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Student Nurse - A&P Anatomy and Sectional Terminology It sounds silly, but you learn as many new words in an A&P course as you do a beginning foreign language course. Really --there's been research to prove it! - Kevin Patton Links here are for general A & P resources. For more detailed system by system info see: Cardiac, Ear, Endocrine, Eye, Gastrointestinal, Hematological, Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Peripheral Vascular, Renal, and Respiratory.

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Sex Education - Planned Parenthood Dyslexia Dyslexia, or developmental reading disorder,[1] is characterized by difficulty with learning to read fluently and with accurate comprehension despite normal or above-average intelligence.[2][3][4] This includes difficulty with phonological awareness, phonological decoding, processing speed, orthographic coding, auditory short-term memory, language skills/verbal comprehension, and/or rapid naming.[5][6][7] Dyslexia is the most common learning difficulty[8] and most recognized reading disorder. There are other reading difficulties that are unrelated to dyslexia. Classification[edit] Internationally, dyslexia has no single definition; more than 70 names are used to describe its manifestations, characterizations or causes. Numerous symptom-based definitions of dyslexia suggest neurological approaches. Signs and symptoms[edit] Language[edit] Associated conditions[edit] Causes[edit] Neuroanatomy[edit] Genetics[edit] Gene-environment interaction[edit] Management[edit] Epidemiology[edit] History[edit]

50- Web Every Nurse Should Bookmark No matter your nursing education level, or what nursing program you attended, it always helps to have resources on hand to help you improve the level of care you provide your patients. From RN to BSN, it can be helpful to be able to call on a store of knowledge to remind you of what you know, find an effective treatment, or learn something new. Additionally, it can help to have the help and support of other nurses. If you are looking for good information, and for connection with other nurses, you can use these 50 web resources to accomplish what you would like to as a health care professional: Nurse Forums and Communities Get in touch with other nurses by becoming involved with nursing forums and communities. allnurses.com: This nursing community includes a wide variety of forums, as well as news, information and even job postings. Professional Nursing Organizations Creating Care Plans As a nurse, it is important that you are able to create care plans and treatment plans. Reference Sites

120 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power - StumbleUpon Here are 120 things you can do starting today to help you think faster, improve memory, comprehend information better and unleash your brain’s full potential. Solve puzzles and brainteasers.Cultivate ambidexterity. Use your non-dominant hand to brush your teeth, comb your hair or use the mouse. Readers’ Contributions Dance! Contribute your own tip! There are many, many ways to keep our brains sharp. 100 Really, REALLY Useful Web Sites for Nurses Nurses are the caregivers of the world, but who is there to take care of nurses? These sites are. Whether they're networking communities or scholarship sites, these 100 websites have a common goal of usefulness for nurses. News & Reference These sites are a great jumping off point for current events, research, or just general resources. NurseZone: Get access to features, journals, and loads of resources through NurseZone. Communities Enjoy camaraderie and guidance from other nurses on these sites. allnurses: Join allnurses to get access to a community of nurses, great resources, news, and more. Organizations These nursing organizations offer networking, certifications, and a lot more. AORN: The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses provides its members with education, networking and standards. Education Get information and guidance on nursing school through these sites. Discover Nursing: Check out this website to find out why nursing is such a great career. Blogs Nursing History Care

Ancient origins of the cerebral cortex Just how special is the human brain? Compared to other mammals, the thing that stands out most is the size of the cerebral cortex – the thick sheet of cells on the outside of the brain, which is so expanded in humans that it has to be folded in on itself in order to fit inside the skull. The cortex is the seat of higher brain functions, the bit of the brain we see with, hear with, think with. In particular, one of its main functions is association – bringing sensory information together with information on internal states and motivation to enable flexible and context-dependent decisions to be taken, rather than simple reflexive actions in response to isolated stimuli. While undoubtedly vastly more developed in humans, a new study suggests the cerebral cortex may have much more ancient origins than previously suspected. All mammals have a cortex and it generally increases in size over evolution. But when in evolution did the cortex actually evolve?

100 Useful Sites for School Nurses Working with kids can be satisfying. Sick kids are another matter entirely. From parents worried about every cough and sniffle to clever children faking their way out of a pop quiz, the work of a school nurse tries patience and skill. To pass the day and make the work load lighter, here are the 100 most useful sites for school nurses. Social Sites Everybody needs friends and school nurses are no different. Nurse Connect: Find friends and coworkers with this social site perfect for job networking or reconnecting with former colleagues.Nurse Linkup: A community of nurses sharing industry news and advice.allnurses: This social nursing network for nurses covers any and all topics relating to nursing. Symptom Checkers Even the most skilled professionals get stumped by their work. Merck A.D.A.M. Blogs by School Nurses Blogs can offer colleagues useful tips and advice for dealing with job pressures. Job Sites Resources for Managing Kids’ Health Professional Organizations

7 Skills To Become Super Smart People aren’t born smart. They become smart. And to become smart you need a well-defined set of skills. Here are some tips and resources for acquiring those skills. Memory If you can’t remember what you’re trying to learn, you’re not really learning. If you want to amaze your friends with remembering faces, names, and numbers, look to the grand-daddy of memory training, Harry Lorayne. Reading Good scholars need to be good readers. Evelyn Woodski Slow Reading Course Announcer … Dan Aykroyd Man … Garrett Morris Woman … Jane Curtin Surgeon … Bill Murray … Ray Charles Announcer V/O: [The following words rapidly appear on a blue screen as they are read by the fast-talking announcer:] This is the way you were taught to read, averaging hundreds or thousands of words per minute. Psychologists have found that many people who take speed reading courses increase their reading speed for a short time but then fall right back to the plodding pace where they started. Writing Speaking Numeracy Empathy

6 Virtual Tours Of The Human Body For Free Interactive Anatomy Lessons When it comes to interactive virtual views, we have gone to space and around the globe. So, it’s not surprising that we are also going within ourselves on a virtual journey of the human body. One of the finest tools available online is Visible Body. If you are disappointed that there aren’t any free interactive anatomy tools, worry not. Google Body You can trust Google to take you everywhere. The Google Body browser is a Google Labs project that renders on Google Chrome and any other browser that supports WebGL (like Firefox 4 Beta). MEDtropolis The interactive website aims to educate entertain both kids and adult on bodily health; understanding the human anatomical structure is just part of the process. For instance, check out the narrated tours on Virtual Body. eSkeletons eSkeletons isn’t only about understanding human anatomy. DirectAnatomy BBC Human Body and Mind The BBC’s webpage is a resource rich place to discover and play interactive games while learning all about the human body.

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