Composed of 17 campuses and spanning from preschool through 12th grade and adult education, the Portland Public Schools are home to a large and diverse student population. Tina Veilleux is the School Nurse Coordinator for the district, overseeing the nurses in each school in addition to a variety of other roles. I had the opportunity … [Read more…]
Course Description: This course explores theoretical frameworks that inform the mental health nursing care of individuals, families, and communities of diverse cultures and backgrounds across the continuum of care. Emphasis is placed on the development and implementation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary when providing nursing care to those with acute and chronic mental illness … [Read more…]
Carbohydrate-Loading Before Endurance Events The practice of “carb-loading,” or consuming high amounts of carbohydrates in the days and hours prior to a long endurance event such as a marathon, has been a staple in the pre-race regimens of many athletes. Because carbohydrates are the main source of fuel during high intensity efforts of longer than … [Read more…]
