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I am a practicing nurse, with a specialty in pediatrics. I have over 15 years of experience in ambulatory urgent care, acute care / hospital nursing, and emergency nursing. I believe strongly in evidence - based practice, which means the things we do to (and

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Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to gracefully dine alone: 1 of 61
"Table for one, please." The American dining experience has evolved over the past few decades, becoming more accepting of the individual diner. Whether by necessity, circumstance, or choice, the number of people dining alone has increased. Yet despite our evolving culture, diners occasionally experience socially uncomfortable... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies What's the best way to cure a headache?: 1 of 27
Nothing is more distracting than a headache, and once afflicted, getting relief is top priority. Non-medicinal comfort measures can help regardless of headache type, however, some headaches require specific medicinal treatment in order to be managed effectively.Here are the common types of headaches, causes and treatments.Ten... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments How to avoid overmedicating your child: 1 of 17
Sneezing, sniffling, coughing, the past three days are a blur. Tissues piled on every surface, a chorus of coughing echoes through the house, and you'd give a million dollars for two consecutive hours of sleep. As you swig a shot of Nyquil right from the bottle, you wonder, maybe we could cut the adult dose in half for junior... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Breaking with Thanksgiving tradition: 1 of 17
For the past two years, my Thanksgiving Day plans have consisted of caring for those with carving knife injuries, gravy burns, and side dish gastritis. I've chosen to be a distant observer to the traditional family gathering flanked by cornbread stuffing and pumpkin pie. I've opted to work. My recent divorce has left me in a ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Lost love: 6 of 73
Love is not a tangible thing. It cannot be lost' per se, but the relationship between two people can change, resulting in a feeling of lost love.' Love is something you feel, something you express, through gestures, actions, words, deeds, and touch. Those on the receiving end of loving expressions may respond by accepting, re... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Tips for reducing fever in children: 1 of 11
Everyone will experience fever in their lifetime, it's inevitable, it's biological, it's nature's way of letting us know that something's amiss. We've come along way from the ancient belief that fever was a sign of being possessed by demons. We now know fever is a symptom, one of the ways the body deals with biological threat... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Guide to surviving sunburn: 1 of 11
Who hasn't enjoyed a warm sunny day only to discover a few hours later that they have a sunburn. What is a sunburn? Sunburn is the body's inflammatory response to ultra violet radiation (UVR) exposure. The severity of the sunburn is in direct proportion to the amount of time exposed to the sun, or artificial source such as a ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Should designers start making clothes for full-figured women: 1 of 9
As a professional, 'full-figured' woman, I am frustrated with the lack of quality made, attractive attire available for women over size 16. Large women enjoy looking stylish as much as thin women do. We love well made, fashionable clothing and although we may not be the frame designers would choose to market their wares, we a... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Treating diarrhea in children: 1 of 6
Managing your child's diarrhea is probably not the most pleasant parenting task, but with a little schooling about excessive stooling, when the inevitable does happen, you will be somewhat prepared. Diarrhea is a common ailment of childhood, and can be caused by numerous things, most often viruses. Preventing dehydration, man... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Should you dump your husband for another married man?: 5 of 27
Dumping your current husband to pursue a married man is like trying to decide whether to cut your hair with a chainsaw or a lawnmower. Neither option makes sense, as both are apt to be messy, loud, painful, and not give you the glamorous result you were hoping for. Do you think a new guy will fix it for you? Highly unlikely, ... More..