http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=ROBYN+KNAPP Wellness, Fitness and Diet ROBYN KNAPP Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=297147&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Diabetes can be a real threat to the cardiovascular system. It comes on slowly and can wreak havoc with the bodies systems before the individual knows that they even have diabetes. Diabetes can cause harm not only to the cardiovascular system but the eyes, the nerves, the kidneys, and impede the hea... Arts and Crafts ROBYN KNAPP Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=297148&ca=Arts+and+Crafts With the advent of the earring dating back to 2500 B.C., according to various sources, there's no denying this body adornment has endured many trends and styles. Today, earring fashions are as varied as their history and may be may be worn by both women and men. For such a small item, the earring ha... Wellness, Fitness and Diet ROBYN KNAPP Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295927&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Proper foot care is very important for people who are diabetic. People spend a great amount of time on their feet. Knowledge of proper foot care can save the diabetic individual from many future complications that can arise from foot care neglect, such as open wounds, infection, and loss of toe nail... Wellness, Fitness and Diet ROBYN KNAPP Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295929&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Diabetic ketoacidosis or (DKA) is a complication of diabetes. When the individual’s blood sugar gets very high and they are profoundly deficient in insulin, the body becomes unable to utilize blood sugar efficiently. The body then begins to burn fat stores for food. As these fat stores are burned, a... Education ROBYN KNAPP Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295220&ca=Education This is the day that you will sit for your nursing boards, and take the NCLEX®. Be sure that you have you ATT, (Authorization To Test) form with you. You will not be able to test without this form. You will also need to present picture identification. Of course now is not the time to ask yourself if... Society ROBYN KNAPP Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295222&ca=Society In assessing the diabetic client, the nurse should identify specific body systems that the disease effects. Always look first. Is the client obese, frail, emaciated or well nourished? Notice the client's face and skin color, are they pale, flushed or diaphoretic. Ask them how they feel. Are they hun... Career ROBYN KNAPP Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295224&ca=Career Congratulations! So you finally passed your boards, and now you are a real Registered Nurse. How does it feel, to have passed the final test of all tests? Great? Absolutely! Now what? Well, to begin, you need to celebrate. There are many loved ones that are also looking forward to taking part in the... Career ROBYN KNAPP Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295227&ca=Career Immigration to the United States has never ceased. It is a continual process that brings a variety of rich cultures and knowledge this great country. Health care workers experience the vastness of cultural diversity more so than any other profession. Therefore, more than any other profession, health... Career ROBYN KNAPP Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295229&ca=Career Once a patient is diagnosed as having diabetes, their world suddenly changes. Now they must monitor their glucose before meals and at bedtime, they must watch the sugars that they consume and be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and know what actions to take. This is... Wellness, Fitness and Diet ROBYN KNAPP Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295232&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet The diabetic patient can help control their blood glucose levels in conjunction with a healthy diet. Not only can they help to control their blood glucose levels with a healthy diet, but their lipids and blood pressure as well. Nutrition recommendations are developed from the following table: Carboh...