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While the majority of We Care Online students work in residential long-term care facilities (as Certified Nurse Aides, etc.), a growing number are choosing to work in the home health care field. The demand for in-home care is increasing, too, and with it, more people are paying attention to the unique issues that surround home […]

I saw this video making the rounds online and just had to share it here. Anyone who works in the healthcare industry knows that the job is so much more than just punching the time clock and going through the motions. You’re touching lives and providing comfort. We all have our bad days, but I […]

According to census data, the Hispanic and Latino population is one of the fastest growing groups in the United States. From 2000 to 2006, the Hispanic growth rate (24.3%) was more than three times the growth rate of the total population (6.1%). With this rapid population growth comes an increased need for people who can […]

We’re coming in to the holiday season and while it’s great for cooler temperatures and fall colors, it can be a major strain on your waistline. Holidays mean social gatherings, and social gatherings always mean food. Halloween is one of the worst possible holidays for a health-conscious person. Candy, caramel apples, popcorn balls – what’s […]

The demand for Health Unit Coordinators is growing, and while We Care Online has a class that can teach you the skills to be an effective HUC, none of that matters until you have a job offer. How can you get from training to employment? The first step is to have an eye-catching resume. A […]

cc licensed flickr photo shared by USACE Europe District If you’re anywhere near a pharmacy or a television, you’ve probably been bombarded with flu shot messages. From late summer through the winter everyone from public health officials to commercial pharmacies are clamoring for your attention. Despite (or maybe because of) all the media coverage, there […]

cc licensed flickr photo shared by USACE Europe District If you’re anywhere near a pharmacy or a television, you’ve probably been bombarded with flu shot messages. From late summer through the winter everyone from public health officials to commercial pharmacies are clamoring for your attention. Despite (or maybe because of) all the media coverage, there […]

Assisted living facilities are often thought of as the place where people go when they can no longer live independently. While this is largely true, a recent series on National Public Radio brought attention to the fact that assisted living residents can be a much more diverse population than previously thought. Instead of the stereotype […]

Part 2 of our Frequently Asked Questions regarding CNA’s in Kansas:  Q.  What happens if I don’t pass this course? If you do not pass the course successfully the instructor will submit a written notification to the state of your name and you will not be eligible to sit for the state test.  You would […]

Part 2 of our Frequently Asked Questions regarding CNA’s in Kansas:  Q.  What happens if I don’t pass this course? If you do not pass the course successfully the instructor will submit a written notification to the state of your name and you will not be eligible to sit for the state test.  You would […]

Thinking about taking a CNA course in Kansas?  I’m sure you have lots of questions about Kansas requirements and employment issues.  We’ve accumulated our most asked questions and will address them over our next few blogs. Q.  Can an employer request that I work for them for a period of time if they pay for […]

Thinking about taking a CNA course in Kansas?  I’m sure you have lots of questions about Kansas requirements and employment issues.  We’ve accumulated our most asked questions and will address them over our next few blogs. Q.  Can an employer request that I work for them for a period of time if they pay for […]