How do you prepare yourself to be a competent Flight Nurse?

As a flight nurse, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is "What do you have to do to be a flight nurse?"

Well, that's an easy question but the answer isn't. I'll try to answer it the best I can. Remember, every flight program has it's own minimum experience/knowledge criteria. The prerequisites I am listing here are general standards that, over the years, I have seen best prepare aspiring fight nurses for their positions.

First you need to be an "experienced" nurse. Most programs prefer you have a critical care and/or emergency nursing background. 2 years experience would be minimum, although some programs require less.

Second, decide what type of flying you want to do. There are different types, they are;

1. Military

2. Civilian

a. Rotor wing (intrafacility only)

b. Rotor wingintrafacility and scene response)

c. Fixed wing only

d. Fixed and rotor wing

Military Flight Nursing:

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If you want to be a military flight nurse you can choose to fly as a Reservist (in the Air Force Reserves) or on active duty.

To join the Air Force you need to meet the following criteria (these criteria change from time to time so contact your local A.F. recruiter for the most current information - make sure you tell the recruiter you want to talk to the Health Professions Recruiter.)

• 1. Be a graduate of a nursing school approved by the Surgeon General (generally ANA approval is adequate - a Bachelors degree is required to serve on active duty.)
• 2. Be less than 47 years of age.
• 3. Meet criteria for a Class III Flight Physical
• 4. Meet A.F. Officer commissioning criteria
• 5. Complete Commissioned Officers Training (COT) - "basic training" (2 1/2 weeks training).
• 6. Complete the A.F. Flight Nurse Training program (6 weeks).

NOTE: You have a much better chance of flying in the Reserves. Also, having "Air Force Reserve Flight Nurse" on a resume can help get your feet in the door of a civilian position.

Civilian Flight Nursing:

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There are some basic rules for securing a position as a civilian flight nurse:

1. Get Certified!

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
• Paramedic (EMT-P)

NOTE: The Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) is not included as a prerequisite. Obtaining the CFRN without having flight experience is a bit like trying to take the CEN without ever having worked in an emergency setting.

2. Get Trained!

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Air-Medical Crew National Standard Curriculum
• Any altitude physiology course

  (Karen Hamilton with Aeromedical Transport Specialists, Inc., offers a course called "The Basics and Beyond: Aeromedical Concepts, her phone number is 804.874.4030. Karen's a bit O/C but as a result I would rate her course as "outstanding".)

• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
• Pre-hospital Advanced Life Support (PHTLS)
• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Course (NRC)
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) (even if you don't join a team)

3. Network!

Join one or more professional air-medical organizations. Attend local chapter and national meetings. Get to know people in the industry.

4. Hang in there!

Turnover for flight nursing positions is probably less than 5% a year. You have to hang in there and persevere. Remember, many teams hire people they know, so if you already work for a hospital that has a team you may have a better chance getting on that team.

Here are two references I strongly recommend for anyone preparing for a career in air-medical transport:

Flight Nursing : Principles and Practice

and/or

Fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine

How to Become a Competent Nurse

To become a registered and competent nurse you need to pass online associate nursing degree. The detailed Information regarding admission procedure on online associate nursing degree program can either be obtained by contacting the specific college you are interested in. You can even visit the web sites of different colleges offering online nursing education. Online associate nursing degree program covers lecture material and assignments are posted to the sites. Assignments usually have designated due dates for completion and need to be emailed to the instructors in time and more so are treated as examinations and carries score for final test. Thus, the online nursing schools function almost similar to regular conventional colleges and more so their degrees have the same and rather equal value in the job market. The only difference between a regular and online associate nursing degree program is that, in the case of latter, you do not meet personally your fellow students or instructors but the interaction is through online discussions and conferences and has rather proved equally beneficial. The course content is constantly revised by online nursing schools, in keeping with the demands of health care industry. An online associate nursing degree program is therefore a better career option for those who on the lookout for a fulfilling and rewarding career that gives you an ultimate job satisfaction. In recent years on account of technology developments in medical sciences, there has been a rapid progression in health care sector thus opening new vistas in nursing techniques and making it a challenging profession. The nurses in fact are now in great demand on account of ever-growing scenario in medical and health care industry but mind only for those nurses who are knowledgeable, well qualified, efficient and comfortable with latest technology. Therefore you must go for a good online training programme in nursing, to be a part of this rewarding and challenging profession.

How to Be A Great Kisser

The most important things about kissing are: COMFORT AND CONFIDENCE. Yes, passion and attraction are the “known” most important factors, but I did not feel the need to mention them since I don’t see why you would be kissing someone whom you are not passionate about or attracted to. You don’t want to barrel into a kiss, shoving your entire mouth and face into your partner while breathing like a loose boar. Sounds funny? Well, believe me, it happens. Step 1. One of the best things to remember is that kissing isn’t about how horny or excited you are throughout the rest of your body. Your mouth is its own entity, and when only kissing, it should act as a fully functional part of your body. That means that you can do more things than you can imagine with your tongue, lips, and teeth. It also means that you do not have to go nuts with your hands – you should find a safe, comfortable, and sensual place to put them. The typical spots are around the neck or waist, but those are not the only spots. Try holding your partners face in both hands (closer to the ears rather than the cheeks) to bring them in to a warm, breath-taking kiss. You can also put your hand on the nape of the neck (the back area just under the hair) and lightly stroke or caress the areas that you are touching in sync with the tempo and mood of the kiss. Knowing when to kiss is also crucial, and there are many theories about how to know when the other party is ready. There will be prolonged looks, licking of lips, staring at the other party’s lips. I find that using your intuition is also very effective, along with timing. Don’t walk down the street in a group of people and then turn around and attack someone who has been flirting with you all day. There are more subtle ways to get that first kiss, and be sure that it is welcomed. BEFORE ANY KISSING IS EVEN CONSIDERED, make sure that you keep your mouth and breath clean with gum or mint. Nothing is worse then kissing a person with bad breath. Step 2. You're at the moment of approach for the first kiss, or the start of a kissing session. Make sure it is in a comfortable, discreet location so as to avoid any awkwardness that might arise from onlookers. There is nothing wrong with leaning in for the kiss when you are ready, maybe using a finger under your partner’s chin or lightly holding the back of the head to cue them in on the approach. What is important is that you do not thrust your tongue half way down your partner’s windpipe. It is most effective to start with a short, slightly open mouthed kiss without any tongue. As you are very close to contact, begin to close your eyes and keep them closed. This is good for avoiding an awkward stare at 2 inches away, and for blocking as much outside stimuli as possible allowing your kiss to be fully concentrated and felt. Use your lips to gently grab at your partner’s in an open and closed mouth motion, but keep it lip to lip with no tongue. Try to start it slowly, breathing calmly through your nose. Sometimes this can be done straight on, but usually tilting your head is required to avoid a clashing of the noses. Make sure to avoid engulfing your partner’s lips or slobbering on them. That is just gross. As you begin this, you will notice if your partner returns the kiss. This is more of a gentle way to start any kissing sessions, or to give a respectful first kiss. Step 3. The rest of this is for any kiss, even the 100th kiss. Kissing is the stepping stone to many other things, as well as being fun in its own right, so it is important to be good at it. I already mentioned a nice subtle open mouth, no tongue kiss above. Now for something a little heavier hitting. You can start off with the above kiss, and then progress to a deeper, more intense kiss. Remember to transition easily; don’t go from gentle to tongue stabbing. As you do the open mouth lip kiss, start moving your tongue out slightly, just enough to graze partner’s lips and then bring it back in as the mouth closes. Keep at this, gradually increasing the length at which you extend your tongue until it goes into your partner’s mouth. Do not try to wrestle partner’s tongue as it tries to reciprocate the action. Merely stop and pull yours back in, or get around the side or top gently. For a woman=you could try giving one short and gentle suck on the tongue every now and then as it enters your mouth. Guys can do this as well, but I find it is more of a message to the receiver if he is a guy and adds some naughty excitement. Some variations during a kissing session would be to gently rub your tongue along your partner’s lips (not slobbering) and following it with a slow, deep kiss. Take a moment to break apart a little while still embracing and touching each other cheek to cheek until your mouths find their way back to each other. Step 4. Now what about those deep intense kisses? This is a progression of everything mentioned above. Not everyone likes every part of what you read here, so you should know what your partner enjoys. The deep intense kiss is the fully open-mouthed, tongue kiss. The mouth does not fully close as with the open and closed mouth kiss. Both mouths are opened and against each other, with a small motion of opening and closing your mouth without ever fully closing. The tongues are fully and almost constantly in play here, as this is mostly a tongue oriented kiss. You can flicker or rub tongues, but do not fight for position. If your is too overbearing with their tongue, stop for a second and whisper breathily “stop for one second” so something to that effect that lets them know you are going to control the kiss for a minute. Then lead by example and use your tongue to show them how you want to be kissed. If they start overpowering you again, then you may have to just let them know, as sexual communication is the only way to get fully satisfied. Step 5. MOST OF ALL, RELAX AND ENJOY IT!

Tips & Warnings

• Remember, when this is solely about kissing, and not about trying to get your partner in bed, treat it as so. Enjoy the kiss fully for what it is; don’t dilute it with thoughts of getting laid. In the midst of kissing you can whisper small things to each other, make sure to make some sort of noise. Whether it is a whisper, or a light pleased moan, it will help to stir up the situation in a good way. When you break the kiss at points, make sure to look at each other, give flirtatious smiles/smirks-like you are both onto the same private joke that nobody else is allowed in on. It will again stir up excitement and intimacy. Use your hands on your partner’s waist to pull them in closer to you. Do not approach your partner like a heavy breathing, slobbery hyena. Take it easy and let it progress to a passionate point (if that’s where it is heading.)

How do couple last their relationship?

Is it because of love or trust? Can you love someone with out trusting?

Working Through Guilt

Do you believe that you are to blame for your situation of family violence? Do you believe that you were foolish or naive to think you could change your partner? Are you feeling a failed relationship reflects on your worth as a person? You are worth it! You are valuable! You are gifted! You trusted in your partner and, in a healthy situation, this would have been appropriate, but you were abused for your trust, abused for your ability to try to mend the brokenness, abused for your nonviolence. Talking about these feelings can help. you may feel that you never want to talk about your experience as a former victim of family violence. You may feel that you want to "shout it from the rooftops" so that everyone will know. Perhaps you will find some healing in telling your story to one person and knowing that he/she believes you and respects you. Do this only if and when you are ready. Do not share your story just because you hear that it's a good idea, or because you hear that it's a good idea, or because you want to "get over with," or because people ask you to, or because you are afraid of what people will think if you don't talk. Telling your story can be healthy if you do so freely, if you find someone who is prepared to handle the reality. If you want to get outside of your story and tell it so that you can understand and learn from it, you may be happier in future relationships. Try to give your feelings of guilt over to God. if we deliberately do something evil, to hurt someone else or ourselves, then we probably ought to feel guilty. At least, we should try to "right the wrong" by apologizing, by making amends, by changing our behavior. When we are victimize by someone else, we may also feel guilty, but it's not the same. In some ways, unwarranted guilt is more challenging to deal with than the kind we know we ought to feel. Supposedly, this is because these are powerful feelings so the intensity almost convinces us that we deserve to feel guilty. Turn to God, if you can, for help in relieving this burden, which you did not earn, which you do not deserve, and which you do not need.

All About Britney Spears

Birth Name Britney Jean Spears

Nickname Brit, Pinkey, The Princess of Pop

Height 5' 4" (1.63 m)

Mini Biography

Britney Jean Spears was born in rural Louisiana (Kentwood) on December 2, 1981, to Jamie and Lynne Spears. As a child, Britney attended dance classes, and she was great at gymnastics, winning many competitions and the like. But, most of all, Britney loved to sing. At age 8, Britney tried out for "MMC" (1989), but was turned down due to her young age. This directed her to an off-Broadway show, "Ruthless", for a 2-year run as the title character. At age 11, she again tried for "MMC" (1989) and this time made it as a mouseketeer along side many stars of today (Justin Timberlake and J.C. Chasez of N*Sync and Ryan Gosling). Her big break, however, came when she was signed as a Jive Recording Artist in the late 90s. With the release of her debut album, "...Baby One More Time" in early 1999, Britney became an international success, selling 13 million copies of "Baby" and 9 million (as of July 2001) of her sophomore album, "Oops!...I Did It Again," released in May of 2000.

All About Marian Rivera

Personal Info:

Marian Rivera, is an Filipina actress and commercial model. Born on August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain. Her nickname is "yanyan" and her complete name is Marian Rivera Gracia.Marian's father is a Spaniard named Francisco Javier Gracia while her mother is a Filipina named Amalia Rivera.

Marian’s hit list:

Her favorite funny movie is Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle!. She named her two cars “Cariño” and “Amigo.”Yan won dance competitions in school. She used to have a pet Shi Tzu, but she had to give it away because she is allergic to dogs. Her comfort food is anything chocolate.

She describe herself in three words “Makulit, kalog, kaibigan.”

She rose to fame for her title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar. Marian began her career as a ramp and commercial model, which landed her with an appearance on TV advertisements for Skin White Lotion and Sky Flakes crackers. Production company TAPE Inc. then signed her to cast in a series of afternoon soap operas for GMA Network: Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat (where she was named as the "Best New Female Personality" at the 2006 PMPC Star Awards and Pinakamamahal. Oyo Boy Sotto was her leading man in these soaps. GMA Network then cast her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli and the primetime telefantasya Super Twins.

After which TAPE Inc., signed and casted her in a series of 3 afternoon soaps for the GMA Network: Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat and Pinakamamahal. Oyo Boy Sotto was her leading man in these three aforementioned soaps. GMA Network then casted her into mother roles for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli and the primetime telefantasya Super Twins. But her biggest break came when she won the title role of Marimar, the remake of the Mexican telenovela which starred Thalia. She auditioned and bested all other young stars who were vying for the highly-coveted role. Marimar is currently and consistently the highest rating show on Philippine primetime TV according to AGB Nielsen. Her team-up with one of GMA Network's most bankable young actors, Dingdong Dantes (playing Sergio Santibanez in Marimar), proved to be a huge success. GMA Network Executives dubbed her as "The Next Big Star." She is now tagged as Philippine's Primetime Princess after her successful debut starrer.

Its all About Dindong Dantes

Personal Info:

Dingdong Dantes is a young actor. His nickname is Dong and his full name is Jose Sixto Gonzales dantes III, born on August 2, in Manila. He intered showbiz on January 1, 1998.

Claim to fame:

He got "discovered"; he really wasn't planning on entering the industry.

He answers, "When I was given the chance to direct Kakabakaba because that is the one thing I really love to do aside from acting.