Article: To decorate your home, you'll want thick, wide, fancy-looking ribbon. A fabric like velvet adds a nice, classy touch. Ribbon made with wires to help it retain its shape also works well for this bow.
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Choose wide ribbon.
Article: There are two different certifications that you can apply for. Each will qualify you for the job of surgical tech. Both require an exam and a fee. While both certifications are valuable, the certified tech in surgery is slightly cheaper while the certified surgical technologist certification is more widely known. The certified surgical technologist exam from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) costs between $190 (for members of the Association of Surgical Technologists) and $290 (for non-members). The certified tech in surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) costs either $155 (for students and recent grads) or $195. You can join the Association of Surgical Technologists by filling out a form and paying a $80 fee on their website. This is not necessary to pass either exam, but it may provide a discount on exam fees. Before you can take the exam, you will need to provide proof of your training. If you went to an accredited school, this includes your transcripts and a copy of your diploma. If you received military training, you may need to provide a form filled out and signed by your supervisor. Both certification programs can be joined by either mailing in your application or submitting it online. Once the application is accepted, you will be given a test number, a testing center, and a date for the exam. If you are applying online, use the portals on the NBSTSA or NCCT website. Scan your documents into the computer, and upload them as PDFs. You can pay by card. If you are applying by mail, print out a copy of the application from their website. Make copies of your documents. Attach them to your application with a paper clip. Include a check for your exam. Both exams are roughly four hours long. However, the programs differ in what type of questions they ask. You will need to bring a number 2 pencil and an ID to the exam with you. For the NBSTSA exam, you will answer 105 questions about operative care, including sterilization, machine operation, and patient transfer. Twenty questions will cover other duties such as testing equipment or talking to patients. There are also 50 basic science questions. The NCCT exam contains 135 questions about surgical care, including preparing a catheter, assisting with sutures, and operating machinery. The other 40 questions cover additional duties, such as how to inventory supplies or label samples.
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Decide which certification you will apply for. Gather your documents. Apply online or by mail. Take the exam.
Article: The symptoms can range from irritating to incredibly painful, but UTIs will often heal on their own even if left untreated. One study showed that 71% of women who didn't treat their UTIs reported improvement within just 1 week. Don't ignore frequent UTIs, though, as they could result in a far more dangerous kidney infection if left untreated. Seek medical attention if you feel a burning sensation when you urinate, are tired or shaky, have pain or pressure in lower abdomen or back, have cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine, or develop a fever. Antioxidants protect the body's cells from various types of damage. They're used to treat a wide variety of medical issues, from cancer and Alzheimer's disease to UTIs. Vegetables and fruits are naturally rich in antioxidants, but seek out specific foods, such as blueberries, raspberries, currants, blackberries, squash and bell peppers. Drinking lots of water encourages you to urinate often. Though it's uncomfortable, urinating often will help the infection heal more quickly. You shouldn't think that your body should be completely free of bacteria. In fact, for every cell in your body, there are 10 microbial organisms! Your gut produces healthy, natural bacteria that help your body to perform some tasksfrom digesting food and supporting your immune system to helping your brain function properly. When you don't have a healthy "gut flora," as experts call it, your body is vulnerable to a variety of health issues ranging from cancer and diabetes to UTIs. Fermented foods can help maintain a healthy balance in your body. Eat foods such as yogurt, pickles, tempeh, miso, sauerkraut, kefir, and kombucha teas. You can also take probiotic (healthy bacteria) supplements to promote gut health. They've been shown to help prevent recurrent UTIs and are likely useful in preventing UTIs in general. Many yogurt brands now include probiotics, but you can also take probiotics in pill form. Probiotics are measured in units of either "organisms" or "colony forming units" (CFU). Shoot for 5 billion organisms/CFU per day. Omega-3 fats are necessary for a healthy immune system that can fight off infection. The best source of omega-3 fats you can find is fish, although you can also buy supplements in pill form at the grocery store. Caffeine acts as a stimulant, and the type of processed sugar found in processed or sweet food feeds bacteria. Both of these things will encourage your infection to worsen, so avoid them at all costs. Cut coffee, black teas, and sodas out of your diet.
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Consider waiting out your UTI. Eat foods rich in antioxidants. Stay hydrated. Support the natural balance in your gut. Increase the amount of fish in your diet. Avoid caffeine and sugar.