products , Claritin appears to be safe for people with high blood pressure . The drug is an antihistamine and does not have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure . However , Claritin - D ยฎ products may not be safe for people with high blood pressure . Claritin - D contains pseudoephedrine , a decongestant . Like most decongestants , pseudoephedrine can stimulate the heart and blood pressure , which can be a problem for people with hypertension . Although pseudoephedrine is more likely to cause problems in people with uncontrolled high blood pressure , even people with controlled blood pressure ( who take blood pressure medication ) may be affected by it . Also , it is important to remember that your blood pressure may not be adequately controlled , even if you take blood pressure medicine Final Thoughts on Claritin and High Blood Pressure Claritin is unlikely to cause an increase in blood pressure . However , Claritin - D may increase blood pressure . If you have high blood pressure , it is a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before taking Claritin - D . If your blood pressure is under control , your healthcare provider may decide that it is okay for you to try Claritin - D if you monitor your blood pressure closely , making sure it does not increase . eMedTV ' s free HealthSavvy service can help you stay up - to - date on this topic . Sign up for HealthSavvy now . | [
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http://allergies.emedtv.com/lastacaft/lastacaft-uses.html | Lastacaft Uses What Is Lastacaft Used For ? Lastacaft โข ( alcaftadine ) is an antihistamine eye drop used for treating eye allergies Allergies can affect various parts of the body . Eye allergies are known medically as allergic conjunctivitis , because the allergic reaction occurs in the conjunctiva ( the thin layer that covers the eye ) . Symptoms may include : Watery eyes Redness of the eyes Itchy eyes Puffy eyes Stinging and burning of the eyes . Like most eye allergy medications , Lastacaft is approved for treating only the itching caused by eye allergies , not any of the other symptoms . Allergy treatment can make life bearable for even the worst allergy sufferer , especially when combined with strategies to minimize a person ' s contact with allergens . Treatment often includes allergy eye drops , such as Lastacaft . Unlike over - the - counter ( OTC ) decongestant eye drops , you can use Lastacaft long - term without the risk of making the redness and swelling worse by using it for too long . How Does Lastacaft Work ? Lastacaft belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines . Specifically , it is an H1 receptor antagonist . This means that it blocks a specific type of histamine receptor in the body known as H1 receptors . Because allergic reactions are partly caused by the release of histamine from certain cells in the body , using Lastacaft can help relieve or prevent allergy symptoms In addition to blocking histamine receptors , Lastacaft may decrease the release of histamine from cells in the body . | [
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http://allergies.emedtv.com/tartrazine/food-allergy-to-tartrazine.html | Food Allergy to Tartrazine An Overview of Food Allergy to Tartrazine Over the years , people have reported to the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) adverse reactions to certain food additives , including aspartame ( a sweetener ) , monosodium glutamate ( a flavor enhancer ) , sulfur - based preservatives , and tartrazine , also known as FD&C Yellow No . 5 ( a food color ) . The Federal Food , Drug , and Cosmetic Act requires the FDA to ensure the safety of all substances added to foods , but additives can sometimes cause problems in people with certain health conditions . Color additives must go through the same safety approval process as food additives . But one color in particular , FD&C Yellow No . 5 ( listed as tartrazine on medicine labels ) , has been known to prompt itching or hives in a small number of people . Since 1980 ( for drugs taken orally ) and 1981 ( for foods ) , the FDA has required all products containing Yellow No . 5 to list it on the labels so sensitive consumers can avoid it . ( As of May 8 , 1993 , food labels must list all certified colors as part of the requirements of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 . ) eMedTV ' s free HealthSavvy service can help you stay up - to - date on this topic . Sign up for HealthSavvy now . | [
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http://allhealthcare.monster.com/careers/articles/1892-the-10-best-jobs-with-an-associate-degree?page=7 | Print Get a Job > > Browse Articles > > Top Ten Guides + 15 The 10 Best Jobs with an Associate Degree Tweet 93 Comments AllHealthcare , CareerVoyages . gov , and the Bureau of Labor Statistics 6 . Physical Therapist Assistant Physical therapy assistants work under the direction of physical therapists . They help create treatment plans , document the progress of patients , and aide in routine exercises . Physical therapy assistants help patients gain mobility , relieve chronic pain , and and lessen physical disabilities . Featured Articles : Back to School Guide for Healthcare Students Refresher Programs Help Nurses Return to Work What It Takes to Get into Pharmacy School In most states , physical therapy assistants are required to have an Associate degree . There are over 200 accredited physical therapy assistant degree programs in the US , most of which take 2 years to complete . Degree programs are a mix of coursework and clinical study . Both educators and prospective employers view clinical experience as essential to ensuring that students understand the responsibilities of a physical therapist assistant . As the demand for physical therapy increases , so will the number of physical therapy assistant job openings . Employment is expected to grow much faster than average because of the aging population and reduced cost of treatment . Projected Need : 27,000 Projected Growth : 27 % Median Hourly Wage : $ 20 / hr FUN QUIZ : Would You Be a Great Physical Therapist ? Find out more about Physical Therapist Assistant careers Next Career > > ยซ Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Next ยป Flag as inappropriate Email to Friend | [
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http://allnurses.com/cardiac-nursing/tr-band-following-185390.html | Nurses Specialties Students Schools Career U.S.A . World Products Leaders Jobs Breakroom What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nursing Specialties Cardiac Nursing TR Band following Radial Angiogram Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! TR Band following Radial Angiogram Cardiac Oct 19 , 2006 ( 35,467 Views 7 Comments ) by jobyjoz ( New Member ) 971 Visitors ; 7 Posts advertisement Is anyone femiliar with TR Bands ? Does any one have a competency pack drown up for care of patients following an invasive cardiac procedure via radial ? thanks Oct 21 , 2006 by dianah , ADN dianah has 43 years experience as a ADN and works as a Cath Lab / Stress Lab / Cardiology Case Management . 2 Followers ; 9 Articles ; 66,892 Visitors ; 2,615 Posts Jobyjoz , we ' ve done a few radials but unfortunately I was on my Stress Lab rotation when they were done , so was n ' t in the room = I have no direct experience with any radial hemostasis product . I did inquire at work of the Cardiologist who does these , re : the TR Band . He ' s never heard of that brand , but I did a search and found the TR Band , manufactured by Terumo . We do use a " D - stat Radial " device for hemostasis post - radial cath . http : / / www . vascularsolutions . com / clinical / dstatradial . php , which seems to be the same principle ( compression band ) , with the added d - stat thrombin dressing applied directly to the skin . Re : competency pack , I ' ll have to check , as one of us nurses was supposed to have written up a P & P for the radial cases ( hoping he ' s developed a competency as well ) . Just write up the important points that the nurse needs to know / demonstrate and how he / she attains those , and how the nurse is to show that he / she is competent in those tasks / knowledge base . Good luck ! - - - Diana Apr 28 , 2007 by welshnurse25 welshnurse25 works as a Sister . 739 Visitors ; 2 Posts We have recently started using TR Bands post diagnostic angiograms and PCI ' s and find we have much less complications than femoral stabs , plus in the long run it is more comfortable for patients . However , we do find that we are a bit ambitious taking the band off in the 2 hours that the literature recommends , even in diagnostics . Aug 22 , 2007 RVMI73 RVMI73 works as a nurse . 1,148 Visitors ; 14 Posts we are using TR bands now in our unit and i find it very easy to handle because of the lesser infection than the one in femoral . . .its like a small femstop . .very easy to manipulae but u have to be very careful when removing air on it or else it will bleed too much . .u can apply air as far as 18 mls only and remove that air with intervals . .always check the radial pulse though . . Aug 22 , 2007 harley007 harley007 works as a Interventional Cardiac Cath . Lab . 2,982 Visitors ; 109 Posts Are you saying you ' re performing frequent radial cases ? If so why radial over femoral ? Our lab does 25 - 30 cases a day and we do 99.9 % femoral sticks closed very sucessfully with Angeoseals . About 15 % of the MD ' s have not inserviced for the Angeoseals and still hold the groin with a D - Stat usually followed by a wedge dressing . We do not have a lot of post bleeds but when we do it ' s the non - Angeoseals that are the ones that start bleeding before they Aug 23 , 2007 cathlabrn cathlabrn works as a cath lab rn . 1,525 Visitors ; 22 Posts We have done quite a few radials but I have never heard of a TR band . How does it work ? We just use a syvek with a radial pressure band . You just tighten manually around the wrist . We can usually close a diagnostic within 20 minutes . We used to do alot more radials but the docs did n ' t love them . Sometimes we ended up accessing the groin also because we could n ' t get to the artery well enough to do PTCA . We angioseal groins most of the time . We have n ' t really had much trouble with it . In fact we love it . advertisement we started using TR band due to the fact of numerous hematoma + pseudoanurysm that we encountered post angio . . .and also infection wise . . .we just followed whats in the literature and also we had an inservice about that . . .i think i prefer this TR band . .its very handy just monitor ur pulses . . .esp . .radial . . . just do n ' t exceed putting air greater than 18 mls . . . .and be very careful because its radial pressure . . . This topic is now closed to further replies . Go To Topic Listing Cardiac Nursing What ' s Happening Content Videos Clubs Popular Contributors Week Month Year All Time TriciaJ , RN 236 Wuzzie 208 Emergent 168 Daisy4RN 112 JKL33 108 Show More | [
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http://allnurses.com/case-management-nursing/ccm-certification-963290.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nursing Specialties Case Management CCM certification Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! CCM certification Case Dec 8 , 2014 ( 3,528 Views 5 Comments ) by Chandinibotre ( New Member ) 539 Visitors ; 1 Post advertisement I am an RN , RNC ( FL ) who had worked in OB / GYN , mostly labor and delivery for past 15 years . I wish to switch over to case management . I wanted to know do I have eligibility criteria for CCM certification . . .I plan to apply for April 2015 . I have never worked in case management . Can CCM certification help me get job in this sector . Also if someone has study material which can be helpful to clear the exam . Looking forward to all guidance . thanks . Dec 8 , 2014 by sirI , MSN , APRN , NP sirI has 30 years experience as a MSN , APRN , NP and works as a FNP / WHNP ( E ) / Educator / MedLeg Consul . 12 Followers ; 18 Articles ; 135,673 Visitors ; 12,941 Posts Hello and Welcome to allnurses . com This is from the Commission for Case Manager Certification Education License - RN , LCSW , Rx BS , MS from accredited institution , in a health or human services field Certification - examples are CRC , CDMS Employment Categories 12 Months Full - Time Case Management - employment experience supervised by a CCM 24 Months Full - Time Case Management - employment experience 12 Months Full - Time Case Management - employment experience as a supervisor of individuals who provide case management services Good luck and we hope you enjoy allnurses . com Dec 16 , 2014 by LPNJordo LPNJordo has 7 years experience and works as a Clinical Nurse Manager . 662 Visitors ; 3 Posts I just took my CCM exam last Friday . I was notified I passed by the computer after the test was completed but I do not get " official " results until January or February . I would highly stress getting the CCM certification as it proves that your bark has bite . The test is very broad and tests you on many concepts of case management . The above post is correct , you can not just test into a case management career . You need AT LEAST 2 years of CM experience before you can test but I Dec 24 , 2014 Rntr 9,927 Visitors ; 323 Posts You do need to work under a Case Manager for a year or more before testing . I sat for the test last year but did n ' t find it so difficult . I also studied the " study guide " and did fine . My official results came about 2 - 3 wks after the test . Apply for a job with a managed care or insurance company and go from there . . .good luck . Dec 31 , 2014 nurseprnRN 13,768 Visitors ; 11,114 Posts I am an , RNC ( FL ) who had worked in OB / GYN , mostly labor and delivery for past 15 years . I wish to switch over to case management . I wanted to know do I have eligibility criteria for CCM certification . . .I plan to apply for April 2015 . I have never worked in case management . Can CCM certification help me get job in this sector . Also if someone has study material which can be helpful to clear the exam . Looking forward to all guidance . thanks . The criteria to sit for the CCM examination are very clear . SECTION 3 : Are You Eligible to Apply ? To be eligible for the CCM Exam , you must : 1 . Meet the specified qualifications ( Section 4 ) 2 . Qualify within one of CCMC ' s employment experience categories ( Section 5 ) 3 . Be of good moral character , consistent with The CCMC Code of Professional Conduct ( Section 6 ) SECTION 4 : Qualifications To be eligible for the CCM Exam , you must hold a : 1 . Current , active , and unrestricted licensure or certification in a health or human services discipline that within its scope of practice allows the professional to conduct an assessment independently . License must be active through the last date of test administration . OR 2 . Baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work , nursing , or another health or human services field that promotes the physical , psychosocial , and / or vocational well - being of the persons being served . The degree must be from an institution that is fully accredited by a nationally recognized educational accreditation organization , and the individual must have completed a supervised field experience in case management , health , or behavioral health as part of the degree requirements . SECTION 5 : Employment Experience Employment experience requirements must be fully satisfied before at the time the application is SUBMITTED . To be eligible for the CCM Exam , you must qualify within one of these categories : Category 1 : 12 months of acceptable full - time case management employment experience supervised by a board - certified case manager ( CCM ) . Supervision is defined as the systematic and periodic evaluation of the quality of the delivery of the applicant ' s case management services . or Category 2 : 24 months of acceptable full - time case management employment experience . ( Supervision by a CCM is not required under this category ) . or Category 3 : 12 months of acceptable full - time case management employment experience as a supervisor of individuals who provide case management services . Acceptable employment experience MUST meet the following conditions : 1 . Focus primarily on case management practice . 2 . Perform at least five of the six core components of case management . Within each of the five of the six core components , you must : Perform all 8 Essential Activities with direct client contact Provide services across a continuum of care , beyond a single episode of care that addresses the ongoing needs of the individual being served . Be responsible for interacting with other relevant parties within the client ' s healthcare system . All employment experience within the past five years may be considered by CCMC in determining your eligibility for certification but you do not need to enter five years ' worth of employment into the application . You only need to enter as many employment entries into the application that will meet one of the above requirements . Please do NOT enter your entire work history into the application . Part - time employment experience will be prorated based on a 37 hour full - time work week . Internship , preceptorship , practicum , and volunteer activities are NOT acceptable employment experience . IMPORTANT - Employer Verification Included in the information you will be required to enter into the application are : job title , employment dates , employer name / address , your direct supervisor name and their email address so your previous supervisor can verify your work listed in your application . You will want to read these , and more info at the CCM certification website . The first one is the complete certification guide , which gives all criteria : http : / / ccmcertification . org / sites / default / files / downloads / 2014 / Cert % 20Guide % 20 - % 20Posted % 20to % 20website % 2011 . 14 . 14 . pdf Certification & Renewal | CCMC http : / / ccmcertification . org / sites / default / files / downloads / 2013 / FINAL_FAQs % 20on % 20New % 20Eligibility % 20Standards . pdf Edited Dec 31 , 2014 by cafeaulait Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Case Management | [
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http://allnurses.com/cna-ma-nursing/how-many-hours-527350.html | Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! How many hours of classes do you need for CNA CNA / MA Jan 19 , 2011 ( 11,481 Views 4 Comments ) by ILuvmylil1 ( New Member ) 620 Visitors ; 7 Posts advertisement I am in Tampa Florida , I do know you need to learn 21 skills but i cant find out how many hours you need . Some people told me 40 but that seems kinda short when that really is only 2 weeks of class . Any info or maybe a site i can get would be great . Jan 20 , 2011 by Ev1987 Ev1987 has 4 years experience and works as a Certified Nurse Assistant . 6,905 Visitors ; 347 Posts I think the required hours of course and clinical work vary from state to state . This website I ran across says that a Florida state - sanctioned program must offer a minimum of 40 clinical training hours and a minimum of 120 hours of total training . ( assuming a combo of course and clinical hours ) http : / / www . suite101 . com / content / cna - florida - certification - a200313 Jan 22 , 2011 by CNABESS 2,523 Visitors ; 95 Posts I thought the Fed . requirement was at least 75 hrs ? Here in RI we have 120 hours . I can understand a state requiring more hours , but how can a state do less then the Fed . requirements ? Perhaps I am not up to date , however , and Fl . has a different class time / clinical time schedule . Jan 25 , 2011 chorkle chorkle works as a Perpetual Student . 6,553 Visitors ; 228 Posts OBRA 87 ( fed . law governing CNA training ) requires 75 hrs . classroom & lab , and 16 hrs . clinicals . States may set higher minimums . IL , e.g. , requires 80 hrs . , & 40 hrs . In my course , the class was divided into 2 groups , to do clinicals at 2 facilities ; each location had a different clinicals schedule ( hours per day , times , & # of days required ) . Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Medical Assistant ( CNA / MA ) | [
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http://allnurses.com/cna-ma-nursing/what-is-a-658165.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nursing Students Medical Assistant ( CNA / MA ) What is a CNA ' s Role in a Hospital ? ? ? Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! What is a CNA ' s Role in a Hospital ? ? ? CNA / MA Jan 5 , 2012 ( 41,561 Views 11 Comments ) by 12leakec ( New Member ) 12leakec works as a CNA . 1,700 Visitors ; 26 Posts advertisement I have only every worked and been in a clinical setting for a nursing home . But I would really like to know what it is like in a Hospital . . . can you please let me know what a usual day and / or role of a CNA is in a Hospital 0 Jan 5 , 2012 by katehensley , BSN , RN katehensley has 1 years experience as a BSN , RN and works as a School Nurse . 2,943 Visitors ; 54 Posts There are my duties in my hospital : answer call lights do vital signs do finger sticks do new admissions chart chart chart clean patients room of trash and restock towels put on tele monitors collect samples ( urine , guiac ) change / bathe dirty patients Thats all I can think of but you will be BUSY BUSY BUSY . Answering call lights and vitals will take most of your time . It gives you AMAZING experience though : ) 0 by tokidoki7 tokidoki7 works as a R.N. . 10,895 Visitors ; 416 Posts When I worked at a hospital as a nursing assistant , here is what I did : - baths - putting patients on / off bedpans - changing briefs - changing linen bags and emptying waste baskets - refilling water pitchers - making beds - assisting fall risk patients to the bathroom - taking patients on / off courts or in / out wheelchairs - making sure ekg leads were still on - running back and forth to the cafeteria because someone did n ' t get a tray or did n ' t get something they liked - accuchecks ( bid , qid , or q1h if patient on insulin drip ) - vitals ( q8 , stepdown patients with q4 vitals , patients recieving blood products ) - ekgs - I&O - phlebotomy - patient sitter I worked on a unit with 30 + beds . We received very ill patients and half of the time we were short staffed . There were many times I had up to 16 patients . Jan 6 , 2012 CNA1991 CNA1991 works as a CNA / Personal attendant . 8,392 Visitors ; 170 Posts tokidoki7 said : When I worked at a hospital as a nursing assistant , here is what I did : - baths - putting patients on / oUTff bedpans - changing briefs - changing linen bags and emptying waste baskets - refilling water pitchers - making beds - assisting fall risk patients to the bathroom - taking patients on / off courts or in / out wheelchairs - making sure ekg leads were still on - running back and forth to the cafeteria because someone did n ' t get a tray or did n ' t get something they liked - accuchecks I wish I knew where that hospital was I would apply ! I have been trying to get into a hospital since I first graduated as a CNA . I probably would even have trouble now even with 6 months home health / ALF experience . Jan 6 , 2012 katehensley , BSN , RN katehensley has 1 years experience as a BSN , RN and works as a School Nurse . 2,943 Visitors ; 54 Posts tokidoki7 said : When I worked at a hospital as a nursing assistant , here is what I did : - baths - putting patients on / off bedpans - changing briefs - changing linen bags and emptying waste baskets - refilling water pitchers - making beds - assisting fall risk patients to the bathroom - taking patients on / off courts or in / out wheelchairs - making sure ekg leads were still on - running back and forth to the cafeteria because someone did n ' t get a tray or did n ' t get something they liked - accuchecks ( bid , qid , or q1h if patient on insulin drip ) - vitals ( q8 , stepdown patients with q4 vitals , patients recieving blood products ) - ekgs - I&O - phlebotomy - patient sitter I worked on a unit with 30 + beds . We received very ill patients and half of the time we were short staffed . There were many times I had up to 16 patients . Wow you were lucky I ' ve had up to 34 patients on my floor ! our average PCT ratio to patients is 1 : 20 haha youre very lucky to have only 16 ! Jan 7 , 2012 bigboi 3,216 Visitors ; 135 Posts I do everything mentioned above and bemoan about why nurses are n ' t helping , especially when they sit around and converse most of the day . 34 pts during the day or is this night shift ? advertisement Jan 8 , 2012 12leakec 12leakec works as a CNA . 1,700 Visitors ; 26 Posts How about at night ? ? Jan 10 , 2012 lilpeapods 3,112 Visitors ; 99 Posts hello ! i ' m currently a CNA on the med - surg floor of a hospital . on average , i have 7 patients . duties include : - bed baths - incontinent care ( i.e. changing diapers ) - making beds - taking vitals - charting - fetching ice and water - feeding total care pts - assisting with bathroom needs ( bedpan , commode or toilet ) - admit / discharge pts ( i.e. vitals and belongings form ) - take away food trays - repositioning pts - I&O - collecting urine or fecal samples at my hospital , the RNs do the accuchecks and ekgs . i ' m on the day shift . i think night shift is a bit easier in terms of not having to deal with heavy food trays / feeding and fewer admissions / discharges . But to me , night shift is hard because i do n ' t think i can stay awake ! ! Jan 11 , 2012 RNhopeful21 1,007 Visitors ; 16 Posts How do you get a job at a hospital being a CNA ? How competitive is it ? Feb 13 , 2018 JCGerow JCGerow has 1 years experience . 102 Visitors ; 3 Posts At 49 years of age I ' ve decided to make a career change . From working in restaurants to working in hospitals . I do n ' t expect being a CNA easy . I came here to see what all a CNA does . And be armed with knowledge on all that a CNA does . Once I ' m all dome doing through the CNA program , and pass all of the requirements under the law , that I have to pass , I ' ll show up every beginning of my shift saying , " I Feb 24 , 2018 liluiass liluiass has 1 years experience . 384 Visitors ; 23 Posts not a CNA but I will answer from what I see the CNAs in my unit do new admissions : take off the patient clothes and help them get into hospital gowns give urinals . . .show them the toilet etc etc place the 5 leads monitoring / blood pressure cuff on present meals and take meal trays help eating if a patient is dependent hygiene care disinfecting medical equipment applying ointment and changing simple dressings helping patients to the toilet the CNAs in my unit take care of a max of 10 patients I do n ' t let them take blood sugar because well It happened before that the blood sugar was super low but some nurses do depends on the CNA and on the team they ' re working with . . hope that helped Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Medical Assistant ( CNA / MA ) | [
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http://allnurses.com/entrepreneurs-in-nursing/foot-care-training-41101.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nursing Career Entrepreneurs / Innovators Hub Foot care training Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Foot care training Entrepreneurs Jul 29 , 2003 ( 226,914 Views 403 Comments ) by kernow ( New Member ) 2,115 Visitors ; 2 Posts advertisement 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next I have been interested in starting a foot care service for some time now and after reading posts from LoisJean feel this is something I can do . I would like to start out by receiving some kind of training but can not find anyone who provides this type of course . I have been in touch with LoisJean who has given me wonderful information about becoming an independent provider performing foot / nail care however I would like to take a course of some description to make myself more prefessional . I found a course titled " Foot & Nail care for Nurses " which sounds absolutely perfect but it is Wisconsin and I live in New York , I can not find anything else closer to home . If anyone has crossed this bridge already and can offer any advice I would be extremely grateful . Jul 30 , 2003 by hoolahan hoolahan works as a Quality Nurse & Home Health Nurse . 1 Article ; 22,809 Visitors ; 1,721 Posts I did ! ! I went to beauty school ! I did not unfortunately get any oedicure experience in school , just the theory . But , I am going to apply to work some PT hours in a salon , and the other nail tech has promised to help me . I did learn alot in beauty school , but the other day I did my own pedicure , and gave myself such a wretched ingrown toenail by cutting to curved , I decided to go w the salon for some real practice with someone by my side for a bit first . I learned a great deal in school . You learn disorders from diseases of the nails , what yiu can treat , what needs to be referred . I honestly think I am having problems b / c 1 . I have not advertsied and can not afford to right now 2 . In my local area , we have traveling podiatrists , who DO accept insurances , and I do not , and just do NOT want to bother w the hassle of Medicaid , though I may in the future , and 3 . I called every nursing home assisted living you name it in two counties , they have their own arrangements already , even the new places ! I am not giving up on it , I am just re - thinking my strategies . Plus , my fingernails have never looked so darn good ! ! And I am making a wee bitty bit of extra $ $ doing all my dtr ' s friends . I started them out by making them bring me 2 new polishes as payment , now I have enough colors to make everyone happy . : ) Jul 30 , 2003 by RNsweetie RNsweetie works as a RN Postpartum and loving it ! . 2,467 Visitors ; 153 Posts The college I am currently attending for my RN offers a foot care for nurses course . It is three parts , 2 theory then 1 clinical . each course is about 250.00 can . kernow 2,115 Visitors ; 2 Posts Thanks to all for the replies . I did also consider lookig into beauty schools if nothing else came up and at this point that might be my only option . I ' ll wait anxiously for LoisJean ' s video release ! The course in Wisconsin is offered via the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire , through the continuing Ed dept . http : / / www . uwec . edu / ce / healthcare . htm . It looks great , a two day course , first day all theory and the second clinical , jsut the type of thinkg I ' m looking for ! ! Anyway if anyone knows of any other schools that offer anything let me know . I am broadening my search to Canada , they seem to have more courses for nurses along these lines and I live in the part of NY that borders Ontario so maybe I ' ll have some luck there ! Aug 2 , 2003 LoisJean LoisJean works as a LPN ; Self Employed . 7,250 Visitors ; 214 Posts Hi , Guys ! ! Erin , it ' s the way of this world . . . .Canada , Germany and a few other European countries all have nurses trained in the delivery of foot care . . .and the government provides payment . But not here . Hey , I ' ve been in touch with kernow via PM . The video ought to be up and running by late October . It will be a professionally done video and I ' m scheduled for the taping in mid September . I know this has been long in coming . . my initial idea was to have a family member do a ' non professional ' type thing , but I was slowly coaxed out of that notion . I want to be in a position where I can sell the thing to people with big bucks Pity the podiatrists ! They do not get recompensed for ROUTINE foot care . Not by any insurance provider . So , they do not soak the feet , they do not massage the feet ; they do not get paid for the routine trimming of toenails . They are paid per Medicare on a q 2 month basis for foot care on Diabetics and others who show a required number of symptoms relating to various diagnosies . These various diagnosies must be certified by a MD / DO before the pod can be compenstated for his work . If For many pods to get paid for ROUTINE foot care they have to charge an out of pocket fee which can range from $ 75 . - $ 175 per foot ( and sometimes more depending on where and on who ) . I do n ' t care how far and wide a pod might travel to provide in home services - - he is not getting to the majority of those who need him and what little service he provides leaves little desire for the patient to have him back . Podiatrists have their place : their place is in foot and ankle surgery , orthotics - ( an up and coming speciality which some nurses are looking at seriously when thinking of a speciality ) , diagnosis and treatment of disease processes - - ( fungal nails , gout , But , routine foot care is a definite nursing function which relates directly to health , comfort , hygiene and the overall prevention of more serious problems which can occur if there is not regular inspection . By regular inspection I am talking about the ideal advantage of either monthly or qom foot examinations and basic care . This is neither excessive or unnecessary in light of potential risk factors . I frequently see a problem one month that was n ' t there the month before . We keep accurate records on all of our clients including wound care 75 % of all our clients are elderly and diabetic . 23 % are elderly and suffer other debilitating problems such as decreased vision / blindness , severe arthritis , cardiac problems , stroke , neurologic disorders and so on - many of these are on blood thinning agents such as Coumadin . The remaining 2 % are people who may be elderly , may have some difficulty caring for their own feet , but who are basically not at risk . They simply want the care given by a nurse . Out of the total patient numbers seen , We give good care ! We soak the feet - - that feels really good and relaxes the muscles and tendons as well as softens the nails , corns and calouses . It also cleanses , removing bacteria from the skin surface which helps to decrease contamination . The nails are cleaned around the outer edges and under nail tip . Removal of the debris between toes is done . After ascertaining that the client is not sensitive to alcohol or betadyne or that their are fissures or cracks on the skin , we swab the entire foot including between The entire foot and leg is inspected . We look for not only the obvious problems but also the ones not so obvious . Often , a foot care nurse will spot the signs of early cellulitis and refer promptly . Pedal pulses need to be present - - if they are not readily felt the foot is observed for other evidence of circulation present or absent . People need to see their docs PDQ when pedal pulses are absent or faint or not in sync with the radial / apical . We provide monofiliment testing every 6 months . We trim the toenails . Straight across if possible , but always the way the nail naturally grows . Nails often will grow in a crooked or off center way when the digit is affected with arthritis or other cause of misalignment . A nail should never be ' force cut ' to grow contrary to it ' s position on the nail bed . We inspect corns and calouses . We smooth them down using an emory type file . We look to see if there is any evidence of ulceration underneith , we want to know the degree Movement is important . If their feet hurt or if they have peripheral neuropathy , they are subject to falls . We observe them walking . We can see where there is a problem with alignment . We can refer them to a Orthopaedic Surgeon for evaluation . Perhaps a brace for additional support is needed . Perhaps they simply need a tripod or walker for added support . Point is , we can refer . We massage . We know how to massage the feet of the elderly . . .the kind that gives them visions of younger , more orgasmic days . It feels so good to them . It completely relaxes them down . Increases circulation , decreases strain and stress on the spinal column , energizes and gives a long acting sense of well being . We do not mess around with the idea of pressure point massage which affects other problem areas of the body . Often , with our clients who are elderly , the increased pressure is painful and Proper foot care when provided by a nurse - including the time for assessment and evaluation - - ought to take approximately 45 - 60 minutes . I challenge anyone to find me a podiatrist who will take that kind of time to provide this kind of care for $ 20.00 per person . And , finally , we act as a referral and networking agency . We provide a means for our clients to enlist the help of other supportive agencies if the need arises . We can assess a living environment and can ask questions regarding need . Our clients are usually very open and honest with us about these things because we have generated a care for them which is personal yet professional . They talk with us . We see them on a regular basis without fail and this has helped to build up their confidence in us . Foot care needs to be looked at again as a viable nursing procedure . We need access to a means of certification for this kind of care ( and I mean for LPNs as well as RNs . Because if LPN / LVNs are not included in the mix , I will burn my license and sever my legal status as a nurse , in protest ) . With proper certification health care insurances might provide payment for service or at least offer a reimbursement to the client paying out of pocket . Some , if not many or all , podiatrists are inherently , it seems , leery and a bit paranoid regarding nurses doing this work . I am at a loss regarding this because it would be finacially benefial for them to make nice with us because we provide the referrals based on nursing assessment . . . .however , since in my area they are n ' t so nice , I refer my client to his physician of note or to a orthopaedic surgeon . I can do this because I work for myself . In fact , It does not take a rocket scientist to learn foot care . Actually , I take care of feet the way I want my feet cared for and the way I took care of feet when foot care WAS a care provided for patients in hospitals and LTC homes by nurses and nurses aides . I simply have added the extra employment experiences of geriatric nursing , home health care nursing , med / surg nursing , CCU / ICU nursing and a whole bunch of other stuff garnered over 30 years as a nurse ; I acquired excellent assessment None of us would be interested in self employment if we did n ' t believe that we can , within the essence of knowledge and experience , provide something for others in a far better way on our own rather than through the restrictive modalities foisted upon us by employers with corporate mentalities and methodologies . Most of us detest the shackles that bind us to those blocks . Most of us working in conventional employment scenerios become restless , irritable and discontent on a regular basis no matter how many different places we work , no matter how At any rate , and I know this has been very lengthy . . .sorry . .maybe I oughta write a book . Peace , Lois Jean Aug 2 , 2003 LoisJean LoisJean works as a LPN ; Self Employed . 7,250 Visitors ; 214 Posts Well , here I am again . . . .I wanted to add : Since the addition to my nursing staff here , we have set up new foot care clinics at 3 Senior Centers , gained 2 more senior apartment complex clinic sites and , in 6 weeks time have realized a 5 % increase in private in home referrals . This means that not only am I seeing a growth in my business but the nurse working with me as a self employed contractor is realizing full time work and decent pay for service . . .pay that RN or LPN by late fall . We are preparing to offer med set ups on a q 2 week basis and monthly IM injections ( B12 , etc ) for an additional fee for service . We already offer fingernail trimming for diabetics , the blind , stroke victims - - ( any one who ca n ' t do their own safely ) ; and we provide full vital signs with each foot care visit along with med reviews as part of the whole foot care package . ( Just had a guy yesterday who was absent of breath sounds ยฎ upper and mid anterior lobes plus a couple other symptoms I did n ' t like . I called his doc , got him an appointment for the afternoon and took care of his Peace , Lois Jean advertisement Aug 9 , 2003 Agnus Agnus works as a RN . 9,456 Visitors ; 2,719 Posts Jean Louise am looking forward to the video . I have not given up . I ALWAYS enjoy your post and learn so much from them . Thank You for being . Oct 5 , 2003 Tutti Tutti works as a LPN . 2,124 Visitors ; 59 Posts When my employer suggested I start doing foot care as one of my many clinics , I searched all over for a training program , and did not find one in the US with proper training . What I did find out is that Canada has laws & regulations for nurses to do foot care , which is why they have college courses on the subject with clinical and all . I feel lucky to have found a nurse in Ontario who has been doing foot care for 17 years , and teaching in the college as well as privately Nov 4 , 2003 azverte 1,368 Visitors ; 19 Posts Foot care is so important because improper or insufficient care can lead to amputation and loss of independence . WE know this but do the payers appreciate this enough to pay for these services ? BUT , if the patient is diabetic ( and who IS N ' T anymore ? ) while you are there assessing , teaching , caring , you also measured the foot , ordered some diabetic shoes and inserts and billed Medicare - well NOW you ' re worth your while with the income to prove it . I love nursing but I also love to eat and appreciate that roof over my head . I am SO glad I started this diabetic shoe business . The products are medical equipment and NEED to be paired with care and teaching . This is perfect a perfect business for a nurse with entrepreneurial talent . I recommend it . Nov 4 , 2003 Guardian Angels Guardian Angels works as a Nurse Entrepreneur . 1,804 Visitors ; 62 Posts How are the foot clinics funded ? How much is charged per visit ? ' s provide the care ? How much do the nurses make and what is the amount turned over to the business ? azverte 1,368 Visitors ; 19 Posts Hi Guardian Angel ! What do you mean " Turned over to the clinic . " You are still thinking like an employee ! YOU are the clinic ! I think the footcare pricing will be defined by the demographics and perceived value of the community . But Medicare pays for shoes and inserts for diabetics the same amount no matter which shoes and inserts are provided . Good luck ! Guardian Angels Guardian Angels works as a Nurse Entrepreneur . 1,804 Visitors ; 62 Posts Now , how is Medicare able to reimburse ? We have been working on our medicare certification for home health care and until that is received we can not bill medicare or medicaid fee - for - service . Is the filing under DME Supply ? Who is a good supplier ? So many questions ! 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next This topic is now closed to further replies . Go To Topic Listing Entrepreneurs / Innovators Hub | [
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I only seem to find one in the USA . 4 . What is the works schedule like ? Salary ? 5 . Any thoughts of working as a flight nurse in the armed forces ( navy / air force ) ? If so , what is the process ? I know , very specific questions . Anyone that can help , I ' d highly appreciate it . Thank You . Mar 26 , 2013 by ccmedflight 681 Visitors ; 1 Post The EXACT duties of a Flight RN will vary based on what type of flight nursing you are looking into , and within those duties EXACT is a word that you will rarely come by . If you are considering rotor wing , helicopters , your duties will range from on - scene ems type calls to critical care transports that will stretch any knowledge base you ' ve compiled over any number of years . If you are looking at fixed wing , airplanes , you will cover the most basic transports at times , and have 10 hours of flight time on a critical patient Mar 27 , 2013 by kenyapatricia 1,049 Visitors ; 7 Posts 1 . Thank You SOO much for responding to my post . I found it extremely helpful Especially the rotor wing vs . fixed wing programs . If you do n ' t mind I still have a few more questions . What type of companies hire flight nurses ? Where would one begin to inquire ? Also , what does a 24 / 48 or 24 / 72 schedule mean ? Does that mean for example 24 hrs straight for two day or three days ? Apr 7 , 2013 AutoRotate AutoRotate works as a RN . 1,615 Visitors ; 23 Posts In Southern California , the flight nurses have over 20 years of experience at a minimum . There are so few of them , and they never retire , that openings are extremely rare . May 3 , 2013 lauriekipp 753 Visitors ; 4 Posts I am a flight nurse in the midwest . . . We work 24 hours on , 24 off , 24 on , 5 days off . 24 / 48 means 24 hours on , 48 off . 24s are n ' t bad . 1 . What are the EXACT duties and expectations of a Flight Nurse ? 2 . Does a flight nurse work internationally or nationally ? In New York your company may send you to Canada to pick up patients if you are part of a hospital based system . 3 . After getting ER / ICU / etc . experience how does on exactly become a flight nurse ? 3 - 5 years of ER and ICU experience depending on the type of agency you work for . I read you have to go to a program or academy . I only seem to find one in the USA . Not usually . You generally need ER , ICU and prehospital experience . 4 . What is the works schedule like ? Salary ? The salary is about the same as RNs working in acute care here in the midwest . I hope this helps : ) Good luck in your quest ! May 19 , 2013 Flightgypsy 1,013 Visitors ; 6 Posts The best way to get a description of the duties and expectations of a flight nurse is to look at open position ads . Look in the job section of FlightWeb - For Air Medical Professionals or on individual air medical program websites . I would recommend getting at least a couple of years of ICU nursing if you decide to go the ER route , especially if you want to work in a RN / PM configuration . It ' s not often required to have ICU over ER experience but it is a huge advantage and you will find the transition into flight nursing less daunting . Some pediatric experience is also beneficial . You will also need all the alphabet courses but I would not recommend getting transport or flight certifications until you are actually in a transport / flight position . Concentrate on the other courses and instructor certs are an advantage as well . By alphabet soup courses , I mean ACLS , PALS , NRP , PHTLS , ITLS , TNCC , etc . Certification in CCRN or similar is preferred and sometimes required by some flight programs . Some hospital based flight programs work 12 hour shifts but the majority of the programs do 24 ' s . If you do 24 ' s , you usually average 2 shifts a week so it gives you time to do a hospital or other second job to supplement the generally lower wage you make as FN compared to a hospital nurse . Hospital programs generally pay better than community programs on average . If you are really serious about it as a career then I would recommend you contact your local air medical team and see if you can do a ride along . You can bombard them with questions all day long and get a feel for what they really do . It is also good to know if you have trouble with air sickness before you focus on a flying career ! advertisement Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Flight Nursing | [
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Starting pay being $ 22 an hour ? ! ? And no nursing union Edited Feb 19 , 2012 by Laurenslovely by Silverdragon102 , BSN Silverdragon102 has 30 years experience as a BSN and works as a Registered Nurse . 6 Followers ; 141,145 Visitors ; 38,585 Posts Moved to the Florida state forum by FLmomof5 13,639 Visitors ; 1,530 Posts My brother is an RN in Manhattan . I am an RN in SC for now . . . .Jacksonville , in the future . ( My home is in Jax , but hubby has final active duty tour in SC . . . . ) Anyway , my brother looked at moving to FL but was horrified at the pay disparity . I pointed out that he got a VERY small apt in NYC for $ 3000 per month . ( That is nearly my full month ' s net pay ! ) Our home in FL is 2000 sq ft , 4 BR , 2 BA on a decent sized lot with a beautiful back deck my husband built . We pay $ 1350 / mo PITI ( principle , interest , taxes , insurance ) . My parents and my sister ' s Both my brother and I are smokers . Here a pack of Marlboro ' s is $ 5.50 . There , over $ 10 . Gasoline is cheaper and 99 % of our roads and bridges are toll free ! You never have to scrape windows in the winter ! But , it is hot and humid . I have never been to Miami , so I ca n ' t talk about their traffic , but I laugh at what they call rush hour here ! ! ! Try the LIE , BQE or the Cross Bronx Expressway someday FL has 0 income tax . If you work in NYC , you will pay Fed income tax , NY state income tax and NYC income tax . No small chunk of change ! Florida is a right to work state . In my 49.9 yrs of life , I have never worked where there was a union . Never harmed me . No , I do n ' t earn what my brother does , but I have a more laid back style of living , enjoy the river and the beach , we have jet skis , motorcycles ( 1 Honda VTX1900 and 1 Harley ) , and a boat . We also have road bicycles which can be ridden nearly all year and 2 kiacks ( sp ? ) . Spring In Jacksonville , my fellow classmates got jobs paying $ 21.50 / hour base . SC gave me $ 22.50 but they have 5 % state tax . . . .so my classmates take home more . Miami is a democrat stronghold in FL , so if you are a democrat , you will be among like - minded folk . It is also heavily hispanic , so I would highly recommend you learn Spanish . I am sure that will help your application stand out among those who ca n ' t . California is also , as you can remember , a very high cost of living state with nightmareish traffic . In 1984 , when I was a young 2LT in the USAF , I was stationed there . A 1 BR apt with NO AC was $ 575 / mo . . . .50 % of my net pay ! Three years later . . . .I rented a 3 BR 1500 sq ft townhouse outside of Eglin AFB in Ft Walton Beach FL for $ 390 / mo ! At that point , that 1 BR in CA was If you look around the country , you will find that all your union states are also high cost of living . It goes hand in hand . When an employer has to pay more for his employees , he raises the cost of his product to the buyer . Homes cost a ton because union construction workers cost more than non - unionized . Everything is taxed heavily in those areas because of the political landscape there . When you sit down and do the complete math , you will most likely find that you will have the same , or better , lifestyle in a right to work state as you would in a state that is unionized . Many of the union nurses here might disagree with me . . . . .the only difference I see a union make for nurses is in CA where in acute care , nurse to patient ratios are mandated and reasonable . In FL , you will find you get 1 : 6 or 7 on a Med / You have to ask yourself what it is you are looking for . . . .a high paycheck that spends just as quickly or a low paycheck where you can hit the beach whenever you want ! Another point about taxes . . . . .If you , as a NYC nurse , marry another NYC nurse , your joint income will cross that magical line of $ 250K and you will be in that group of " rich " that " needs to pay their fair share " ! Do the same here , and you are nowhere close to that ! A bit of history here . . . .I was raised as 1 of 5 children to an Active Duty USAF officer and nurse wife . I lived all over the country . I went to St Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows , Queens for HS and Manhattan College for my first degree in Electrical Engineering . I became an in Feb 2011 . I have my ADN . I earn the same as the BSN ' s here . However , I plan on going to USA ( south alabama ) for my - MSN in Informatics beginning this Summer . FL is the retirement capital of the country and you will be among familiar folks d / t NY retirements here . NPs are going to be a mainstay of medicine down here as the boomers retire and Obamacare takes over . Get your NP and you will be in high cotton down here ! Good Luck in whatever you choose ! Mar 29 , 2012 iridium54 5,319 Visitors ; 132 Posts I ' d like to hear any opinions on current RNs working in the Miami area . Any input ? Mar 30 , 2012 ASPIRING2BGREAT ASPIRING2BGREAT works as a LPN . 18,098 Visitors ; 316 Posts flmomof5 / summed it up very well . miami traffic is terrible but i ' ve never been to ny . make sure you research the job market and availablity in miami . things are very tuff now . Mar 31 , 2012 Laurenslovely Laurenslovely works as a Nursing Student . 4,106 Visitors ; 96 Posts Thanks , the traffic is not really what I am concerned about , more like finding a job and with good pay . Traffic is horrible in CA and New York your in traffic while even walking . advertisement Jul 18 , 2012 SeaH20RN SeaH20RN works as a RN . 8,294 Visitors ; 133 Posts Just moved from California / LA area to Fort Lauderdale ( just North of Miami ) . I love living in Florida , the clean warm beaches & clean air . But Miami . . . .is worse than LA . The population is very diverse . The drivers are crazy ! The pay is low compared to California but so is the cost of living . Avg . pay $ 28.00 - $ 30.00 . For a new Grad . Good luck on your move . Aug 1 , 2012 heydelilah heydelilah has 2 years experience and works as a RN . 3,498 Visitors ; 37 Posts Do you speak spanish or creole ? Chances of getting hired in MIA without one or the other is slim , but not impossible . Aug 5 , 2012 Nurseamanda00 1,552 Visitors ; 15 Posts If you do n ' t know spanish or creole it will be very hard to perform your job effectively , and some places wo n ' t even consider hiring you in Miami . Same is becoming true of Orlando . I have a friend who works L&D in Miami and she makes $ 27.25 with 6 years experience . I agree flmomof5 , FL has a lot of perks but salary is usually not one of them . There are plenty of great cities around Miami that are n ' t as awful when it comes to traffic and crime . I like Ft . Lauderdale myself . Aug 5 , 2012 Tragically Hip 6,885 Visitors ; 267 Posts Miami , LA , and NYC are n ' t the only places in existence in the U.S. I grew up in Miami , lived in the Boston area for a lot of years , and am now back in Miami . You have no idea what a weird place this is until you ' ve been away . It ' s true that there ' s no income tax , but the sales tax is high , and you pay the same rate no matter how rich or poor you are . ( In fact , a brief sales tax holiday for back - to - school supplies ends tonight ) . That may be true as well in LA and NYC , but it ' s not true in other locales . Also , car insurance and flood insurance are not cheap here . The cost of gasoline is about average . Heating bills are low , Because of the devastating real estate crash we had , you can still find good deals on forclosed property if you want to buy a house or condo , though the best deals have been bought by speculators , setting us up for another crash . It ' s hard to make sense of the real estate market here . Rents are still fairly reasonable . There are many schools here cranking out large numbers of new RNs , so the job market for RNs is saturated . In addition , the main employer of nurses and other medical personnel , the county hospital , is suffering financial distress , to put it mildly . They ' ve had two waves of layoffs of nurses in the past few years . I ' m not trying to say that it ' s impossible to get a job here , but , I ' m saying it can be difficult , especially for a new grad . In addition , if you ' re used to the way things are done in top , world - class medical centers across the country , you ' ll think you ' ve stepped back in time if you work in a hospital here , in terms of process , medical record , etc . Understaffing is legion . I ca n ' t honestly say I ' d like to be a patient in many of the hospitals in the county . That has an impact on the work environment in a way that will affect you quality of Also , we sometimes get a lot of hurricanes . Several years ago it seemed like we were getting two a year . You ' ll have to deal with it . If you live on Miami Beach ( where there is a large hospital ) or within a few blocks of the water ( Biscayne Bay ) in Miami , you will be in a mandatory evacuation ( flood ) zone in the case that a hurricane , even a " small , " category 1 storm , heads this way . It ' s just something everyone has Culturally and anthropologically , Miami is one of the most interesting places in the nation . However , you ' d better be reasonably fluent in Spanish to make a go of it here . Haitian Creole would be helpful as well , but unless you ' ve lived in Haiti , that will be a long shot . There are a lot of places that offer a high quality of life , depending upon your interests , and many of them have a better salary to cost of living ration than Miami does . If you come to live here , it really should be because you really like the place , or like to party all night , or have interests that can be fulfilled here . Unless you ' re a doctor , lawyer , international business person , or gangster , it ' s hard to make a career flourish here . Edited by Tragically Hip Tragically Hip 6,885 Visitors ; 267 Posts Take a look at NYCRN16 ' s post in this thread about finding a nursing job as a new grad , especially if you ' re from out of state . TheLiberation TheLiberation works as a RN in a busy central community hospital . 2,541 Visitors ; 62 Posts I have lived around the Miami area since I was a little girl and now work as an LPN here , I ca n ' t imagine any professional reasons that I would wish to stay here longer than necessary . Pay is very low in comparison to other states , who do have their own issues such as a greater cost of living . Although the baby boomers in the theory would create a surplus of jobs , finding a job without knowing that certain " somebody , " is very hard . The jobs that you do end 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Florida Nursing | [
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http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/cpr-card-expiration-167632.html | Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! CPR card expiration Nurses Jul 12 , 2006 ( 31,705 Views 9 Comments ) by fishinNbanjo ( New Member ) 1,076 Visitors ; 25 Posts advertisement My CPR card just ran out on July 8th . It is through the American Heart Association . I was just wandering if there is any grace period for this card , and if I can renew it , or if I have to take the whole 8 hour class ? ? ? Thanks Jul 12 , 2006 by jmgrn65 jmgrn65 has 16 years experience and works as a Physician Informatics . 11,991 Visitors ; 1,344 Posts I do n ' t think they have a grace period they used to have a 30day period but I do n ' t think anymore . Well Heck I do n ' t think I was any help : uhoh3 : by fishinNbanjo 1,076 Visitors ; 25 Posts Well at least you tried thanks Dorito Dorito has 35 years experience and works as a Triage Nurse . 5,004 Visitors ; 311 Posts American Heart will honor the card until the end of the month . If you need to renew you can still take a class until the end of July . If you wait until August , however , you will have to take the Recogntion course ( 8 hour ) jmgrn65 jmgrn65 has 16 years experience and works as a Physician Informatics . 11,991 Visitors ; 1,344 Posts I just found the answer . All AHA / ECC course cards are valid for two years until the end of the month in which the card was issued sjt9721 sjt9721 works as a Nurse Educator . 7,812 Visitors ; 706 Posts " The Course Director is responsible for allowing students to proceed in an initial or renewal course if he / she does not have a current Provider card . Students who present an expired Provider card or do not possess a Provider card may challenge a renewal course but will not be given the option of remediation . They will need to repeat the entire Provider Course if they can not successfully meet the course requirements when evaluated . " From the AHA Admin Manual , 2004 advertisement prmenrs prmenrs has 42 years experience and works as a Re - retired . 2 Followers ; 32,041 Visitors ; 4,546 Posts Your employer may take a different view , however ! ! ! ! If JACHO pulls your file , and things like that are out of date , the hospital will get dinged , so it behooves management to be extremely vigilant about it . Keeping those CPR , etc . , cards current is really important . vampiregirl , BSN vampiregirl has 7 years experience as a BSN and works as a Hospice . 13,040 Visitors ; 648 Posts Just an FYI - there were major revisions to the AHA CPR Guidelines released in the last couple of months . This affects all AHA and American Red Cross CPR classes . So , it may be worthwhile to take the entire CPR course this time around . Jul 13 , 2006 1,076 Visitors ; 25 Posts Thanks guys for the info . I just talked to my nurse manager ( I start work next week ) and she said that I just need to get it renewed by the time I am off orientation which is 3 months . She also said that the re - cert is longer anyways due to the new guidelines . This topic is now closed to further replies . Go To Topic Listing General Nursing | [
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http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/difference-between-ekg-547639.html | Nurses Specialties Students Schools Career U.S.A . World Products Leaders Jobs Breakroom What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nurses General Nursing Difference between EKG and telemetry ? Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Difference between EKG and telemetry ? Nurses Apr 3 , 2011 ( 42,556 Views 7 Comments ) by stellaRN1983 ( New Member ) 1,172 Visitors ; 17 Posts advertisement Hi , We had a pt on my floor who I believe was on tele and we were n ' t aware he had an MI until an EKG was done which showed MI . He had shortness of breath , which is a symptom of MI . Was the tele tech asleep or EKG more accurate ? Should an EKG be done automatically if someone is short of breath to rule out MI ( if respiratory illness is not suspected ) ? Thanks . Apr 3 , 2011 by ParvulusPuella ParvulusPuella has 6 years experience and works as a RN . 4,605 Visitors ; 151 Posts EKG is definitly more accurate ! At least for my tele floor , our regular telemetry monitoring uses 5 leads , and the monitor shows a max of 2 leads at a time . Depending on where in the heart the MI occurs , it may not be visible on regular monitoring . We do 12 lead EKGs , so it shows 12 views of the heart at the same time . The EKG machine will do measurements and print on the page if the rhythm is NSR , abnormal , BBB , if there is any ST elevation or depression , etc . The cardiologist We have standing orders to perform an EKG prn chest pain and notify the MD , but there have been those times we ' ve had a gut feeling and done one anyway , and have gotten the order later . Doing an EKG for a pt who becomes suddenly SOB ( without the order to ) would depend on the policies at your facility ; any standing orders you may have , etc . Maybe talk to your charge and make a nursing decision that way . Perhaps you could even get a policy / practice guideline changed or ( sorry this is all over the place , My sleep schedule is really messed up for some reason by CCL RN CCL RN has 10 years experience and works as a Cath Lab / ICU . 11,611 Visitors ; 557 Posts What did you see on the EKG ? Remember that a 3 or 5 lead EKG will only look at the heart from so many angles . Acute SOB is indeed a symptom of an MI . What was he in for ? What happened to your pt ? Cath lab immediately ? ZippyGBR ZippyGBR works as a Nurse . 9,963 Visitors ; 1,038 Posts telemetery or wired monitoring will only be 3 or 5 lead vs the routine 12 lead ecg and additional views that you can do with a 12 lead ( e.g. V4r or full Right sided 12 , posterio views ' 15 - lead ' ( v7 - 9 ) . . . ) JoMark06 JoMark06 has 4 years experience and works as a CVICU RN . 2,392 Visitors ; 68 Posts EKG is diagnostic , telemetry is only for monitoring of rhythm changes . hopefulwhoop 5,615 Visitors ; 264 Posts Hm , this is good information . Once again , I learned something new on this board . advertisement girtster girtster has 9 years experience and works as a Cardiovascular IMC . 1,701 Visitors ; 28 Posts As already stated an EKG is a more complete picture of the heart ' s electrical activity than a 3 or 5 lead telemetry monitor . It shows changes in the particular area of the heart where ischemia is happening . But we learned " treat the patient not the monitor " . I have had patients code without monitor changes ( PEA ) and this can be particularly challenging if a patient is paced . . . ( you ca n ' t see ST segment changes ) . You are the one with the patient , not the Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing General Nursing What ' s Happening Content Videos Clubs 126 CEO Says More Nurses Wo n ' t Improve Care by Nurse Beth , MSN 25 I accidently took home a zofran in my pocket . by MarqT 32 Who designs the layouts of these hospitals anyway ? ? ! ! Forest2 14 NPR ' s take on RV ruby_jane , BSN , RN 8 What ' s the Difference Between Right - To - Work and At - Will employment ? Nurse Beth , MSN Popular Contributors Week Month Year All Time TriciaJ , RN 282 Wuzzie 276 Emergent 221 JKL33 162 ruby_jane , BSN , RN 158 Show More | [
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http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/format-for-handwritten-248493.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nurses General Nursing Format for handwritten lab values Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Format for handwritten lab values Nurses Sep 10 , 2007 ( 296,300 Views 14 Comments ) by superwee ( New Member ) 1,234 Visitors ; 10 Posts advertisement Prev 1 2 Next I have noticed that people write lab results in a " tree " or diagram format , not needing to put in what lab is what . Anyone have a copy of that as a " key " so that I can learn how to use that " tree " thingy and write my labs like that ? I ' ve tried to google . . .what is the format that people use to write their CBC ' s and electrolyte panels ? I ca n ' t find it on google . It ' s like a diagram or something , then they just plug the values in different parts of the lined off areas . . . without having to write what value is what . Anyone that can help me out here , I ' d be grateful ! I ' ve seen this format on kardexes and report sheets . . . but somehow Thanks ! Edited Apr 19 , 2018 by Joe V 0 Sep 10 , 2007 by CaLLaCoDe CaLLaCoDe works as a RN . 10,794 Visitors ; 1,173 Posts I use them every day . . .stick figures for lab values > > > Sorry , my computer ca n ' t draw the stick and put the values in at the same time . . .however if you use the sticks below where the values go you may get the picture ; - ) Below are the value positions for BMP lab : Na / Cl / Bun K+ / Co2 / Creat Below are the lab value positions for CBC lab : wbc > HGB * * * * Hct Below are the stick figures . . .put the values in the appropriate spots as described above : > - - - - - l - - l - - PS : Hopefully someone can give you an address of a website that explains stick figures . I tried but came up empty handed ! 0 by SaderNurse05 SaderNurse05 has 2 years experience and works as a OHN . 4,948 Visitors ; 293 Posts I use them every day . . .stick figures for lab values > > > Sorry , my computer ca n ' t draw the stick and put the values in at the same time . . .however if you use the sticks below where the values go you may get the picture ; - ) Below are the value positions for BMP lab : Na / Cl / Bun K+ / Co2 / Creat Below are the lab value positions for CBC lab : wbc > HGB * * * * Hct Below are the stick figures . . .put the values in the appropriate spots as described above : > - - - - - l - - l - - PS : Hopefully someone can give you an address of a website that explains stick figures . I tried but came up empty handed ! Does doing these this way help interpret what the results mean ? Sep 11 , 2007 GilaRRT 1 Article ; 15,658 Visitors ; 1,905 Posts This is also called a " fish bone lab diagram . " It does not interpret the labs , it is simply a method that some people use to chart lab findings . I utilize this method because it is quick and saves space . Sep 11 , 2007 SweetOldWorld 5,735 Visitors ; 197 Posts Check out the post by Papaw John on this thread : https : / / allnurses . com / forums / f50 / lab - values - worksheet - 121878 . html I wonder if he ' s still around ? GilaRRT 1 Article ; 15,658 Visitors ; 1,905 Posts I hate to do this ; however , Wilkpedia is the only link I can easily find with actual pictures of the diagrams . Check here : http : / / en . wikipedia . org / wiki / Image : CBC_with_Hct . jpg http : / / en . wikipedia . org / wiki / Basic_metabolic_panel advertisement superwee 1,234 Visitors ; 10 Posts Super ! Just what i needed ! Thanks ! Mar 7 , 2008 jsouza 974 Visitors ; 2 Posts This all was helpful , thanks . This is what I was looking for . I could n ' t find it on google , no matter how I described it . . . . Nov 3 , 2009 sunshinegrl1979 1,162 Visitors ; 5 Posts You can also see several " fishbone convention " diagrams on the PathGuy ' s website . Scroll about 1 / 4 of the way down . www . pathguy . com / lectures / profilin . htm Jan 27 , 2010 mikeicurn mikeicurn works as a RN . 3,913 Visitors ; 139 Posts I was looking for something similar , and ended up making my own . I made up some sheets with instructions and put them on my website so my classmates could download them . You can find mine at http : / michaelboggs . webs . com / forms . htm Look for " fishbones : . Sep 27 , 2011 kkingst1 604 Visitors ; 1 Post I also found it on this site ! http : / / www . gkeonline . com / ilog / notes / admit . html Dec 12 , 2011 Hope . A Hope . A works as a Background in Non - Profit Association Management . 1,492 Visitors ; 25 Posts There ' s also a free iPhone app that uses this , in case anyone is interested . It ' s called " MedLab Tutor " and it ' s from Georgia Health Sciences University . You can find it pretty easily in the app store , or go to http : / / www . georgiahealth . edu / mobile / medlab . ( and no , I do n ' t work for them or anything , I just use this app as a nursing student and it ' s been helpful to me ! ) . Hope this helps somebody else ! Prev 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing General Nursing | [
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Hematocrit & Hemoglobin differences in dehydration vs blood loss Nurses Mar 31 , 2011 ( 117,578 Views 15 Comments ) by mreicher ( New Member ) 753 Visitors ; 4 Posts advertisement Prev 1 2 Next I ' m wondering what the difference would be on the CBC for hemoglobin & hematocrit for someone with a fluid volume deficit depending on whether they were dehydrated or had blood loss . 0 Mar 31 , 2011 by netglow netglow works as a RN . 33,454 Visitors ; 4,412 Posts OK , now think of what you just wrote . . . take it apart , do n ' t overthink it . 0 by mreicher 753 Visitors ; 4 Posts I ' ve been thinking about it . . . . .can ' t come up with a difference , which is why I asked . netglow netglow works as a RN . 33,454 Visitors ; 4,412 Posts Define Hematocrit Define Hemoglobin Define blood loss ( hint : some blood is gone . . . ) Define dehydration ( hint : blood is not leaving . . . but there is a change . . . ) Apr 1 , 2011 Neuro Guy NP , DNP , PhD , APRN Neuro Guy NP has 7 years experience as a DNP , PhD , APRN and works as a Neurocritical Care NP . 6,825 Visitors ; 191 Posts Hematocrit : With blood loss , the hematocrit will be diminished due to blood loss which certain will include loss of RBCs ( severity of decreased hematocrit dependent on severity of blood loss . Dehydration is loss of body water but RBC concentration as is , so the hematocrit will be increased as compared to everything else . So , in review , hematocrit increased w / dehydration , decreased with blood loss . Hemoglobin : Decreased in blood loss due to RBC loss , which is where hemoglobin is bound . It will be increased with dehydration because there is a loss of body water . Remember that since hemoglobin is bound to the RBCs , if the RBCs are increased , then so will the hemoglobin , and vice versa . Ca n ' t think of an exception , but someone will correct me if so . Let me know if you have further questions . Apr 1 , 2011 hiddencatRN hiddencatRN works as a Registered Nurse . 29,020 Visitors ; 3,408 Posts Hematocrit : With blood loss , the hematocrit will be diminished due to blood loss which certain will include loss of RBCs ( severity of decreased hematocrit dependent on severity of blood loss . Dehydration is loss of body water but RBC concentration as is , so the hematocrit will be increased as compared to everything else . So , in review , hematocrit increased w / dehydration , decreased with blood loss . Hemoglobin : Decreased in blood loss due to RBC loss , which is where hemoglobin is bound . It will be increased with dehydration because there is a loss of body water . Remember that since hemoglobin is bound to the RBCs , if the RBCs are increased , then so will the hemoglobin , and vice versa . Ca n ' t think of an exception , but someone will correct me if so . Let me know if you have further questions . Where where you when I needed someone to do * my * homework ? advertisement 753 Visitors ; 4 Posts But if you ' re losing blood , the percentage of H & H in the remaining blood is the same , no ? Let ' s say you have a liter of blood ( making up easy numbers ) , 20 % of which makes up your H&H . You lose 1 / 4 of that blood . The remaining 3 / 4 of the blood is still comprised of 20 % H&H , no ? I get the dehydration example , but our texts lists dehydration & blood loss under fluid volume deficit & indicates that in both instances the H&H would be increased . . . . . . CCL RN CCL RN has 10 years experience and works as a Cath Lab / ICU . 11,612 Visitors ; 557 Posts Here someone is trying to help the OP think a problem out and someone always comes along and just does the work for them . Always . Sigh . . . @ CCL RN - what ' s an OP ? I do n ' t mind the help Future NP BC was giving . I ' ve been trying to work it out for hours , and the way onaclearday was trying to ' help me think it out ' was n ' t working at all . Either way , I ' m still confused . RedCell RedCell works as a Part time Professional Kite Surfer . 8,206 Visitors ; 436 Posts Hematocrit : That is not exactly the best way to answer that question . Mreicher pretty much was correct in regards to blood loss . Think of a bag of packed red cells . The hematocrit averages 70 % . Pour out half of the blood and while the volume has decreased the remaining blood will still have a hematocrit of 70 % . In acute blood loss doing a CBC will not help . There would be no difference between hemoglobin and hematocrit from what it was before the bleeding occurred . After a few hours plasma volume will be replaced by fluid from the interstitial space and you will then see a decrease in H&H . Also , there are many other methods that aid in assessing blood loss and volume deficit . Lactic acid and base excess are a good place to start looking if you want to read into this topic further . MunoRN MunoRN has 10 years experience and works as a Critical Care . 63,328 Visitors ; 5,991 Posts But if you ' re losing blood , the percentage of H & H in the remaining blood is the same , no ? Let ' s say you have a liter of blood ( making up easy numbers ) , 20 % of which makes up your H&H . You lose 1 / 4 of that blood . The remaining 3 / 4 of the blood is still comprised of 20 % H&H , no ? I get the dehydration example , but our texts lists dehydration & blood loss under fluid volume deficit & indicates that in both instances the H&H would be increased . . . . . . This is why NANDA needs to go ( actually one of many reasons ) . Fluid volume deficit is a NANDA nursing diagnosis , which usually does more harm than good by lumping different medical conditions that have very different medical and nursing assessments and interventions into the same vague category . In both blood loss and dehydration you will have an overall lower fluid volume , but what makes up the remaining fluid can vary . With dehydration , you are lacking in the fluid component of blood , which causes hemoconcentration and will cause the H&H to be skewed higher . Blood loss will cause a loss of whole blood , your body will then try and compensate of the loss of total volume by shifting fluid into the circulatory space which then causes hemodilution , or a relative drop in H&H . Avoid NANDA , or at least store all NANDA related info in a part of your brain where it ca n ' t interact with information that is actually correct . Rather than fluid volume deficit , think of these two very different problems as what they are : dehydration and anemia . NPinWCH NPinWCH has 15 years experience and works as a NP - C . 6,449 Visitors ; 374 Posts Okay , not trying to do the homework , but I think the OP ( original poster ) is confused and is really not getting it . Think of it like this . You dissolve 1 / 4 cup of salt in 1 cup of water . The salt represents the hemoglobin / hematocrit . Now boil that water , the salt content increases as the water evaporates . Same as dehydration , as plasma / fluids decrease the concentration of red blood cells / hgb increases . So take that same cup of water with the 1 / 4 cup of salt and pour half of it out . You no longer have the same amount of salt or water . You have less of both . Same as with blood loss you end up with fewer red blood cells and less plasma . Sure , it might be in a similar solution , but less of both . Now , if you check a H&H on a patient with new bleeding , you wo n ' t see much change in the H&H at first because , as you pointed out , the concentration of the solution is similar as it was before the bleed . BUT since there is n ' t enough fluid , the body starts to compensate by drawing fluid into the vessels to increase plasma . Once that happens you see the H&H drop . Prev 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing General Nursing | [
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Edited Apr 15 , 2011 by meghan91 0 by classicdame classicdame works as a Hospital Education Coordinator and adjunct nursing . 2 Articles ; 25,963 Visitors ; 7,255 Posts Our transporters do wear scrubs . You would be in direct contact with a patient and will have to wear shoes that grip and protect your feet , like athletic shoes . No idea about pay . Flex hours mean you might come in at 6 a.m one day and Noon another day , etc . Also could mean when they do not need you they send you home . I would ask what is the AVERAGE number of hours you would be working . Will they allow flexibility for your school requirements ? If they can not accommodate your education , ask if there is another position for which you could apply , such as unit clerk , CNA , registration clerk , OR tech or something . 0 by Dazglue Dazglue has 8 years experience and works as a RN . 13,207 Visitors ; 380 Posts I was a transporter at first . We wore scrubs because we were dealing with direct patient contact . You WILL need a good pair of shoes . LOTS of walking . The pay is crappy at my hospital ( around 7 something ) . Transportation dept at my hospital was WONDERFUL working around my school schedule . Questions you should ask should concern what your hours are going to be and can they work around your school schedule . As for the cover letter I am not sure . All of our application process ( including the resume ) NurseHopefulInOH NurseHopefulInOH has 7 years experience and works as a LPN . 5,499 Visitors ; 162 Posts A cover letter always looks good ! I would try to make the best possible impression even if this is " just a transporter job " it can be a foot in the door once you graduate and look good on a resume that you have done something health care related . In this economy anything helps ! I kn ow most hospitals like to hire within to fill positions so thats something to think about when you become a nurse . Double - Helix Double - Helix has 6 years experience and works as a Nurse , Children ' s Hospital . 41,047 Visitors ; 3,375 Posts Do patient transporters wear scrubs at your hospital ? - - - - - Yes , they wear all black scrubs so they are easily identified as transporters , not nurses or CNAs . how much is the pay usually ? - - - - - Pay at my hospital is around 9.00 - 10.00 per hour what are flex hours ? - - - - - Flex hours can mean many things . It can mean that you work days , evenings , and nights in a rotation . It can mean that you may work 4 hours one day , 8 the next , according to your availability . It could also mean that you will be on call a few days a week and come in if needed . Make sure you ask this question during your interview . What are some good questions to ask the manager tomorrow ? - - - - - Ask about the flex hours . Ask what skills you should brush up on before starting . Ask if there is an orientation process and how long the training period is . Ask who your supervisor will be and if you will have an opportunity to meet him / her before starting . Usually three questions is enough , so pick your favorites . Also , they told me to bring my resume should I have a cover letter ? - - - - - Cover letters should always be included with a resume . It shows you are professional and interested . However , since this is an entry level position , they might not look at it too closely , so you do n ' t have to spend hours on it . A short , simple letter expressing your interest and qualifications is fine . Good luck ! meghan91 meghan91 works as a MS - ICU nursing assistant . 7,023 Visitors ; 147 Posts thanks everyone for the advice ! the interview went well and hopefully i get the job the hiring manager seemed to really like me and said i am his first choice to get the job so hopefully i get it . im really excited to get my foot in the door at the hospital and maybe once i have more experience switch to being a NA at the same hospital and hopefully after nursing school and i get my RN / degree ill still be working there . I do have to wear like kaki dress pants thought not what i was hoping for but if i get the job i think i might just ask if i can wear plain scrub pants advertisement Apr 29 , 2011 Dazglue Dazglue has 8 years experience and works as a RN . 13,207 Visitors ; 380 Posts Our transporters wear khaki pants and a blue - green scrub top ! May 7 , 2011 7,023 Visitors ; 147 Posts thanks everyone ! i got the job and i start may 31st , we wear tan or navy pants ( im going to wear totally plain tan or navy scrub pants ) and they give us a light blue polo to wear with the hospitals name and stuff on it Nov 4 , 2011 sheneka504 445 Visitors ; 1 Post Hi I wanted to know more about ur experience of being a patient transporter because I was recently interviewed for that position so how is ? Pros / cons ? Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing General Nursing | [
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They do n ' t Nov 4 , 2002 by Brownms46 Brownms46 has 27 years experience and works as a Enterprise Application Systems Analyst . 1 Article ; 12,215 Visitors ; 2,394 Posts : rotfl : night owl . . .get your self out from behind that couch . . . : rotfl : by P_RN , BSN , RN P_RN has 30 years experience as a BSN , RN and works as a RN - i ( RETIRED ) . 32,965 Visitors ; 6,011 Posts Huh ? Do n ' t hold back NightOwl . . . .No problem getting into the home pages . Everything always boils down to politics , IMHO . http : / / www . napnes . org / http : / / www . nflpn . org / night owl night owl works as a LTC . 8,906 Visitors ; 1,134 Posts . . . .And money ! 8,906 Visitors ; 1,134 Posts Sorry , what I ment to say was NAPNES website has a " Members only " section that you ca n ' t even get into unless you ' re a member . It ' s under construction anyway and has been for the past two years ! ! ! When I first bought my computer which was two years ago , I went to this website and it was under construction . . . Half the site is under construction ! How long does it take to construct a website ? ? ? another 50 years . . .I NFLPN has alittle more to their site , even has a discussion board of which 65 whole members are registered . The most they ever had online in one day was 5 ! NFLPN achieves recognition of LP / VN ' s and advocates the effective utilization in evey type of health care facility . . . .Joke . . .effective utilization . . .hmmmmmmm that ' s why LPN ' s mostly work in LTC ? Some areas recognize us , but not many . I should be able to work in EVERY area to some degree , but facility policies prevent that . It ' s just a crying shame that we are held back when we could be doing so much more than what we are . Facilities hold us RN degree and become members of the ANA , what ' s the point in them fighting for us ? ? ? I ' m just disgusted with it all and at 47 , going back to school is probably a waste of time . Maybe not . The waiting lists are ridiculously long and who ' s to say I ' ll get in after waiting 2 - 3 years . It ' s all bull - oney . Then to go on and get the cr @ p they dish out to Rn ' s to me is not worth it . . .It ' s all so frustrating . Brownms46 Brownms46 has 27 years experience and works as a Enterprise Application Systems Analyst . 1 Article ; 12,215 Visitors ; 2,394 Posts Do you feel that the Excelsior program is n ' t an option for you ? ? ? I can undestand your frustration night owl . I used to frequent the NFLPN a lot back a couple of years ago , But when folks would ask questions directed at those in control of the organization , many times NO ONE would answer it . Like the fact that it takes MONTHS to get your membership card . . .even after paying with credit card ! I emailed them once , and NEVER did get a response ! They have just this year changed the setup there , and you ca n ' t find any posts ealier than when they changed the site . They used to have some regulars on the there . . .but I do n ' t even see them anymore . advertisement LoisJean LoisJean works as a LPN ; Self Employed . 7,250 Visitors ; 214 Posts Yup , Brownie - - me , too . You and I posted on that site at the same time . . .remember ? I asked specific questions for the ' great leader ' to answer and she never did . I emailed privately - - never got an answer there either . We need a better mousetrap ! AND I do n ' t even want to start in about my State association . . . .I quit sending my dues in long ago - - what an ineffectual bunch of . . . . .well , never mind . Peace , Lois Jean Nov 5 , 2002 I ' m sure glad that somebody agrees with me . I was beginning to think I was the only wet blanket here . Excelsior is soooooo expensive . I worked with a girl who is doing it . She was always sending them thousands of dollars ! She says it ' s geared so that you have to keep taking the courses , Maybe what she really ment was , " I keep failing them so I have to retake them . " I do n ' t know . LoisJean and Brownie , are you going back to school ? Ever thought about it ? The idea keeps haunting me . I would love to but I ' m not sure I Nov 5 , 2002 I KNEW your name looked familiar ! ! ! ! ! ! I just could n ' t for the life of me figure out where from ! ! ! YES . . .I remember now ! LOL . . .I agree Lois Jean . . .nevermind . . . : chuckle ! I know of many , many LPNS who went this route , and now I was told they have a new payment plan , plus lots of grant and scholarship help . No I have never considered it , but I ' m taking a online course in Medical Administration . When I stop traveling , I want to do contract or consulting work in this area . The guy I have dating for awhile . . .is constantly pushing me to go into business for myself . He left Microsoft two years ago , and has been doing contract work under his own company . He used to contract to mircosoft thru an agency . Now he contracts himself to microsoft thru his own company . He also teaches a course he developed himself , and will soon be placing his course onine . It took him sending out hundreds of letters seeking work , but he pulled it off . He was 48 when he started his own business . . .as he hated the 9 = 5 world and having others enjoy the fruits of his labor ! But I have about zero knowledge about the business world now that I have been in nursing so long . But I started out in the business world in another life , and I was VERY good at it , I do n ' t say so myself . . . : chuckle . I would like to assist in contracts negotiations , and assisting with writing grants . . .etc . So no . . .going back to school to just do more of the same . . .just does n ' t appeal to me . But you know what night owl , I know people who have been out of school even longer than you , and have done well . I think the more the desire grows in you , the more you will be driven to do something about that desire . I totally believe you have more knowledge than yourself probably even realizes . But you know . . .if you do n ' t start , you ' ll never finish , and my mother always said . . .nothing beats a failure but a try . And you ca n ' t ever fail , if you never try anything . So give it a try . . .maybe a course . . .at a time . You might be surprised where it takes you . And NO you ' re DEFINITELY NOT a wet blanket . If you continue to wait to deal with your dissatisfaction . . .it will only LoisJean LoisJean works as a LPN ; Self Employed . 7,250 Visitors ; 214 Posts Hey , Brownie ! When you get ready to go solo let me know - - I ' ve been operating my own business for almost 8 years now and let me tell you , girl , it ' s far better than working for any employer . Your man is so right on : when I was working for agencies they charged the client $ 110.00 for my one hour visit - guess how much of that I got - - $ 18.00 ! ! One day I basically said , " screw it " and decided to go You got what it takes - - I hope you go for it soon . Peace , Lois Jean Babe Babe works as a Nurse student . 1,271 Visitors ; 29 Posts Night Owl , Get in school just as fast as you can ! I , m 53 and will be in my second semester this Jan . ( failed the last time trying to take to many classes ) thank goodness when I go back I ' ll only have my nursing classes to deal with ! ! ! ! Get in there and get all your other class work out of the way and then go for your RN classes . You ' ll have lots going for you already being an LPN , I started from nothing . One word of warning , we had lots of LPNs not make it because they figured they knew it all and found no need to study , bad mistake ! ! ! ! ! Nursing theory is like nothing you ' ve ever seen before , go in with your head held high but your nose in the books 100 % . You ' ll make a great as you ' ve already paid your dues so to speak ! You already know the ropes and you know what changes need to be made . Lots of luck to you ! Hey a little over a year ago I had never even used one of these computors . Still not very good and slow as Christmas but what the heck I ' m getting there and so will you ! ! 1 2 Next This topic is now closed to further replies . Go To Topic Listing General Nursing | [
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Feb 2 , 2008 by colleennurse colleennurse has 8 years experience and works as a RN . 3,673 Visitors ; 342 Posts I do n ' t know of a general amount of time , but having the patient ambulate is one way to get bowels moving . by ginger58 ginger58 works as a gratefully retired . 7,480 Visitors ; 464 Posts One thing I might add also is when I had laporscopic gyn surgery , the CO2 they pumped in really put pressure on my bladder and when I went to urinate hours later I became very lightheaded on the toilet . It was 30 years ago but I remember something like that happening . It was very frightening . I do n ' t remember anyone being worried about passing gas . BaByNuRsE07 BaByNuRsE07 has 10 years experience and works as a Staff Nurse . 2,206 Visitors ; 15 Posts Hi , On our general surgery unit , we expect a pt to begin passing gas by post - op day 2 . Ambulating will work wonders to help pass gas when the abdomen is distended . Sometimes a little ginger ale helps too . When making rounds , most of our surgeons ask if the pt is passing gas in order to advance their diet by day 2 . Hope this helps ! TiredMD 8,470 Visitors ; 501 Posts Although there is really no good evidence for it , we traditionally describe a " normal " postoperative ileus as lasting 2 - 3 days , and " paralytic " postop ileus as > 72hrs . The small bowel will normally return to normal function before the colon , which is why we hear bowel sounds before the patient starts passing gas or pooping . The duration of the ileus will be dependent on a number of factors , including the type of surgery , the type of anesthesia , any postoperative narcotics being used , and whether or not the patient is being fed . As mentioned above , walking is a commonly accepted method to speed the return of bowel function , and some studies seem to bear it out . Interestingly , gum chewing has also been shown to reduce the time to ileus resolution , as has early feeding , NSAIDs , and laxatives . The General Surgeons love asking about flatus . Personally , I do n ' t . Too often patients either do n ' t know they are passing gas or do n ' t like to admit it . There is also some question as to whether flatus is a true marker of ileus resolution . I try to get them out of bed as soon as possible , keep them on a good bowel regimen , and wait for stool . Ortho does n ' t see nearly as many paralytic ileuses as General Surgery , so that usually does the trick . HM2VikingRN 37,910 Visitors ; 4,700 Posts Might be the sorbitol / xylitol in the gum . . . .I know that those sweeteners can have a laxative effect . . . advertisement sharann sharann works as a RN . 11,066 Visitors ; 1,758 Posts It can take hours to a day or 2 . IT also is extremely ( REALLY ) painful . As a former lap hyst patient and as a recovery RN I have experienced this from both ends ( ha ha ends . . . ) . The gas pains can also cause chest pains and shoulder pains ( both referred from gas trapped under the diaphragm . It can be worse than labor pains . Please , medicate heavily for this because until the patient gets walking ( a few hours ) the pain will be horrible at times . Do n ' t judge the surgery based on those " little band aids ) . It is bad . Walkining and turning in bed from side to side makes things move . Tired MD , I heard about the gum chewing as well moving things along . Stimulates digewstive enzymes and peristaltsis . NurseNature 4,639 Visitors ; 128 Posts So . . . in school we are taught to check each quadrant for 5 minutes before declaring no bowel sounds . . . my question is this - do all you practicing nurses actually do this on each assessment post - op ? I do n ' t see how the nurses would have time to do a twenty min bs check , especially when you do n ' t expect them to have any for at least one day . Just wondering . Feb 3 , 2008 putmetosleep putmetosleep works as a CRNA . 5,436 Visitors ; 187 Posts So . . . in school we are taught to check each quadrant for 5 minutes before declaring no bowel sounds . . . my question is this - do all you practicing nurses actually do this on each assessment post - op ? I do n ' t see how the nurses would have time to do a twenty min bs check , especially when you do n ' t expect them to have any for at least one day . Just wondering . Simply put . . . .NO . I do n ' t know a single nurse who listens for 5 minutes for BS in each quadrant . Interestingly , the AACN recommends 2 - 5 minutes in each quadrant . If I ' ve listened for 2 minutes in one quadrant and not heard any bowel sounds , I ' m going to say that they are extremely hypoactive or more than likely absent . Period . If my pt is 3 - 4 days post - op , I might listen a little bit longer . But there is Nov 24 , 2010 KBANDME 741 Visitors ; 1 Post thank you so much for the confirmation . No one is believing me about this pain . I was n ' t sure if I was having a heart attack ( shoulder pain ) . The gas pain is horrendous ! ! Feeling better now after walking around . Thanks again , Shar . Mar 21 , 2011 JonLak 511 Visitors ; 1 Post I second that the gas is extremely painful . It causes seriously intense pain in my neck / shoulders / bowel area without any warning . Almost crippled me and I think I have a pretty high pain threshold as I took no painkillers and was able to tough it out when I had appendicitis . After my surgery though , the gas pains were perhaps the sharpest pains I ' ve experienced . One important thing , DO N ' T take painkillers . It sounds like that would suck , but they really do n ' t do a whole lot for the gas pains that you get ( in my opinion anyway ) post surgery . Tough it out and drink lots of water , have lots of fruit and veggies and wash it down with hot tea ( do n ' t drink cold water with your food as it slows the digestive process further - hot drinks speed it up ) . I think it ' s best to avoid any grains , meat or dairy products . The less processed the food , the quicker you ' ll go to the toilet ( in my experience at least ) . Walk around as well . My nurse told me off for getting up Good luck to anyone who reads this , I hope your gas problem is solved quickly because the 24 hours after my surgery were amongst the most painful of my life . Mar 21 , 2011 carolmaccas66 14,061 Visitors ; 2,212 Posts It ' s usually within about 8 - 12 hours , but they MUST have passed a good amount of wind before being discharged . Some ways to help pass gas : walking , warm water bottles ( not hot ! ) on the abdomen , getting the patient to rub their tummy gently and even sitting on the toilet every now and then can help promote the movement of the bowels . Edited by carolmaccas66 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing General Nursing | [
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Nov 14 , 2002 by Vsummer1 Vsummer1 works as a RN , ICU / CCU . 5,273 Visitors ; 656 Posts IMHO - - cancel your order . When practicing at school , they have BP cuffs . I was told by my clinical instructor that we are NOT to bring our own cuffs to clinicals . Her reasoning : there is no way to know if a student ' s cuff is calibrated correctly . She allowed us to use only the facility ' s cuffs or the cuff she brought for us . In addition , she brought up the point - - do you really want your cuff to be used on patients who are ill with whatever then brought home to your family ? If you do want your own cuff ( I have one myself ) then buy the cheaper one . It will most likely fulfill your needs ( home use and practice not patient use ) . by emily_mom 8,580 Visitors ; 1,024 Posts Ditto what V said . . .I would n ' t waste your money . Of course he said that you need it . . .he prob works on commission . I suggest you take the cuff , wrap it around his scrawny little neck and pump it up to about 200 . Unless you want to pay to have the calibration checked all the time ( which you would have to with a cheapie ) , I would n ' t waste the money . They always have them laying around in the hospital and lab at school . Nov 15 , 2002 Mkue Mkue works as a Nurse . 11,713 Visitors ; 1,827 Posts It is nice to have one on hand , I have a nice cuff that I keep at home ( purchased at a nursing store ) : ) Nov 15 , 2002 CJStudent 1,540 Visitors ; 61 Posts Yeah , they made us buy cuffs . Their cheap and plastic . I used it in my fundamentals class , but after that - uh , anybody seen it ? We had to use them for our check offs in BP . I guess it just depends on if you really have to have one . Although , there are times I wish I had it with me , like , when I ca n ' t find a Dinamap or BP cuff on the floor ( yes , that happens . . . ) Also nice to have one at home . RN2B2005 RN2B2005 works as a Nursing student . 4,068 Visitors ; 245 Posts I bought a Welch Allyn DuraShock DS45 set at Redding Medical online for around $ 100 . The set included a case , one adult , one large adult , and one pediatric cuff and an interchangeable sphygmanometer ( sp ? ) that is designed to take a beating . Redding Medical is at reddingmedical . com , and is owned by a nurse and her doctor husband . They are very pleasant people and were happy to explain the merits of the different brands of blood pressure sets . advertisement NICU_Nurse 14,000 Visitors ; 1,158 Posts I agree . Having a cuff at home has been a help to me , especially when I was in nursing school . It was important for * me * to truly know how to accurately measure bp with a manual cuff , because to become dependant on electronic ones leaves you in a bind when they fail or do n ' t work . I practiced on my husband , and you may find this helpful . Ultimately , though , if you do n ' t * think * you ' ll use it ( especially if you - Penlight ( do n ' t need expensive - can get a couple of cheapies here , but remember that sometimes the little plastic cover comes off the cheapies , and the batteries will run out . If you do n ' t lose things , you could go ahead and get one of the better ones with the replaceable battery , but I ' m a chronic thing - loser , so I always buy a handful of the cheapies at once for about two bucks apiece and they last me the year ) - Stethoscope ( entirely personal decision ) - Black permanant marker - Lots of red and black ink pens that write well - A clipboard or plastic binder ( if your program will allow it ) . I used a binder with clear plastic covers and put helpful stuff in the covers to glance at quickly - like those white clipboards you see for sale but I could personalize it to stuff I actually needed . Those clipboards had crap on it that I did n ' t use until the last semester , and some of it I did n ' t use EVER , not even after graduation . I used transparent page protectors inside and made copies of coma If I think of anything else , I ' ll post it . ; > ) This topic is now closed to further replies . Go To Topic Listing General Students What ' s Happening Content Videos Clubs 0 William Jewell Nursing Program by Star496 0 Seton Hall University CNL Fall 2019 by lovelyflower21 Hospitals in South FL to apply to as a new grad ? SouthFLnursetobe Connors state college - advice kkb91 Popular Contributors Week Month Year All Time TriciaJ , RN 210 JKL33 199 Emergent 184 OldDude 172 Wuzzie 170 Show More | [
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http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/pass-fail-vs-273627.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nursing Students General Students Pass / Fail vs Actual Grade - How does this affect your GPA ? Which is better ? Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Pass / Fail vs Actual Grade - How does this affect your GPA ? Which is better ? Students Jan 12 , 2008 ( 40,571 Views 6 Comments ) by GilbertDaddy ( New Member ) GilbertDaddy works as a IT / Nursing Student . 4,749 Visitors ; 223 Posts advertisement In my Nursing Terminology class , I have the option to take a pass / fail or an actual letter grade . I ' m not able to really find any documentation saying why one would be better than the other , aside from personal preference . Have any of you found a reason for your preference ? The default is pass / fail . It ' s an online class ( Rio Salado ) , so I wanted to double check before sending a stupid email to my teacher : ) Jan 12 , 2008 by pinkiepie_RN 14,280 Visitors ; 998 Posts Well generally pass / fail does n ' t affect your GPA . If you pass , you get the credit for the class . I know at my school we can pass / fail certain liberal arts classes . As long as you get a C , it says " pass " on your transcript . If you fail ( get less than a C ) the failing letter grade will then show up on your transcript and it will affect your GPA . Does that make sense ? by GilbertDaddy GilbertDaddy works as a IT / Nursing Student . 4,749 Visitors ; 223 Posts Yep , just was n ' t sure if a " pass " would be worth less than an " A " , etc . future L&Dnurse 3,610 Visitors ; 263 Posts Some schools wo n ' t accept pass / fail grades as transfer credits or toward higher degrees - a friend of mine had a HUGE problem with this a few years ago and had to re - take a couple of classes ( non - nursing program ) - so if you have any inclination toward transferring or going on for a higher degree than your current program , I ' d go for the letter grade . I ' d probably do the letter grade anyway , personally , but that ' s just me - I like 4,749 Visitors ; 223 Posts future L&Dnurse said : Some schools wo n ' t accept pass / fail grades as transfer credits or toward higher degrees - a friend of mine had a HUGE problem with this a few years ago and had to re - take a couple of classes ( non - nursing program ) - so if you have any inclination toward transferring or going on for a higher degree than your current program , I ' d go for the letter grade . I ' d probably do the letter grade anyway , personally , but that ' s just me - I like Hmm , good to know . I ' m looking to transfer to ASU for my BSN and then onto a CRNA program later . . that ' s why I ' m picky than I probably should be . I think I ' ll have it switched to a letter grade . . I could see that happening and I ' d hate to have to re - take anything : ) MB37 8,481 Visitors ; 1,714 Posts Getting a letter grade will help if you get an A , and hurt ( unless your GPA is less than 3.0 ) if you get a B . Pass / Fail will not hurt your GPA unless you fail , but it wo n ' t help it either . Several of our courses , including all of our clinicals , are pass / fail ( actually satisfactory / unsatisfactory ) . We do n ' t have a choice , it ' s just how it ' s set up - they think it ' s too subjective advertisement This topic is now closed to further replies . Go To Topic Listing General Students | [
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Sings&Shoots 1,836 Visitors ; 93 Posts Highschoolfuturenurs said : Well in the U.S rankings . Emory is 1st in the state , Mercer is 2nd and Georgia State is 3rd . I fell in love with Emory when i went for a college visit . I heard their program was incredible . But it ' s just so expensive . Where did you find those statistics ? Highschoolfuturenurs 2,311 Visitors ; 158 Posts Sings&Shoots said : Where did you find those statistics ? US News & World Reports . sk8inghunny said : I know - I would love to go to Emory . I wonder if it ' s possible to get enough scholarships to cover tuition 100 % ? They have one big scholarship for the nursing program but its really really competitive . I talked to the financial aid office and they gave me an estimate on how much help I would get based on what my parents make . If you come from a family of 30k or less you get full tuition . If your family makes around 50k its about 50 % tuition and so on . So my second best option is Georgia State which i heard is an awesome program . advertisement Mar 5 , 2011 4,161 Visitors ; 287 Posts We would qualify for the full tuition because we have children . . . .but that ' s the competitive scholarship right ? Is that the one where you agree to work at Children ' s Healthcare ? That would be amazing ! Mar 5 , 2011 The NEAT one for Emory is the really competitive one . I ' m not sure how competitive the CHANCES is though . There ' s also the Opportunities scholarship if you are bilingual ! Mar 6 , 2011 proudmommy proudmommy works as a Professional Mommy . 2,417 Visitors ; 53 Posts Highschoolfuturenurs said : US News & World Reports . Isnt that for the grad schools though ? Mar 6 , 2011 proudmommy said : Isnt that for the grad schools though ? hmm no idea . They just showed it to us when i toured Emory . But it ' s undeniable that Emory is the best nursing program in the State . Kel3 Kel3 works as a CCU RN . 2,996 Visitors ; 93 Posts This is far too subjective to say that any one school is undeniably the best school in Georgia . Emory may be the best school for you , it may even be the very best school in GA * in your opinion * but it is n ' t an undeniable fact . As for me and my opinion . . . My first choice is Georgia State . It is the only school that I applied to for the fall . If I ' m not accepted then I will certainly apply to other programs for spring , but I want to go to GSU badly enough that I put all my eggs in one basket this time around . I like GSU because the tuition is very affordable and the campus is in close proximity to my home . I have a neighbor who graduated from Georgia State ' s SON about 2 years ago and speaks so very highly All that being said , there are so many GREAT nursing schools in Georgia to choose from . You just have to find the one ( s ) with the most of what ' s important to you . I would try to visit some campuses ( they each have their own " feel " ) and talk with current and former students . You can access NCLEX pass rates at the SOS website . Best of luck to you , sk8inghunny ! ! Kel3 ( ps - - Just for the record , highschoolfuturenurs : I have another friend who is currently a student in Emory ' s SON and she would certainly agree with you . : ) She adores the program , and it was actually the only school that she applied to . Emory has an * awesome * program and I would n ' t say otherwise . I do n ' t want you to think that I ' m picking on you or Emory . Mar 7 , 2011 Kel3 said : This is far too subjective to say that any one school is undeniably the best school in Georgia . Emory may be the best school for you , it may even be the very best school in GA * in your opinion * but it is n ' t an undeniable fact . As for me and my opinion . . . My first choice is Georgia State . It is the only school that I applied to for the fall . If I ' m not accepted then I will certainly apply to other programs for spring , but I want to go to GSU badly enough that I put all my eggs in one basket this time around . I like GSU because the tuition is very affordable and the campus is in close proximity to my home . I have a neighbor who graduated from Georgia State ' s SON about 2 years ago and speaks so very highly All that being said , there are so many GREAT nursing schools in Georgia to choose from . You just have to find the one ( s ) with the most of what ' s important to you . I would try to visit some campuses ( they each have their own " feel " ) and talk with current and former students . You can access NCLEX pass rates at the SOS website . Best of luck to you , sk8inghunny ! ! Kel3 ( ps - - Just for the record , highschoolfuturenurs : I have another friend who is currently a student in Emory ' s SON and she would certainly agree with you . : ) She adores the program , and it was actually the only school that she applied to . Emory has an * awesome * program and I would n ' t say otherwise . I do n ' t want you to think that I ' m picking on you or Emory . Oh my plan is to go to Georgia State too . I ' m putting all my eggs in one basket . I have heard only amazing things about their program . I think Emory is way too overpriced for a nursing degree . But the classes are smaller and the professors are extremely dedicated to their students . Even meeting them after school and on weekends at coffee shops to help them out with any issues they have with the material . It has more money so it creates more opportunities for the students . At the orientation they 1 2 3 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Georgia Nursing | [
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http://allnurses.com/indiana-nursing/anyone-working-a-331640.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up United States Nursing Indiana Nursing anyone working A TCU unit in A Hospital setting ? Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! anyone working A TCU unit in A Hospital setting ? Indiana Sep 6 , 2008 ( 24,494 Views 8 Comments ) by momnmotn ( Member ) 2,130 Visitors ; 34 Posts advertisement Hi , I am wondering if , anyone is working , TCU in a Hospital setting ? Wondering what it is like . do you like it ? 0 Sep 6 , 2008 by sissiesmama sissiesmama has 22 years experience and works as a RNC . 21,483 Visitors ; 1,893 Posts momnmotn said : Hi , I am wondering if , anyone is working , TCU in a Hospital setting ? Wondering what it is like . do you like it ? Hello - I am sorry , this may be a stupid question . A TCU unit ? Is that a transitional care unit , like after a patient is admitted inpatient , but for one reason or another they have to wait ? Not enough staff , room not available , that kind of thing ? We had an old 12 or 16 bed ICU area that they opened and kept everything from OB / GYN , Peds , Tele , med surg , everything except for ICU stuff , and sometimes they put ICU patients in there in the mix too . Is that what you were referring to ? Anne , RNC 0 by momnmotn 2,130 Visitors ; 34 Posts yes , it is a Transitional care unit . I think , they care , for pts . that are not ready to go home yet , but need additional care , rather than keeping them on the unit . sissiesmama sissiesmama has 22 years experience and works as a RNC . 21,483 Visitors ; 1,893 Posts momnmotn said : yes , it is a Transitional care unit . I think , they care , for pts . that are not ready to go home yet , but need additional care , rather than keeping them on the unit . Ok , thanks ! The facility where my dh works and where I was employed has one , in an ICU unit that was renovated and then not used , of course . We put anything and everything in there , from Tele , OB , peds , they even tried to slip in a PICU patient or two . I do n ' t go for that too much . Kids can go south too fast for me , especially when you are also watching ( for example ) a post delivery vag bleed , a medical pt . with acute pancreatitis , throw in a couplr of tele patients with a positive hx . , and then maybe at least 2 fresh GI bleeds . Usually , there are 2 nurses , 1 RN and 1 LPN , no secretary , maybe an aide ( if you are REAL lucky , cause it ' s my luck that 1 if not both of them , and of course at least 1 of them will be bedbound and on a GI prep . And , they do n ' t keep the unit open all the time . They will open from 7am until 11pm or so , then closed for a few days , the open again , ect . Really no rhyme or reason behind it , cause a lot of the time when they close it , they have to bed the patient down in the recovery room or Endo . How does yours work ? Anne , RNC 2,130 Visitors ; 34 Posts Wow , that sounds interesting . I agree , adults and kids do n ' t mix . The unit we have , mostly has , Med - surg patients , but could have , really anything actually , alot of cardiac , the patients , from ICU that can not yet go home , or to their LTC . basically you could see alot of variety . I was just curious , if this is a , type of unit most Nurses seem to like . I know , I would have a problem , with kiddos being on Sep 7 , 2008 CNA_Timmy CNA_Timmy has 3 years experience and works as a PCA / CNA . 1,975 Visitors ; 69 Posts I have worked in my facilities acute rehab unit , which I think is similar . Ours is very structured , they have a strict routine everyday , and therapy all day long . I like being floated there , especially on the evening shift , when they are all relaxing after a long day of hard work . They stay from a few weeks to 3 months , so you get to know some of them pretty well . Most of them are older and recovering from an acute condition . advertisement Sep 7 , 2008 Wow , that sounds interesting . I agree , adults and kids do n ' t mix . The unit we have , mostly has , Med - surg patients , but could have , really anything actually , alot of cardiac , the patients , from ICU that can not yet go home , or to their LTC . basically you could see alot of variety . I was just curious , if this is a , type of unit most Nurses seem to like . I know , I would have a problem , with kiddos being on Hello - I know I sound like I do n ' t like to work there , but I did . It ' s not too often that we have a peds patient , the MDs usually expedite them to keep them from having to wait in this unit . I know that the little ones are stressed out enough just being in the hospital or sick , so that helps with them . I am an ER nurse , so the phrase " variety is the spice of life " is one I have always kept close to me when I decided to become a nurse . I never really minded coming in and working it when it was open , I would not like to be a nurse being pulled to Endo or Recovery to work the TICU there on " off hours . " Like I said , being an ER nurse for years , I do have a broad base of knowledge , thank God , to draw from . RN or LPN . That by itself also helped a great deal when having a few GI bleeders with a tele patient or 2 , and some resp patients , and on and on . It was nice when they said no ICU patients to be placed in there and stuck with it . Our facility is notorious for " talking out of both sides of their mouth " , something to that effect . It stays so backed up in the ER there that we at times have to hang up a sheet to be a curtain in the hall Thanks for your response earlier , I hope you were n ' t thinking too badly of me from my earlier posting . I know that some major changes will be needed in the federal and statewide sense both to make many changes . Have a good day ! Anne , RNC Oct 1 , 2008 smurfette1953 731 Visitors ; 3 Posts Yes , I was the DON at a TCU unit in a hospital and it was wonderful . The patients received great care and the staff had time to really care for the patient . Unfortunately it was closed because it hemorrhaged money . This topic is now closed to further replies . Go To Topic Listing Indiana Nursing | [
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http://allnurses.com/infectious-disease-nursing/shingles-and-airbourne-572613.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nursing Specialties Infectious Disease Shingles and Airbourne precautions Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Shingles and Airbourne precautions Disease May 30 , 2011 ( 62,607 Views 7 Comments ) by RNmilwife ( Member ) RNmilwife has 2 years experience and works as a Oncology . 3,316 Visitors ; 80 Posts advertisement Hello there , I took care of a pt that was on airborne / contact / neutropenic precautions . I understant the contact and neutropenic as the pt has shingles and is ( of course ) neutropenic . Question I have is why the airborne . I have never had to wear an N95 mask for something that has shingles . Can someone explain this one to me ? thanks Jun 2 , 2011 by The Germinator The Germinator has 25 years experience and works as a CNS Infection Control . 833 Visitors ; 1 Post Hi , shingles is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus which has an airborne transmission . its route of transmission is slightly different and the presentation is obviously different ( inflammed blistered bands following a dermatone rather than the classic chickenpox vesicles ) but it is still and airborne transmission . I would not generally recommend the use of masks in shingles cases except to reduce the risk of unintentionally contaminating the open blisters and causing secondary infection . High filtration masks are only protective to a point but the most effective way of self protection is for you to have had chickenpox in the past or an immunity to chickenpox . The rule here is that only staff who have an immunity to chickenpox should look after a shingles case . Masks in this case would only be used to protect the immunocompromised patient . Hope this helps Grant May 11 , 2012 by souleater11 8,978 Visitors ; 325 Posts Hi , shingles is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus which has an airborne transmission . its route of transmission is slightly different and the presentation is obviously different ( inflammed blistered bands following a dermatone rather than the classic chickenpox vesicles ) but it is still and airborne transmission . I would not generally recommend the use of masks in shingles cases except to reduce the risk of unintentionally contaminating the open blisters and causing secondary infection . High filtration masks are only protective to a point but the most effective way of self protection is for you to have had chickenpox in the past or an immunity to chickenpox . The rule here is that only staff who have an immunity to chickenpox should look after a shingles case . Masks in this case would only be used to protect the immunocompromised patient . Hope this helps Grant can patient with shingles infect the disease with a nurse without a history of chicken pox ? May 11 , 2012 sauconyrunner sauconyrunner has 11 years experience and works as a RN . 9,212 Visitors ; 553 Posts can patient with shingles infect the disease with a nurse without a history of chicken pox ? If a Nurse has not had Chicken Pox or the vaccine a person with the shingles can give them chicken pox . CDC recommends Airborne and Contact precautions , but they are extremely vague , stating , " no recommendation " for type of mask that HCW ' s need to wear , so it does not apparently have to be an N 95 mask . Kind of odd that CDC recommends airborne precautions but does n ' t recommend a type of mask . and Grant is also correct , the best thing in this case would be to have nurses who have been vaccinated or have history of chicken pox care for the pt . May 12 , 2012 souleater11 8,978 Visitors ; 325 Posts thanks for your reply . Since Zoster is an reactivation of a previous history of chicken pox , is it possible to infect ( into shingles ) the people who had chicken pox ? May 12 , 2012 sauconyrunner sauconyrunner has 11 years experience and works as a RN . 9,212 Visitors ; 553 Posts Soul eater . Check this link , and you can search many others for more information . Shingles and chickenpox ( Varicella - zoster virus ) - Penn State Hershey Medical Center advertisement thanks sauconyrunner , i learned from the weblinks that its still possible for people who had chickenpox to get infected by a person with shingles and the transmission is still unknown . [ color = # 333333 ] shingles itself can develop only from a reactivation of the varicella - zoster virus in a person who has previously had chickenpox . in other words , shingles itself is never transmitted from one person to another either in the air or through direct exposure to the blisters . [ color = # 333333 ] it is not clear why the varicella - zoster virus reactivates in some people but not in others . in many cases , the immune system has become impaired or suppressed from certain conditions such as aids , other Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Infectious Disease | [
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http://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/how-do-i-374182.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nurses LPN / LVN Corner How do I become a LPN ? You Pick 4 Winners : 2018 Fall Article Contest Top 10 How do I become a LPN ? LPN / LVN Mar 1 , 2009 ( 8,974 Views 7 Comments ) by merge ( Member ) 757 Visitors ; 19 Posts advertisement I have a biological Science degree . I have not taken Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 and sociology requirement for RN . This route would have been my first choice However , how long does it take to become a LPN ? What schools and programs ? Can I start in Fall 2009 ? If I complete LPN how long would it take to get a RN Mar 1 , 2009 by DelanaRN DelanaRN has 8 years experience and works as a RN , Wife , Mom , Christian . 6,072 Visitors ; 217 Posts To obtain your LPN Diploma , you will have to go to LPN School . The length of the program will vary , dependant on the school you attend . My LPN Program was a 10.5 month accerated program . Prior to even graduating with my LPN , I applied to a LPN - Bridge program . This too was an accelerated program . I graduated with my LPN Diploma in June 2008 . I began the Program the following month in July 2008 . I will graduate from it in less than 10 weeks in May 2009 . So , in less than two years , I will have my ADN . It has not been an easy route . I am exhausted . However , I know once I pass my NCLEX in June , it will all be worthwhile . I have been working as an LPN Hospice Nurse since October 2008 . Having my LPN first has enabled me to make decent money while in school . Additionally , it has given me a good idea of what to expect on NCLEX as I have already taken NCLEX LPN . Also , if for some reason I do n ' t make it through school ( God forbid ) I will have and be able to keep my LPN License . Good luck in your decision by deemarys deemarys has 8 years experience and works as a Nurse Monitor . 6,104 Visitors ; 162 Posts You can start by preparing yourself for the Entrance Exam . I know of 2 of them . NET which is Nurse Entrance Exam and TEAS not sure of the meaning . The schools I applied to want high Math and Reading Comprehension Scores . I am currently in a LPN program which lasts 12 months . Its very intense and usually people who work full - time and go to school find it hard to keep up . If you want to start in the fall you should start looking for schools in your area for testing dates . Mar 2 , 2009 TheCommuter , BSN , RN TheCommuter has 10 years experience as a BSN , RN and works as a CRRN , now a case management RN . 21 Likes ; 1 Follower ; 228 Articles ; 315,355 Visitors ; 27,607 Posts I attended a private trade school ' s 12 - month program to become an LPN . You can earn an LPN diploma or certificate from a community college , adult education school , trade school , private college , high school - based program , or ( rarely ) some state universities . The time frame to become an LPN falls into the 12 to 18 month range , although a few programs are shorter or longer in length . Mar 2 , 2009 RochesterRN - BSN RochesterRN - BSN has 6 years experience and works as a Director of Educatiom . 5,358 Visitors ; 399 Posts I would suggest you contact the admissions office and set up an appointment to ask these questions . . .at the local schools that offer an LPN program as well as maybe the programs near you so you know what your options are . Do n ' t know where those are ? I would look on line or look in your local phonebook . Dean of Nursing Dean of Nursing works as a Dean of Nursing . 645 Visitors ; 4 Posts I think each college has their own exam in order to see who is qualified for their own program . Here in MN there are a few different tests that I can think of that we use not only for LPN students but for students as well . I would suggest speaking to someone in the admissions department specifically regarding your circumstance and see if they can assist you more . I hope this helps . . . nursing is awesome ! advertisement Mar 6 , 2009 Rhone Rhone works as a LPN . 2,672 Visitors ; 109 Posts My advice ( as a current LPN student ) : Step 1 : Go to your state ' s Board of Nursing web site , which should have a list of all approved nursing programs in the state . If you live very close to a state border then you might also want to look at the neighboring state ' s BON website as well . Step 2 : Using that list , look up all the locations of all the LPN programs and narrow the list down to the ones that are in driving distance for you . If you really want to plan ahead , find all the local LPN - bridge programs and research them at the same time . Step 3 : Scour the web sites of those schools for information on their nursing programs ; look for information on pre - requisites , admission criteria ( and deadlines ! ) , length of the program , etc . As part of this step you may also want to go back to the BON web site and check those schools ' NCLEX pass rates . Step 4 : Contact someone at the schools you ' re interested in for more information and start planning to take whatever pre - requisites you need ( get A ' s ! ) , take whatever entrance exams need to be taken ( study and score high ! ) , and plan to have all of your transcripts and application stuff ready in time for the application deadlines . Now , some generalizations : Most LPN programs are close to 1 year long ; most ADN - programs are 2 years long ; most LPN - bridge programs have the same pre - requisites as the school ' s program and require you to take a bridge class , after which you essentially jump into the second year of the program . 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http://allnurses.com/minnesota-nursing/rasmussen-or-not-576761.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up United States Nursing Minnesota Nursing Rasmussen or not ? Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Rasmussen or not ? Minnesota Jun 9 , 2011 ( 72,365 Views 41 Comments ) by enfield76 ( New Member ) 2,241 Visitors ; 1 Post advertisement 1 2 3 4 Next Hello there , I am currently looking into nursing programs here in Minnesota . I went to the Rasmussen College information session and the LPN program seemed fairly straight forward and they said their job placement was 92 % . I have worked in a research for the past 10 years and was recently let go from my job . I am looking to change my career path , but I already have a Bachelor ' s of Science and a Master ' s in Public Health in Epidemiology . The reason I chose nursing is because I have always Jun 11 , 2011 by Ella26 , BSN , RN Ella26 has 9 years experience as a BSN , RN and works as a RN Allergy and Asthma Nurse . 9,186 Visitors ; 372 Posts In here in the Twin Cities , Im an LPN going on almost 2yrs . I work in a Specialty Clinic and Chemical Health ( full - time and part - time ) trying to find a mobility ( LPN - RN ) program to get into . I was placed on a waitlist for Inverhills and North Hennepin this year . Long story short about 6 years ago I started my persuit on the career path of nursing . I applied to Inver Hills Comm College . And I was wait listed at # 231 , they said they had about 500 applicants that year and they only accept like 50 or something like that . Any how I got sick of waiting I applied the next year same thing . So I went for my LPN at Dakota County Tech RN . It is good that you have a Degree already also , some schools really value that . Just make sure you did well in all your sciences , and keep in mind that some programs have a limit on classes like it has to have been taken in the past 5yrs for classes like A&P , Micro , and such . Now to answer your question . I do not know much about Rasmussen but you want to make sure it is definitely accredited . And you can go to the Minnesota Board of Nursing to find a list of accredited LPN and schools . It is my understanding that if you attend a LPN that is not accredited or board approved and you want to bridge to your credits will not transfer . I would definitely look at all the schools , and find out all their pre - reqs and the chances of getting in . And apply to multiple schools . I hope this helps . Jun 19 , 2011 by studentgolfer 2,159 Visitors ; 57 Posts Just say no to Rasmussen . Jul 1 , 2011 Sharon7RN Sharon7RN works as a Mother . 2,847 Visitors ; 43 Posts Hi there , I will be starting the ADN program at Rasmussen College in Green Bay in less than a week ! Rasmussen is just as good a choice as any ! The only reason why they are n ' t ( accredited ) as far as the nursing goes is I believe it ' s because they are a relatively new add on to the school at least here in Green Bay . Do n ' t be tricked by that however ! They are recognized by the National Nursing Association at this point , and when you complete the program just like all other ADN graduates . Same goes for LPN as well . It ' s almost inevitable that the Rasmussen School of Professional Nursing will eventually become ( accredited ) . Like I said they are relatively new ; but remember Rasmussen is accredited in all other areas of their education and have established themselves as an institution of higher learning . They have been around since 1900 . I guess you could say they are pioneers in the learning field ! Now days there is a big focus on getting good nursing programs out there and established ! One of the problems are the " Baby Boomers " retiring . I would like to say that Rasmussen has a wonderful Nursing Program and experienced teachers ! Their Nursing Program is right up there with all the others ! They do however use the Teas - v entrance test which is the newest one , and is suppose to be more difficult than some of the older tests used . You have to score at least " proficient " to be considered for the program . When you sign up to take the Teas - v ( not sure if you have to take this for the LPN program ? ) , there is a study guide that is sent to you so you can make That ' s a plus if you can transfer credits to the LPN program ! I did not have any credits to transfer to the ADN program and will have a jam packed schedule ! Hope this helps with your question about whether or not to consider Rasmussen . I would like to say that the difference between Rasmussen and a community college is the smaller classes ! I went to a community college for a CNA program at the classes were pretty big . I always felt kinda lost in the crowd : chair : . At Rasmussen they keep their classes small to make sure the teachers are n ' t spread out too thinly amongst the students . Especially in the nursing classes you get more a feeling of " family " Can you tell I love all the animations ! Jul 1 , 2011 RNfunnsies RNfunnsies works as a RN . 902 Visitors ; 1 Post In Twin Cities I do not think , no offense to their students , that Rasmussen has a good rep with the area hospitals & their HR depts . That is just what I have heard by the wayside , so I would just do some investigating and call around to HR at the hospitals and ask them yourself what they are preferring and if that school has a good rep with them . Personally , I would not go to any school that is not accredited just because I would n ' t want to hinder where I can practice . Jul 2 , 2011 sunshine100 sunshine100 has 1 years experience and works as a CNA . 1,633 Visitors ; 58 Posts Yeah , in the Minneapolis area the reputation is not that good for Rasmussen . They really " sell " their school hard and the the price is crazy . Just letting you know . advertisement Jul 2 , 2011 Sharon7RN Sharon7RN works as a Mother . 2,847 Visitors ; 43 Posts If it ' s true that the Rasmussen school of nursing in Minnesota is n ' t doing so well I hope they can get things straightened out ! In defense of the Rasmussen college here in Green Bay and else where , I believe that their nursing programs can compete with the best ! The Dean of nursing at my college meets with other well established nursing colleges at Rasmussen periodically to discuss where the schools will be carrying out clinicals . I think this shows that Rasmussen school of nursing at least here in Green Bay has seriously established themselves as a worthy competitor , considering that the Green Bay college opened in 2007 ! I would like to point out that a college ' s accreditation is not always a fool proof way of ranking how good their nursing program is ! Accreditation is especially important for online colleges because of the possibility of scams , but may work slightly different in the case of an actual campus . For example : Someone might attend a certain nursing school because it is accredited , but is the nursing school accredited by one of the national nursing associations ? If not , regional accreditation means nothing , since you still wo n ' t be able to get your license . Also , the accreditation process takes time , so a relatively new nursing program might have a great education program , but have a pending accreditation . I do n ' t know what the deal is with the college in Minnesota , but in my area I have been hearing all positive . Hopefully what everyone has been hearing are just small isolated incidences ! Edited by Sharon7RN incorrect spelling Jul 4 , 2011 mom2cka mom2cka works as a FNP . 9,316 Visitors ; 329 Posts Why not look at an accelerated BSN ? Jul 7 , 2011 HaRdWoRkInGsTuDeNt 835 Visitors ; 1 Post I am currently in the LPN program at Rasmussen College and I am able to give you information from actual experience . Like others , when I hear " Ramussen " I think of a college that anybody can get into and for people that f ' d up in HS and were unable to go to a University . However , I can tell you that their LPN program is the real deal . They ARE accredited for their LPN program but are NOT for the program , they are in the works of getting the program accredited right now . The school is a small school with usually about 20 students starting in a cohort together , so as you would imagine there are ALOT of politics . It is important to maintain your reputation at the school and to be on your teachers good side . Another thing to be aware of is that usually less than half of the 20 people that start the program will pass the first quarter so that leaves a lot of people retaking the classes . You must pass all the classes each quarter in order to move It looks like you have a very good education and personally I am not sure if Rasmussen would be your best option - especially the LPN route . I think you should do some more research on the Universities and CC in your area to see what they would offer you for transfer credits to get your . All in all , this college is a good school with many misconceptions with it ' s name " Rasmussen . " Good luck with your ventures and I hope this was helpful ! ! Jan 17 , 2012 lori10 873 Visitors ; 1 Post I loved Rasmussen ' s LPN program . I feel like I got an great education there , especially now that I am out in the nursing world and working with other LPNs . I went to the Brooklyn Park campus and thought it was fantastic . I had a job with the U of M in a clinic ( which was one of our clinical sites ) before graduation . It ' s a little on the expensive side , but they really take care of you throughout the program . Everything is laid out from day one , There is always negativity about any program that you ' re looking at , but it is what you make it , and you get back what you put in . May 31 , 2012 paula1501 paula1501 has 6 years experience and works as a Nursing Assistant . 1,272 Visitors ; 11 Posts Although I did n ' t want to attend R for the cost I have now entered their enrollment process to start in July . I did n ' t get into the school of my choice so now I feel like I have no other choices I could either spend another year or two or five trying to boost my GPA up or get straight into the Rasmussen program . I have a past that was n ' t so great in my early college career because of having to balance two full time jobs kids , health issues Sep 7 , 2012 studentlp 582 Visitors ; 1 Post DONT DO IT ! The prev comments are from someone who works for rasmussen . As someone who went there , it sucks . They are very unprofessional and its all about weather they like you or not . Its easy to get in because they take anybody . If they like you you will be floated thru the whole program . But what good does that do when you get in the real world and have no idea what you are doing ? Choose wisley . Remember nothing fast and easy is never really worth having . 1 2 3 4 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Minnesota Nursing | [
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I started studying for the nclex in school and I have been using saunders , nclex 3500 , LaCharity , and also Davis success series ( for med surg , peds , and OB ) . I have completed more than 3000 questions so far . and just want to focus on Kaplan now . I feel like I am good in My question is did anyone take the nclex a month after graduation and passed ? any advice ? thanks Apr 28 , 2012 by JustBeachyNurse JustBeachyNurse has 10 years experience and works as a Nurse . 12 Likes ; 1 Follower ; 98,915 Visitors ; 13,943 Posts I took the NCLEX about 3 1 / 2 weeks post graduation with no review course other than my ATI books & online practice tests . Some of my classmates tested at 2 1 / 2 - 3 weeks and passed . Some people do much better the closer to graduation than waiting for months post graduation as the information and practical knowledge is still fresh in their minds . Edited by JustBeachyNurse Spelling by jemmens 1,785 Visitors ; 59 Posts thanks for the feedback Apr 29 , 2012 lizzyreg lizzyreg works as a lpn . 5,112 Visitors ; 119 Posts Hello there , just want to let u know that I took the nclex a week after graduating in the state of Florida . Although it was PN , it ' s still an NCLEX and I passed . I think you should be good to go . Remember , you ' re only needed to get 60 % of the questions right . I think the stateboard exams are usually much more easier than the questions you get in the class . Goodluck to u ! ! ! ! Apr 29 , 2012 Inori Inori has 3 years experience and works as a Future ER / Peds Nurse . 10,642 Visitors ; 396 Posts Good luck and might i suggest you not rush it because if you by chance do not pass you have to wait 45 days before can retake . STudy , prepare and if you ' re not understanding somethign look up the rational read up on the topic via textbook or saunders . I waited and studied for 2.5 months , 8.1k questions , scoring above 65 % in all kaplan question trainers . The students in my class who took it within 1 month of graduating were ones which were very strong students to start even from 1st semester Link : kaplan scores vs . nclex pass percentage . 1,785 Visitors ; 59 Posts Hi lizzyreg thanks for your advice advertisement Hi Inori I understand your point about not rushing into it cos I may have to wait 45 days if I do n ' t pass . but I have been waiting for this day for a long time , and now I have my dream job as a critical care RN been offered to me on condition that I pass the nclex before the start . I feel I stand a good chance of passing the first time with Kaplan because I have studied for this exam since my last year in nursing school , doing questions and rationales from every book , but my nerves are killing me and there is always that little voice in my head telling " I could screw this up " Silverdragon102 , BSN Silverdragon102 has 30 years experience as a BSN and works as a Registered Nurse . 58 Likes ; 6 Followers ; 141,039 Visitors ; 38,569 Posts Also be aware that the BON has to authorise you and that may take longer than a month as a lot will depend on how quick your school sends in transcripts and how quickly the BON acts on your application Also be aware that the BON has to authorise you and that may take longer than a month as a lot will depend on how quick your school sends in transcripts and how quickly the BON acts on your application I talke to some past students n the secretary at our school who is responsible for sending our stuff to the BON n she said she sends them as soon as we are done n it has taken past students max of a week to get authorization for the may graduates but for the December graduates it can take weeks . Since I ' m graduating in may I ' m anticipating to get authorization in two weeks n will sign up for the earliest available time to take the exam Apr 30 , 2012 Despareux 14,787 Visitors ; 937 Posts About five weeks from graduation to NCLEX testing . But I graduated in March ; whereas , many schools graduate their students in May and June , which could create a delay in application processing . Apr 30 , 2012 morningstarRN morningstarRN has 3 years experience and works as a RN . 4,947 Visitors ; 180 Posts I took the nclex within 2 weeks of graduating and I am so glad I did . I only used online practice exams and saunders . I used the online kaplan qtrainer to follow my progress . I passed with 75 questions and felt very prepared . You can do it ! 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing NCLEX Exam & Programs | [
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After all , you will not be issued a nursing license anywhere in the United States if you have not taken and passed the NCLEX . And if you do not possess a nursing license , you can not legally obtain employment as a registered nurse ( RN ) or licensed practical nurse ( LPN ) . In other words , your career as a licensed nurse will be placed on hold until you pass the NCLEX . Therefore , it is important to find out as much as possible about this exam before you walk into the testing center . Preparation is the key to conquering the NCLEX . Computerized adaptive testing ( CAT ) is the manner in which the NCLEX is currently administered . Computerized adaptive testing adapts to each test - taker ' s unique ability level by coming up with the next test question based how you have performed on preceding questions . Therefore , no two NCLEX exams are exactly alike since we all arrive at the testing center with very different knowledge bases . For instance , the test - taker who does well on a group of low - level questions will start receiving medium - level test questions . If the test - taker performs well on the medium - level questions , the computer will adapt to the person ' s ability level and start administering high level questions . On the other hand , if the test - taker answers too many of the medium - level questions incorrectly , the computer adapts by administering some low - level questions . The computerized adaptive test is continuously trying to discover the true ability level of the test - taker . In a nutshell , the computer is continually adapting to the individual test - taker by analyzing how he / she is answering previous test questions . The computer stops the test once the performance at a certain level is demonstrated to be the test - taker ' s highest ability level . Therefore , if you keep receiving test questions after you have already answered 200 questions , it is because the computerized adaptive test has not yet determined your ability level . If the test ends after you have answered less than 100 questions , it is because the computerized adaptive test quickly determined your ability level . People who take the NCLEX - RN may receive anywhere from 75 to 265 questions , and those who take the NCLEX - PN may answer anywhere from 85 to 205 questions . People can and do pass NCLEX after having received 200 + questions . These test - takers were given so many questions because the computer took longer to establish a passing standard . In addition , people can and do fail NCLEX after having received less than 100 questions because the computerized adaptive test swiftly determined that way too many medium - level and high - level questions were being answered incorrectly during that testing session . Think of computerized adaptive testing as a virtual balancing beam . If you answer too many questions incorrectly in a brief time period , the beam will tilt to the left and you will fail . If you correctly answer many questions in a short period of time , the beam will tilt to the right and you will pass . If you answer some questions correctly and then proceed to answer some questions incorrectly , the beam will basically stay in the same spot throughout the exam , which means that you could be answering 200 + questions before advertisement About TheCommuter , BSN , RN ( Member ) TheCommuter , BSN , RN , CRRN is a longtime physical rehabilitation nurse who has varied experiences upon which to draw for her articles . She was an LPN / LVN for more than four years prior to becoming a Registered Nurse . 1 Follower ; 228 Articles ; 315,560 Visitors ; 27,607 Posts Jun 27 , 2012 by RED1984 RED1984 works as a RN . 8,646 Visitors ; 369 Posts I love the virtual balancing beam analogy . It all makes sense now . Thanks ! ! Jun 27 , 2012 by marcos9999 marcos9999 has 5 years experience . 3 Articles ; 14,701 Visitors ; 625 Posts if you answer too many questions incorrectly in a brief time period , the beam will tilt to the left and you will fail . if you correctly answer many questions in a short period of time , the beam will tilt to the right and you will pass . if you answer some questions correctly and then proceed to answer some questions incorrectly , the beam will basically stay in the same spot throughout the exam , which means that you could be answering 200 + questions before the computerized adaptive test shuts off . notice the word " time " in this last paragraph . this is something no one explains or gives much thought but there is a very important component which involves time in the nclex . i think is absolutely imperative that you answer all questions in less the one minute . if you spend say 4 minutes in one question even though answer it correctly the test will give you the same question again and again until you answer it fast . the nclex is testing your ability in answer questions you know little about and need to make a Jun 28 , 2012 TheCommuter has 10 years experience as a BSN , RN and works as a CRRN , now a case management RN . 1 Follower ; 228 Articles ; 315,560 Visitors ; 27,607 Posts marcos9999 said : notice the word " time " in this last paragraph . this is something no one explains or gives much thought but there is a very important component which involves time in the nclex . i also failed to make any mention in the article about time limits for the nclex . nclex - pn test - takers have a 5 - hour time limit to complete the test , whereas those taking nclex - rn have 6 hours to complete the exam . Jun 28 , 2012 marcos9999 marcos9999 has 5 years experience . 3 Articles ; 14,701 Visitors ; 625 Posts Yes , 6 hours for NCLEX so if you go all the way say have to answer all 265 questions do the math 265 / ( 6 ( 60 ) ) = 265 / 360 min . = 0.74 . So you do n ' t even have one minute per question but only a little less then 3 / 4 of a minute . oztizz184 5,884 Visitors ; 369 Posts Wow this was absolutely helpful ! Especially about the time part ! Thanks ! Sue2 743 Visitors ; 2 Posts Thank you so much for this valuable information . I have heard conflicting information about the following : some people make claims that during each session , at least one person will get a 265 test , regardless of the student ' s performance but as a means to ' test ' the system . Then I have also heard that this is not true . Could anyone shed light on this ? Jun 29 , 2012 mgp6 4,224 Visitors ; 144 Posts \ said : Thank you so much for this valuable information . I have heard conflicting information about the following : some people make claims that during each session , at least one person will get a 265 test , regardless of the student ' s performance but as a means to ' test ' the system . Then I have also heard that this is not true . Could anyone shed light on this ? On NCSBN facebook page , NCSBN claimed that this is a myth . It is not true that some people are randomly picked to answer 265 questions . Jun 29 , 2012 marcos9999 said : Yes , 6 hours for NCLEX so if you go all the way say have to answer all 265 questions do the math 265 / ( 6 ( 60 ) ) = 265 / 360 min . = 0.74 . So you do n ' t even have one minute per question but only a little less then 3 / 4 of a minute . Sorry but my math sucked here : is 360 / 265 = 1.4 so you have close to a minute and a half for each question . TheCommuter has 10 years experience as a BSN , RN and works as a CRRN , now a case management RN . 1 Follower ; 228 Articles ; 315,560 Visitors ; 27,607 Posts Sue2 said : I have heard conflicting information about the following : some people make claims that during each session , at least one person will get a 265 test , regardless of the student ' s performance but as a means to ' test ' the system . Then I have also heard that this is not true . Could anyone shed light on this ? I did some searching and found that the NCLEX - always has 15 sample questions that are not scored , while the NCLEX - PN has 25 sample questions that are not scored . Quote Out of these questions , 25 questions on the NCLEX PN test are pretest questions , which are not scored . On the NCLEX test , 15 questions will also be pretest questions . All questions that are presented must be answered , and candidates are instructed to make their best guess if they do not know the answer to a particular test item . NCLEX Test Practice Questions - Help your NCLEX Exam Score with free NCLEX Test Preparation In addition , this article has a second part : https : / / allnurses . com / nclex - discussion - forum / how - nclex - works - 750159 . html Jan 25 , 2013 RN_wannab 1,392 Visitors ; 12 Posts Does the NCLEX really look at how long you spent on a question ? I ' m a little obsessive and spend a good amount of time ( not excessive haha ) reading each quesion and answer choice . Will that hurt me ? 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing NCLEX Exam & Programs | [
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Edited Apr 7 , 2018 by Joe V Jul 10 , 2008 by bubbly30 1,438 Visitors ; 29 Posts pulse oximetry - - SaO2 with normal value > 95 % by crazylilkelly crazylilkelly has 1 years experience and works as a Cardiac RN , BSN . 14,672 Visitors ; 380 Posts pulse oximetry - - SaO2 with normal value > 95 % that ' s what i thought . . . . .def an example of not using real world situations . . . . . .above 90 is always good ! hypocaffeinemia hypocaffeinemia works as a RN . 14,428 Visitors ; 1,381 Posts PaO2 stands for the partial pressure of O2 in arterial blood , measured in mmHg . SaO2 is the arterial O2 saturation . Nagmamahal , RN 2,391 Visitors ; 30 Posts PaO2 = measures oxygen in the blood ( 80 - 100 ) SaO2 = measures tissue perfusion ( pulse ox > 95 % ) hypocaffeinemia hypocaffeinemia works as a RN . 14,428 Visitors ; 1,381 Posts PaO2 = measures oxygen in the blood ( 80 - 100 ) SaO2 = measures tissue perfusion ( pulse ox > 95 % ) Both definitions provided here are simplistic . The PaO2 , like I said , is the partial pressure of O2 in arterial blood - - typically measured via ABG . SaO2 does n ' t measure tissue perfusion . It measures as a percentage the amount of hemoglobin molecules which are oxygenated ( oxyhemoglobin ) in arterial blood . advertisement Mar 1 , 2010 kjo3 1,368 Visitors ; 1 Post I ' m not sure why these concepts are not stated more clearly in nursing education . Although a late response , I ' m sure others want to know a few details that make the difference between Pa02 and Sa02 more clear and relevant : Oxygen travels in blood via to mechanisms : 1 ) Bound to hemoglobin 2 ) Dissolved in plasma SaO2 ( and its indirect measurement SpO2 ) describe the amount of oxygen bound to hemoglobin in arterial blood . The term " saturation " likens hemoglobin to a sponge that becomes saturated with oxygen . The measurement is given as a percentage . PaO2 describes the amount of oxygen dissolved in arterial blood plasma . The measurement is given as a pressure value ( mmHg ) . There is a relationship between the two numbers , which is described in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve . ( yes , THAT oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve . ) Without getting too far into it , roughly speaking all other things being equal PaO2 and SaO2 relate as follows : SaO2 50 % = Pa02 26.6 mmHg ( aka P50 ) ; 70 = 40 ; 90 = 60 ; 95 = 80 ; 99 = 100 These numbers change depending on which way the curve shifts . Jun 9 , 2010 centurychild centurychild works as a Student . 927 Visitors ; 2 Posts I ' m studying this thing right now cause tomorrow morning i got an oral exam on it . . . i ' m at the first year of nurse university here in Italy . I thought it would be helpful to post the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve pic from my slides Enjoy ! : ) Jun 9 , 2010 caliotter3 3 Followers ; 95,363 Visitors ; 36,411 Posts While good to know the difference , not necessary to have this much detail for the NCLEX . centurychild centurychild works as a Student . 927 Visitors ; 2 Posts Same here , just wondering if someone was interested in seeing the values right from the diagram wannabHishands 3,607 Visitors ; 193 Posts And , just to split hairs even more , since we ' re already walking down that road . . . I believe that the SaO2 is an " assumed " value , meaning that it actually measures the hemes that are saturated , but only assumes they are saturated with O2 . CO poisoning will artificially elevate the SaO2 level , because CO has more affinity to the hemes ( or vice versa , does n ' t matter here for the sake of this argument ) than O2 does , and the measurement is not actually the number Doubt that will be on NCLEX , but good to know as real live nurses ! Edited by wannabHishands Sep 11 , 2011 paulwalkman paulwalkman has 3 years experience and works as a Looking for homecare . 2,042 Visitors ; 30 Posts Thank you for that last mention . Since PaO2 is assumed during routine testing , how would it specifically be tested ? Does an arterial blood sample need to be taken to get the ABGs ? Early in my career I had a jerk doctor ask me 10 minutes after he wrote an order to put a pt on 3L O2 because her PulseOx was 88ish . I told him the PulseOx and he repeated 3 times successively louder each time " what is the PaO2 ! ! ? 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http://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/precautions-for-hepatitis-894557.html | Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Precautions for hepatitis ? NCLEX Dec 27 , 2013 ( 12,484 Views 7 Comments ) by Nursebetty2007 ( New Member ) 4,986 Visitors ; 180 Posts advertisement I ' ve been looking all thru my Saunders book and online and have yet to find my answer , what are the contact precautions for hepatitis a , b , and c ? I know what hep a is fecal and b and c are blood but are they contact or droplet ? And what kind of ppe should be worn ? Gown and gloves only ? Dec 27 , 2013 by Esme12 Esme12 works as a emergency , critical care , cath lab , open heart , traum . 3 Followers ; 3 Articles ; 145,818 Visitors ; 20,896 Posts Here is the CDC recommendations about different precautions . http : / / www . cdc . gov / HAI / settings / outpatient / basic - infection - control - prevention - plan - 2011 / transmission - based - precautions . html If Hepatitis is a fecal or blood borne disease would you use droplet airborne precautions ? by Nursebetty2007 4,986 Visitors ; 180 Posts Thanks I ' ll read that shortly cave 678 Visitors ; 7 Posts hi samantha thanks for the study tips , julie . 4,986 Visitors ; 180 Posts \ said : hi samantha thanks for the study tips ' date = ' julie . [ / quote ' ] Welcome ! smilingbig smilingbig has 6 years experience and works as a Infection Preventionist & Employee Health Nurs . 5,350 Visitors ; 91 Posts \ said : I ' ve been looking all thru my Saunders book and online and have yet to find my answer ' date = ' what are the contact precautions for hepatitis a , b , and c ? I know what hep a is fecal and b and c are blood but are they contact or droplet ? And what kind of ppe should be worn ? Gown and gloves only ? [ / quote ' ] CDC recommends always using standard precautions , so using gown / gloves / mask as necessary depending on what you expect to encounter when you are delivering patient care . CDC - 2007 Isolation Precautions - HICPAC http : / / www . cdc . gov / hicpac / 2007ip / 2007isolationprecautions . html See pg 70 for " Contact Precautions " ( defined ) Appendix A ( that we use frequently in Infection Prevention / Control ) . . .see pgs 101 - 102 Hep A : Contact Precautions if incontinent ( see specifics in link for length of time ) Hep B & C : Standard Precautions advertisement CDC recommends always using standard precautions ' date = ' so using gown / gloves / mask as necessary depending on what you expect to encounter when you are delivering patient care . CDC - 2007 Isolation Precautions - HICPAC http : / / www . cdc . gov / hicpac / 2007ip / 2007isolationprecautions . html See pg 70 for " Contact Precautions " ( defined ) Appendix A ( that we use frequently in Infection Prevention / Control ) . . .see pgs 101 - 102 Hep A : Contact Precautions if incontinent ( see specifics in link for length of time ) Hep B & C : Standard Precautions Thanks ! Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing NCLEX Exam & Programs | [
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http://allnurses.com/nurse-registration/cgfns-cvs-help-485743.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up World Nurse Registration CGFNS CVS Help , Ready for Review Status Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! CGFNS CVS Help , Ready for Review Status Registration Jun 15 , 2010 ( 40,961 Views 48 Comments ) by zackxylon ( New Member ) 1,240 Visitors ; 9 Posts advertisement 1 2 3 4 Next Hi . I applied for the CVS program of CGFNS which is a requirement to be licensed in New York . Well , everything was going well in the beginning . CGFNS and my school ' s transaction went well . GGFNS got all the things they asked for without any problems . They informed me that they received my transcripts and changed my status from " Waiting for Required Items " to " Ready for Review " . My problem is that , its been two months and my status is still " Ready for Review " is that normal ? . . or is something wrong ? Im really worried about it . Does it take that long to actually do the review ? Im really tired of waiting and i feel there is nothing i cud do about it . I feel so powerless . Jun 15 , 2010 by Silverdragon102 , BSN Silverdragon102 has 30 years experience as a BSN and works as a Registered Nurse . 6 Followers ; 141,143 Visitors ; 38,583 Posts Once CGFNS receive everything that is required for CVS they usually forward it to NY BON who will then do their assessment and make their decision . Have you sent in your application to NY ? by zackxylon 1,240 Visitors ; 9 Posts thanks for the reply . yes i have . i sent my application to NY 2 months ago too . xxjjccbb 2,171 Visitors ; 84 Posts hi . . i have also applied for cvs . . 2 months ? wow it is taking them longer now . . the status of my application says ready for review too . . but it has only been 3 weeks . . i was actually expecting it to change to " ready for submission " because they had my transcripts like 2 months ago . . but just got my license verification 3 weeks ago . . but when i applied for CES . . once they received the last required document , it only took them 2 1,240 Visitors ; 9 Posts @ xxjjccbb sure , i definitely will . i guess the quality of cervice for CES and CVS are diffferent . Anway , keep us updated too . Silverdragon102 , BSN Silverdragon102 has 30 years experience as a BSN and works as a Registered Nurse . 6 Followers ; 141,143 Visitors ; 38,583 Posts CES and CVS are different . CVS is something that only works for NY and results in CGFNS getting all relevant paperwork ( or try to ) and then everything is forwarded to NY who will then make their own assessment on everything that is forwarded to them . advertisement Jun 18 , 2010 Yay ! just moments ago , they just switched my status from " Ready for Review " to " Ready for Final Review " . Its good to know that there is progress . I feel so much better . Now I ' m just wondering how long this new process is gonna take . lol , the wait is n ' t yet over . Sep 28 , 2010 optimistic , RN 3,705 Visitors ; 278 Posts Greetings ! Ive been waiting for 6 months since I mailed all the forms to CVS - CGFNS . I attended two schools for my BSN degree , but in CGFNS site my transcript validation form my graduated university was been waived but in my first school CGNFS is still waiting for my transcript to arrived . I called both of schols but they do n ' t received any form from CGFNS . . Please help me my dear colleagues on what is the problem behind . I called the Professional Regulatory Commission here in the Philippines and they did received Henceforth , can I just download the form for the Request for Academic Records / Transcirpt and sign it and bring to CVS - CGFNS so that they can sign it and send it to CGFNS ? will that suffice so that they can now process my credential evaluation ? Please enlighten me about my inquiries , my application will be turning 6 months and I ' m really confused on what to do first . Your answers is greatly appreciated . Thank you very much in advance . God Bless to all . . Jan 4 , 2011 purplesaw 535 Visitors ; 4 Posts i already mailed my ny application form even though my cvs processing has just started . . is that okay ? i was just worried that my application form together with the payment might got lost . thanks a lot Jan 6 , 2011 yeah it is ok . That way , cgfns can immediately notify NY - BON after the CVS processing is done . I submitted my application form to NY even before the CVS process started and everything turned out fine Mar 28 , 2011 purplesaw 535 Visitors ; 4 Posts @ zackxylon may I know how long did it take for your CVS to be processed ? Three months have passed and yet my school has n ' t received the request letter . Is that normal ? Thanks Mar 28 , 2011 @ purplesaw : Sorry for the late reply . The whole process for the cvs service of cgfns took me 4 1 / 2 months . So , cgfns received your application and they sent out the request letterS to your school , and it ' s been 3 months and your school claims that they did n ' t receive any letters from cgfns ? ( just making sure . Lol ) I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I do n ' t think it is normal . My case was different . It took 3 weeks for my school to receive the letters then another 2 weeks for cgfns to receive the transcrpts from my school . My school is You should call up cgfns and check out if they really sent those letters to the right address . Or call your school to verify any mail from cgfns that they may have received . I know someone who was in a situation just like yours . I ' ll be home in 2 hours so if u like , you can send me your email address and I ' ll tell you what she did , then I ' ll answer anymore questions that u may have . I ' m willing to help you out anyway . Right 1 2 3 4 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Nurse Registration | [
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http://allnurses.com/nursing-patient-medications/is-tramadol-a-461202.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nurses Patient Medications Is Tramadol a ' true ' narcotic or just a pain reliever ? Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Is Tramadol a ' true ' narcotic or just a pain reliever ? Medications Mar 10 , 2010 ( 155,253 Views 14 Comments ) by GLORIAmunchkin72 ( Member ) 8,579 Visitors ; 645 Posts advertisement 1 2 Next Every now and then that question comes up at work and everyone seems to have their own definition . I was thinking it was a true opioid even though synthetic . Drugs . com classifies it as ' narcotic - like ' . What is it , really ? : ) Edited Mar 28 , 2018 by Joe V spelling Mar 11 , 2010 by pinkiepie_RN 14,280 Visitors ; 998 Posts FWIW , we had a patient who was taking Tramadol regularly and his toxicology screen came back positive for opiates , so perhaps even though it ' s created synthetically , it is close enough in structure to opioids to be considered one ? Mar 11 , 2010 by Hopalong Casady 1,310 Visitors ; 6 Posts Tamadol is a crappy pain killer with tons of abuse potential . It is classified as a controlled substance , but is not considered a narcotic . ie , to prescribe it , I do not have to use my DEA # . iNurseUK iNurseUK has 20 years experience and works as a Sister of Oncology Ward . 6,211 Visitors ; 348 Posts Tramadol ( Ultram , Tramal ( see below ) ) is a centrally - acting analgesic , used for treating moderate to moderately severe pain . The drug has a wide range of applications , including treatment for restless leg syndrome , acid reflux , and fibermyosis . Tramadol was developed by the German pharmaceutical company Grรผnenthal GmbH in the late 1970s . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Tramadol possesses weak agonist actions at the ฮผ - opioid receptor , releases serotonin , and inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Tramadol is a synthetic stripped - down piperidine - analog of the phenantherane alkaloid codeine and , as such , is an opioid and also a pro - drug ( codeine is metabolized to morphine , tramadol is converted to M - 1 aka O - desmethyltramadol ) . Opioids are chemical compounds which act upon one or more of the human opiate receptors ( the euphoria , addictive nature and respiratory depression are mainly caused by the Mu ( ฮผ ) 1 and 2 receptor . The opioid agonistic effect of Tramadol and its major metabolite ( s ) Mar 12 , 2010 wtbcrna wtbcrna works as a CRNA , MSN , DNAP . 1 Follower ; 51,378 Visitors ; 4,986 Posts Every now and then that question comes up at work and everyone seems to have their own definition . I was thinking it was a true opiod even though synthetic . Drugs . com classifies it as ' narcotic - like ' . What is it , really ? : ) Tramadol is synthetic opioid so it is a narcotic per say ( fentanyl , sufenta , alfentanil etc are all synthetic opioids ) , but is highly receptor specific so there is very little problem with respiratory depression , dependence etc . It also has increases the levels of serotonin and norepi in the body , so the patient gets the added effect of taking a low dose TCA or SSNRI which have both been shown to help with pain control . http : / / www . rxlist . com / ultram - drug . htm Pharmacodynamics ULTRAM ยฎ contains tramadol , a centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic . Although its mode of action is not completely understood , from animal tests , at least two complementary mechanisms appear applicable : binding of parent and M1 metabolite to ฮผ - opioid receptors and weak inhibition of reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin . Opioid activity is due to both low affinity binding of the parent compound and higher affinity binding of the O - demethylated metabolite M1 to ฮผ - opioid receptors . In animal models , M1 is up to 6 times more potent than tramadol in producing analgesia and 200 times more potent in ฮผ - opioid binding . Tramadol - induced analgesia is only partially antagonized by the opiate antagonist naloxone in several animal tests . The relative contribution of both tramadol and M1 to human analgesia is dependent upon the plasma concentrations of each compound ( see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Tramadol has been shown to inhibit reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in vitro , as have some other opioid analgesics . These mechanisms may contribute independently to the overall analgesic profile of ULTRAM ยฎ . Analgesia in humans begins approximately within one hour after administration and reaches a peak in approximately two to three hours . Mar 13 , 2010 SWS RN SWS RN has 18 years experience and works as a Case Management RN . 9,246 Visitors ; 362 Posts For what it ' s worth : Ultram is not allowed to be taken if you are in a monitoring program ( ie Fl IPN ) . It does have potiential for abuse and dependancy . advertisement Mar 14 , 2010 Meriwhen , ASN , BSN , RN Meriwhen is a ASN , BSN , RN and works as a Psychiatric sheep . . .er , nurse . 2 Followers ; 4 Articles ; 58,914 Visitors ; 7,844 Posts It ' s not technically a narcotic , but depending on where you live it may be a schedule substance . However , it has a high abuse potential , so if it ' s not a schedule medication , many facilities treat it like one and keep it with the narcs / other schedule meds . Mar 14 , 2010 LVN2010M LVN2010M works as a LVN . 3,556 Visitors ; 91 Posts At my job we do not count tramadol as part of the narcotic count it is on the side as a PRN . Mar 15 , 2010 MommeyRN MommeyRN works as a RN . 930 Visitors ; 4 Posts we count ours in narcs . I know that tolerance builds up very quickly for some patients . Jan 8 , 2013 Wendy B 715 Visitors ; 2 Posts wow I have been going on FALSE info then ! My 18 yr old daughter and I have both been given Tramadol in the hospital and I was given a script for it and we BOTH were told by more than one health care pro that it is NOT narcotic . Kind of scary . Jan 8 , 2013 Wendy B 715 Visitors ; 2 Posts I have MS plus I was in a car accident today . I was NOT hurt badly but , did get mild whip lash and banged my head pretty good . Any way the 2 Tramadols I took did n ' t do much so . because I was told that Tramadol is NOT narcotic , I took 2 Tylenol 3 ' s on TOP of that . I am fine , but kind of scary ! MunoRN MunoRN has 10 years experience and works as a Critical Care . 63,308 Visitors ; 5,974 Posts Tramadol is usually referred to as non - narcotic , although the term " narcotic " is sort of antiquated and is of little use since there are so many meanings . Historically , narcotics referred to sedating drugs . More often though , people are referring to legal classifications when they use the term " narcotic " as a drug which is a scheduled substance . Under the Federal definition , tramadol is not a narcotic , although some states have made it a schedule IV drug . So whether or not it ' s a " narcotic " 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Patient Medications | [
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I asked where to find said info she said that CONCLUSION ? i ' m telling this school where they can stick it ; they can keep the 48000 + tuition . i ' m going to CSN instead , sure it ' ll take me longer ( with icky icky pre - reqs ) but whatevs at least i know that i can transfer to any school in this country as well as save myself the whopper of a repayment plan . Jul 21 , 2010 by chicagoing chicagoing works as a Registered Nurse . 5,959 Visitors ; 489 Posts I ' m sorry , but I am having difficulty understanding your post . Did you just have an unpleasant personal experience with certain persons at this college ? by curlyq28 2,649 Visitors ; 49 Posts I think it sounds like that admission ' s rep was really NOT representing the school for exactly what it is . I really think you should try to talk to someone else there and let them know what happened . . .it just does n ' t seem right to be outright lying to prospective students ! lifelearningrn lifelearningrn has 4 years experience and works as a Mom , wife , nurse . 24,368 Visitors ; 2,262 Posts I ' m sorry , but I am having difficulty understanding your post . Did you just have an unpleasant personal experience with certain persons at this college ? The school has less than a 60 % pass rate and the admissions councilor lied about it and basically gave her none of the information she was asking for . Without knowing anything about this school , just from the information provided here , I ' d bet that they are a for - profit educational facility with unethical recruiting practices to get unsuspecting people to sign up to their so - called education programs , pay an outlandish amount of money , and come out of it with a worthless degree . mariposabella mariposabella works as a RRT . 7,779 Visitors ; 356 Posts Good thing you did your research before you paid all that money . I_love_yoga 902 Visitors ; 5 Posts i do n ' t know it could be that it ' s just me but any educational establishment that would have an admissions rep that could do that with out blinking an eye says a lot about the type educational experience that one could have there . advertisement Meesterjojo 2,538 Visitors ; 82 Posts Good thing you did your research before you paid all that money . This . I ' m learning things to watch for every time I come to this site : ) Jan 11 , 2011 703annC 1,285 Visitors ; 20 Posts Yes I definitly see where you are coming from . Unfortunatly I got into the mess of going to school here . I had a friend that had a good experience and found a job right away from graduating from this school when it was named APOLLO College . So I decided to go there myself . This is not the 1st time this school has had problems with the RN program . I was in my 3rd semester and with the name change of the school 7 - 8 nursing insructors quit to teach elsewhere . This grabbed my attention as I was very shocked and sad that these great nurses - nursing teachers were leaving . This was a sign that this nursing school is n ' t going to hold up . Upon this change Carrington opened up a PTA program , seems as if they did this to cover the expenses that they are loosing by not carrying on with the RN program . The school also did not enroll another batch of nursing students in between semesters . Which is not normal for a program . . .Very unorganized . . .I eventually decided not to further on my education there and have applied to other programs that are well worth the wait . Advice to pre nursing students save your money and go to CSN or UNLV Goodluck ! Jan 11 , 2011 elkpark 2 Followers ; 102,812 Visitors ; 14,620 Posts I think it sounds like that admission ' s rep was really NOT representing the school for exactly what it is . I really think you should try to talk to someone else there and let them know what happened . . .it just does n ' t seem right to be outright lying to prospective students ! This is what lots of the proprietary ( private - for - profit ) schools , inc . those offering nursing programs , do . Check out the PBS documentary " College , Inc . " , if you have n ' t already - - FRONTLINE : college , inc . : watch the full program online | PBS Erica87 632 Visitors ; 12 Posts I actually almost made the same mistake . I tried for the respiratory therapist position , which I should have done more research on , and got accepted . I paid for some exam that is similar to TEAS and passed with flying colors . They then interviewed me and eventually told me I was accepted . The final step is meeting with the financial aid department and setting that up . A day before I was suppose to do that I had a death in the family . Although not getting back to the school is unprofessional you can program . I was told multiple times that someone would get back to me and they never did . I finally decided to go to CSN and get my degree in nursing from them . I could n ' t have made a better decision . The tuition is about one tenth of the cost of Apollo and the program is no as competitive as you think . The program accepts about 180 students and only about 220 apply . You do have to have quite a few points ( about 27 out of 34 ) and you should have Mar 14 , 2011 nana930 1,541 Visitors ; 10 Posts Carrington college will be phasing out their program according to my friend who is currently going there . The first graduating class did not meet the 85 % NCLEX pass rate so her class , I think fall ' 09 will be the last class to graduate . She said that all students who were accepeted later than her group would have to find another program to transfer to . BOGUS if you ask me . I was supposed to be the next group to be accepted in the program - _ - nobody has yet to contact me and inform me of this officially . Mar 23 , 2011 703annC 1,285 Visitors ; 20 Posts http : / / www . ktnv . com / story / 14291629 / you - ask - why - didnt - my - college - notify - me - sooner - about - nursing - program - phasing - out So sad for students that were in the program . 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http://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/should-i-take-794025.html | Nurses Specialties Students Schools Career U.S.A . World Products Leaders Jobs Breakroom What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up Nursing Students Pre - Nursing Students Should I take Introductory Chemistry or General Chemistry ? Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! Should I take Introductory Chemistry or General Chemistry ? Pre - Nursing Oct 24 , 2012 ( 24,911 Views 11 Comments ) by Bazi - preNursing ( New Member ) Bazi - preNursing works as a Student . 1,354 Visitors ; 12 Posts advertisement Hello , I am working on Nova Southeastern University pre - requisites at Indian River State College . My dilemma is this . . .Nova said that I can take any Chemistry course and does not require a Lab . My community college offers an introductory chemistry course that is designed for real chemistry beginners ( like me ) but the course specify that its not designed for those majoring in health science . Should I just take the beginners course because I know it will be easier to get an " A " grade or should I take the next level What do you think ? Oct 24 , 2012 by PennyS 4,957 Visitors ; 130 Posts I would take Gen . Chem as I think it will better prepare you for your nursing classes & clinicals . by noahsmama noahsmama works as a public health nurse . 11,547 Visitors ; 827 Posts I agree - - you should take General Chemistry . Not only will you be better prepared , but if you do n ' t happen to get in to your target nursing school and want to apply to other nursing schools , many nursing schools require chemistry with a lab . so it will be more likely your chemistry class will be accepted as a prereq if you want to apply to other schools . oceanise 3,747 Visitors ; 119 Posts General chem . You definitely have to put a lot of work into this class , but it ' s doable and you ' ll learn a lot . Plus it ' ll look better on your application when you apply to nursing school , and would be more likely to transfer to other schools . Oct 25 , 2012 Austincb 4,639 Visitors ; 94 Posts I ' m taking the next level because it transfers and God knows I am not going through this class twice . I ' d rather do the extra work and do it once but it ' s a hard class and will require work . I ' m taking anatomy and chemistry this semester and have an a in anatomy and a b in chemistry but I ' m getting tutoring and I study like crazy . But like I said no way on earth I ' d do this class twice . Oct 25 , 2012 Bazi - preNursing Bazi - preNursing works as a Student . 1,354 Visitors ; 12 Posts Thanks everyone . I will sign up for the general chem . advertisement SopranoKris SopranoKris works as a ICU RN . 12 Likes ; 32,026 Visitors ; 3,017 Posts Take Gen Chem . If you decide later to pursue your BSN it will count towards your Chem credits . Intro to Chem will NOT count . FutureCRNA ? FutureCRNA ? works as a Registered Nurse . 3,658 Visitors ; 120 Posts I took Intro to Chem with lab , which DOES count in my BSN program ( and it ' s what my advisor told me to take ) . However , now I have my eye on grad school and it requires Organic Chem & encourages Biochem . . . .both of which require Chem 1 instead of intro . Not to happy about that ! So my point is , take regular Chem , not Intro , just in case : ) morte 6 Likes ; 1 Follower ; 32,070 Visitors ; 6,945 Posts If you are truly a chem " novice " , i would suggest you take both . Taking the intro will / should set you up for a better grade in the general . NightNerd NightNerd has 5 years experience and works as a Bedside Nurse . 164 Likes ; 15,275 Visitors ; 741 Posts I would say to go for the general chem . I took the intro course at my community college , which is enough for their ADN . However , I ' m also applying to a BSN program as a reach , and they require me to take a second chemistry class with that intro course anyway , so I ' ve actually created more work for myself by doing that . Nov 14 , 2012 1,354 Visitors ; 12 Posts Thanks everyone . It seems like general chemistry is the best course to take for future possibilities . What about CHEM1032 which is a survey course ( I think ) covering selective topics in general , organic , and biochemistry and it was designed specifically for health care students . I am leaning for this course bc it suppose to cover all topics relative to nursing career but I am not sure it will be a pass for a pre - req in a master level degree . Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Pre - Nursing Students | [
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http://allnurses.com/teas-exam-help/how-long-does-448333.html | how long does it take to get TEAS test result ? TEAS Jan 7 , 2010 ( 90,879 Views 16 Comments ) by Jasmine kim ( New Member ) 849 Visitors ; 3 Posts advertisement Prev 1 2 Next HI everyone , this is my first time to visit , I ' m so happy to know this website : ) anywayz , I have to take the TEAS test tomorrow 8am on rio hondo college , but I need my result right away , , , , and send it to my college by January 11 . . . . . is it possible to send my result by Jan . 11 ? ? ? If I wo n ' t , I ca n ' t go in to the spring 2010 nursing program . . . . . Jan 7 , 2010 by Taffey Taffey works as a Coordinator . 1,603 Visitors ; 35 Posts When I took the test the results were ready after I was done . It was all done on the computer . I was able to print my results and see my score . by StudentGrace 1,811 Visitors ; 50 Posts Same with me . All questions were on the computer and at the end of the test the results were given and you can print the results . Jasmine kim 849 Visitors ; 3 Posts really ? Thanks : yeah : and do I have to send my result to my school by officially ? or unofficial result paper will ok ? VICEDRN VICEDRN has 5 years experience and works as a Registered Nurse . 14,004 Visitors ; 1,078 Posts My results were available within 48 hours online . I last took it in Spring 2008 . Good luck ! Taffey Taffey works as a Coordinator . 1,603 Visitors ; 35 Posts I took the test at the school I go to , so I do not know . You should call the nursing dept at the school you are applying to and they will let you know . Good luck ! advertisement avidhunter3 5,215 Visitors ; 192 Posts it should be available on the teas website within a couple of days , and I think you can have them send it to the school electronically . good luck to you ! 849 Visitors ; 3 Posts thanks guys : clown : Jan 9 , 2010 StudentGrace 1,811 Visitors ; 50 Posts I took my test at the school and rec the results right away . When you register to take the test , they also ask for your home email address so you can access your results from home if needed . My school requested an actual copy with the application when I turned it in . I ' m sure they get it electronically , but they requested a printed copy as well . Check with your school . Good luck on your test ! Jan 9 , 2010 natatat 1,912 Visitors ; 130 Posts I did n ' t take my test at the school I applied to , but when I registered for the test I was asked what school it was for and when I got to the testing center the proctor even made sure , " For UTMB right ? " I had previously emailed a counselor at the school and she said that the results are immediately sent to them , you do n ' t have to worry about sending them yourself - it ' s set up when you register for it that the results will be sent to them . However , if when you registered for the test there was nothing asking you where to send them or you ' re unsure just call the school you ' re applying to and ask . Most of those admissions tests are set up to send your score to a certain school but just to make sure you should call . Do n ' t be afraid , you ' d be surprised how many people call and ask the same questions you have . Also , like the others , I was able to view my score just after finishing the test and the proctor printed me out my " Performance Profile " . Jan 11 , 2010 Nanann220 1,052 Visitors ; 19 Posts Hi Jasmine kim , So how was the TEAS ? I have to take it on Jan 14th and I am sooo nervous , Do you have any pointers for me , maybe you can send me a pm or email me . Do you remember any of the questions ? Any help you can provide would be great . Thanks . Edited Jan 11 , 2010 by Silverdragon102 Please do not post email addresses as per terms of service My school told me to check out www . testprepreview . com or www . atitesting . com . This was very scary and intimidating to me , but I score an 80 after being out of school for 20 years . The break down is Reading 40Qs @ 50mins , Mathematics 45Qs @ 56mins , Science 30Qs @ 38mins and English 55Qs @ 65mins . If I remember correctly , the questions were multiple choice and you could move on to the next section when you were finished with one section - it ' s time on the computer so you can start the next section if you like . This was my experience anyway . Good Prev 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing TEAS Exam Help | [
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Any input is welcome and appreciated . Jun 13 , 2012 by llg , PhD , RN llg has 40 years experience as a PhD , RN and works as a Nursing Professional Development + Academic Facult . 5 Followers ; 57,633 Visitors ; 12,984 Posts I ' m a recently new graduate nurse with approximately 6 months of experience . I plan on working at my current location , which is level I trauma center with average of 100K + visits per year , for another 6 - 12months . I ' m wondering what the average income is for an ER RN in Virginia . I will most likely be applying to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital . According to salary averages visible online 60 - 65k seems to be the average . I ' m just wondering how true these figures are . Any input is welcome and appreciated . I do n ' t work for that hospital , but I do work in that region - - and that figure seems too high to me . Remember , even with 1 year of experience , you will still be near the bottom of the salary scale - - just 1 or 2 steps above a new grad . That $ 60 - 64K is an " average " and is probably the neighborhood of what someone with several years of experience would make . The " average " nurse these days is in her late 40 ' s Jun 14 , 2012 by UVA Grad Nursing UVA Grad Nursing works as a Assistant Dean . 26,219 Visitors ; 1,068 Posts Virginia is big state . I have seen hourly salaries for new grads ( under 1 year of experience ) range from $ 14 - $ 29 an hour . The higher salaries also have the higher cost of living ( DC suburbs , Tidewater ) with the lower rates for the less expensive parts of the state ( Emporia , Danville , Norton ) where you can still buy a detatched home for under $ 100K . Jun 16 , 2012 Meriwhen , ASN , BSN , RN Meriwhen is a ASN , BSN , RN and works as a Psychiatric sheep . . .er , nurse . 2 Followers ; 4 Articles ; 58,915 Visitors ; 7,844 Posts In southeastern Virginia ( where Norfolk is ) , $ 40,000 - 50,000 is probably more accurate : as llg said , you ' re not much higher up the food chain than a new grad . Jul 17 , 2012 smn2010 smn2010 works as a Registered Nurse . 7,053 Visitors ; 260 Posts regarding salaries : as an fyi . . . .the sentara pay scale for new grads begins at " about " $ 21.00 for new grads . for rn ' s with experience , add about $ 0.30 per hour for each year after that . they stick closely to this because it was determined that ( years ago ) , many nurses with little experience ( especially those coming from the central and northern areas of virginia and out of state ) were coming in and making more money than seasoned / senior nurses at their facilities . the rn ' s max out at $ 32.00 ( i think , it may be a little less . . . ) . for this reason , many new ' s stay for 2 - 3 years to get experience then move on to other , higher paying areas . keep in mind , sentara has their own bsn program so they pull their nurses from the graduating classes first then hire from the " outside . " this is one of the reasons whey new grads from outside the sentara school system are not being offered jobs as often as in the past . most of the new graduates at sentara went to the sentara nursing program for free and now owe sentara two years of work to straight weekends . . . .with a shift differential of $ 9.00 per hour . so this shift diff ( for example ) plus $ 21 hour base pay amounts to $ 30.00 / hour for a new grad ( calculation : $ 30 hour x 1872 hours year ( 3 - 12 hour shifts in a year ) = $ 56,160 annually . not bad for a new grad ! ! ! ! if you do n ' t do straight weekends ( fri - sun ; sat - mon or some 3 - day variation of this ) the regular shift differential is $ 4 dollas ( weekdays ) and $ 6 on weekends . also , for those thinking about where else to work in virginia , consider doing rural nursing ( central virginia , western virginia , etc . ) these areas have pay incentives if you have an adn or bsn . . .plus . . . .they even give you credit if you were an lpn . . . .and even credit you for being a certified nurse aide ( cna ) / patient care tech ( pct ) . there is a hospital in emporia , virginia and petersburg , va that will pay $ 0.39 per hour above their base rate ( $ 20 or $ 21 , i ca n ' t remember what my so in response to the initial statement of $ 60 - 65k annually in the hampton roads are of virginia . . . . no way for a new grad unless you are incorporating shift differentials and other incentives to increase your base pay rate . i hope this information helps ! ! ! wherever you work . . . .don ' t get caught up on the ( low ) base rate . . . . consider shift differentials and other incentives along with your base pay . . .before you make your final decisions on an job / offer . i say this because there are facilities out there that will provide you with a b ase pay of $ 25 + hour but their shift diff is $ 1 to work nights which " sounds " good on paper but $ 26 x 1872 hours / year ( working 3 - 12 ' s a week ) = $ 48,672 annually ) ! ! ! forget that ! ! ! ? ? ? looking for hospitals in the area . . .for any u.s. state ? ? ? . . . access this website : www . theagapecenter . com / hospitals just select your state of interest and hospitals ( with their own web links ) will appear ! ! ! ! do n ' t forget the links on the top left - hand side of the page . good luck with your job searches everyone ! ! ! : yeah : Edited Jul 17 , 2012 by smn2010 mispelled words ! Jul 29 , 2012 iToniai iToniai has 5 years experience and works as a Med / surg RN . 4,800 Visitors ; 200 Posts As an experienced nurse , my annual base pay at Sentara was $ 39,200 ( that ' s barely $ 22.00 / hr ) ; I made almost the same amount when I was a medical records clerk before nursing school . In a safe / nice neighborhood do n ' t expect a 1br apartment to be any less than 1K / month ( not including utilities ) . It was embarrassing considering I was a BSN prepared nurse with experience . The shift differential is now $ 4.00 / hour and NOT the $ 8.00 it was a advertisement Aug 9 , 2012 Cynmarrod 1,190 Visitors ; 3 Posts I looked extensively for what to expect for a salary in VA for an . I found ranges but nothing too concrete . I have Overall , this is considerably better than what I was making per hour in NC . Aug 9 , 2012 smn2010 smn2010 works as a Registered Nurse . 7,053 Visitors ; 260 Posts dee tonia is so , so right about sentara and the tidewater / hampton roads area . no money for rns here in the sentara system , unless you work weekends and garner the $ 9 per hour shift differential . without that , there ' s no real money with sentara . base pay is too low to get any where with . i do n ' t see how nurses can afford to live in hamton roads using sentara ' s base pay . chesapeake regional and riverside are not much better . sentara does not pay additional money for a assoc . / bsn degree either ! new grad to 5 years of experience you make less than $ 44k a year base pay . i too was embarrassed about my bsn salary while at sentara ! ! ! sadly , i know of at sentara who constantly " brag " about themselves for the mere $ 1 per hour more they get for a certification . . .when their base pay is only $ 22.25 ( with 3 years experience ) ! ! ! i do believe er and icu nurses get a dollar or so more to work in their areas but . . . . .it ' s not worth it ! ! ! too much politics with sentara and ever worse at depaul ! ! after graduating with my bsn , i left hampton roads to go to work at what is considered " rural " hospitals , just so i could have a better starting salary . my starting salary was over $ 24 base pay as a new grad . much better than the $ 19 - 20 sentara and other area hospitals were paying at that time ( less than 3 years ago ! ) . i was in central virginia , off of route 58 and i - 85 . the facilities in these areas truly appreciate their nurses and credit you for your associate or bsn degree by offering $ 1 more per hour for each . in addition , they even credit you 1 - year of nursing for each year you worked as a certified nurse career ! surprising that sentara built the spah and now plans to turn a unit at virginia beach general into a psych specialty area but ca n ' t manage to increase nurse salaries to where they should be . for this reason , i will only work for the state of virginia or on an acute care unit of a ltc now that i have returned to the hampton roads area . with the state my base pay is over $ 27 hour now and i have only 2 years of experience ! so , with my shift differentials , my annual income is nearly $ 70k year ( 40 hour work week , not 36 - - - work 3 days , off 1 , work / off / work , off the weekend ) and i do n ' t miss 3 - 12 ' s any more ! ! . i do n ' t have to think about doing overtime any more either ! ! ! my base pay now with the state / commonwealth of virginia as my employer is more than the base - plus - $ 9 shift diff combined together that sentara was offering me ! : ) years ago , nurses ( and other professions ) " ran away " from state jobs because they paid so little . now , the state has caught on with their thinking and nursing salaries have greatly increased and continue to rise . needless to say , the federal government ( hampton ' s v.a. hospital and area military clinics ) will pay me even better ; but , i ' ll wait until i have 5 years of experience before going that route . dee tonia - if you are still working with the sentara system , consider working for a long term care ( ltc ) facility that has an acute care unit ( like a med - surg ) . in particular , try the kindred system ( harbour pointe ) in norfolk and virginia beach . the 2nd floor of their norfolk facility is acute care and consists of patients who are there for short stays ( 2 - 5 days ) as they go through rehab ( ortho type , hospital step - down type patients ) before going home . also Edited by smn2010 spell check , as usual ! ! Feb 3 , 2013 wakechick 586 Visitors ; 1 Post I just moved here from CA . Military orders . CA pay is min . new grad $ 48 - 58 . I am moving back after our tour here ! So what should I put in the min . salary box for nurses here ? Thanks ! Yeah CA pays well . . . . .I wonder who is currently hiring here Feb 8 , 2013 meeep 12,193 Visitors ; 840 Posts The cost of living is also 10x higher , so you ' re not necessarily making " more " . Feb 10 , 2013 LPN3RAC - CTMDSC LPN3RAC - CTMDSC has 16 years experience and works as a MDS COORDINATOR . Just depends what position you land and how you handle it . I ' m only an LPN , started back in ' 99 at $ 11.10 an hour , now just over $ 38 . Whatever job you choose , just show them you ' re worth it ! 1 2 3 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Virginia Nursing | [
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http://allnurses.com/wisconsin-nursing/matc-or-wctc-534274.html | What ' s New Articles Videos Conferences Store More Sign In Sign Up United States Nursing Wisconsin Nursing MATC or WCTC ? ? Select $ 150 Fall Article Contest Winners ! ! MATC or WCTC ? ? Wisconsin Feb 24 , 2011 ( 12,407 Views 13 Comments ) by scottk ( New Member ) 1,544 Visitors ; 2 Posts advertisement 1 2 Next Just wanted some feedback on which school would be the better choice for me to pursue an ADN . Any help would be much appreciated ! Feb 24 , 2011 by luv2b_a_nurs 2,816 Visitors ; 114 Posts I started my prereqs at MATC south campus . I moved to Walworth Co and finished my program at Gateway . The prereqs I took at MATC were fine . I do n ' t know about their nursing clinicals or teachers . I have heard that WCTC is a very tough program and they are known to kick students out of the program for mistakes . I would be constantly worried about that extra stress . Whatever you decide , good luck ! Feb 25 , 2011 by Nurse Kyles Nurse Kyles has 6 years experience and works as a PCU RN . 8,205 Visitors ; 389 Posts I go to CVTC and have heard some horror stories about people getting kicked out here too . However , I have had nothing but a positive learning experience . I would go to ratemyprofessor . com and look up nursing instructors for both schools . This might give you an idea of what percentage of teachers are good at each school . Good Luck to you ! ! Feb 25 , 2011 Mishko Mishko has 3 years experience and works as a Certified Nursing Assistant . 775 Visitors ; 2 Posts I am a nursing student at WCTC currently in my 2nd semester . I took my pre - req . courses between WCTC and MATC , but stayed at WCTC for my actual clinicals / nursing school . I also heard a lot of horror stories about how WCTC is super tough , and is known for " weeding " people out , and this really was the case during my gen . education courses ( especially the sciences ) . However , although the actual nursing program is very demanding , it really is an awesome program . The Feb 26 , 2011 luv2b_a_nurs 2,816 Visitors ; 114 Posts Actually , I believe all the schools in WI have NCLEX pass rates above 86 % which is the percentage of students ( nationally ) that pass the NCLEX on the first try . Not bad for a test that is super hyped up . I passed with 75 q ' s and all my friends so far have passed as well . I really think too much focus is placed on passing boards , unfortunately . That being siad , you will get out of school what you put into it but I personally would not choose to go Mar 24 , 2011 GoingStrong 953 Visitors ; 7 Posts I am a current WCTC nursing student and last I heard they are only accepting Waukesha county residents into the nursing program . You have to complete your pre - req ' s and pass the PAX at either school before you can petition to begin the nursing classes so either way it takes FOREVER , if you are starting from scratch and you may have to wait a semester or two before you can start the actual nursing classes . Good luck : ) advertisement Apr 26 , 2011 amandabell amandabell has 11 years experience and works as a CNA . 1,380 Visitors ; 31 Posts I just petitioned twice at MATC and didnt get it . So frustrating ! ! ! ! So now im starting to consider other options i have in the milwaukee county . i just feel like ive wasted a year of my life waiting around to get a seat in the nursing program . . .i was thinking of transferring to WCTC . . .i just cant be guaranteed a seat . i just feel so discouraged ! May 3 , 2011 I just petitioned twice at MATC and didnt get it . So frustrating ! ! ! ! So now im starting to consider other options i have in the milwaukee county . i just feel like ive wasted a year of my life waiting around to get a seat in the nursing program . . .i was thinking of transferring to WCTC . . .i just cant be guaranteed a seat . i just feel so discouraged ! Careful with WCTC . I have heard from several past and present students that they weed people out a LOT ! That might change your mind on where to go . I would n ' t think the extra stress is worth it ! May 4 , 2011 soxgirl2008 7,313 Visitors ; 382 Posts I ' ve also heard that at WCTC students in waukesha county get first dibs , and since there is such a large waiting list people in outside counties hardly ever get in . I know that ' s how it is at GTC in kenosha county . May 5 , 2011 I ' ve also heard that at WCTC students in waukesha county get first dibs , and since there is such a large waiting list people in outside counties hardly ever get in . I know that ' s how it is at GTC in kenosha county . yep , that too . Mar 19 , 2012 Binkyp 546 Visitors ; 2 Posts Do n ' t go to WCTC . . .they ' ll promise you the moon and the stars , and kick your butt out to the curb for the littlest thing . Level one teachers are very arrogant , and just chomping at the bit to kick people out . Mar 19 , 2012 Binkyp 546 Visitors ; 2 Posts Quit lying . . . . .WCTC still loves weeding people out , and all the hype about the boards is all propaganda 1 2 Next Open An Account To Comment Sign In Go To Topic Listing Wisconsin Nursing | [
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http://allpsych.com/timeline/ | History of Psychology ( 387 BC to Present ) 387 BC Plato suggested that the brain is the mechanism of mental processes . 335 BC Aristotle suggested that the heart is the mechanism of mental processes . 1774 AD Franz Mesmer detailed his cure for some mental illness , originally called mesmerism and now known as hypnosis . 1793 Philippe Pinel released the first mental patients from confinement in the first massive movement for more humane treatment of the mentally ill . 1808 Franz Gall wrote about phrenology ( the idea that a person โ s skull shape and placement of bumps on the head can reveal personality traits . 1834 Ernst Heinrich Weber published his perception theory of โ Just Noticeable DIfference , โ now known as Weber โ s Law . 1848 Phineas Gage suffered brain damage when an iron pole pierces his brain . His personality was changed but his intellect remained intact suggesting that an area of the brain plays a role in personality . 1859 Charles Darwin published the On the Origin of Species , detailing his view of evolution and expanding on the theory of โ Survival of the fittest . โ 1861 French physician Paul Broca discovered an area in the left frontal lobe that plays a key role in language development . 1869 Sir Francis Galton , Influenced by Charles Darwin โ s โ Origin of the Species , โ publishes โ Hereditary Genius , โ and argues that intellectual abilities are biological in nature . 1874 Carl Wernicke published his work on the frontal lobe , detailing that damage to a specific area damages the ability to understand or produce language 1878 G . Stanley Hall received the first American Ph . D . in psychology . He later founded the American Psychological Association . 1879 Wilhelm Wundt founded the first formal laboratory of Psychology at the University of Leipzig , marking the formal beginning of the study of human emotions , behaviors , and cognitions . 1883 The first laboratory of psychology in America is established at Johns Hopkins University . 1885 Herman Ebbinghaus introduced the nonsense syllable as a means to study memory processes . 1886 Sigmund Freud began performing therapy in Vienna , marking the beginning of personality theory . 1890 The term โ Mental Tests โ was coined by James Cattell , beginning the specialization in psychology now known as psychological assessment . 1890 Sir Francis Galton developed the technique known as the correlation to better understand the interrelationships in his intelligence studies . 1890 William James published โ Principles of Psychology , โ that later became the foundation for functionalism . 1890 New York State passed the State Care Act , ordering indigent mentally ill patients out of poor - houses and into state hospitals for treatment and developing the first institution in the U.S. for psychiatric research . 1892 Foundation of the American Psychological Association ( APA ) headed by G . Stanley Hall , with an initial membership of 42 . 1895 Alfred Binet founded the first laboratory of psychodiagnosis . 1896 Writings by John Dewey began the school of thought known as functionalism . 1896 The first psychological clinic was developed at the University of Pennsylvania marking the birth of clinical psychology . 1898 Edward Thorndike developed the โ Law of Effect , โ arguing that โ a stimulus - response chain is strengthened if the outcome of that chain is positive . โ 1900 Sigmund Freud published โ Interpretation of Dreams โ marking the beginning of Psychoanalytic Thought . 1901 The British Psychological Society was founded . 1905 Alfred Binet โ s Intelligence Test was published in France . 1906 The Journal of Abnormal Psychology was founded by Morton Prince . 1906 Ivan Pavlov published the first studies on Classical Conditioning . 1911 Alfred Adler left Freud โ s Psychoanalytic Group to form his own school of thought , accusing Freud of overemphasizing sexuality and basing his theory on his own childhood . 1911 Edward Thorndike published first article on animal intelligence leading to the theory of Operant Conditioning . 1912 William Stern developed the original formula for the Intelligence Quotient ( IQ ) after studying the scores on Binet โ s intelligence test . The formula is 1912 Max Wertheimer published research on the perception of movement , marking the beginnings of Gestalt Psychology . 1913 John E . Watson published โ Psychology as a Behaviorist Views It โ marking the beginnings of Behavioral Psychology . 1913 Carl G . Jung departed from Freudian views and developed his own theories citing Freud โ s inability to acknowledge religion and spirituality . His new school of thought became known as Analytical Psychology . 1916 Stanford - Binet intelligence test was published in the United States . 1917 Robert Yerkes ( President of APA at the time ) developed the Army Alpha and Beta Tests to measure intelligence in a group format . The tests were adopted for use with all new recruits in the U.S. military a year later . 1920 John B . Watson and Rosalie Rayner published the Little Albert experiments , demonstrating that fear could be classically conditioned . 1921 Psychological Corporation launched the first psychological test development company , not only commercializing psychological testing , but allowing testing to take place at offices and clinics rather than only at universities and research facilities . 1925 Wolfgang Kohler published โ The Mentality of Apes โ which became a major component of Gestalt Psychology . 1927 Anna Freud , daughter of Sigmund Freud , published her first book expanding her father โ s ideas in the treatment of children . 1929 Wolfgang Kohler criticizes behaviorism in his publication on Gestalt Psychology . 1932 Jean Piaget published โ The Moral Judgment of Children โ beginning his popularity as the leading theorist in cognitive development . 1932 Walter B . Cannon coined the term homeostasis and began research on the fight or flight phenomenon . 1935 Thematic Apperception Test ( TAT ) was published by Henry Murray . 1936 Egas Moniz published his work on frontal lobotomies as a treatment for mental illness . 1938 Electroshock therapy was first used on a human patient . 1939 Wechsler - Bellevue Intelligence Test was published which eventually became the most widely used intellectual assessment . 1939 The Canadian Psychological Associated was founded . 1942 Carl Rogers published โ Counseling and Psychotherapy โ suggesting that respect and a non - judgmental approach to therapy is the foundation for effective treatment of mental health issues . 1942 Jean Piaget published โ Psychology of Intelligence โ discussing his theories of cognitive development . 1942 Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ( MMPI ) was developed and fast became the most widely researched and widely accepted psychological assessment device . 1945 The state of Connecticut passed licensure legislation for psychologists , becoming the first state to recognize psychology as a protected practice oriented profession . 1945 The Journal of Clinical Psychology was founded . 1945 Karen Horney published her feministic views of psychoanalytic theory , marking the beginning of feminism . 1949 Boulder Conference outlines scientist - practitioner model of clinical psychology , looking at the M.D. versus Ph . D . used by medical providers and researchers , respectively . 1950 Erik Erikson published โ Childhood and Society , โ where he expands Freud โ s Theory to include social aspects of personality development across the lifespan . 1952 A study on psychotherapy efficacy was published by Hans Eysenck suggesting that therapy is no more effective that no treatment at all . This prompted an onslaught of outcome studies which have since shown psychotherapy to be an effective treatment for mental illness . 1952 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM ) was published by The American Psychiatric Association marking the beginning of modern mental illness classification . 1952 Chlorpromazine ( Thorazine ) first used in the treatment of schizophrenia . 1953 B.F. Skinner outlined behavioral therapy , lending support for behavioral psychology via research in the literature . 1953 Code of Ethics for Psychologists was developed by the American Psychological Association . 1954 Abraham Maslow helped to found Humanistic Psychology and later developed his famous Hierarchy of Needs . 1957 Leon Festinger proposed his theory of โ Cognitive Dissonance โ and later became an influence figure in Social Psychology . 1961 John Berry introduced the importance of cross - cultural research bringing diversity into the forefront of psychological research and application . 1961 Carl Rogers published โ On Becoming a Person , โ marking a powerful change in how treatment for mental health issues is conducted . 1963 Alfred Bandura introduced the idea of Observational Learning on the development of personality . 1963 Lawrence Kolberg introduced his ideas for the sequencing of morality development . 1967 Aaron Beck published a psychological model of depression suggesting that thoughts play a significant role in the development and maintenance of depression . 1968 DSM II was published by the American Psychiatric Association . 1968 First Doctor of Psychology ( Psy . D . ) professional degree program in Clinical Psychology was established in the Department of Psychology at The University of Illinois โ Urbana / Champaign . 1969 Joseph Wolpe published โ The Practice of Behavior Therapy . โ 1971 First Doctorate in Psychology ( Psy . D . ) awarded ( from The University of Illinois โ Urbana / Champaign ) . 1973 APA endorsed the Psy . D . degree for professional practice in psychology . 1980 DSM III published by the American Psychiatric Association . 1983 Howard Gardner ( professor at Harvard University ) introduced his theory of multiple intelligence , arguing that intelligence is something to be used to improve lives not to measure and quantify human beings . 1988 American Psychological Society established . 1990 The emergence of managed care prompts the APA to become more political , leading to the idea of Prescribing Psychologists and equity in mental health coverage . 1994 DSM IV published by the American Psychiatric Association . 1995 First Psychologists prescribe medication through the U.S. military โ s psychopharmacology program . 1997 Deep Blue , the supercomputer at the time , beats the World โ s best chess player , Kasparov , marking a milestone in the development of artificial intelligence . 1998 Psychology advances to the technological age with the emergence of e - therapy . 1999 Psychologists in Guam gain prescription privileges for psychotropic medication . 2002 New Mexico becomes the first state to pass legislation allowing licensed psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medication . 2002 The push for mental health parity gets the attention of the White House as President George W . 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