Bio
Specialties:
- Nursing
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Affiliation:
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Location:
- Brentwood, TN
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Credentials
- Education
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RN MSN, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX, May 1986
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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October 2011
- Honors or Awards
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Vanderbilt Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award, Spring 2010
Activity
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What is primary high blood pressure?
Primary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure (generally considered to be >120/80) that is not due to a specific disease. Primary hypertension has two primary causes: Genetic hi...
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What is prehypertension?
A healthy blood pressure is generally considered to be <120/80. An elevated blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is generally considered to be > 140/90. Those pressures which...
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What are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa?
Some of the early signs of anorexia nervosa are:perfectionism, striving for controla preoccupation with weight an obsessive increase in activity or exercisea drastic reduction in food and drin...
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What is a hypertensive emergency?
A healthy blood pressure usually does not exceed 120/80. Individuals whose blood pressure is > 140/90 consistently, will most likely be diagnosed with and treated for high...
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What is Raynaud's phenomenon?
Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition in which spasms of small blood vessels of the hands (and sometimes the feet) cause blood flow to those areas to be diminished. The affected areas, most...
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What is secondary high blood pressure?
Primary hypertension is high blood pressure (>120/80) that is due to your genetics and lifestyle choices. Secondary hypertension is due to an underlying disease or condition. It accounts for 5 -...
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Do I need pancreatic enzymes if I have cystic fibrosis?
The majority of those diagnosed with cystic fibrosis will need pancreatic enzymes. The pancreas normally releases enzymes which travel to the small intestine to help us digest our food. With cystic...
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How is my body affected in anorexia?
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder of malnourishment, which can affect all body systems. Some of the more common body changes that can be seen in those with anorexia nervosa are:weight lossfati...
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