National Nurses Week 2015: Celebrating Profiles of Geriatrics in Nursing—Phyllis J. Atkinson Phyllis J. Atkinson, RN, MS, GNP-BC, WCC Gerontological Nurse Practitioner The field of geriatrics relies on so many different healthcare professionals to provide expert, high-quality, patient-centered care for older adults. In honor of National Nurses Week 2015 (May 6-12), we’re celebrating the commitment of nurses committed to elder care by helping them share their stories in their own words. Here’s what Phyllis J. Atkinson had to say about her career as a gerontological nurse practitioner. Phyllis Atkinson remembers, vividly, the day she started rethinking her career in nursing. A critical care nurse, Atkinson was working at a small hospital...
Sunday Funnies: Debating Our Election Choices American voters go to the polls for the presidential election this coming Tuesday! We PWDs may have our own special agenda when it comes to evaluating candidates... Seriously Folks: Don't forget to vote in this big election!Thanks to our friend a......
Natural health:Computer work gives me tired eyes – Irish Examiner Irish ExaminerNatural health:Computer work gives me tired eyesIrish ExaminerHigh antioxidant berries, particularly those with a very dark skin, are excellent for eye health. Bilberries have a strong reputation for addressing eye issues, including strain, screen overuse, and even cataracts. You can purchase a bilberry ......
Ask D’Mine: Test Strips Redux, with a Little Mad Science Welcome back to our weekly diabetes advice column, Ask D'Mine! Your host is veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois. This week's query has him doing a little science experiment to answer a question about re-using test strips... Not......
