WCO Blog

Many of us are resolving to eat better, move more, and lose weight. One of the best ways to do this—and make realistic and long-lasting lifestyles changes—is by eating a healthy breakfast every morning. Studies how that eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, so it’s an easy way to kick-start your efforts. But when it comes […]

The following article was written by Patricia Ramsey, RN. Most healthcare workers never stop to think about things from their patient’s point of view…thinking that everyone’s reality is the same as their own.  But this may be a very inaccurate view of your patient’s daily experience! The first thing we have to understand is that […]

The 40th annual national nursing assistants’ week is June 15-22, 2017 starting with career national nurse assistant day on June 15. Now as never before, attention is being directed to care of our elder and disabled citizens and greater attention also is directed to the workers who provide hands-on-care and caring. The 40th annual National […]

The 40th annual national nursing assistants’ week is June 15-22, 2017 starting with career national nurse assistant day on June 15. Now as never before, attention is being directed to care of our elder and disabled citizens and greater attention also is directed to the workers who provide hands-on-care and caring. The 40th annual National […]

CONGRATULATIONS, CION! CION IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR JULY! She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I am starting my junior year of college this year as well as my first year of nursing school. I am excited to begin my education and to start working at a […]

For most kids, there’s really nothing quite like the end of the school year. Classes, homework, and any formal schedule are pretty much done, and the biggest concern is figuring out what to do with all that free time. Though lazing around in front of the computer or television is a common free time activity, […]

First, let’s focus on the positive side of your study habits: you’re doing your deep work early: this means you are taking advantage of your circadian rhythm and studying when your brain is more capable of doing analytical work you’re using a timer: it’s a much better technique than sitting at your desk studying all […]

At some point in our lives, we’re all pressured to give up our adolescent ways. We transition into financially responsible, well-balanced, well-rounded grown-ups — a concept the internet likes to call adulting. You’re supposed to think like a grown-up, making decisions by drawing on all that you’ve learned over the years — or, at the […]

If you want to be more focused at work and feel less exhausted at the end of it, take a lunchtime walk, suggests a new study in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. Researchers wanted to see if people could get more out of their half-hour lunch break by switching it up. They surveyed about […]

1. You learn the value of independence. You don’t need a man to save you or anyone to take care of you. You learn by example that you are capable of living a full and happy life without having to share it with someone else. You learn that you can build a home, raise kids, […]

Leaning in isn’t just a metaphorical way to get ahead. It’s also a legitimate way to portray good body language during a job interview. Job interviews are notorious tightrope walks. You want to be confident, but not obnoxious; intelligent but not a know-it-all. Trying to find a balance and also explain why you deserve a […]

CONGRATULATIONS, KATLYN! KATLYN IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR MAY! She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I’m Katlyn and I’m a Sophomore in High School. I’m actively involved in sports, FFA, FCCLA and 4-H. I enjoy volunteering within my community and helping out people in need. I am extremely thankful […]