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I am 46 years old, grew up in North Carolina and live here again after traveling around the country for years. My educational background includes a BS degree in Psychology, and I am a registered nurse. I have been an emergency room RN for 21 years and currently

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Sciences > Psychology An overview of careers in psychology: 2 of 11
An Overview of Careers in PsychologyBy definition, psychology is the study of behavior. Compared to many other fields of study, the broad scope of a career in Psychology is easy to see. Behavior is a part of every human being; how they interact with their family and friends, how they communicate with their peers and co-worker... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Traveling: 45 of 204
A cool ocean breeze gently lifts the delicate lace curtains through the opened lower half of the windows. The warm glow of morning light spills softly into the cozy loft of this old Cape Cod. The scents and sounds that drift into my awareness as I begin to stir remind me that I am in a bed far from home, a bed of comfortable ... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Dietary tips for coping with COPD: 3 of 9
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a disease of the lungs that is characterized by a decrease in airflow to the lungs. This often results in a decreased level of oxygen saturation of the blood and is characterized by symptoms like wheezing, coughing, increased sputum production and sometimes coughing up blood.... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Characteristics of a good person: 46 of 124
Good people are everywhere among us ... though by nature their selflessness often places them out of the spotlight. I have had a career that has brought me face to face with the best and worst of human behavior. Having been an emergency room nurse for many years, there have been trying times when I have found myself discourag... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds The best breed for beginner horse riders: 7 of 17
The Best Breed of Horse for Beginner RidersThe best breed of horse for a beginner rider is a simple question to answer ... the SAFE breed! Of course, herein lies the complexity. Horses are not bicycles, but living animals with a mind, and moods, of their own. There are many sports safer than horseback riding for beginners. Le... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world: 52 of 122
Yes, you can! Staying positive in a negative world.The power of positive thinking is a resource available to everyone, but tapped by far too few people. Positive thinking doesn't imply that everything in your life is going well or will be easy. We have all had times when we felt strong, confident and on top of the world. It i... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs Tips on buying a carbon monoxide detector: 3 of 7
You can save lives, your own and those living in your home. And, this is an inexpensive measure that is easy to find and to maintain. You just need to do a little research and educate yourself, then equip your home with a carbon monoxide (CO) detector. Next to a smoke detector, this is probably the most important safety featu... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care What you need to know about CAT/CT scans: 4 of 8
As an ER nurse, I work in close proximity to radiology and CT scanners. It is very common for the CT scan to be one of the diagnostic tools used in diagnosis. One of the first questions always asked by patients when told they will have a CT scan is "Will it hurt?" and the answer is "No". That's a nice change from most medical... More..
Sciences > Psychology How to tell if a loved one should see a psychiatrist: 10 of 19
The most difficult challenge to assessing whether a loved one needs the help of a psychiatrist is to try to see them objectively. To have developed a relationship of love with this person, generally a family member or friend, you will have spent a lot of time around them or possibly live in the same household. It is very diff... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Dealing with fear of commitment in a relationship: 24 of 45
Is it really fear of commitment in a relationship? Or is it fear of commitment in a relationship with YOU? Even further, does your partner have fear of commitment in general? These are the real questions to be answered when in a relationship with someone who is balking at commitment. You can only deal with fear of commitment ... More..