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Hello! Welcome to my Lensography.   I'll give you an overview of who I am and what I enjoy doing. I'll discuss nursing, crocheting, gardening, canning, and a myriad of other subjects. I like to think of myself as an "old-fashioned" kind of woman. I think I may have been born a century or so too late. I find more comfort in the less technical side of life, but am learning to adapt myself to technology.

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Who Am I?

Registered Nurse, crocheter, gardener, home canner, blogger

Like most people, I have diverse interests. I have been a Registered Nurse (RN) since 1995. Before that I was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) since 1972.

I started working in the Operating Room in 1980 as a scrub tech. I knew from the first week that this was the field of nursing I wanted to practice for the rest of my career. I went back to nursing school in 1993 and graduated with honors with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1995.Surgeon holding scalpel.

My class was the second graduating class that took the computerized NCLEX exam. My computer cut off when I answered question #75. I was sure I had failed (I have a tendency to think on the negative side when it's about me). I was the first one to finish in the testing room. I went home and cried. Two weeks later I received a letter from the Florida Board of Nursing congratulating me on passing the NCLEX exam. I couldn't believe it. I was so proud.

AfghanIn 1972, my mother-in-law taught me to crochet. I worked the night shift at a local hospital and the other nurses brought craft projects or books to read to pass away the hours that we weren't very busy. I made many Christmas gifts that year. I still enjoy crocheting gifts. Homemade gifts are very much appreciated.

I have enjoyed gardening since I was a child. My parents had a garden every year and I helped with weeding. As I got older I was permitted to do other gardening activities, like planting and picking the vegetables. As an adult, I have had a garden every year for the past 20 years. I love picking vegetables and fixing them for dinner the same day.canned stuff

I tried my hand at canning when I was in my 20's without success. I didn't try it again until about 4 years ago. This time I was successful. It is a time consuming process, but so fulfilling.

2009- Beth Day entered the 21st century!! I started blogging and making lenses on Squidoo. It's been a fun journey.

My 10 Newest Lenses

See The Latest Publications

While you'll find all my lenses here, these are the newest. It's easy to see what I've been up to recently. I continue to write about diverse subjects and hope you will take the time to read and comment on some of them. Thanks!
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Nursing Lenses

I Work in the Operating Room

I have worked in the operating room for 29 years. I started in 1980 as a LPN/scrub technician. From the first day of my orientation and training I knew the OR was the place for me. I wouldn't want to work in any other area of nursing. I LOVE the OR!!





I passed the national certification exam for Operating Room Nurses last month. I am now a CNOR-Certified Nurse Operating Room. It was one of the tougher exams I've taken.





My lens Operating Room Nurses has been nominated for "Best Potential Giant" lens for 2009. I am truly honored. Thank you to all who nominated me and those who voted for me.

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Published Articles

EzineArticles.com

I have published two articles on EzineArticles.com. Here are the links:

Operating Room Nurses

What Do Operating Room Nurses Do?

Health Awareness

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Beth Day

RN - CNOR
Crocheter
Gardener
Blogger
Lensmaster
RocketMom

Lenses About Me

Lensographies and Such

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The Things I Love

You Can Get Them Here

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Lenses About People

From the Famous to Not-So-Famous (Yet)

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Continue to Page 2

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Lenses about Localities

My home town, where I live now, and places I've visited.
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Lenses About Holidays

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Gardening Lenses

Tips for Gardening

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Cooking or Food Lenses

Eating Healthy

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Home Canning Lenses

I'll Teach You To Can

Your garden has yielded an abundance of yummy vegetables and fruits. Now what? You need to know how to preserve the fruits and veggies. It's easy and saves you money at the grocery store. Besides home canned products just taste better. They make great gifts, too.
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Crochet Lenses

One of my Favorite Hobbies

My mother-in-law taught me to crochet in 1972. It is very relaxing to me. I make lots of homemade gifts.
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Lenses about Fairs, Festival, & Special Events

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Politics

As Usual?

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More On Page 3

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Sports Lenses

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Music Lenses

Pop Culture

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Shopping and Gifts Lenses

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Zazzle Lenses

Plan on Profitability

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I Wanted to Be a Giant Squid!

And Now I Am!

From Squidville - Part of the SquidArt Series

I love making lenses on Squidoo. I am a Giant Squid and belong to the Giant 100 Club. Thank you, Squidoo!

Purple Stars

Now that I'm a Giant Squid, I am eligible for Purple Star Awards. Purple Stars are awarded to lenses nominated by other lensmasters because they think these pages are exceptional. If the Purple Star mentors agree, voila, a pretty Purple Star appears on your lens.

Here are my lenses that have been awarded Purple Stars.
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Lens of the Day

The Top Squidoo Award

Having your lens chosen as Lens of the Day is the highest honor awarded by Squidoo. It means that someone thought enough of your lens to nominate it and then it was judged to be the best of the many lenses that are nominated each day. I am proud to say I have received this great honor.
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Tips For Writing Better Lenses

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Book Reviews

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Support Our Troops

Help Carolina Sauce Company

Donate today and send a gift box to a soldier overseas.
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Check Out Page 4

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Soaring With the Angels

My SquidAngel Blessed Lenses

For me, it is a high honor to receive a SquidAngel Blessing. I appreciate these blessings even more since being a SquidAngel. I know the work that is involved in finding lenses deserving of a blessing.

Thank you to all SquidAngels (past, present, and future) from the bottom of my heart!!

I've Been Blessed By The Angels!

62 Lenses Are Blessed

These are the pages that SquidAngels thought were "bless-worthy". Some of them were blessed multiple times.
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As A SquidAngel

This lens shows all the great pages I blessed during my time as a SquidAngel, January-April, 2010.

I have been awarded a second pair of SquidAngel wings for September, 2010.
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It's Great To Belong!

My Memberships

I belong to the Giant 100 Club!

I am now a Giant Squid!

SquidAngel!

The Horse Review Squid Club

The Cupcake Club

Giant Squids On RocketMoms



Rocket Moms 75 px


Visit Squidoo Marketing


Giant Squid Challenge
Squidoo logo


Visit Giant Squid Challenge


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Squidoo Is On Facebook

My Facebook Pages

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Miscellaneous

These don't quite fit into a category

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My Fellow RocketMoms

Lenses to Learn By

Words of wisdom from the "smartest women on the web".
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Missy, My Pretty Kitty 

Pleased to Meet You!

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    ajgodinho Sep 2, 2010 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    Hello Beth, very pleased to meet you through this awesome lensography. Wow, you sure do have a diverse collection of lenses and have accomplished a lot...congratulations! I like your relaxed writing style and as I read this lens, I felt I was in the same room talking with you. I will have to come back and check your other lenses. All the best as you continue your journey! Cheers, AJ :)
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    boutiqueshops May 26, 2010 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Amazing! wonderful way to make a lensography! lensrolled to mine and favorited
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    Tipi Apr 25, 2010 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Very nice lensography! I'm going to have to add a link to my collection of link on my lensography. You have motivated me to get to work on my lensography again. Always something to do! 5 Stars.
    Susie x
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    vallain Apr 25, 2010 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Having the added pages really shows off the lenses by topic without the lens being too long. Looking good!
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    vallain Apr 25, 2010 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Having the added pages really shows off the lenses by topic without the lens being too long. Looking good!
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My Blogs

Tracking Beth on Squidoo
I started this blog to track all my new lenses.
Help Me Crochet
Learn crochet tips and find crochet patterns
Operating Room Nurse
Information about OR nursing and musings about being an Operating Room Nurse.
Beth's Gift Ideas
One stop shopping. Great site for plenty of gift sites. Find the Perfect Gift for anyone on your shopping list.
learncrochetforfree.com
Learn crochet techniques and find free patterns.
Design by Day's Zazzle Creations
Get the latest up to the minute designs from Design by Day.

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