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The History of Nurses

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

In the history of war, nurses are described as “angels of the battlefield.” In some aspects, their images are connected with the war more than the peace. For example, the nursing roles and education were first defined by Florence Nightingale, following her experiences caring for the wounded in the Crimean War. Approximately two thousand women, North and South, served as volunteer nurses in military hospitals during the American Civil War.

Florence Nightingale

The U.S. officially entered WWII as a combatant following the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. 56,793 nurses would serve with 32,500 of them overseas. A total of more than 59,000 American nurses served in the Army Nurse Corps, the oldest US women’s military organization, during World War II. Nurses worked closer to the front lines than they ever had before. Today, many travel nurse jobs exist that allow nursing personnel to work on the front lines as well.

Nurses not only contribute but also sacrifice during the war. More than 100 military nurses were captured when Bataan and Corregidor fell to the Japanese in 1942. During the battle on Anzio, six Army Nurses were killed by German bombing, strafing and shelling of the tented hospital area. In all, more than 200 Army Nurses lost their lives during World War II. While this is quite an unfortunate occurrence to happen to medical staff, but thankfully, nurse practitioner jobs today are much safer.

People Who Have Dugg Health Topics

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Here is a list of some Digg users who have submitted health-related websites. They are either interested in health and medicine, or just found something on a related website that was interesting.

mtnboy
badqat
sarahlee
cabbage1027
PhoenixTx

Do you also have an affinity towards the subjects of cancer, dentistry, physical disabilities, or mental health? Then be sure to also promote such topics with your social networking websites and spread the knowledge. You never know when a blogger might find you. :)

Nurse Practitioners and Doctors

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

After reading about an article in the Arizona Republic newspaper (click here to read it), I began to understand the trend of how nurse practitioners are in many instances, quite similar to a doctor.

It seems that more and more patients are going to see nurse practitioners (NPs) – even if they had booked an appointment to see a doctor. Why is this the case? Well, first of all, there aren’t enough medical personnel to begin with, whether they be nurses or physicians. This has made the outlook of nurse practitioner jobs very promising to many individuals who are looking for a career in the field of medicine.

Secondly, a visit to the doctor usually feels very rushed, while nurses tend to take more time to listen to your problems and diagnose you. This level of bedside manner and patience has made seeing a nurse practitioner more sought after than a physician.

Thirdly, a lot of the educational requirements, tasks, and responsibilities overlap between doctors and nurse practitioners. Since some of these jobs overlap and there are more nurses than doctors, seeing a nurse simply makes sense in many situations. Also, nurses generally know when they should be consulting a doctor and will do so if necessary.

Getting Rid of Acne and Blemishes

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Imagine this, you have a date with someone you’ve been wanting to date for a long time. A week before the date you take a look in the mirror and notice something horrible, huge pimple has formed overnight. Immediately they start wondering how to get rid of pimples quick.

AcneMany people around the world everyday experience this exact same scenario. Not knowing where to turn cause lots of stress and anxiety. I mean you want to look perfect for the upcoming date, and now you’ve got a pick zit on the side of your cheek. There are natural secrets to keeping healthy skin that is acne free. If you have lots of outbreaks of pimples it is advisable to contact a dermatologist for an assessment.

Drinking lots of water is a great way of getting rid of unwanted blemishes. Water is a universal solvent, that flushes all sorts of impurities out of your system.

Another great method of eliminating pimples quick is to steam your face to cleanse your pores. Bacteria gets stuck in your pimples and the only way for them to be released is to open your pores and wash them away with water. Steam opens and cleanses your pores, and when you rinse with cold water, the pores then return to their original state, keeping microbes from entering.

Plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet is important as well, because they are a great natural cleanser that are stronger than a lot of the artificial cleansers that are available in stores.