Monday, December 17, 2012

How to Hydrate Your Skin All Winter Long

The cold season has arrived here in New Hampshire so I wanted to share some tried and true ways to help you keep your skin healthy and hydrated this coming winter.
As beautiful as our winters can be here in New England, they can also cause long-term effects on your skin’s natural resources and ability to heal. Follow these easy tips to enhance your skin care regimen during the winter months.
  • Drink at least 6 glasses of water daily while cutting back on coffee, soda and alcohol.
  • Only use mild exfoliating techniques such as loofahs or body sponges.
  • Use face and body scrub exfoliates sparingly. Try to avoid alcohol-based products as they eliminate moisture from your skin.
  • Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Invest in all natural moisturizers to help you saturate dehydrated skin.
  • Supplement your diet with Vitamin E and collagen capsules. These will help your skin hold moisture and elasticity, resulting in healthier, more hydrated skin.
  • Hot water robs your skin of its natural moisture so try to use lukewarm water instead.
  • Never scratch or irritate dehydrated or dry skin as it can result in dry spots and skin abrasions.
  • Avoid extreme cold or extreme heat as both affect your skin’s ability to repair itself.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Eating For Energy

Yes...the holidays are right around the corner and we'll all be more busy than we usually are. So heres some tips to keep that energy level up.....
Eat regular meals and snacks
The golden rule for high energy eating is to keep your blood sugar (aka glucose) steady by never to going more than 4 to 5 hours without eating. Glucose is the brain's main fuel. When it dips you get that foggy tired feeling. Prevent that and stay energized by giving your brain and your body a steady flow of food. Include some protein in each meal
Lean meat, fish, beans, egg, low-fat dairy and nuts all count as protein. So get that pasta dish with some chicken and shrimp in it, or add some beans and nuts to your lunch salad. Avoid large meals
No one knows exactly why, but large fatty meals make you feel tired. Keeping meals light helps keep you energized. So put down your fork when you reach a 5 or 6 on a scale of one to ten. (1 = starving and 10 = "Thanksgiving full"). Stay well hydrated
Fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration, so make sure you drink enough. On average women need 9 cups of fluid a day and men need 13. But everyone is different. How do you know you're dinking enough? Your thirst is actually a pretty accurate guide. So here's some down-home advice: if you are thirsty, drink.


And for those chilly nights...heres a nice Pumkin Soup recipe. Enjoy!

Serves 4

Ingredients

    3/4 cup water
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 can (8 ounces) pumpkin puree
    1 cup unsalted vegetable broth
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1 cup fat-free milk
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 green onion, green top only, chopped

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the water over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Don't let the onion dry out.
Add the remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and cook until hot. Don't boil.
Ladle into warmed individual bowls and garnish with black pepper and green onion tops. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1 cup
Calories72Sodium241 mg
Total fat1 gTotal carbohydrate12 g
Saturated fat< 1 gDietary fiber2 g
Monounsaturated fat< 1 gProtein3 g
Cholesterol1 mg

Monday, September 10, 2012

Eating Well As We Age Brochure

Heres a brochure for eating well for the elderly. It is in PDF form and it can be printed out.
Brochure for eating well over 50

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Fun Body facts

I cant get enough of finding out some of the fun and sometimes a little weird facts about the human body so I thought Id post a few and share!!!

Your brain has huge oxygen needs: Your brain requires 20 percent of the oxygen and calories your body needs — even though your brain only makes up two percent of your total body weight.

A sneeze can exceed 100 mph: When a sneeze leaves your body, it does so at high speeds — so you should avoid suppressing it and causing damage to your body.

Being right-handed can prolong your life: If you’re right-handed, you could live up to nine years longer than a lefty.

Even small noises cause the pupils of the eyes to dilate. It is believed that this is why surgeons, watchmakers and others who perform delicate manual operations are so bothered by uninvited noise. The sound causes their pupils to change focus and blur their vision, making it harder to do their job well.

A simple, moderately severe sunburn damages the blood vessels extensively. How extensively? Studies have shown that it can take four to fifteen months for them to return to their normal condition. Consider that the next time you’re feeling too lazy to apply sunscreen before heading outside

We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening. The cartilage between our bones gets compressed by standing, sitting and other daily activities as the day goes on, making us just a little shorter at the end of the day than at the beginning.

About 32 million bacteria call every inch of your skin home. Germaphobes don’t need to worry however, as a majority of these are entirely harmless and some are even helpful in maintaining a healthy body.

The colder the room you sleep in, the better the chances are that you’ll have a bad dream. It isn’t entirely clear to scientists why this is the case, but if you are opposed to having nightmares you might want to keep yourself a little toastier at night.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Common Skin Problems With The Elderly

Elderly people often become non-ambulatory and, as a result, are confined to their beds. When this happens, they can develop pressure sores

Read more: Common Skin Problems with the Elderly | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5091400_common-skin-problems-elderly.html#ixzz23YdBQg2O

Saturday, July 7, 2012

New Development That Uses A Light-Activated Treatment To Kill MRSA

Recently, scientists have developed a new way to treat MRSA. This new development uses a light activated treatment that targets and kills MRSA. To read more on this...please follow the link to the related article.
http://mrsastaph.net/kills-mrsa/

Friday, June 8, 2012

Complete List Of Boards Of Nursing

Alabama State Board of Nursing

Address:
770 Washington Avenue
RSA Plaza, Suite 250
Montgomery, AL 36130-3900
Phone: (334) 293-5200 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (334) 293-5200 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $85
License renewal (every two years), RN: $75
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 24 contact hours for every renewal period

Alaska State Board of Nursing

Address:
Dept. of Comm. & Econ. Development
Div. of Occupational Licensing
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 269-8161 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (907) 269-8161 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $284
License renewal (every two years), RN: $60
Continuing Education Requirements:
Two of the following:
30 contact hours
30 hours of professional nursing activities
320 hours of nursing employment

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Address:
4747 N. 7th St.
Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: (602) 771-7800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (602) 771-7800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $200
License renewal (every two years), RN: $160
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Address:
University Tower Building
1123 S. University, Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72204-1619
Phone: (501) 686-2700 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (501) 686-2700 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $100
License renewal (every two years), RN: $75
Continuing Education Requirements:
You must complete 15 practice-focused continuing education contact hours or hold a current, nationally recognized certification or complete a minimum of one college credit course in nursing with a grade of C or better during a licensure period.

California State Board of Registered Nursing

Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 150
PO Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 322-3350 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (916) 322-3350 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $200
License renewal (every two years), RN: $140
Continuing Education Requirements:
30 contact hours per renewal period

Colorado State Board of Nursing

Address:
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (303) 894-2430 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (303) 894-2430 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $88
License renewal (every two years), RN: $113
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing

Address:
Dept. of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-7603 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (860) 509-7603 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $180
License renewal (annual), RN: $100
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Delaware State Board of Nursing

Address:
Cannon Building
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Cannon Building, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 744-4500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (302) 744-4500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $110
License renewal (every two years), RN: Not listed on web site

Continuing Education Requirements:

30 contact hours every renewal period

District of Columbia State Board of Nursing

Address:
Department of Health
899 N. Capitol Street, N.E., 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (877) 672-2174 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (877) 672-2174 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $230
License renewal (every two years), RN: $145

Continuing Education Requirements:

24 contact hours for RNs and 18 contact hours for LPNs every renewal period

Florida State Board of Nursing

Address:
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C01
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3251
Phone: (850) 488-0595 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (850) 488-0595 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $204
License renewal (every two years), RN: $145
Continuing Education Requirements:
1 hour HIV/AIDS for initial licensure
2 hours relating to prevention of medical errors
24 hours of continuing education related to nursing
2 hours of domestic violence education every third renewal

Georgia State Board of Nursing

Address:
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: (478) 207-2440 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (478) 207-2440 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $40
License renewal (every two years), RN: $65
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Hawaii State Board of Nursing

Address:
King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant Street, Room 301
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-3000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (808) 586-3000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $88
License renewal (every two years), RN: $90
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Idaho State Board of Nursing

Address:
280 N. 8th Street, Suite 210
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720
Phone: (208) 334-3110 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (208) 334-3110 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $90
License renewal (every two years), RN: $90
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

Address:
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-4500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (312) 814-4500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $91
License renewal (every two years), RN: $50
Continuing Education Requirements:
LPN licensure for the February 1, 2011 – January 31, 2013 renewal cycle: 20 hours of approved continuing education.
RN licensure for the June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2012 renewal cycle: 20 hours of approved continuing education.
APN licensure for the June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2012 renewal cycle: 50 hours of approved continuing education.

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Address:
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
402 W. Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-2960 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (317) 232-2960 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $50
License renewal (every two years), RN: $50
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Iowa State Board of Nursing

Address:
River Point Business Park
400 S.W. 8th Street
Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309-4685
Phone: (515) 281-3255 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (515) 281-3255 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $143
License renewal (every three years), RN: $99
Continuing Education Requirements:
For renewal of a three year license, 36 contact hours.
For renewal of a license that has been issued for less than three years, 24 contact hours.

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Address:
Landon State Office Bldg.
900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230

Fees:

Initial licensing fee, RN: $75
License renewal (every two years), RN: $60
Continuing Education Requirements:
30 contact hours each renewal period for nurses at all levels of practice.

Kentucky State Board of Nursing

Address:
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (502) 329-7000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (502) 329-7000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $110
License renewal (every two years), RN: $50
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours every two years; two of the 30 hours must be AIDS CE
three hours of domestic violence CE within 3 years of Kentucky licensure

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Address:
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: (225) 755-7500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (225) 755-7500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $145.25
License renewal, RN: Not listed on web site
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: Five, 10, or 15 contact hours every year, based on employment

Maine State Board of Nursing

Address:
158 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 287-1133 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (207) 287-1133 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $75
License renewal, RN: Not listed on web site
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Maryland State Board of Nursing

Address:
4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: (410) 585-1900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (410) 585-1900 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $100
License renewal (annual), RN: $69
Continuing Education Requirements:
None.

Massachusetts State Board of Nursing

Address:
Board of Registration in Nursing
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 973-0900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (617) 973-0900 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $180
License renewal (every two years), RN: $120
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 15 contact hours every renewal period

Michigan CIS/Office of Health Services

Address:
Ottawa Towers North
611 W. Ottawa, 4th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 373-9280 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (517) 373-9280 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $54
License renewal (every two years), RN: $60
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 25 contact hours every renewal period

Minnesota State Board of Nursing

Address:
2829 University Avenue SE
Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (612) 617-2270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (612) 617-2270 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $115
License renewal (every two years), RN: $70
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: 24 contact hours every renewal period LPNs: 12 contact hours every renewal period

Mississippi State Board of Nursing

Address:
1080 River Oaks Drive, Suite A100
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone: (601) 664-9303 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (601) 664-9303 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $100
License renewal (every two years), RN: $100
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Address:
3605 Missouri Blvd
P.O. Box 656
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656
Phone: (573) 751-0293 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (573) 751-0293 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $45
License renewal (every two years), RN: $40
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Montana State Board of Nursing

Address:
301 South Park
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
Phone: (406) 841-2345 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (406) 841-2345 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $200
License renewal (every two years), RN: $100
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Nebraska Health and Human Services System

Address:
Dept. of Regulation & Licensure, Nursing Section
301 Centenial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-3121 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (402) 471-3121 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $123
License renewal (every two years), RN: $123
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: 20 contact hours every renewal period

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Address:
License Certification and Education
2500 W. Sahara Ave
Suite 207
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $100
License renewal (every two years), RN: $100
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours every renewal period

New Hampshire State Board of Nursing

Address:
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 16
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-2323 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (603) 271-2323 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $120
License renewal (every two years), RN: $100
Continuing Education Requirements:
All nurses: 30 contact hours every renewal period

New Jersey State Board of Nursing

Address:
124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 504-6586 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (973) 504-6586 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $195
License renewal (every two years), RN: $120
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours every renewal period

New Mexico State Board of Nursing

Address:
6301 Indian School Road NE
Suite 710
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505) 841-8340 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (505) 841-8340 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $110
License renewal (every two years), RN: $93
Continuing Education Requirements:
All nurses: 30 contact hours every renewal period

New York State Board of Nursing

Address:
State Education Building
89 Washington Avenue
2nd Floor West Wing
Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (518) 474-3817 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Ext. 120
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $143
License renewal (every three years), RN: $50
Continuing Education Requirements:
2-hour course on child-abuse (one time requirement for registration)
4-hour course on infection control every four years

North Carolina State Board of Nursing

Address:
4516 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $150
License renewal (every two years), RN: $92
Continuing Education Requirements:
All nurses: 30 contact hours every renewal period

North Dakota State Board of Nursing

Address:
919 South 7th Street, Suite 504
Bismark, ND 58504
Phone: (701) 328-9777 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (701) 328-9777 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $130
License renewal (every two years), RN: $60
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 12 contact hours every renewal period

Ohio State Board of Nursing

Address:
17 South High Street, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-6940 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (614) 466-6940 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $75
License renewal (every two years), RN: $35
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 24 contact hours per renewal period

Oklahoma State Board of Nursing

Address:
2915 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: (405) 962-1800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (405) 962-1800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $85
License renewal (every two years), RN: $75
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Address:
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97224-7012
Phone: (971) 673-0685 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (971) 673-0685 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $160
License renewal (every two years), RN: $145
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: Complete the one-time Pain Management Continuing Education requirement

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Address:
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone: (717) 783-7142 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (717) 783-7142 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $35
License renewal (every two years), RN: $65; LPN: $60
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: 30 contact hours every renewal period; LPNs: None

Rhode Island State Board of Nursing

Department of Health
Three Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-5960 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (401) 222-5960 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $130; LPN: $90
License renewal (every two years), RN: $50
Continuing Education Requirements:
All nurses: 10 contact hours every renewal period

South Carolina State Board of Nursing

Address:Synergy Business Park
Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4300 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (803) 896-4300 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $90
License renewal (every two years), RN: $50
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: 30 contact hours every renewal period

South Dakota State Board of Nursing

Address:
4305 South Louise Ave., Suite 201
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3115
Phone: (605) 362-2760 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (605) 362-2760 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $100
License renewal, RN: $90

Continuing education requirements:

None

Tennessee State Board of Nursing

Address:
426 Fifth Avenue North
1st Floor - Cordell Hull Building
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-3111 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (615) 741-3111 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $115
License renewal, RN: Not listed on web site
Continuing Education Requirements:
No continuing education hours required, though license renewal requires proof of continued competence

Texas Board of Nurse Examiners

Address:
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 305-7400 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (512) 305-7400 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $139
License renewal (every two years), RN: $65
Continuing Education Requirements:
20 contact hours per renewal period

Utah State Board of Nursing

Address:
Heber M. Wells Building
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 530-6701 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (801) 530-6701 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:

Initial licensing fee, RN: $100
License renewal (every two years), RN: $58
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs: Have practiced not less than 400 hours during two years preceding application for renewal, or have completed 30 contact hours, or have practiced not less than 200 hours and completed 15 contact hours during two years preceding application for renewal.

Vermont State Board of Nursing

Address:
National Life Building
Floor FL2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402
Phone: (802) 828-2396 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (802) 828-2396 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $90
License renewal (every two years), RN: $95
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Virginia State Board of Nursing

Address:Perimeter Center
9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Phone: (804) 367-4400 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (804) 367-4400 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $190
License renewal (every two years), RN: $140
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Address:
Department of Health
310 Israel Road SE
PO Box 47864
Olympia, WA 98504-7864
Phone: (360) 236-4740 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360) 236-4740 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $92
License renewal (annual), RN: $101
Continuing Education Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: Seven contact hours in HIV-AIDS education

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses

Address:
101 Dee Drive, Suite 102
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 558-3596 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (304) 558-3596 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $51.50
License renewal (annual), RN: $25
Continuing Education Requirements:
30 contact hours per renewal period

Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing

Address:
1400 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Phone: (608) 266-2112 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (608) 266-2112 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $90
License renewal (every two years), RN: $66
Continuing Education Requirements:
None

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

Address:
1810 Pioneer Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7601 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (307) 777-7601 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fees:
Initial licensing fee, RN: $135
License renewal (every two years), RN: $110
Continuing Education Requirements:
20 contact hours, or 500 practice hours every two years, or 1600 practice hours every five years, or a refresher program.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Monday, March 12, 2012

How Do Ted Hose Prevent Swelling?

As Nursing Assistants, we put these on patients all the tiime and  alot of us wear them also :) Heres a great article about how they work.
http://www.ehow.com/about_5185787_do-ted-hose-prevent-swelling_.html

Saturday, February 4, 2012

How to Handle Someone With Alzheimer's Who Wanders

Look for the trigger

  • If the behavior is new, determine if there have been any big changes in his/her life. A recent move or change of caregiver can be stressful, for example, and frustration and anxiety can cause wandering. Take extra measures to calm her in stressful times, such as following a steady routine. A new medication could be causing agitation as a side effect.
  • Look for a pattern in wandering episodes. If it always happens at night, for example, it could indicate fear or loneliness and he/she may need extra support after dark. If it's at mealtimes, he/she may be hungry or thirsty and unable to follow through on these desires. Some people wander at specific times linked to activities from their previous work life or other former routines.
  • Assess whether your patient is busy enough. Sheer boredom is a common cause of wandering. He/she should ideally have access to a variety of activities (sorting laundry or blocks, making art or crafts, watching calm nature-type videos, and talking).

Friday, January 20, 2012

Low levels of Vitamin D

So I went to the doctor yesterday and she recommended me getting tested for my levels of Vitamin D. She said #1 because its winter time and #2 because I work third shift. Well, the test came back and I was super low so thank goodness she wanted to check. So today Im going to post one of the articles I found on Vitamin D deficiency There are many out there so look around and if you do shift work or live in a cold climate during the winter, you might want to get checked.
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Friday, January 6, 2012

Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About the Human Brain

  1. Weight. The weight of the human brain is about 3 lbs.
  2. Cerebrum. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and makes up 85% of the brain’s weight.
  3. Skin. Your skin weighs twice as much as your brain.
  4. Gray matter. The brain’s gray matter is made up of neurons, which gather and transmit signals.
  5. White matter. The white matter is made up of dendrites and axons, which create the network by which neurons send their signals.
  6. Gray and white. Your brain is 60% white matter and 40% gray matter.
  7. Water. The brain is made up of about 75% water.
  8. Neurons. Your brain consists of about 100 billion neurons.
  9. Synapses. There are anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 synapses for each neuron.
  10. No pain. There are no pain receptors in the brain, so the brain can feel no pain.
  11. Largest brain. While an elephant’s brain is physically larger than a human brain, the human brain is 2% of total body weight (compared to 0.15% of an elephant’s brain), meaning humans have the largest brain to body size.
  12. Blood vessels. There are 100,000 miles of blood vessels in the brain.
  13. Fat. The human brain is the fattest organ in the body and may consists of at least 60% fat.