Virginia R Jansen
I begin my career as an Licensed Practical Nurse in 1962 The last eleven years have been as a travel nurse. I have worked in almost all the specialties in all but eleven states. Combined with the fact that I was also an Army brat and an Army wife I have had the advantage of meeting some amazing people an
which has provided me with a some real adventures.
I have been told that things just seem to happen when I am around which provides me with a good source of information and stories. I attended Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Virginia Western Community College and the University of North Carolina in Asheville.
I am the proud mother of one son and two granddaughters and a several cats.
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which has provided me with a some real adventures.
I have been told that things just seem to happen when I am around which provides me with a good source of information and stories. I attended Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Virginia Western Community College and the University of North Carolina in Asheville.
I am the proud mother of one son and two granddaughters and a several cats.
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Roanoke Memorail Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Virginia Western Community College,University of North Carolina at Asheville.Interests
I enjoy writing, reading, history collect recipes from my travels, crafts but mostly people. I am interested in living green, recycling and holistic and consumer health..Motto
Smile! I know what you are thinking.
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No Life is Wasted - It's Part of a Bigger PictureEveryone's life is part of a bigger picture.
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Dealing with Pulmonary FibrosisThis is a look at the disease, Its causes, effects on the individual, the progression of the disease and comfort measures. -
Post Traumatic Stress Affects More Than Just Military PersonnelEveryone from the victim to the EMT, the people in the emergency care department can be affected. -
The Difference Between Catheterization and CasterationSometimes people miss understand the meaning of words.
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Nursing Home Ghost and the Call LightsThree nights in a row the call lights on 2 rooms came on at the same time. the patients were comatose -
Eternity Ring is Not Always a Traditional RingRings are used to seal a relationship. It may be a private commitment between a same sex couple or a couple that can not marry for other reasons. It can also be used as a recognition of other unique relationships. -
The Claddagh Ring, the All Purpose Ring with a PastOver 200 Claddagh rings were found in the remains of the Twin Towers -
Flies Are Strange in OctoberWhen the weather starts to get cooler, flies get aggressive. -
Soulmates from Outer SpaceWhere does the special connection come from? -
Klye Bensley , 500 Year Old Vampire Said He was Unwillingly DruggedWhile the moon was full, Lyle Bensley attacked a 58 yer old woman
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Charles Marion Russell, the Cowboy ArtistC.M. Russell became known as "The Cowboy Artist". He used his art work to tell about life in Montana.
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911 the Beginning of the End of AmericaAl Qaeda attacked us in our own backyard. -
A Dream About a RiverSome times God shows us instead of just telling us what he wants us to know -
What Really Happened to Earl at Gettysburg?A frequent visitor to the Gettysburg Battlefield had two very disturbing experiences at THE ANGLE -
Johnson and Johnson Change Labels and Dosage Limits on Tylenol Containing DrugsDaily dosage reduced from 4000mg to 3000mg in a 24 hour period -
Three Earthquakes Ranging from 4.0 to 5.9 Hit the US in Less Then 24 HrsEarthquakes caused evacuations, Many places are still closed until safety inspections are complete this may interfer with tourist
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Hickeys or Love Bites Can Cause a StrokeA hickey is not harmless -
Lyle Bensley Says He is a 500 Year Old Vampirea 19 year old man bites a stranger on the neck
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Advantages of Canning Your Own Foodsafely canning your won food added to family security, decreases landfills, lowers the carbon footprint and by composting the waste can help rebuild the soil. -
Saving Sunflower Seeds from Birds and SquirrelsSunflower seeds appeal to birds and squirrels. They are good to add to recipes and just a good healthy snack. if you can manage to get your share. -
Shooting a Lawn Boy is Not RecommendedDays like this happens to everyone.
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The Night Time Visitor in the BadlandsSometimes its hard to tell what really happened judging from what you see and what you think you saw
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Your Childs Very First Day of SchoolA little planning can make this day a pleasant day for both you and your child.
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There is Toenail Fungas Amoung UsDiscolored, brittle or odd shaped toenails are a good indication nail fungus.
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Remembering a Fourth of JulyBefore 911 America was very close to losing the pride that made America great.
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Importance of Consumer Health InformationWe are surrounded by potential harm things in our surroundings everyday
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Dr Dean Ornish: Reversing Heart DiseaseDr Dean Ornish's Program is covered by many insurances
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Smokers Maybe Abusing Everyone in Their FamilySecond hand smoke can do permanent damage to everyone in your home.
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Traveling with PetTraveling with pets requires preparation but its worth it.
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Graduation is Over, Time to Go to WorkTraining for your chosen career can only teach you how to be a teacher, a nurse, a plumber or even a cowboy if that what you want to be.
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A CD Caught in the Steel Jaws of a Monster CD Player and You Need HelpDriving along, with your favorite Cd playing can make your daily commute very pleasant. Suddenly there is clicking sound and soon there is a thud. The thud is followed by silence . The silence is followed by the feeling of impending doom.
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Mothers with Empty ArmsNot all women who give birth are real mothers. Not all real mothers give birth to a child.
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Nurses WeekFrom the delivery room, to the death bed, and many times in between, Nurses play apart in individual lives life. The get very little recognition.
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How to Survive Nursing SchoolNursing school requires dedication and hard work. It's a life-changing experience. The help you give others goes beyond just your work.
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Add More to Your Living Will or Advance DirectiveWhen a someone we love is dying. Everyone is involved, the patient, the medical team and the family and friends This is a time when communication is vital. It may be the last time when that option exist.
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What is Dogwood and Blackberry WinterThe American Indians gave the two cold weather events Dogwood Winter and Blackberry Winter
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A Simple Teeth WhitenerYour tooth brush, a pinch of baking soda and a small amount of peroxide is all you need for a brighter smile
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What Bit Me?When camps are open early in the camping season, sometimes the owners don't have time to get all the bugs out
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Treating Colds with Vick's Vapor Rub and Campbell's Chicken Noodle SoupSometimes the things our mothers used to make us feel better when we had a cold or flu stll work pretty good today,
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Is ICE on Your Cell PhoneBy entering this simple information to your Cell phone, valuable time can be saved and maybe even your life
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Medical Power of AttorneyMany people have questions about advance directives and medical power of attorney.Give these decisions a great deal of thought and gather some information before the final decisions are made and who will make them.


