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Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease can become physically, emotionally and financially challenging on a family. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of early detection of this disease and more importantly, what you can do to help loved ones. The Great Foolers It can be very easy to dismiss […]

Like schoolyard bullying, workplace bullying involves a real or perceived imbalance of power and repetition of negative behavior. The behavior can be overt, such as yelling or threatening, or it can be more insidious and passive, like refusing to cooperate or perform necessary tasks. The American Nurses Association (ANA) reports that between 18 and 31% […]

When nursing humor is part of the workplace culture, healthcare facilities can enjoy tremendous success. As George Burns once said, “Do something you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”There a lot of ways to create a positively outrageous work environment—but let’s take a look at humor specifically. There are […]

Approximately 3.3 million deaths worldwide in 2012 were the result of alcohol consumption, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Additionally, 16 percent of people in the world who use alcohol could be categorized as binge drinkers. The new report, which examined the trends in alcohol use among 194 WHO member states, […]

Here are some great gifts for your grad:  The Heat Is On For any kid heading off to college in the fall or setting up a starter apartment, a microwave will be a must. The iWavecube is the smallest portable one, measuring less than one cubic foot for heating up food, snacks and drinks. Game […]

May 11 – 17 is National Nursing Home Week. Celebrate a Hawaiian Theme for National Nursing Home Week 2014.  In Hawaii, the word “aloha” has a deeper cultural significance than a simple greeting or farewell.  In Hawaiian culture it is important to treat yourself and others with aloha, to interact with love and respect and joyfully […]

Join ANA in celebrating nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2014 National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses […]

Congratulations, Linda B.!  Linda is our April Tuition Reimbursement Winner for Kansas!  She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I have been a stay at home foster mom and wife. I decided to take a CNA course online and am now working as a CNA. Loved the classes and […]

Congratulations, Linda B.!  Linda is our April Tuition Reimbursement Winner for Kansas!  She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I have been a stay at home foster mom and wife. I decided to take a CNA course online and am now working as a CNA. Loved the classes and […]

As a visiting nurse working Baylor weekends, I am literally “on the go” from 7 am to 7 pm every Saturday and Sunday. I’ve done my share of sitting in fast food drive-thru lines while triaging patients on my cellphone. And yes, I am guilty of eating while driving (thankfully, I no longer drive a […]

A recent survey, conducted by Identigene, shows that nearly half of adults in the United States plan to make a major life change in 2014. These changes range from buying a new house, having a new baby, paternity testing, getting married, or contemplating a divorce. Understandably enough, 90% of individuals who are planning a major […]

To be an effective Nursing Assistant, you must have excellent communication skills. You will be communicating throughout your daily activities with patients, their family and friends, and an array of medical staff. You will work directly with the Nursing staff. This will be a very important area to develop strong relationships in. You will also […]