D. J. Poe
nurse 38 years; owned own business10 years 1st lit award age 17. Published in Zines
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April 27 - Alabama - Something Wicked This Way CameMy personal encounter with the yellow green skies of death.
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"Backyard" GoldGold can be found in every state. You just need a guide to know where to look. I would recommend the Gold Prospector's Association. Not only is it a fun hobby; but, with the price of Gold as it is now, it can be quite lucrative. -
Disability: Employer and GovernmentAcquiring disability through the government is a two to three year painful process.
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Movies on the Silver ScreenOur children and grandchildren don't remember the days of TV antennas; 2-3 channel availability; click tuners, etc. This is good.
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Medical Terms During Your PregnancyThere are medical terms used during your pregnancy that you may not hear from a Southern Gentleman swishing brandy in his snifter nor pulling from the rings of smoke from his Caribbean cigar.
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Nursing School SurprisesWhen I first walked into LPN class, I noticed three strange items at the end of the room. I believe they were "hospital beds".
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Parenting: Kids Step on Your HeartMy grandparernt and parents always told me that when your kids are little thy play on your feet; but, when they are grown, they play on your heart.
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Walmart Prescription Prices: Be Careful What You Wish ForWalmart has a program whereby one can get numerous generic prescriptions for $4.00 and many generic 90 day supplies for $9.00.
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What is a Living Will?Do you want to be resuscitated should something happen that required this effort?
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Comforting a Sick Child in a Hospital SettingMedical care for children is varied and complicated. For the purpose of this article, we will use a ten-year-old age range as an example.
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Finding the Right Nursing Home for a Loved OneChosing a nursing home for a loved one is a stressful experience; right up there with divorce, moving, empty nest syndrome, etc. It is not a pleasant experience, either.
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Severe Allergic ReactionsAnaphylactic shock can occur without warning; however, it can be preceded by milder cases of allergic reactions. This would constitute a rash or itching after taking a particular medication.
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Gasoline Wars Happening Right NowWhen I was a young man, gas stations had what we called, "gasoline wars". This was caused by one station across the street dropping prices thus causing the other to do the same thing.
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Three Possible Entites: Ghosts, U.F.O's, and BigfootWhat mythical creatures have adorned our past? Pershaps the Unicorn or Giant Squid gave nightmares to our ancestors.
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You May Need to Build a Rabbit Box SomedayAs a young man in the Applcaian Mountains, breakfast; or any food for that matter, was a Godsend. -
What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?Of all the misunderstood and "blown out of proportion" evens in American History, the Salem Witch Trials were a prime example.
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What is the Difference Between a Thrombus and an Embolus?What is the difference in thrombus and an embolus?
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EBay's Transformation from "Mom & Pop" to Wall Street GiantSeveral years ago, I heard an ad on the radio about a new company called eBay. -
Should Serial Killers Be Executed or StudiedTheodore Bundy, John Wayne Gasey, Jeffrey Dahmer, Gary Leon Ridgeway (The Green River Killer), Dennis Rader (The BTK killer), these are but a few of the known serial killers that have been captured.
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Congestive Heart Failure: The Cause and EffectsCongestive heart failure is a common disease that affects 4-5 million people annually. -
Celebrity Overdoses Adversely Effect Pain ManagementIt seems that celebrity overdoses or accidental deaths caused by prescription drugs are having an adverse effect on pain management in America.
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How Neurons WorkThe human brain is a relatively large organ that is connected to the spinal column and controls everything we do; consciously or subconsciously... -
A Biography of Francis Marion, The Swamp FoxFrancis Marion, also known as the "swamp fox" was presumed to have been born in 1732 in St. John's Parrish, South Carolina. No accurate birth records were kept at that time in many of the thirteen original colonies. He was the youngest of six children.
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The Fragile Human BodyIt is normal for all of us without serious injury or disease take life for granted; especially during our teen years. We are conditioned to believe that we are indestructible as teens, and when the morbid truth of death comes to the surface, it becomes reality.
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Timothy Treadwell and the "Grizzly Bear Maze"Timothy Treadwell's methods of Grizzly Bear conservation were unique at best. His style serve him for 13 years, and he was one of a kind. This is Timothy Treadwell's story:
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Lightning: Not Always a HitLightning is a very unpredictable force of nature. The voltage is varied and severe. There is cloud to cloud lightning and cloud to ground lightning. In the world of consumer electronics, when lightning "strikes" damage our equipment, -
The Sensations of a Comatose PatientA family member that has suffered a head injury, stroke, memingitis and other debilitating illnesses involving the central nervous system must be treated somewhat differently by medical personnel and family members alike.
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Medical Practice in the 1970s: A Doctor or a Saint?In the 1970's things were vastly different in medicine and nursing as they are today. This is raltively obvious with both fields making changes and new discoveries daily.
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The Pagan Symbolism of the Shield KnotThe shield knot has four corners that are loops on the four corners of a square without interruption of the lines. It is a universal symbol for protection and dates back thousands of years.
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Which Type Nurse Should You Become: LPN or RN?In my state, an LPN can audit Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); but, that is relatively meaningless since it can't be incorporated into trauma care. Which type nurse should you become; RN or LPN (LVN in Texas and California)?
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Would BC/BS Pay for a Tubal Ligation Reversal in '84?In 1984, it was unsual to have a tubal ligation reversal; as a matter of fact, it was a big deal. My wife and I, at the time, decided we wanted a child together, but she had had a tual ligation with her last baby.
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A Brief Biography of James MonroeA popular peacetime president who opposed the constitution and was politically against George Washington and the Federalist party, James Monroe, our fifth President was born Westmoreland Co., Virginia in 1758.
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Different Types of TelescopesOur human eye could not read the writing on a nickel 200 feet away. We would need aperture and magnification for this. We would need a telescope.
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The History of the V-2 RocketAs early as 1927, Germany had started experiments with liquid fueled rockets. By 1932, Hitler began considering their potential for long range artillery use.
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Eras of American HistoryThe blood and sweat of our Founding Fathers freed us from the rule of King George III, and allowed them to create a government by the people and for the people
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A Rational Explanation of HallucinationsA rational explanation of hallucinations is largely based on one's mental history. If a patient presents with a neurosis or psychosis, this could be legitimate grounds for hallucinations. So would a disease such as schizophrenia.
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Brief Biography of Wild Bill HickokJames Butler (Wild Bill) Hickok was born on May 27, 1837, in Troy Grove, Illinois. At the time of his birth, Troy Grove was called Homer. He was the son of Thomas Alonzo Hickok and Polly Butler. George Bush, President Number 41, is a descendant of Bill's mother.
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The Ghost in the TheaterI don't quite understand psychic pnenomena. I suppose I'm not alone; but, I wonder why these things happen to me. First it was a ghost in an old theater where I worked. -
Night TerrorsNight terrors are dreams that are usually not remembered. They tend to begin in the pre-puberty stages. A nervous child is more prone to night terrors.
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How to Determine the Right Needle Size for an InjectionNeedle size is determined by gauge; the larger the gauge number, the smaller the needle. Needle size for an injection depends on the sight and the medication.
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Advances in Medical Technology Help Diabetics Lead Normal LivesI am a diabetic. Advances in medical technology have helped diabetics lead more normal lives.
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How to Jump-Start Your Car BatteryThere are a few different ways to jump-start your car battery. One, of course, is the conventional jumper cables with red and black color connectors. Be certain your battery posts and cables are free of corrosion.
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Global Warming: Is it Real?I have been around since 1953, and I believe global warming is real. When I was a child in the 50's or 60's, we had snow in north Alabama and southern Tennessee. It wasn't unusual to awaken to drifts that reached the window sills.
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Non-Cardiac Causes of Chest PainOne of the most frequent cause of chest pain that can be very uncomfortable and scary is costochodritis. This is an inflammation where a rib joins the sternum over the general area where one might experience angina.
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Backyard GoldWhen I think of backyard geology, the first thing that comes to mind is gold. Of course, it's not in everyone's backyard, but it can be found.
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Cleopatra from a Roman PerspectiveAt age 17, cleopatra ascended to the Egyptian throne. She reigned between 50 and 30 B.C. Cleopatra's father was forced to pay tribute to the Roman Empire in order to keep them from invading Egypt. What was Cleopatra's motive of involvement with Roman leaders?
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Breathing Easier: Supplemental Oxygen TherapyMany people with cardio-pulmonary diseases require supplemental oxygen therapy. Some of these diseases are: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease); CHF (Congestive Heart Failure); Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle damage, etc.
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Which Individual Won the Civil WarI have been a student of the Civil War, or War Between the States for many years of my life. I have seen re-enactments and watched with awe and a chilled spine.
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Different Types of Body ThermometersThere are many different types of body thermometers and their usage is varied; greatly in some instances.
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Nurses' Salary: How Much is Fair Enough?I became an LPN in 1974. I have heard LPN referred to "Look, Practically Nothing". Personally, I would prefer LPN referred to Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Are You Clairvoyant?Some ways to determine if you are clairvoyant: Do you dream and have all of part of your dream predict an event? Are you able to see, hear or communicate in any way with people who have "crossed over"?
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God as a State of Higher ConsciousnessI recently read an article in "Time" magazine, that was "God VS. Science". It was a debate between an athiest scientist and a Christian scientist regarding the existence of God.
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The Opium WarThe Anglo-Chinese, or Opium War was the most humbling defeat China ever endured. In the 1830's the British ran the most massive drug cartel that ever existed...one that could put any of those of the 20th century to shame. -
Stroke of Bad Luck: My Experience from Suffering a StrokeA little over a year ago, in March 2006, I had a stroke at age 53. It was immediately a life-changing experience, and I still don't know what's around the next corner. -
Elderly Substance AbuseIt has recently become an issue in the U.S....elderly substance abuse. Unfortunately, I do not think this is exactly correct, nor as it seems to be.
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Cognitive DissonanceAs a young nurse, in 1978, I went to the University of Alabama to pursue a pre-medical degree. With a demanding financial situation, I had to work part time. I found work immediately. -
Robert Went BlindI spent most of my young years on the heels of my dad, who worked happily in many movie theaters. By the time I was 17, I was assistant manager of a nice, 416 seat theater that had just been built. Movies were really big then. -
Someone Died TodaySomeone died today. Maybe not actually today. Perhaps this is the anniversary of someones death. How sad. How tragic. How human.