Advising

It is a requirement for my BSN program that we seek advisement prior to registering. In fact, a hold on registration is placed until you have met with an advisor. I opened my calendar to get an overview of my free days for the next couple of weeks and I made the phone call to …

80’s Podcast Ends

As I have mentioned this podcast before I regret to say that Tampa Bay.com’s Stuck in the 80’s podcast is ending after one last show sometime in the near future.  Apparently, Steve Spears the writer for the Stuck in the 80’s blog has resigned from his job at Tampabay.com to take a magazine job in …

Food Truck Bazaar

Hubby and I hit the food Kissimmee truck bazaar last night.  When we arrived around 6 pm, we took a tour of all the trucks before stopping at any of them. There were less trucks there than usual probably due to the rain. Some of our favorites were there, Big wheel Food Truck (Twitter:@BigWheelTruck), Yum …

Disco can save lives!

A co-worker of mine posted this on Facebook and I think it’s fabulous.  This guy is an actual doctor in real life not just the comedian we all know and love from The Hangover and Knocked up. Share this video with your friends!! They could save your life one day!

RNs can now prescribe birth control in California | Scrubs – The Leading Lifestyle Nursing Magazine Featuring Inspirational and Informational Nursing Articles

This is very interesting.  What do you think?   RNs can now prescribe birth control in California | Scrubs – The Leading Lifestyle Nursing Magazine Featuring Inspirational and Informational Nursing Articles. via RNs can now prescribe birth control in California | Scrubs – The Leading Lifestyle Nursing Magazine Featuring Inspirational and Informational Nursing Articles.

Magic Kingdoms New Fantasy Land

Who loves Fantasy Land at the Magic Kingdom?  I know I do.  It has changed a little over the years with rides and attractions coming and going with some old favorites remaining and upgraded.  Fantasy land is expanding! New Fantasyland is opening in phases for the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom park, …

2012 Epcot International Food and Wine Menu and Prices « Adventures with Jen Cook

It’s that time of year again.  The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival begins tonight.  My husband and I are passholders and go multiple times during the festival.  It is so enjoyable. There is always amazing food. Although a little pricy at times.   Everything is served tapas style (or appetizer portion) and range anywhere from $2.00 …

RN to BSN – Admitted!

I received this in my email today. Congratulations! The Admissions Committee has completed the decision process for the Class of 2014 UCF College of Nursing Undergraduate Program RN to BSN Track (Spring 13 Virtual (Web Based) Campus), and you have been selected for conditional acceptance. Please print this notification, sign and return it to the …

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

ACE inhibitors produce vasodilation by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II. This vasoconstrictor is formed by the proteolytic action of renin (released by the kidneys) acting on circulating angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I. Angiotensin I is then converted to angiotensin II by angiotensin converting enzyme. ACE also breaks down bradykinin (a vasodilator substance). Therefore, ACE …