Recent Articles
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Is nursing really for everyone?
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareLast week, nursing student Jennifer Burbella filed a lawsuit against Misericordia University after failing a required class for the second time. The lawsuit claims she suffered from severe anxiety, depression and poor concentration and was not given appropriate accommodations during her final exam.
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How does your school garden grow?
Brian Stack EducationAfter a long winter, spring has finally arrived. For many — especially those who spent a season buried under record-breaking snowfalls — the warm weather means it is time to plant the family garden. Home gardens have been on the rise since 2009 when the White House announce plans to plant their own kitchen garden.
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My first DE: From butterflies to smiles
Deborah Thorne Transportation Technology & AutomotiveMy stomach was filled with butterflies as I tossed an overnight bag into the 996 to head north. This was no ordinary weekend getaway with my husband. This weekend my ego, skill and everything I knew about driving would be put to the test. This weekend was my first PCA Driver's Education at Raceway Park of the Midlands.
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Reloading your own ammunition: Depriming
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisurePrimers are small inserts in the base of center-fire cartridges that spark the ignition of the gunpowder. Thus, when working with primers, safety is a primary concern. There is always the possibility of a small bang, and safety glasses should be worn when working with these.
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Strong dollar may hurt US tourism this year
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe rise of the U.S. dollar has more American travelers are looking abroad for their summer destinations. At the same time, the euro is experiencing a nine-year low, which has many airfares to European destinations seeing a drop in prices. As a result, more Americans are looking to Europe for their summer getaways.
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DeSalvo has healthcare community’s support in moving on
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationAs has been widely reported, Dr. Karen DeSalvo, the former New Orleans Health Commissioner and current head of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, has been nominated to become the assistant secretary of health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Are pharmacists being innovated out of existence?
Greg L. Alston PharmaceuticalThe CAPE 2013 Educational Outcomes for pharmacy education created a buzz throughout the academic pharmacy industry. As a result, we must decide how to develop the nonclinical soft skills that have been incorporated into the accreditation guidelines. One of these important new skills is the ability to become an innovator (Guideline 4.3).
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Taking care of your building’s big 3: Metal, stone and wood
Jeff Wilhoit Facilities & GroundsFirst impressions. We all know how important they are in business or when meeting someone new, but many times their importance is discounted when it comes to how tenants or customers view your building. One of the ways people build first impression is by the condition of your metal, stone and wood surfaces on the outside and inside of your building. Nowhere are these surfaces put in the spotlight more than your building entrance and lobby areas.
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Nurse’s death highlights risky nature of hoisting operations
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareIt's happened again. Another EMS rescuer has plunged to her death during a hoisting operation. This one happened April 27 in Texas. Nurse Kristin McClain, 46, somehow became disconnected while ascending to a STAR Flight Airbus Helicopters H145 during the night-time rescue of an injured hiker.
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A successful bear hunt in Washington
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureI just got back from an awesome spring bear hunt on the Quinault Indian Reservation of western Washington. Though this was not my first bear hunt, I hoped that it would be my first successful bear hunt in the state of Washington. Fortunately, everything came together and I had a successful hunt.