Lensography of bethd821

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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.

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.

Nursing Lenses 

I Work in the Operating Room

I have worked in the operating room for 27 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.

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 

Beth Day

RN - CNOR
Crocheter
Gardener
Blogger
Lensmaster
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Lenses About Me 

Lensographies and Such

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.

Gardening and Home Canning Lenses 

Go Hand in Hand

If you have a garden, you need to know how to preserve the fruits and veggies that you can't eat all at once.

Lenses About People 

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

 

Lenses about Localities 

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

Lenses About Holidays 

Support Our Troops 

Help Carolina Sauce Company

Donate today and send a gift box to a soldier overseas.

Cooking or Food Lenses 

Eating Healthy

Music Lenses 

Pop Culture

Sports Lenses 

Lenses about Fairs, Festival, & Special Events 

Shopping and Gifts Lenses 

Zazzle Lenses 

Plan on Profitability

I Want to Be a Giant Squid! 

I love making lenses on Squidoo. My goal is to be a Giant Squid.

Soaring With the Angels 

My SquidAngel Blessed Lenses

For me, it is a high honor to receive a SquidAngel Blessing. These are the lenses they felt were worthy of a blessing.

  • Devils Tower
  • Hot Mentors of the Giant Squid Challenge
  • Lensography of bethd821
  • How to Cook Healthy
  • Celebrating Quality Heroes
  • Canning Jars - Filled with Love
  • 27701..Carolina Sauce Company in Durham, NC
  • Operating Room Nurses
  • Paget's Disease
  • Who Is Bela Fleck?
  • Crochet Halloween Decorations
  • SquidAngels Have Blessed Me
  • Crochet Christmas Ornaments & Decorations
  • Unique Christmas Decor by Thomas Kinkade
  • Pumpkin-Pecan Pie (for Charity)-also featured on Angels Unaware
  • Moist Smoked Turkey
  • Celebrate Nurses Week
  • Paybacks Are A . . . Kindness


Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

Squidoo Groups I've Joined- Squidoo has eliminated the groups 

It's Great to Belong!

1. Make a Difference
Operation Sauce Drop

2. Biggest Group Ever - All Lenses Accepted
You will learn to crochet
Beth's Vegetable Garden
Free People Search
Operation Sauce Drop
Canning Jars - Filled with Love
Operating Room Nurses
The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room
Crochet Christmas Gifts & Decorations

3. One Million Lenses {and free lenses for you}
You will learn to crochet
Beth's Vegetable Garden
Free People Search
Operation Sauce Drop
Canning Jars - Filled with Love
Operating Room Nurses
The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room
Crochet Christmas Gifts & Decorations

4. Frugal Cooking
Canning Jars - Filled with Love

5. Squidoo-It-All
You will learn to crochet
Beth's Vegetable Garden
Operation Sauce Drop
Canning Jars - Filled with Love

6. SquiDirectory
You will learn to crochet

7. Squidoo City Guide
Facts about Sandusky, Ohio

8. Recipes Galore
Canning Jars - Filled with Love

9. Vegetable Gardening
Beth's Vegetable Garden

10. For The Good Of Squidoo
Operation Sauce Drop

11. For Our Troops
Operation Sauce Drop

12. Five Star Lensmasters
You will learn to crochet
Beth's Vegetable Garden
Operation Sauce Drop
Canning Jars - Filled with Love
Crochet Christmas Gifts & Decorations

13. All Free Recipes - Chicken Recipes, Cookie Recipes, Crock Pot Recipes and More
Canning Jars - Filled with Love

14. Fresh Squid Headquarters
You will learn to crochet
Operating Room Nurses
Crochet Christmas Gifts & Decorations

15. Giant Squid Challenge
Carolina Sauce Company in Durham, NC
Crochet Halloween Decorations
How to Cook Healthy
Lensography of bethd821
Who is Alisa Murray?
Iron Butterfly, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Halloweekends at Cedar Point
100 Years of Carolina Basketball
Who is Bela Fleck?
Hot Mentors on Giant Squid Challenge
River Arts Fest 2009 in Memphis, TN
River Arts Fest Zazzle Gallery Showcase
Celebrating Quality Heroes
Do You Zazzle?
SquidAngels Have Blessed Me
Unique Christmas Decor by Thomas Kinkade
Unique Gifts - I Want a Kindle
Collectible Toys
Successful Vegetable Gardening
NASCAR Calendars for 2010
Bonnie D. - Squidoo Hero
Canning Vegetables-Easy To Do
Pumpkin-Pecan Pie Recipe (for Charity)
Pecan Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie
Great Watches For Him
Great Watches For Her
Great Watches For Kids
My Shopping Lenses
It's Christmas at Design-By-Day
Design-by-Day - Holiday Cards & Gifts
Showcase of Zoo Animals in Jewelry
Kindle - New Way To Read Books
Kindle Accessories
Kindle Books
Nursing Trivia Quiz
How Well Do You Know Beth Day?
Paybacks Are A . . . Kindness
The Who Will Play In The Super Bowl



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Lensmaster bethd821 has been a member since August 8 2009, has rated 221 lenses, favorited 58, and has created 58 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Moist Smoked Turkey". See all my lenses

My Blogs 

Tracking Beth on Squidoo
I started this blog to track all my new lenses I'm writing for the Giant Squid Challenge. Wish me luck.
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 Christmas 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.

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