An associate degree in nursing (ADN) program focuses more on technical skills than theory, and for 30 percent of ASN graduates it is their stepping stone to a BSN. This is a good option if you havenât been working as an LPN/LVN and want to start your career as an RN.
Having the perfect mix of pool chemicals delivers that perfect crystal clear water we dream of on warm, sunny days. Pool chemicals such as chlorine, bromine and algaecide keep the pool water safe to use as well, killing harmful bacteria and other germs that can make a swimmer sick.
Pure water usually has a pH around 7. Lemon juice is acid: dissolved baking soda is alkaline. (Properly speaking, dry materials don't have a pH.) Balance chemicals help you to avoid damage to your pool, either in the form of corrosion or scale deposits. Actually, it's a bit more specific than that: balance chemicals allow you avoid problems that result from having too much or too little limestone in the water (calcium carbonate).