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The following contains information on obtaining a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
Candidate must
1. demonstrate knowledge of the core areas of psychology by completing the following courses at either the undergraduate or graduate level (relevant courses offered at MTSU are listed in parentheses):
a. group measurement/testing (PSY 4260/5260 or 6050);
b. abnormal psychology (PSY 3230/5230);
c. learning or cognition (PSY 4040, 4480, 5480*, or 6190*);
d. social or developmental (PSY 2210, 2300, 4190, 4210/5210, 4610/5610, 6120*, 6130*, 6410);
e. brain and behavior, sensation and perception, or research methods (PSY 3070/5070, 4780/5780, 4240/5240, or 4030/5030);
f. basic statistics (PSY 3020)
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be counted as an approved graduate elective depending upon specialization.
2. complete a total of 46 semester hours, including at least 33 hours in psychology.
Only 30 percent of the total number of hours may be dually listed (5000 level meeting
in conjunction with 4000 or 3000 level) courses;
3. complete PSY 6280 (PSY 3020 or equivalent is a prerequisite for PSY 6280 and 6290),
6290, and 6640 (3 hours);
4. successfully write and orally present a written thesis evaluated by a committee
of psychology faculty in conjunction with PSY 6640;
5. pass a written comprehensive examination prepared by the faculty in the student's
concentration (may be taken no more than twice).
Steps in Completing Your Master's Degree
To receive your Master's Degree, you must complete the following within the six year
time limit:
Graduate Clinical Psychology Curriculum
Students must be admitted to the clinical program prior to enrolling in required clinical core courses. Non-degree-seeking students may not enroll in required clinical courses, except by special permission.
Core Clinical Courses (Required of all clinical students):
PSY 5470 Theories of Counseling OR
PSY 6841 Theories of Individual Psychotherapy OR
PSY 6080 Interventions with Children and Adolescents
(Psy 6080 must be taken for Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization)
PSY 6020 Theories of Personality
PSY 6100 Intellectual Assessment
PSY 6101 Laboratory in Intellectual Assessment
PSY 6250 Objective Personality Assessment
PSY 6280 Psychological Statistics: Regression
PSY 6290 Psychological Statistics: Anova
PSY 6510 Psychopathology
PSY 6640 Thesis Research
PSY 6690 Professional Issues and Roles
PSY 6801 Interviewing and Intervention
PSY 6851 Assessment Field Practicum (Clinical)
Electives: In addition to the core requirements and the research requirements, all
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Orvis, Burr and Burton send supplies to Sandy victimsThe Associated Press | November 13,2012MANCHESTER - A drive to collect needed items for Hurricane Sandy victims organized by the Orvis Company and Burr and Burton Academy, which ran from Thursday through Sunday, filled five tractor trailers as well as parts of a bus sponsored by the Rotary Club and a panel truck.
Three of the trucks went to Sea Bright, N.J., one went to New York City and one is scheduled to go to Brooklyn.
More than 200 Burr and Burton students and 100 Orvis employees packed 2,360 boxes of clothes, blankets, food, personal care items, cleaning supplies and tools for the storm-ravaged communities of New York and New Jersey, according to a press release from Orvis.
Orvis Senior Manager Don Benasich said the entire community went above and beyond for the effort.
"There were so many people and businesses that stepped up to help. … Last year, after Irene, other communities helped Vermont.
This year we get to help folks in New York and New Jersey. It's just the right thing to do," he said.
Bill Muench and Jim Raposa of Burr and Burton's film department said a group of their students have already begun work on a documentary. Muench and Raposa will bring the students to New Jersey to meet with Sea Bright Councilman Reed Murphy and tour the disaster area with members of the National Guard.
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Waluigi is a character in the Mario series and is Wario's sidekick. He is usually found in the Mario sport and spinoff games, such as Mario Tennis and Mario Kart or the Mario Party series.
Unlike most of the other Mario characters, he was never found in original Mario games, such as Super Mario 64 (Which made him not very well liked or respected by some fans). He made his first appearance in Mario Tennis for the Game Boy Color and Nintendo 64. Being an exaggeration of Luigi, he is very tall and skinny, causing him to slouch down to be at a normal height. Waluigi is always seen wearing a purple shirt and dark blue-gray overalls. Like Wario is rivals with Mario, he considers himself to be Luigi's arch rival, and frequently is.
In M.U.G.E.N, he was originally created twice by Warioman, but many other versions of him were created.
[show]Warioman's WaluigiEdit
This is one of the only good Waluigis. He is a 6-button character, has 3 hypers which are the Waluigi Assault, the Ultra Hammer and the Whirluigi. He also can summon Bob-ombs. His sprites were made by No body the dragon and he's pretty underpowered meaning most normal characters like Kung Fu Man can easily beat him. Strangely, he has coding for a Koopa Troopa helper which is still present in other edits of this version. When he was originally released Warioman stated he was planning to update the character with full A.I. but since Warioman's activity is unknown and because Zobbes released his edit it will most likely never see the light of day.
- Life: 1000
- Power: 3000
- Attack: 100
- Defence: 100
Hovering the mouse cursor over the icons will display a more direct activation method akin to how the move activations are coded; this is what the following key/legend represents.
D = Down
F = Right
B = Left
U = Up
DF = Down-right
DB = Down-left
UF = Up-right
UB = Up-left
a/b/c = Kick
x/y/z = Punch
s = Taunt
Icons encased in square brackets [ ] mean for the respective button(s) to be held down.
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Palette GalleryEdit
Zobbes' EditEdit
This version of Waluigi was edited by Zobbes to fix the problems in Warioman's version, such as being underpowered. Waluigi was also given a harder AI, as well more intros and Win poses.
Ivan Luiz's WaluigiEdit
Ivan Luiz Waluigi is an edit of Warioman's Waluigi. The sprites are of reasonable size, and thus the pixels didn't need to be doubled in size through the .cns file unlike Warioman's version, But the sprites are poorly animated. It's character idle sprite came from Warner El Toxchic's sprite artwork of Waluigi. The rest of the sprites were edited off Warner's sprite and others were poorly drawn by Ivan himself.
Warioman's NES WaluigiEdit
Warioman's version is a spriteswap of Kung Fu Man, and unlike the other NES Waluigi, this one can actually fight. He is possibly Warioman's first ever M.U.G.E.N creation. He has no special attacks but he has one hyper move.
SMB3 WaluigiEdit
This Waluigi has sprites styled as he's in SMB3, its plays just like NES Mario, by just jumping and growing.
NES WaluigiEdit
This Waluigi has custom sprites styled in NES form, just like SMB3 Waluigi, it's a swap of NES Mario.
Bigshowoffall's WaluigiEdit
This version of Waluigi has custom sprites as if he was in "Mario and Luigi: Super Star Saga". He has an easy AI but no specials or hypers but is cheap when used by the player.
J.Newman's WaluigiEdit
This version of Waluigi happens to be one of the worst Waluigis in this section. It has no specials or hypers, poorly animated sprites, and just plain weak attacks and missing an animation whenever he's dizzy. But he also has an easy AI to face against and sometimes when he throws someone they turn invisible for a few moments.
The WaluigiKing's Super WaluigiEdit
This version of Waluigi is a sound swap of a tall scaled version of Shinryoga's Super Luigi, which in turn is a palleteswap and sound swap of Super Mario. He was created by TheWaluigiKing. It contains sounds from Brawl, Mario Party 7 & 9 and Mario Kart Wii. TheWaluigiKing has said he will not update the character anymore due to the fact that he despises the character now and is replacing it with two edits of different versions of Waluigi.
Mr IBZS' VersionEdit
This Waluigi was made by Mr IBZS with help from Yagoshi and happens to be one of the best Waluigi's out there. He has two hypers, more intros and win poses than Warioman's version and 3 extra palettes.
MGSSJ2's VersionEdit
This Waluigi plays somewhat different to the others. it has no Specials or Hypers but to make for that it can throw Bob-Bombs which sends the opponent flying a "Hammer Earthquake" move which does the same effect and a powerful uppercut move that can be cheap if the player is using him. His AI is normal, although you need to watch out for his bomb throw, not to mention his small size makes him hard to beat.
DRACUL's VersionEdit
This Waluigi is made by DRACUL. Like most of the other Waluigis it uses No Body the Dragon's spritework, but unlike the others, it appears to be hi-res. This character is most likely unfinished, as most of the sprites are missing and the clsn looks almost the same to Kung Fu Man's, hence the possibility of this version being a spriteswap.
Viniciuspikachu1's WaluigiEdit
This Waluigi, like the others, uses Pesky Plumber sprites and they are in a different style but some are poorly edited, but has all of the attacks of Warioman's Waluigi meaning he is underpowered, but has correct CLSNs on everything, seeming like a edit.
J.NEWMAN's SNES WaluigiEdit
This Waluigi uses edited SMW sprites, and has a Tanooki tail, but he can't face the right way and is too small and only has basic attacks, and has bad CLSNs. Also, for a strange reason, he has Wario sprites in his folder as well as the storyboard from Warner's old Wario.
Unknown Creator's EditEdit
An unknown creator edited Ivan's Waluigi, and it plays smoother, has better alligned sprites, which are well sized, but his Bomb-omb striker will go near the edge of the screen, and his hypers are harder to do. Like Ivan's version he does not have palletes. His standing sprite has also been improved. He is offline as of now.
Waluigifan4's VersionEdit
This Waluigi is a spriteswap of Gorjeador's Goro because of this he plays just like Goro and like most of the Waluigis it uses the Pesky Plumbers spritesheet by No Body.
Mamaluigi339's VersionEdit
This Waluigi uses Super Mario World styled sprites and is made by Mamaluigi339. Like most of his creations Waluigi uses the EOH template. It's also not very good.
Waluigi and OTHEdit
As the name states, it's just Warioman's Waluigi with Omega Tom Hanks following him, making him just as cheap as OTH.
Hyper God Legend WaluigiEdit
This version of Waluigi is a cheap edit of Viniciuspikachu1's Waluigi. He is able to beat other cheap characters such as F1, Chuck Norris, Killer Donald, ONI-MIKO-ZERO-R and more. He freezes and defeats the opponent instantly before the round begins.
Mayaonnaise WaluigiEdit
It's very simlar to the Waluigi above, except he has a different colored palette, has less graphics, no cheap nulls to freeze the opponent, and has mayo as a select portrait.
Chocolate WaluigiEdit
This version of Waluigi can throw chocolate bars that contain high amounts of damage and can learn a Shun Goku Satsu. He also has a chocolate bar as a select portrait. He was made by Mario11766 and was suggested by TheWaluigiKing.
TIS2012's WAAAHHHluigiEdit
TIS2012 is making a joke Waluigi, just like Mayonnaise Waluigi and Chocolate Waluigi. It will be based on the web comic "Waluigi Time", and it may possibly be cheap.
Idiot's Retarded WaluigiEdit
Retarded Waluigi is a spriteswap of Ivan Luiz's Waluigi, replacing most of the sprites and sounds with various sources akin to the creator's other "retarded" characters.
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Unsure if I should go with a tight back sofa. I don't like a frumpy look with a sofa. What are some pros or cons you have experienced with tight back sofas? |
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No cons..........less work. |
Love our tight back sofas. They always look presentable. |
- Posted by scrookston (My Page) on Fri, Nov 1, 13 at 23:43
I had them on love seats but they were hardly used. My sofas have had them but in separate sections. I was referring to a single tight back entire length, is that what you have had sas and beverly? |
- Posted by localeater (My Page) on Sat, Nov 2, 13 at 11:56
I have tight back, with piping that visually divides into three seconds. It is well used, sit on it all the time, kids read, do homework. Looks great and is comfortable. Have had for at least 10 years- love it. On the other hand, in my den our sofa is semi-attached back - 3 years old. I am always fixing the cushions and the plan is to move it to the basement rec room and replace it. |
Clean lines with a tight back and never having to plump or fix the pillows. It's the only kind I prefer to buy. |
- Posted by scrookston (My Page) on Mon, Nov 4, 13 at 2:19
Thanks for your input, just realized all mine have been tight backs! Liked them for same reasons you have given. |
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We are renovating our Master Bathroom and have included a linen closet.
I have used Closetmaid shelving for an adjacent walk-in closet, but they only have particle-board or wire shelving. I'm worried that these won't be suitable for a bathroom (even though we have very good ventilation). Any suggestions appreciated. |
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Talka a look at the Elfa shelving at The Container Store (25% off shelving sale might still be going on, and the big 30% off Elfa sale begins December 24th I believe). |
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FWIW, I currently have old wire shelving ca. 1979 in the closets in my master bath, and it's all in fine shape, even in the closet which is actually in the tub/toilet compartment. I don't think you'll have a problem--just pick what you like best. |
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Apple addresses issue with iPhone 4S on China Mobile
Here's a strange story for you: Apple has worked with China Mobile to resolve issues with the iPhone 4S on the Chinese carrier's network. What's strange about that? China Mobile doesn't officially carry the iPhone 4S...
Electronista is reporting that some 4S users cannot activate SIM cards or make calls with a full signal. The issues appear to be due to the iPhone 4S only supporting the GSM P band (885 - 915 MHz) and not the E band (880 - 890 MHz), both of which are in use by China Mobile. The P band is primarily used for outdoor use, while E is designed for indoor areas -- train stations, conventions centers, and the like. When China Mobile users move into an area without P coverage, they still see full signal strength, but the connection is dropped.
According to China Mobile, Apple has updated all iPhone 4S devices built after February 8th, 2012 to work properly with their network. China Mobile is also saying that Apple is planning to issue a firmware update for earlier 4S devices in the next few weeks.
Penn-Olson reported that there are some 15 million unofficial iPhone users on the China Mobile network at this point -- people who love their carrier so much that they're willing to run the iPhones on a system that doesn't give them 3G service. China Mobile expects to become China's third iPhone carrier soon, and is hoping to build a 4G LTE network that may be useful with the next generation of iPhone.
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The Liberal Democrats are claiming that their vicious briefing against their coalition partners was sent out "in error". Apparently it was an update to an old briefing. Guido is calling bullsh*t. Firstly the briefing was deliberately sent from a party branded account, separately from a coalition friendly briefing moments before. When the LibDems slag off the Tories they do it with the bird logo. When they are behaving they do it, rather splendidly, with a blue version of their logo:
Secondly it went out on their website. Hardly a case of bad trigger finger. They have quietly deleted it online now, but have not corrected their original email. They tell Guido "we may feel the need to issue a print retraction" in due course, but for the time being they are only telling anyone who asks. When it was put it to the masters of spin that their explanation did not "have the ring of truth to it" they promptly and swiftly cleared the whole matter up: "well… [PAUSE] that's what we are saying." Not just Balls that is having a bad day…


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Delaware Air National Guard welcomes home Airmen About a dozen Airmen have returned home to Delaware over the last two days with more to come next week. About half-a-dozen from the 166th Airlift Wing returned yesterday from Southwest Asia, with a dozen more scheduled to return on Monday. On Wednesday five Airmen from the 142nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron returned to Delaware after completing a four month mission that started on New Year's Day in Southwest Asia. |
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I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Lover boys!!! Very intelligent, affectionate and personable! They adore interaction with their persons, and will quickly become your best buddies...and will actually pet you! Both are fascinated by running water, and will drink and "clean up in it"! They are also great with with other kitties, dogs, and children due to their wonderful temperment. They have an exotic look, and adorable spots on their belly...absolutely gorgeous inside and out, and a favorite of the volunteers!!! These boys are really bonded, and we would prefer that they stay together if at all possible, but we will separate for good homes. In general though, a pair of cats is actually better because they keep each other company while you are gone, and will always have a playmate! They are approximately 7 months old. To adopt, please email for more information.
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Name: Susan Status: educator Grade: 4-5 Location: NC Country: USA Date: Fall 2009
We are currently studying ecosystems and talking about food chains and food webs. This is only my second year teaching 5th grade science and last year I did it without a teacher's manual. Anyway, my question is "Are humans always on the top of the food chain?" I told my students that they were because we are not naturally a part of any other animal's food chain. However, I later found a side note in the teacher's manual saying humans aren't always at the top because we can be eaten by tigers or sharks. So, what is the correct information?
An interesting question. Most humans now are at the top of their food chains, even to the point in the U.S. that many of our bodies are not even returned to the food chain by decomposition. But certainly the occasional human falls victim to a shark or other large predator, including a rare mountain lion or grizzly bear attack in North America. I would not say that makes us part of a food chain, or more properly "food web," since people are not a regular part of the ecosystem in that way - the contribution of energy to the system is so tiny as to be completely insignificant. One might make the point with sharks or Asian tigers that the rare human meal contributes enough to be called part of a food web. It may be a bit too much for 5th graders, but there is an opportunity in this discussion to talk about the larger role humans play in the Earth's ecosystems, and that not so long ago, in evolutionary terms, humans were very much contributors and not just consumers in food webs.
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I don't think there's a "right" or "wrong" answer -- it depends on how you choose to define the terms. It's true that humans are not typically prey for any animal (we've done a pretty good job of protecting ourselves from the species that try to eat us, and so they've for the most part learned to find other meals). And it's true that a human could be eaten by another animal.
However, I prefer a view of ecosystems that takes into account the full life cycle of all organisms. Not all interactions between animals are predator-prey. For example, a fungus might break down a tree and the nutrients may then be used by another plant. Or a bacterium may live in a person, even feed off the person, yet not kill the person. Humans eventually die and their bodies are broken down by various microorganisms (if the person wasn't eaten by a tiger or shark). Those microorganisms produce nutrients that feed plants, which then grow and are eaten, and the same atoms may end up again in another human. The substance of all life, regardless of organism, has been recycled and reused for billions of years.
Hope this helps,
Both are correct. If you're eaten by a tiger, then you're clearly in the tiger's food chain, but we're not often eaten by tigers, so it's not very useful to spend your time thinking about this branch of the chain. (Chains have branches?) "Food chain" is not a precisely bounded notion; it's a useful notion in part *because* it's not precisely bounded. It gets some important ideas across in an easily visual way, and it accomplishes this by not sweating the details.
There's plenty of occasions to sweat the details, and it's important to do some of this. But it's also useful to have high-level concepts, like food chain, that leave the details in a softer focus.
Tim Mooney
They forgot polar bears and crippled lions.. Usually, humans are on the top as we are omnivores - we eat anything. We are not the preferred prey of any of any animal except the crippled lion (everything else is too fast for it to catch).
For a fifth grade class, I think your statement that we are at the top of the chain quite adequate. Introducing exceptions will just serve to confuse some students.
Being 5th graders, I'd expect some of them will come up with the exceptions anyway.
Hope this helps.
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Keith Law is a man most Getting Blanked readers are very familiar with. Not only is he an extremely well-known baseball writer (with more than 350000 followers on Twitter) and the head of ESPN's scouting department and co-host of their excellent (but not as good as ours!) Baseball Today podcast, he is also a good friend to the Getting Blanked and former Drunk Jays Fans podcasts.
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This pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter. If Law can help turn the moribund Astros around with his now well-honed baseball chops, good for them and their fans. Fans of Law's writing and tweeting and general online persona will miss out on a big player in the industry.
If, and the Fox Sports duo only suggest Law interviewed for the job, he takes the position, it will be quite interesting to see how he transitions to this role. Will he receive increased scrutiny because of his media background? Will the Astros leverage his sizable twitter following as an untapped marketing resource? Law has three times as many followers as former Astros star Hunter Pence, for whatever that's worth. As nice a luxury as having someone as influential as Law on your staff, the Astros are looking for someone to head up their scouting department and bring in talent, not massage their social media message.
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As the president and CEO of General Electric Canada (GE Canada) since 2004, Elyse Allan has facilitated several programs both within and outside of GE Canada that have helped women and their families not only work and live better, but also to help them succeed.
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Milwaukee Brewers learn that white men can't jump the hard way
March 8th, 2011Zack Greinke hasn't looked good thus far in his first spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers. I figured this was because it was spring training and it doesn't really matter, but unfortunately that wasn't the case and he has actually been nursing a rib injury since the beginning of spring training. How was the rib injury sustained, you ask? Was he signing too many autographs for his new Brewers fans? No. Was he working out extra hard to get back into Cy Young award winning form for his new team? No. Was he doing an extreme version of the Zack Greinke dance? Sadly, no.
No, Zack Greinke got his rib injury playing basketball. Going for a rebound. For real. I'm not kidding. Our savior thinks he's Tom frickin' Gugliotta.
To make matters worse "rib injury" is actually a poor way to describe what Zack Greinke is suffering with because he actually has a BROKEN RIB and a CRACKED RIB. You know, no big deal. It's not like pitchers need their ribs or anything. It's only the worst news to ever happen in the history of baseball.
Hey Zack, we're about the same age and I like basketball too. (No, I really do. Don't let what happened to What the Bucks fool you.) It's like my second or third favorite sport. Do you know how I celebrate how fun and awesome basketball is? I watch it on TV. I play a video game. I attend a Bucks game. You know what I don't do? Play it. What I don't do is jump for a rebound. I haven't jumped since I was 19. You know why I don't do those things despite how cool and awesome I think basketball is? Because I could get hurt! That game is dangerous! Didn't you ever play Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball on Super Nintendo? That was based on real life! Basketball? More like murderball am I right people?! You'd be better off sparring with Brock Lesnar than playing basketball. Come on Zack, didn't you learn anything from your Belding basketball injury in high school? Do you need Mrs. Turtle to remind you?
Okay, okay, okay. Let's calm down. Accidents happen. This isn't Armageddon. Everything is going to be fine. This type of thing normally takes 4-6 weeks to heal, right? And then everything is okay, right? Hell yeah! It's going to be better than okay I bet. Zack's going to be like Henry in Rookie of the Year and come back stronger than humanly possible. The Brewers are just going to be careful with Zack and let him take his time to get back. We'll have to wait a little bit longer for our star to debut, but that will make it all the sweeter. A strong, healthy Zack is what we traded for and that's what we're going to get. Only a little bit later than we expected. Everything is going to be fine. Better than fine. Awesome. Amazing. Super! Super de duper!
Perhaps this will only be a minor blip in Greinke's season, but maybe the rib injury turns into a nagging thing that delays his progress and bothers him the whole season.
Shut up, Big League Stew.
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I've been expecting some stupid injury to happen. Thanks for not disappointing me.
Mexican men can't jump either! Remember how Vovani tore his knee in '08?
New team rule: only Weeks, Dickerson, and Hawkins may jump. Sometimes Prince too, but it depends.
What the hell is going on with responses? Repeating the headines is not witty banter. I demand witty banter! No one may post without witty banter! Favorite line: "i hate you! You're not my real DAD!"
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I don't think a hairline fracture will be a long, nagging injury. Give him some calcium supplements and send him out there!


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I have most of my bee balm in intense sun in zone 5, the Albany area, without problem.None are against a wall but I think yours should be ok. Kareen |
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I agree with Kareen. My bee balm have always been in direct sun and they bloom beautifully! P.S. I'm in zone 4 near Saratoga. adkmountaingirl |
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I have bee balm on the south side of my house, next to the foundation. Loves it. I have more in the front (East), surrounded by the driveway and walkway... loves it. The only place I haven't had luck is along a fence that gets a good deal of sun in the mid-afternoon. A tall, magenta variety nearly died off this winter over there. My mom has it in her (west-facing) backyard. Again, loves it. |
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SIDS Risk Reduction- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants between one month and one year of age, but there are ways to reduce the risk. This continuing education (CE) course explains the latest research on SIDS and reducing SIDS risk and outlines and how you can communicate risk-reduction messages to parents and caregivers in just a few minutes. 1.1 Free CEUs
Understanding Chest Drainage:Chest Drainage as a Therapeutic Intervention- Topics include: Normal Anatomy and Physiology including-Chest Wall, Mediastinum, Lungs & Respiration. Thoracic System Pathology- Pneumothorax & Pleural Effusion. Chest Drainage Systems- Traditional and New Generation Chest Drains, Gravity Drainage. To Clamp or not to Clamp? Special Considerations for Newborns or Massive Pleural Air Leaks. Nursing Considerations and Trouble shooting 2.0 Free CEUs (online course & test submission, certificate is mailed)
Mosby's Neonatal Nursing Series 7- a collection of 7 lessons from a complete neonatal nursing course developed by neonatal nurse experts for nurses working in the neonatal unit. These lessons include: Cardiac-Fetal/Neonatal Circulation, Hematologic: Jaundice/RBC/Platelet Disorders, NICU Environment/Kangaroo Care/Co-Bedding, Pain Management, Palliative Care (End of Life), Pulmonary System: PPHN/MAS/ECMO. Lessons highlight drug information and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) Guidelines for Neonatal Nursing Policies, Procedures, Competencies, and Clinical Pathways. 10.5 Free CEUs (+MD) (Expires 1/1/14?- as long as available on line it is still available to take for credit )
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)- This is the latest FREE program now widely recognized as the best-user-friendly on-line NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) training and certification program in the world. It is primarily used by healthcare providers to document proof of competency in the use of the NIHSS with regulatory agencies by completing ONE (1) certification program every 2 years. Identify and assess neurological deficits in stroke patients. Understand the measurement scale for quantifying neurological deficits in stroke patients. Consistently apply appropriate scores for neurological deficits in stroke patients. Use the scale to assess changes in neurological deficits in stroke patients over time. 3.0 Free CEUs (+MD)
Rhythms of Life: Nursing Care of the Electrophysiology Managed Patient- Describe and provide rationale for the pre and post nursing care of EPS patient; EP study/RFA – radiofrequency ablation and implantable cardiac device. List and discuss potential risks, complications and interventions when caring for the EPS patient post procedure. Describe follow up care and patient education for the EPS patient.. 1.25 Free CEUs
Organ and Tissue Donation What Every Nurse Needs to Know- Describe the history and current status of organ and tissue donations. List at least 6 organs and at least 6 tissues that can be donated and transplanted. Discuss legislation related to organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Explain the function of UNOS and OPOs. Explain the priority listing for obtaining consent. Discuss 4 steps on communicating with family and obtaining consent. Discuss 4 classes of donors. Explain brain death. Explain maintenance criteria for at least 8 areas of concern. Describe recovery procedures. Describe allocation protocols for 6 major organs. 2.0 Free CEUs
Vitamin D: Hot or Not- List three sources of vitamin D. Recognize the association between vitamin D and health and disease. Compare and contrast prevention of vitamin D deficiency and treatment of vitamin D deficiency. 1.0 Free CEUs Log-in to take exam.
Stress Management- State the general definition of stress and the effects of stress on the body, mind and emotions. Explain total behavior, a new conceptualization of behavior. Describe specific stress management strategies. 1.0 Free CEUs
NEW! An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Bipolar Depression- Recognize the clinical consequences for patients, as well as the impact on the larger healthcare system, of missed and incorrect diagnosis in bipolar patients. Implement evidence-based recommendations to improve both symptomatic and functional outcomes in all phases of bipolar disorder. Apply findings from research studies and expert recommendations that make patients active collaborators in their care to improve outcomes in special populations. Design individualized medication and psychotherapy treatment strategies to improve outcomes based on the efficacy, safety, long-term data, and route of administration of the available therapies. Provide appropriate care and counsel for patients and their families. 1.2 Free CEUs
What Their Stool Can Tell You: How FIT (iFOBT) Fits Your Colorectal Cancer Algorithm- Distinguish between the ACG 2009 guidelines for optimal screening (colonoscopy) verses detection (FIT test), review the polyp-cancer sequence and understand the rationale for screening for colorectal cancer. Describe the causes of false-positives found with guaiac-based fecal occult blood tests (gFOBT), the dynamics of currently available iFOBT (FIT) testing, and development of fecal DNA testing. Examine logistics of FIT testing and compliance and outcomes in population based prevention studies. 1.0 Free CEUs
BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS: CANCER IN LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) POPULATIONS- Registered nurses in all fields of practice will acquire an updated knowledge of factors that lead to disparities in cancer risk and the survivorship experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations. By incorporating this knowledge into their clinical practice, registered nurses in all fields of practice will be able to provide the highest level and quality of care to their patients and meet the unique needs of this population. Discuss the physical, emotional, and practical aspects of cancer affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations. 1.1 Free CEUs
Emerging Evidence and New Guidelines in HIV- Incorporate a comprehensive approach to HIV medication management to optimize outcomes at the patient and organizational levels. Compare the efficacy and safety of current and emerging treatment options in HIV and their role in promoting adherence and persistence. Discuss the challenges and complexities of interdisciplinary HIV care. 1.0 Free CEUs
Cases in Practice- Optimizing Insulin Therapy: 5 interactive case studies- Review each patient's medical history & current laboratory data, select your treatment strategy. Compare & contrast profiles of various available insulin types. Explain clinical strategies for intensifying insulin therapy when glycemic targets are not being met. Describe clinical considerations in selecting an insulin regimen for outpatients with DM2. Select appropriate delivery devices for insulin therapy 2.5 Free CEUs (+MD)
Every Nurse's Guide to Tobacco Cessation- Explain the health consequences of tobacco use. Discuss the role of the nurse in encouraging patients to quit use of tobacco products. Discuss CDC Best Practices for tobacco cessation for adults and adolescents. Describe two evidence-based practices for obtaining patient follow through on tobacco cessation. Identify tobacco cessation-related community resources for healthcare providers to use in assisting patients. Describe benefits of legislation related to the tobacco industry.1.22 Free CEUs
12 Lead EKG Boot Camp Series: Using Case Studies to Interpret Ischemia, Injury and Infarction- Compare and contrast the difference between a Q wave and non-Q wave MI and the EKG changes associated with ischemia, injury, and infarction. Identify other causes of abnormal EKG's, recognize STEMI Imposter's and design a plan of care based on the implications associated with the EKG changes. Identify the leads that reflect the anterior, inferior, lateral, and posterior surface of the heart and be able to describe what a normal 12 Lead EKG looks like. 1.25 Free CEUs
Infant Safe Sleep- Examine three major causes of sleep-related infant death. Indicate three risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome. Distinguish one of the key risk-reduction practices for safe infant sleep. Specify one common concern that inhibits parents and caregivers from placing an infant to sleep on its back or in a bed alone. Select two common reasons why parents and caregivers do not comply with recommendations to reduce risk for sudden unexpected infant death and sudden infant death syndrome. Specify three ways that health-care providers can effectively communicate safe sleep messages to parents and caregivers. 1.5 Free CEUs (+MD)
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)- Define the term "multidrug-resistant organism" (MDRO). Discuss risk factors, clinical manifestations, medical management, and methods to prevent or reduce the transmission of Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Discuss risk factors, clinical manifestations, medical management, and methods to prevent or reduce the transmission of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Discuss risk factors, clinical manifestations, medical management, and methods to prevent or reduce the transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Discuss risk factors, clinical manifestations, medical management, and methods to prevent or reduce the transmission of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Discuss risk factors, clinical manifestations, medical management, and methods to prevent or reduce the transmission of multi- and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. Discuss risk factors, clinical manifestations, medical management, and methods to prevent or reduce the transmission of Acinetobacter. List some of the clinical and economic consequences of MDRO infections. 1.0 Free CEUs
Courses approved by the Florida & California Board of Nursing & others:
Domestic Violence: The Florida Requirement- Describe the impact of violence on health care and how "domestic violence" is defined. Cite the general prevalence of domestic violence on a national and state level and identify state laws pertaining to the issue. Describe how to screen individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence, including the importance of conducting a culturally sensitive assessment. Identify community resources presently available for domestic violence victims and their perpetrators throughout Florida concerning legal aid, shelter, victim and batterer counseling, and child protection services. 2.0 Free CEUs (approved by FBON, CBON, & ANCC)
Ventilation Monitoring in the Critically Ill Patient- Describe capnography, definition and physiology. Discuss normal EtCO2 readings and common conditions causing altered values, describing the differences between EtCO2 and PaCO2 with an explanation of ventilation perfusion matching. Discuss the different capnography technologies. Discuss capnography monitoring in different hospital environments. Describe normal and abnormal waveforms. 1.5 Free CEUs (FBON); 2.0 Free CEUs (CBON & others)
Fall-Related Brain Injury in Older Adults: Focus on Prevention - Discuss the prevalence and incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) secondary to falls in older adults. Describe the impact of fall-related TBIs on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Describe age-related changes that increase risk for falls/TBI in older adults. Describe the types of traumatic brain injuries that may occur secondary to a fall. Identify common fall related risk factors. Describe methods of identifying signs/symptoms related to TBI. Discuss evidence-based interventions in managing older adults following TBI 1.5 Free CEUs(FBON);2.0 Free CEUs (CBON & others).
HIV/AIDS: Epidemic Update for Florida- Discuss the background and significance of the AIDS epidemic. Discuss the characteristics of HIV disease. Describe the transmission of HIV infection, including risk behaviors and routes of contagion. Discuss the natural history and classification of HIV infection. Describe the treatments available in the care of patients with HIV, including antiretroviral regimens. 1.0 Free CEUs (approved by FBON & others)
Alzheimer Disease- Understand the genetic factors associated with Alzheimer's Disease, supported by statistical data. Know the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease and how to diagnose the disease. Speak knowledgeably about methods of treatment for Alzheimer's Disease. 1.0 Free CEUs
Biofilms:The Basics of Formation and Treatment Strategies- Explain the basics of biofilms and how they contribute to delayed wound healing. Compare and contrast the difference between sessile and planktonic bacteria. Outline treatment strategies. 1.0 Free CEUs
Competence in Cancer Care: Emergencies in Cancer- List metabolic and structural oncologic emergencies. Identify risk factors, symptoms, and major management strategies for the following oncologic emergencies: DIC, TTP, SIADH, Sepsis, TLS, Hypersensitivity/Anaphylaxis, Hypercalcemia, Cardiac tamponade, Spinal cord compression, SVCS, ICP, Bowel Obstruction, Pneumonitis, Extravasations. Highlight 2 key target points for each of the following oncologic emergencies: DIC, TTP, SIADH, Sepsis, TLS, Hypersensitivity/Anaphylaxis, Hypercalcemia, Cardiac tamponade, Spinal cord compression, SVCS, ICP, Bowel Obstruction, Pneumonitis, Extravasations. 1.56 Free CEUs
Goal-Directed Therapy: Optimizing Fluid Management in Your Patient- Define appropriate resuscitation targets and priorities at reaching these targets in surgical patients. Explain the methods by which the predefined goals can be most effectively achieved with minimal patient risk. Describe the appropriate monitoring devices for achieving resuscitation targets in surgical patients. 2.0 Free CEUs
Motivating Co-workers- Identify both intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors of nurses. Differentiate how nurses of various generations may be motivated. Explain how motivating co-workers translates into improved patient care. 1.0 Free CEUs
Therapeutic Hypothermia and Cardiac Arrest: Who to Treat, How to Treat, and the Role of the Cath Lab- Analyze the clinical data for use of therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest. Define who is a candidate for therapeutic hypothermia. Outline the different methods available to induce therapeutic hypothermia, and their advantages and disadvantages. Explain specific methods for induction of hypothermia in the catheterization lab. 1.0 Free CEUs
NEW! Finding Joy in the Healthcare Journey- Objective 1: Manage Stress: Learn two simple techniques to stop the drain and recover from stressful situations. Objective 2: Explore ideas for brining more energy into your life by connecting with your own personal journey. 1.0 Free CEUs
The ABCs of Biologic Therapy- Identify changes that have been made to the pyramidal approach for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the last two decades. Incorporate new biologic safety data into discussions with your patients with RA. Explain common insurer reimbursement practices that have arisen in recent years to adapt to rising costs of the treatment of RA. Discuss the impact of potential future trends in the management of RA such as biologic monotherapy and biosimilars. 1.5 Free CEUs Link to Post-test
Hemoglobin Variability: Individualization of Anemia Management for the Patient with End Stage Renal Disease- This program will review the evaluation and management of hemoglobin variability in patients with dialysis-related anemia. Strategies to optimize and individualize anemia therapy for patients on dialysis will be discussed. 1.5 Free CEUs
Clostridium Difficile: An Overview- List four risk factors for the development of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea. Compare and contrast the signs and symptoms of mild versus severe Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea. Identify three diagnostic tests used in the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile. Compare and contrast the treatment options in mild versus severe Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea. 2.0 Free CEUs
Capnography in Resuscitation: Peaks, Valleys, and Trends- Do They Signal the End? Discuss the normal parameters for carbon dioxide, and the significance of variations from those parameters. Review the current forms of capnography measurement including litmus paper devices, as well as mainstream continuous monitoring and sidestream continuous monitoring. Discuss how capnography data compares to other sources in predicting patient wellbeing. Outline how capnography can help in the critical care unit to predict patient outcomes. Discuss how capnography is considered a "gold standard" in endotracheal tube confirmation and the legal liability associated with not using capnography. 1.0 Free CEUs
Overcoming Catheter-related Infection Chalenges Series--3 Courses-3 CEUs Total
Diagnosing Catheter-related Blood Stream Infections- Identify the three types of catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI). Delineate the criteria to establish a CRBSI. Establish an algorithm for managing a CRBSI. 1.0 Free CEUs (+RD)
Patient Education Key to Prevention of CRBSI- Understand the current status of patient education in the US, including socio-economic and healthcare industry factors. Evaluate methods for providing education to home parenteral nutriton patients. Determine the most appropriate methods for completinf effective patient education to help ensure understanding, adherence and psitive clinical outcomes. 1.0 Free CEUs (+RD)
The A, B, C's of Central Line Occlusion: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment- Identify the causes of catheter occlusion. Identify the symptoms of catheter occlusion. Become familiarized with the various options to prevent and treat cathter occlusion. 1.0 Free CEUs (+RD)


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Essential Functions of Candidates for Program Admission and Continuance
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The Western Washington University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders' speech-language pathology and audiology preparation programs lead to a Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology and/or Audiology. The core curriculum is designed to support student attainment of the academic and clinical competencies needed for graduation and to apply for a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist licensure in the state of Washington. The education of a speech language pathologist or audiologist requires assimilation of knowledge, acquisition of skills, and development of judgment through patient care experience in preparation for independent and appropriate decision making practices. The current practices of speech-language pathology and audiology emphasize collaboration among audiologists, speech language pathologists, other allied health care professionals, physicians, and patients.
The accredited graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Western Washington University adhere to the standards set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Within ASHA standards, the CSD program has the freedom and ultimate responsibility for: the selection of students; the design, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum; the evaluation of student progress; and, the determination of who should be awarded a degree.
Faculty and professional staff in the CSD Department have a responsibility for the welfare of patients tested, treated, or otherwise affected by students enrolled in the CSD Program. The Department has the responsibility to the public to assure that its graduates can become fully competent audiologists and speech-language pathologists, capable of delivering quality care in a timely manner and preserving the well-being of the patients they serve. Thus it is important that persons admitted, retained, and graduated possess the intelligence, integrity, compassion, humanitarian concern, and physical and emotional capacity necessary to practice speech language-pathology and audiology.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, as part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Western Washington University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. The University, College, and Department do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. When requested, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified students with properly certified disabilities. The CSD Department's faculty and professional staff have responsibility for the welfare of students in the Department. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the Department has established academic standards and minimum essential requirements that must be met with or without reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the program and graduate.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at Western Washington University endeavors to select applicants who have the ability to become highly competent speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Admission and retention decisions are based not only on satisfactory prior and ongoing academic achievement but also on non-academic factors that serve to insure that the candidate can complete the essential functions of the academic and clinical program required for graduation. Essential functions, as distinguished from academic standards, refer to those cognitive, physical, and behavioral abilities that are necessary for satisfactory completion of all aspects of the curriculum, and the development of professional attributes required by the faculty of all students at graduation. The essential functions required by the curriculum are in the following areas: motor, sensory, communication, intellectual/cognitive (conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities for problem solving and diagnosis), behavioral/emotional, and the professional aspects of the performance of a speech language pathologists and/or audiologist.
Motor Skills
The student should have sufficient motor function so that he/she is able to execute movements required to provide with acuity, accuracy, and facility, a complete speech, language, and/or audiologic examination and provide therapeutic services to patients of all ages and both genders in all clinical situations. The student must have the ability to safely assist patients in moving, for example, from room to room, from chair to chair, on and off examination table.
The CSD curriculum requires essential abilities in information acquisition. The student must have the ability to master information presented in course work in the form of lectures, written materials, and projected images. The student must also be able to acquire the information presented through demonstrations and experiences in the clinical training portion of the program. He or she must be able to observe a patient accurately, at a distance and close at hand, and observe and appreciate non-verbal communication and manual signs when performing clinical assessments and treatment activities. The student must have the ability to take a case history and perform a visual examination of various oral and cranio-facial structures (i.e. ear, throat, oral cavity, skull, etc). The student must have sufficient sensory capability to perform all required examination and treatment protocols using instruments and tools necessary for accurate, efficient, and timely completion of such activities.
The student must be able to accurately, effectively, and sensitively communicate information on patient status with other students, faculty, staff, patients, families, and other professionals. This information must be communicated in a succinct yet comprehensive manner and in settings in which time available may be limited. These skills require the ability to assess and effectively communicate all relevant information including the significance of non-verbal responses. These skills also require the ability to immediately assess incoming information to allow for appropriate, well-focused follow-up inquiry. The student must be capable of responsive, empathetic listening to establish rapport in a way that promotes openness on issues of concern and sensitivity to potential cultural differences. He or she must express his or her ideas and feelings clearly and demonstrate a willingness and ability to give and receive feedback.
The student must have the cognitive abilities necessary to master relevant content in basic science and clinical courses at a level deemed appropriate by the faculty and professional staff. These skills may be described as the ability to comprehend, memorize, analyze, and synthesize material. He/she must be able to develop reasoning and decision making skills appropriate to the practice of speech language pathology and/or audiology.
The student must possess the emotional health required for the full utilization of his or her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, and the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders in patients. In addition, he or she must be able to maintain mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients, students, faculty, staff, and other professionals under all conditions including highly stressful situations. The student must have the emotional stability to function effectively under stress and to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly without warning and/or in unpredictable ways. The student must be able to experience empathy for the situations and circumstances of others and effectively communicate that empathy. The student must know if his or her values, attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and/or experiences affect his or her perceptions and relationships with others. The student must be willing and able to examine and change his or her behavior when it interferes with productive individual or team relationships. The student must possess skills and experience necessary for effective and harmonious relationships in diverse learning and working environments.
The student must possess the ability to reason judiciously and practice speech-language pathology and/or audiology in an ethical manner. Students must be willing to learn and abide by professional standards of practice. He or she must possess attributes that include compassion, empathy, altruism, integrity, honesty, responsibility, and tolerance. The student must be able to engage in patient care delivery in all clinical settings and be able to deliver care to all patient populations including but not limited to children, adolescents, adults, developmentally disabled persons, medically compromised patients, and vulnerable adults.
Adapted from: Katz, J.R., Woods, S.L., Cameron, C.A., & Milam, S. (2004). Essential Qualifications for Nursing Students. Nursing Outlook, 52, 277-88.


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