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About me - Donna Mccay

I'm a retired Licensed Practical Nurse of 35 years.

I'm published in:

1. The Journal Of Practical Nursing, 1967,"Reassurance Needed" under maiden name Donna Rae Osborn

2. The Journal of Practical Nursing, 1975, "How to Care for An Laminectomy Patient",

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Hometowns: Reminiscing about the place where we grew up: 2 of 37
Blizzard winds howled across the prairies of North Dakota rattling our windows as Jack Frost painted his cool designs. Temperatures dropped to twenty below zero causing 20 foot drifts of snow. Heavy tan stocking tights, snow pants, a big stocking mask with just our eyes peaking through and a scarf around our neck kept us war... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Things you shouldn't do before you go to bed (if you want to sleep): 2 of 36
12 Things NOT TO DO Just Before going To Bed : 1. Walk Walking the dog or should I say that the dog takes you for a run will keep your muscles working overtime and no sleep comes for you. 2. Eat Eating spicy pizza, greasy foods, or acidic foods like tomatoes will definitely give you heart burn. You'll be very uncomfortabl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writing: 36 of 505
Writers PrayerTeach us Lord to give you a callAsking guidance so we won't fall.Give us words so we can writeBut keep it short, clear, and bright.With faith and trust in you, O Lord,We'll work with you in one ac-cord.Help us O Lord to bloom and growSo all your words we'll gladly sow.Touch each life with your loveComforting wis... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Which entertainment is affordable for the family: 1 of 10
Affordable Entertainment For The Family1. Put a jumbo 350 piece jigsaw puzzle together. Find a spot on the floor and race to see who finishes first. We did this as kids and was really fun to be competative and beat your bigger sisters and brothers.2. A day at the beach. Find a spot along the side of the road and park free. Th... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Tips for maintaining healthy cholesterol: 1 of 10
CHOLESTEROL1. A waxy fat like substance part of our cells2. Insulates nerve cells and brain tissues3. Helps skin keep its moisture4. Is the main building block of Vitamin D5. Clogs arteries and deprives heart muscle of blood6. Helps make hormonesBLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS1. Desirable level - Below 2002. LDH (Low Density Lipopro... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) How to handle a tension headache: 1 of 10
20 TIPS TO GET RID OF TENSION HEADACHES.But first just what is a tension headache. It is a band like tightness around the head with mild to moderate pain affecting the whole head. about 90% of headaches are classified as muscle contraction or tension headaches with pain lasting 30 minutes to 7 days. Tension headaches are not ... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Chocolate no bake cookies: 3 of 27
Chocolate no bake cookies are made in one half hour or less. You gather supplies, put first 6 ingredients in a two quart pan and bring to boil for 3 minutes or until it forms a soft ball when dropped in a cup of ice cold water. Add next 4 ingredients, mix well, drop by teaspoon on waxed paper, let cool and place in a containe... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Best foods for people with high blood pressure: 1 of 9
Yep! You can bring your high blood pressure down to prevent stroke, congestive heart failure or coronary artery disease by making right choices of best foods and reading labels for salt.You'll see results in 2 weeks.Make menus with your favorite foods under the best food list ahead of time saves time and keeps you on track to... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: A day at the beach: 2 of 17
A day at The Beach This Is What You Will Find 1. Parking meter or parking fees. Make sure you have enough quarters for that parking meter so you don't end up paying a big fat fine. Parking lot fees can be any where from ten to twenty dollars for the day. Now if you have a handicap license plate and are lucky enough to find ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Prayer: 5 of 40
WHAT IS PRAYER? 1. Sitting at the Father's feet pouring out my heart. 2. A two way conversation of listening and waiting for answers. 3. A personal relationship between me as a believer and our Father. 4. It is not a religious prayer repeated in a monotone voice. 5. Entering the Holy of Holies by the Blood of the Lamb. 6. Pra... More..