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We’ve all done it. We leave work or class and that difficult part of the day pops in your mind, or maybe it’s something you wish you would have done, or maybe it’s something you made a mistake on. It can be challenging for many of us to set aside work/school and solely focus on […]

Our mission as healthcare providers and educators is to improve the health and healthcare of those worldwide. In order to support this mission, we must think critically in our everyday work and activities. Critical thinking is defined by Webster as “the objective analysis of facts to form a judgment”. Many of the decisions we make […]

Drug interactions are when a drug is taken along with another substance that then causes the drug to perform differently.  Drug interactions are important to be aware of and know how to avoid because of the potential harm they can cause.  According to a recent poll from the National Poll on Healthy aging through the […]

  The holiday season is upon us and is not slowing down!  The holidays are a special time of the year filled with celebrations, family, friends, traveling and much more.  With these occasions, come added responsibilities and potential stressors that could weaken the immune system. A weakened immune system can lead to an increase in […]

In 1983, President Reagan declared November to be the national Alzheimer’s disease awareness month. Alzheimer’s disease affects over 5 million Americans today, compared to less than 2 million when November was first termed the national awareness month.  It is important to know and be able to recognize the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s as […]

We are quickly approaching the holiday season and this can be a stressful time for many people, due to the sheer amount of things going on.  From holiday gatherings, to traveling, shopping, cooking, and cleaning.  These are just a few of the many added responsibilities and pressure during this time of year.  Why not try […]

It is 2017 and social media is a normal part of communication between individuals, businesses, organizations and communities.  Social media now plays a larger role in the healthcare industry then it ever has.  Social media is being used to engage with the public and connect with patients.  It is also being utilized to educate patients, […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding healthcare improvement, since President Trump declared the opioid crisis a health emergency in the United States on October 26, 2017.  Leading the discussion of healthcare reform in the United States is the Healthcare of Tomorrow Conference.  The Healthcare of Tomorrow Conference is an annual event run by […]

Close your eyes and take 30 seconds to think about what makes you happy about your work.  What types of things came to mind?  Is it simply your job duties that you enjoy, is it your coworkers, or are there additional factors?  Are there things that your employer does to recognize your hard work and […]

7 Tips To Improve Your Bedside Manner Today Have you ever wondered how you can connect better with your patients, or have higher satisfaction scores and decrease overall complaints?  Improving your bedside manner is the answer!  Bedside manner, by Wikipedia definition, is a term describing how a healthcare professional handles a patient in a healthcare […]

  CONGRATULATIONS, ANNA! ANNA IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR SEPTEMBER! Anna had this to say: “YAYYY!  Thank you!!  I am a second career seeking person on my way to nursing.  I was so happy to find the We Care Online CNA course which allowed me to conveniently and efficiently complete my CNA course in […]

CONGRATULATIONS, CLAY CENTER PRESBYTERIAN MANOR! PRESBYTERIAN MANOR IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR SEPTEMBER! Mr. Gilbert, the Executive Director, had this to say: “I am the Executive Director of a CCRC in Clay Center. A career ladder for our nursing staff is an important part of our community. We prefer to grow our own nurses […]