April Gerhard, RN, BSN Head lice are tiny insects that are found almost exclusively on the scalp, but they can live on eyelashes, eyebrows, and even pubic area. They survive by feeding on human blood. Lice are most often spread by direct contact with the hair of an...
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CRNA Month: Q&A with Natalie Chilton, CRNA
CRNA Month: Q&A with Natalie Chilton, CRNA Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE NURSING AS A CAREER? A: The flexibility of the nursing profession and wide Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE AN ADVANCED DEGREE IN NURSING? A: Working as a circulator in...
CRNA Month: Q&A with Josh Lake, CRNA
CRNA Month: Q&A with Josh Lake, CRNA Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE NURSING AS A CAREER? A: I have many nurses in my family. I learned from them that there are many career paths for nurses and that it is a stable career path with opportunities everywhere. I...
CRNA Month: Q&A with Christine Hamilton, MS, BSN, ADN, CRNA
CRNA Month: Q&A with Christine Hamilton, MS, BSN, ADN, CRNA Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE NURSING AS A CAREER? A: I attended a year and a half at Mesa State College for a Business computer degree. I got bored and by a whim, I applied for LPN school and got...
CRNA Month: Q&A with Molly Hartman, C.R.N.A
Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE AN ADVANCED DEGREE IN NURSING? A: I was working as a charge nurse on a very busy floor and having a discussion with another RN who was having a really rough day. We were coming up with a plan for her when she looked at me and said,...
How Virtual Violence Affects Families and How to Help It
By: Dr. Amanda Lovette, Pediatrician Delta Health Pediatrics Much has been said about virtual violence. Some experts say that violent acts of aggression that our families view on video games, news stories, cartoons or movies can cause lasting effects. Parents and...
CRNA Month: Q&A with Carey Simon, MSN, CRNA
Q: WHAT/WHO INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE NURSING AS A CAREER? A: My mother and I used always to love watching surgery and medical shows on TV together. Everything was always so exciting! Nursing was a way to blend my love of science, the art of caring and medical services...
The Risks of Hearing Loss in Children
The British Medical Journal just released that an estimated 670 million to 1.35 billion young people could be at risk of hearing loss based on their listening practices. This means headphones, loud concerts, mobile phones, MP3 players, or other devices that children...
Tips for Minimizing Injection Pain at the Pediatrician
Maybe the first question I hear from any child who understands they are at my office for a well-check is, “Will I get a shot?” It is likely the most dreaded procedure we do in our office, with throat swabs a close second! Parents dread bringing their children in...
Patient Advocacy & Satisfaction
The hospital experience can be scary, full of anxiety, and full of complex emotions. But one area that shouldn't be a concern is the quality of care and compassion received during a hospital visit. What we want our patients to come to expect every time they walk into...