According to the American Nurses Association, nursing today is designed for the protection, promotion and optimization of health and the prevention of illness and injury.  Nurses are advocates in the care of individuals, families and communities. The standardized education of today’s registered nurses, in contrast to the past, reflects the high expectations communities and physicians have on the men and women who fill these roles. In recent years, the employment of nurses has grown and will continue to grow in part because of the aging of the baby boomer population and the associated growing rate of chronic conditions like diabetes.  The nursing profession is not just for women; there are over a hundred thousand registered male nurses working in the US. People with chronic diseases, such as heart and lung disease, are living longer than ever, which equates to sicker patients living longer and requiring skilled medical services. The foundation of all nursing practice is based in human anatomy and physiology. The chief mission of the nursing field is to protect, promote and optimize health. Key responsibilities for nurses include (but are not limited to):  Triaging and assessing injury levels in emergency situations. Performing physical examinations and taking medical and family histories. Providing counseling and education about health promotion and injury protection. Administering medication and providing wound care. Coordinating care and collaborating with other professionals including doctors, therapists and dietitians. Directing and supervising care and providing education to patients and family, which enables patients to be discharged sooner. Beyond having a breadth of knowledge in medicine (and being someone who does not get squeamish easily!), a nurse must also be skilled in other areas. In this sense, nursing is like any other profession in that there are specific individual qualities that make the job easier and a more natural fit for some people. It's important to determine whether your personality and abilities can accommodate the various responsibilities and tasks that come with being a nurse. Key qualities include:   Interpersonal and communication skills: Being a nurse requires working with people every day—doctors, other nurses, technicians, patients, caregivers, and others. To communicate information clearly and do their jobs effectively, nurses need strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to break down complex information into something that is accessible for ordinary people (i.e., non-specialists).  Compassion: Caring and empathy are valuable when taking care of individuals who are sick or injured. Remember that patients may be scared or in pain and need to be comforted, reassured, and motivated to fight through their illnesses.  Critical thinking: Registered nurses must be able to assess changes in the health status of their patients and make a quick referrals.  Detail-oriented and organized: Nurses often work with multiple patients and healthcare professional at a time and so they need to be able to keep track of what has been done and what needs to be done. In addition, attention to detail is key; medication needs to be given on time and emergency protocols must be followed to the letter.  Stamina: Nurses are often required to perform physical tasks, such as lifting patients, and also work long shifts of between eight and 12 hours, which may include night shifts.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand the profession. Determine if the roles and responsibilities of nursing interest you. Know the skills and qualities involved in nursing.


It will begin wiggling. After around a second, a grey cube will appear around the bottom app. This will drop your top app into a folder with the bottom app. The folder name is above the grey area in which your apps are seated; tapping X will remove the title of the folder and allow you to add your own. If your iPod's keyboard doesn't appear, first tap the folder name bar. It's the blue key in the bottom-right corner of your keyboard. This will minimize the app folder. Doing so will add them to your folder. You can also tap and drag the folder to move it in the same way you'd move an app. This will cause your apps to stop wiggling.
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One-sentence summary -- Tap and hold an app. Drag the app onto another app. Remove your finger. Tap X to the right of the folder name. Type in your preferred folder name. Tap Done. Tap outside of the app folder. Tap and drag apps into the folder. Press the Home button.


You should only run one antivirus program on your computer at a time to avoid conflicts and errors. AVG most likely will not even install if it detects another antivirus program running. You can download the file from the AVG website. You will be directed to Download.com, where you can start your file download. AVG is not available for Mac OS X. The install will begin, and the necessary files will be downloaded. Select your language and click Next >. You must accept it to continue, so it recommended that you read the details. After checking to make sure that no conflicting programs are installed, AVG will ask what type of installation you would like.  Selecting Express Install will install AVG toolbars and custom search sites into your browser. Disable these if you wish by choosing a Custom Installation and unchecking the boxes. Click Next >. If you chose Custom Installation, you can choose what components to install in the next screen. You can turn on or off extra features. Once your installation is configured, the files will be downloaded and installed automatically. This may take several minutes depending on your computer speed and network connection.
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One-sentence summary -- Uninstall any antivirus programs. Download AVG Free 2013. Run the install file. Read and accept the license agreement. Select the Free license. Wait for AVG to install. Restart your computer to complete the installation.


If you have trouble talking to girls (or just the girls you are interested in romantically), you should think about what’s preventing you from saying the right thing. Do you find girls intimidating? Are you worried you’ll say the wrong thing? Understanding what you're nervous about will help you counter it. Don’t put any girl on a pedestal. It's nice to think highly of someone you like, but no one is perfect. Girls have their faults and flaws too, and they probably worry about many of the same things you do. Take cues from your body so that you can recognize when you're too worked up to have a conversation. Do your breathing and heartbeat get faster? Do your face and body feel flushed and sweaty? If you need extra time to calm down before you talk to girls, walk around a bit and control your breathing by inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly. Don't think too much about it ahead of time. Come up with a phrase that you can repeat when you feel like you’re losing control of your emotions or body. For example, if you get nervous every time you want to talk to a girl, take a time out. Go somewhere quiet and tell yourself, “She’s just a person. Just a person. I’m a person. Just a person. I’m a person.” When you’ve calmed down, you should attempt to talk to her again. Think about what the girl means to you, and what you want to tell her. What is your goal? Do you want to date her? If you are dating her, do you want to remind her of how much you appreciate her? Once you’ve got some sweet words in mind, get in front of a mirror and say them out loud. Knowing exactly how you're going to phrase your sentence can be hugely helpful.  Even if you have a general idea of what you want to say in mind, actually putting it into words will be beneficial. Try not to feel silly when you do this because it’s important to notice how you carry yourself. Hold your head up (not too high), stand up straight, and look her in the eyes when you talk. Almost any girl is happy to talk to a confident person, and you want to show her that you believe in yourself. When you go to talk to girls, pay a little extra attention to your appearance. You will feel more confident, and, by putting in the effort, you are showing a girl that you care. Brushing your teeth, shaving, taking a shower, and wearing the clothes you feel good in are all great ideas. The more confident you are, the better.
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Think about your reservations. Understand that girls are people, not goddesses. Notice the physical changes that happen when you are around girls you like. Don’t be afraid to talk to yourself. Plan ahead. Practice. Put your best self forward.