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Specialties:
- Nursing
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- Sigma Theta Tau International
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Credentials
- Education
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Masters of Nursing 2013 Loewenberg School of Nursing/ University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee Cum LaudeBachelor of Science of Nursing 2001 Loewenberg School of Nursing/ University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee Cum LaudeAssociate of Science, General Studies 1997 Shelby State Community College Memphis, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude
- Board Certifications
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RN
- Professional Membership or Societies
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Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor SocietySTTI Sharecare ExpertAmerican Nurses Association/ Tennessee Nurses Association (ANA)ANA Care Coordination Quality Measures Panel Advisory CommitteeNational Student Nurses’ Association
- Honors or Awards
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NELP Scholarship
Activity
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What are maternity care interventions?
Maternity care interventions for Mom during Antepartum (Early care after conception) phase includes:Avoid alcohol (may lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in infant) and smoking (may cause constric...
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Why do people become overweight?
The metabolic reason for “why do people become overweight” is related to caloric intake and activity/ inactivity; but, there are many factors that contribute to weight gain. Some of tho...
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What’s the difference between chronic and acute pain?
Chronic & acute pain differ most in regards to onset and duration. Some basic questions that may be asked by your health care provider to help differentiate between acute & chronic pain inc...
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What is a heart healthy lifestyle?
With the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension (HTN), congestive heart failure (CHF) and other cardiac disorders and medical diagnosis, there are many disease specific instructi...
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What kind of rules should I develop for my family?
Some rules parents and children may develop may include:Acceptable hours for TV viewing time.Set wake, nap and bedtime hours.Accessibility to internet viewing sites (with & without pa...
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How can I fit in exercise at work?
With greater focus on health and healthy lifestyles, we need to share ways to fit exercise in at work. Not only does exercise help decrease and/ or maintain weight but it decreases risk factors ass...
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What can I do if I think my teenage daughter is hurting herself?
Do seek assessment from your daughter's pediatrician. Some more red flags for parents include:unexplained bruises, cuts or marksfeelings and expressions or worthlessnesspoor body/ self-imageangry, ...
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Why do I often feel guilt as a caregiver?
There are ways to help overcome guilt that a caregiver may feel while feeling overburdened.Exercise: Consider the diverse roles you play as caregiver. Consider the specific tasks, you are expected ...
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What can I do to help prevent my infant or toddler from falling?
Some simple ways to help your toddler (maybe just starting to walk) avoid falling are:making sure shoelaces are not too long, tied or in shoe lace keepersmaking sure paths are clutter free by ...
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How do I keep my guns safe from children?
It is also important fact to remember that children are curious by nature. Parents should be careful not to frequently talk about household weapons (avoiding sensationalism of gun ownership) and we...
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What are maternity care interventions?
Maternity care interventions for Mom during Antepartum (Early care after conception) phase includes:Avoid alcohol (may lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in infant) and smoking (may cause constric...
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How can I protect myself from germs in the hospital?
While simple hand-washing is one of the single most important things that you can do and ensure that all who come in contact with you, during your hospital stay, can do to help protect yourself fro...
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Why do people become overweight?
The metabolic reason for “why do people become overweight” is related to caloric intake and activity/ inactivity; but, there are many factors that contribute to weight gain. Some of tho...
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