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National Nurses Week Ends – What Now?

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Jamie Davis

As National Nurses Week 2009 ends, it’s time for us to return to the real world where no one celebrates nursing. Wait a minute! Why do we have to stop celebrating nursing just because the official week is over?  It … Continue reading →

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Vitamin Water and Label Reading

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Jamie Davis

I found this great article on the importance of reading beyond the marketing hype on the front of a label.  Today’s very popular vitamin water drinks are often hyped as healthy alternatives to sugary sodas and juices.  Their labeling points … Continue reading →

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CPR and AED Week from June 1 thru 7

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Jamie Davis

From the American Heart Association: CPR and AED Awareness Week (Click Here for Info) June 1–7     Heroes aren’t born. They’re trained. Each year an estimated 166,000 lives are claimed by Sudden Cardiac Arrest, an electronic malfunction that causes … Continue reading →

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Eat Chocolate for Medical Science

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Jamie Davis

Would you be willing to step forward and eat a chocolate bar at day for science? I love science. It’s great to learn how things interact with each other and the cause and effect basis of the world around and … Continue reading →

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