A registered nurse and a critical care nurse are referring to two different things. Learn more from our experts about registered nurses and critical care nurses.

Not all registered nurses are critical care nurses, says Tiffany Arnold, BSN, RN, PCCN, with Englewood Community Hospital. Learn how the roles differ in this video.

Are registered nurses and critical care nurses the same?

What are the best Web sites for finding a doctor? CastleConnolly.com lists doctors who have been recommended by other doctors and screened by our physician-led research team. Learn more from our experts about using the Web to find doctors.

The internet is a great way to find just about anything, if you know where to look. Finding a doctor online however, can be very dangerous. Browse the web for Board Certified specialist that you may need and make at least three consultations with the physicians. Bring a list of question and check lists with you on these appointments. Online evaluate the physician for board certification, hospital affiliations, photos of surgical procedure (especially plastic surgeons), awards and distinguishing features. Remember, not everything on the internet is as it appears in real life, therefore ask many questions during your consultation.

What are the best Web sites for finding a doctor?

The first thing you'll do when searching for a primary care doctor is ask your friends, neighbors, and co-workers for a referral. Learn more from our experts about choosing a primary care physician.

The first step in choosing a primary care physician (PCP) is to ask your friends and family whom they see and would recommend, then call your insurance company to find out which doctors are in your network. As you begin building a list of possibilities, assess the practices&rsquo; proximities to your home and find out with which hospitals the doctors are affiliated. Be sure you devote enough time to the search for a PCP and perform your due diligence because the decision you make is an investment in your wellness.<br />
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What's the first step to take when choosing a primary care physician?

Experts recommend that you get a colonoscopy every 10 years, starting at age 50. Learn more from our experts about getting your colon checked.

There are different ways to get the colon checked depending on the nature of the concerns. If you are worried about an infection of the colon, a stool sample may be necessary to identify if there is an infection and what type. A blockage of the colon may need imaging studies such as abdominal x-rays and CT scans. Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis may require blood work as well as a colonoscopy (a flexible fiber-optic camera that looks at the lining of the colon and can biopsy the colon tissue if needed). Screening for colon cancer can include a stool study (FIT test) and/or a colonoscopy.

How should I get my colon checked?

Even if this is their first job in the field of health care, every applicant should be able to provide references. Learn more from our experts about hiring a home healthcare professional.

Even   if this is their first job in the field of health care, every applicant   should be able to provide references. Ideally, these should come from past   employers. Otherwise, professors, internship supervisors, and personal   references can also be used. Do not trust your intuition. When you think that   you have found the person you want to hire, do conduct a background check to   make sure that the person you hire does not have a questionable past.

Why are references important when hiring a home healthcare professional?

An axillary temperature may be done to check for a fever.  Learn more from our experts about an axillary temperature.

An axillary temperature is a non-invasive mode of measuring body temperature. An axillary temperature is measured in persons who are unable to cooperate in the measurement of an oral temperature. For example, infants or young children who are unable to follow directions to hold the thermometer in their mouth. It also may be used for individuals who have experienced trauma or surgery to the mouth. Another indication for an axillary temperature is a person receiving oxygen via a facemask or individuals who are mouth breathers.

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