This is very interesting. What do you think? RNs can now prescribe birth control in California | Scrubs – The Leading Lifestyle Nursing Magazine Featuring Inspirational and Informational Nursing Articles. via RNs can now prescribe birth control in California | Scrubs – The Leading Lifestyle Nursing Magazine Featuring Inspirational and Informational Nursing Articles.
Month: September 2012
Magic Kingdoms New Fantasy Land
Who loves Fantasy Land at the Magic Kingdom? I know I do. It has changed a little over the years with rides and attractions coming and going with some old favorites remaining and upgraded. Fantasy land is expanding! New Fantasyland is opening in phases for the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom park, …
2012 Epcot International Food and Wine Menu and Prices « Adventures with Jen Cook
It’s that time of year again. The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival begins tonight. My husband and I are passholders and go multiple times during the festival. It is so enjoyable. There is always amazing food. Although a little pricy at times. Everything is served tapas style (or appetizer portion) and range anywhere from $2.00 …
RN to BSN – Admitted!
I received this in my email today. Congratulations! The Admissions Committee has completed the decision process for the Class of 2014 UCF College of Nursing Undergraduate Program RN to BSN Track (Spring 13 Virtual (Web Based) Campus), and you have been selected for conditional acceptance. Please print this notification, sign and return it to the …
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
ACE inhibitors produce vasodilation by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II. This vasoconstrictor is formed by the proteolytic action of renin (released by the kidneys) acting on circulating angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I. Angiotensin I is then converted to angiotensin II by angiotensin converting enzyme. ACE also breaks down bradykinin (a vasodilator substance). Therefore, ACE …
Beta Blockers
Beta Blocks what are they and what do they do? “Beta-blockers are drugs that bind to beta-adrenoceptors and thereby block the binding of norepinephrine and epinephrine to these receptors. This inhibits normal sympathetic effects that act through these receptors. Therefore, beta-blockers are sympatholytic drugs. Some beta-blockers, when they bind to the beta-adrenoceptor, partially activate …
Four Reasons You Can’t get into Nursing School
As many people may not know getting into any nursing program is competitive. Your grades have to be top notch and still that may not be enough. I know that waiting lists are as long as two years these days, at least in my area. From: http://scrubsmag.com/4-reasons-you-cant-get-into-nursing-school/ For many people, nursing is more than just …
20 health and safety tips for frazzled nurses!
From http://scrubsmag.com/20-health-and-safety-tips-for-frazzled-nurses As a nurse, you face a great deal of situations that can cause you and your patients harm—a daily fact that can fry your nerves! A hectic schedule that includes crazy drivers on your morning commute, a five minute lunch “break” and extra heavy patient loads, hazards to you and those around you …
9-19-2012
I pushed my first narcotics today on several people today although I don’t have access to meds yet. (tomorrow I will). It feels weird to do this after spending 12 years in a hospital environment and never giving anything potentially more harmful than Xopenex. I did have access to charting system today so I did …
First day on floor
My first actual day on the floor was interesting. I ended up at the desk because I STILL don’t have access to charting or anything else. Today I’m supposed to have it but I’m. Not working today. Lol. And now my boss will be gone until Thursday do I will be at the desk again …