The Symbol of Medicine & Chakras

Did you know that some think the origin of this medical symbol is that the serpents may represent positive and negative kundalini as it moves through the chakras and around the spine (the staff) to the head where it communicates with the MIND by intellection, the domain of Mercury [wings].

Just thought you might find that interesting!

Nurses Survival Kit

1. A pencil to remind you to list your blessings.

2. An eraser so you can make your mistakes disappear.

3. A rubber band to stretch yourself beyond your limits.

4. A string to tie things together when everything is falling apart.

5. A marble in case someone asks, “Have you lost your marbles?”

6. A stick of chewing gum to stick with it and accomplish anything.

7. A tea bag to remind you to relax and take a moment to breathe.

8. A candy kiss to remind you that someone, somewhere cares about you.

9. A toothpick to remind you to pick out the good qualities in people.

10. A Band-Aid to heal hurt feelings, whether yours or someone else’s.

Nurse Uniforms Through the Ages

1885

1890

1898 Spanish American War Nurses

1908

WWI

1919 1937 WWII uniforms Vietnam War uniforms

1960s Sear catalog

1970s Today Which would you most like to wear?

Comfy Scrubs

What are you wearing?

Skechers Uniforms

Landau

Urbane Scrubs

Iguana Med

Dickies Medical

Smokers Need Not Apply

photo by Bill Longshaw



Recently "A Michigan hospital says it refuses to hire smokers, going so far as to test applicants for nicotine before allowing them to work there. Two workers were already recently turned down for employment at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester after testing positive for nicotine."

Last year "Massachusetts police and fire departments decided not to hire smokers. And the Massachusetts Hospital Association is doing the same."

Do you think medical professionals should practice what they preach OR is this discrimination?

Share your thoughts?

The entire article can be read at Boston.com

Energy Drinks and Nurses

photo by winnod

Nurses are Energizer Bunnies.

That's a known fact.

Even when they are running on empty, they keep going and going.

But, what keeps them going?

Medicinenet.com recently posted an article called Energy Drinks: Healthy Choices for Energy Boost?

They stated that, "one cup (8 ounces) of strong coffee has about 125-150 milligrams of caffeine and a 12-ounce can of ordinary cola has 35-38 milligrams, an 8.3-ounce can of Cocaine energy drink contains 280 milligrams. In general, caffeine consumption should be limited to about 200-300 milligrams per day."

"There are healthier ways than energy drinks, the experts say. Among the energy-boosters they recommend are a healthy diet, physical activity, and a good night's sleep."

"Other energizing beverages include sports drinks, fruit juices, water, low-fat milk, and good, old- fashioned water. Being dehydrated can lead to fatigue."

What are YOU Drinking?

Identification and Treatment of Benign Skin Lesions

There is a free Webinar on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET about skin lesions. You can register at Advance for Nurses

The purpose of this webinar is to educate nurses, including advanced practice clinicians, about the acrochordon, or skin tag, what they are and what can be done about them. A discussion of treatment options and when to biopsy will be discussed.

Skin Lesions and Disorders is an iphone app for $2.99

VisualDx Mobile from Logical Images is another iphone app. However, it is a little expensive but, the app is more complete.