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I am an assistant professor of nursing and nutrition. I primarily teach obstetric, pediatric, and mental health nursing; the science of human nutrition; and sports nutrition.

I have an associate of arts degree; an associate, bachelors, and masters of science

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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Will insurgency in Iraq ever end?: 1 of 13

Everything evolves, people, animals, and even the art of war. There was once a time when an enemy could be identified by the color of his clothing. There was once a time when men would line up, row upon row, firing across an invisible dividing line until one side retreated or the other was left with the most men standing. No... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs B12 shots and weight loss: 1 of 1

Over the past several years, many programs have been started that claim to provide medically supervised weight loss. There are typically three methods used in these programs that include an injection, a pill, and extreme calorie restriction. Some of the first programs that were developed involved the injection of the pregnan... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Living with early menopause: 6 of 8

When a woman experiences changes in the menstrual cycle, such as irregular periods or periods that alternate between being heavy and light, it is a sign that she might be going through the beginning stages of menopause. Menopause is a time during a woman's life when the menstrual cycle stops, and is associated with failure o... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Mythical creatures: Fire birds as a common cultural element: 3 of 3

There are certain myths and creatures that are unique to an individual culture, and yet there are others that seem to cross continents and centuries. The fire bird, or phoenix, is one such creature. While the symbolism behind the phoenix varies across cultures, there is unification in the story behind the phoenix. According ... More..