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The Top Reasons You Can Excel by Becoming a Pediatric Nurse

February 22, 2017 By Anne

Does pediatric nursing sound like a career path you are interested in? It can take some time to figure out what field of nursing you are interested in. There are some individuals who know they work best with seniors, and then there are others who prefer the high energy of an emergency room. However, before you decide that you want to be a pediatric nurse, you will want to go over the following traits to see if any of them match your personality.

Patience

The saying goes that “patience is a virtue”, and it takes a lot of skill to have the patience needed to work with children. It does not matter how long you went to nursing school, whether you attended an online BSN program or a traditional school, children require that you demonstrate patience when providing them with care.

If they are sick, they are more than likely scared, especially if they are separated from familiar surroundings. It is the pediatric nurse’s job to not only keep them comfortable but to also help alleviate their fears.

If you transferred from rn to bsn you are fortunate enough to already know the bedside manner needed to ensure that they know you have their best interest at heart and will be giving them the best care possible. This can help to calm their nerves and allow you to perform your job to the best of your ability.

Kindness

Being in a big, scary hospital can make a child feel uneasy. It does not help if they are being cared for by an unfit nurse. An unkind and rude nurse can make the entire experience unpleasant. This is one of the reasons why those who are contemplating pediatric nursing must have a genuine love for all children. They should not only love cuddly babies and toddlers, they should also love caring for older children and teenagers. The kindness of a nurse will help soothe their fears and keep them comfortable.

Playfulness

Children want to have fun in their lives, even when they do not feel well. An online nursing degree graduate who is also playful will quickly become a favorite among the youngest patients. This is the nurse the kids beg to play games with them while they are in recovery, and the one who reads books to them with animation and playfulness in her voice. This will also be the nurse who will dress up in Minnie Mouse scrubs just to remind them they are children.

Knows How to Distract

A good pediatric nurse knows when to distract a young patient. Parents and medical professionals use the art of distraction quite often and it is a vital skill when dealing with sick children. Needles represent pain to children, and distracting children can keep their minds off scary procedures.

Strength

When you are around healthy children, it is easy to laugh and enjoy life. However, it is more challenging to laugh when a child is sick and not feeling well. Children should not be stuck in a hospital; they should be out having fun. Unfortunately, it does not always work that way. Therefore, a pediatric nurse needs to be strong for the child and herself. It is important not to let the situation get you down. Be the encouragement the child needs to get better.

If you love being around children and taking care of children when they are sick, you have the traits needed to be a pediatric nurse. Many pediatric nurses consider it the greatest job in the world.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Cocoa Beach

February 22, 2017 By Anne

We went to Cocoa Beach last weekend. My brother lives there now and we wanted to go visit for a bit. There was a launch this past weekend as well. That was cool to see and hear!

The beaches are beautiful and the sand is super soft.

The view from dinner at our hotel.

The tiki guys were colorful and fun!

We went into Cocoa Village and my brother pretended to fall asleep. It was a nice day to fall asleep!

Anne

5 Trends In The Solar Industry To Watch Out For

February 22, 2017 By Anne

Kansas Project Solar House

1. The Solar Rush Is On!
People in places as diverse as the United Kingdom (UK) and China are scrambling to install solar heating and power generation systems, before the special incentives run out. Already, earlier in 2016, the one-millionth solar energy system has been installed in the U.S. This is a milestone that proves solar is no longer on the experimental fringe. And, with Elon Musk’s Solar City in the news, there is a rush on to quickly adapt solar in more and more areas and industries.
2. Large Solar Power Producers
Solar City has also started an advocate organization, The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC). The focus of TASC is to make the process of getting photovoltaic (PV) solar power stations successfully installed on rooftops, even in those regions that are opposed to it. The effect of all this positive traction for these new, higher power systems is that demand is now through the roof, literally. This now makes the USA the number 2 ranked solar power producing country.
3. Accelerated Growth
Equally impressive is how fast solar power is growing overseas. In the first half of this year, India added a whopping 2 gigawatts of solar power systems to their extensive power grid. As for the rest of 2016, the U.S. is projected to grow to a total of 73 gigawatts of solar power by year’s end. That is a 43 percent increase over last year, according to a report in the Global Solar Demand Monitor, which GTM Research publishes quarterly.

Germany had been advancing with solar power, until this year, when China far surpassed them and became the new Number 1 solar market, as measured by total PV installations. A lot of these were rushed installations in order to still qualify for the tariff discount that ended on June 30th, 2016. During this same period, the U.K. had record-breaking solar installation growth. This was also involved in a similar rush to meet requirements for tax breaks, which are called Renewable Obligation Certified incentives.
4. Coming Downturn
Although the U.S. and India are probably going to continue growing solar throughout the year, projections show that it is very likely China will reduce their numbers of solar installations by the end of 2016. This is due to multiple conditions, not the least of which is China’s overall economic downturn. That problem has put the brakes on nearly every project there. The U.K. is also projected to dramatically reduce new installations near the end of 2016, because the tax incentives have not been renewed; they will lose them if not used on time, before the deadline. Japan is in a very similar situation of projected downturn for solar installations by 2017.
5. Tax Savings Extension Allows Procrastination
Since the incentive of the Federal Investment Tax Credit has been extended, many of the solar installations that were or will be started this year may not actually be completed until next year, in 2017. This actually produces skewed tabulation results for 2016. It is the tax-reducing incentive that has gotten the U.S. listed as a top-three market, listed from now until at least the end of 2021. That is one of the primary reasons 2017 is slated to be a record year for solar power installations. So, for the sum of this year and the next, the total installs will rocket up 60 percent higher.

“Jessica Kane is a professional blogger who writes for Econoheat., the world’s #1 leading OMNI heaters manufacturer.”

Anne

Graduation Time with Basic Invite

February 22, 2017 By Anne

This is a partnered post.

It’s time to start thinking about graduation! I can’t believe the end of the school year is right around the corner. I have a couple years to go for my son, he’s a sophomore, but I remember ordering them for my youngest stepson 10 years ago.

Many parents will want to get a jump start on purchasing now. There are so many options you really have to start now if you haven’t already. I was looking into wedding inviatations as my stepson is getting married in November and I came across Basic Invite. Basic Invite has so many options to choose from! They have customizable graduation announcements, wedding invites, baby showers and so much more.

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that has unlimited color options for your invitations. No more having to choose from just 10 colors. You can choose up to 180 colors!! They have photo graduation invitations that are so pretty. Once you pick out your invites you can preview online and then change the color to see what different colors would look like. Another cool feature is that you can order a sample card to preview and touch to make sure it is exactly what you want.

Don’t forget about the envelopes! Why get boring white when you can choose from over 40 colors!

Are you dreading writing out all those invites? No need to worry, with Basic Invite you can send out a link to everyone and have them put in their address, then have Basic Invite pre-write the envelopes.

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Anne

Why Moms Should Consider a Career in Science

February 21, 2017 By Anne

Do you want to change your career or do you want to return to the workforce? If so, a career in science may be the solution. It’s an area that more women than ever are entering and there are many good reasons why this is happening. Below are some of the main reasons why moms should consider a career in science.

It’s Become Much Easier to Get a Science Qualification

In the past, obtaining a science qualification was often difficult to achieve and it was time consuming. This made it much more of a challenge for moms, especially if they had a family to take care of as well.

However, in recent years the internet has made it much easier to complete a science-related course like an NAACLS accredited medical laboratory scientist program from a recognized college or university such as the University of Cincinnati. You can study at times that suit you and from any location in the world, so it’s possible to complete a medical laboratory scientist program online without ever having to leave your home to attend lectures.

It Will Improve Your Standard of Living

If you are working in a low paying job or you’re not working at all, the opportunities available in the science industry are certain to change your lifestyle and the lifestyle of your family for the better. Most science-related positions are well paid jobs and most of these roles also come with many amazing and life-changing benefits.

Your Work Could Make a Difference to People’s Lives

A large number of science careers can have a huge impact on many people’s lives. The technologies you create, the research you carry out, and the scientific breakthroughs modern scientists make, improve people’s lives, save people’s lives, and make a difference to other people’s lives in many other ways.

It’s Interesting Work

If you want a challenge and you don’t want to be doing the same thing day-in and day-out, a career in science is the career for you. In many cases, no two days are the same in many scientific roles and this ensures that you stay motivated and interested in the work you are doing.

Your Skills Will Always Be In-demand

We humans keep evolving and are always trying to improve the world we live in. This means there will always be a demand for scientists and the services they provide. The type of work you do throughout your career may change, but the experience and skills you build up along the way are invaluable and will always be required by a wide range of organizations in the public and private sectors.

There is the Potential to Progress

In some industries, it’s very difficult to get promoted and advance in the organization you are working in. However, there are many opportunities to progress when you have the appropriate scientific qualifications, skills and experience.

Starting a career in science could be the best move you ever make. It has the potential to dramatically change your life and the lives of those that are dear to you in many different ways.