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On Oct. 30, 1990, The Doctor’s Day Resolution became public law #473. A joint Resolution of the 101 Congress designated March 30th as National Doctor’s Day. Purpose: To recognize and gain recognition for Doctors. How can you celebrate Doctor’s Day? Here are some ideas for your community: Create a theme poster for use in hospitals […]

On Oct. 30, 1990, The Doctor’s Day Resolution became public law #473. A joint Resolution of the 101 Congress designated March 30th as National Doctor’s Day. Purpose: To recognize and gain recognition for Doctors. How can you celebrate Doctor’s Day? Here are some ideas for your community: Create a theme poster for use in hospitals […]

The Home health aide career has gained a lot of popularity and significance in the recent years. Home health aides or nursing aides provide care for people in the comfort of their homes. They are specifically trained to give medical aide such as dressing of wounds, giving injections and administering first aids. The training is […]

More often than not, men are unjustly forgotten when it comes to nursing equipment and apparel, but not this time. Male nurses work the same long hours as their female counterparts and thus deserve their own list of comfortable nursing shoes to keep their aches and pains to a minimum. The best nursing shoes for […]

There’s been much speculation about how the growing senior population numbers will affect us. Will there be enough economic resources to sustain this huge shift? Will there be sufficient services, like adequate healthcare, to accommodate a graying demographic with their special needs? A recent Pew Research study examined the attitudes about the growth in aging […]

The “Twenty Year Club” is a nationwide honorary member organization for experienced nursing assistants who provide direct care in nursing homes, homes, hospices, or other long-term care services. PURPOSE OF THE “TWENTY YEAR CLUB: To recognize and validate the nursing assistants who provide consistency and predictability to the people in their care. To identify and […]

A survey of U.S. households conducted between 2003 and 2010 revealed that approximately 2.7 million U.S. residents are infected with chronic hepatitis C virus, according to a new report. This figure marks a decrease by about 500,000 cases identified by a similar analysis conducted between 1999 and 2000, according to the new report, which was […]

Style 1 – The “Directing/Telling” Leader Situation: (Group members are – unwilling and unable)This style is appropriate when the members are new or inexperienced and need a lot of help, direction and encouragement in order to get the job done. The feeling or relationships within the group are not explored to a great extent. This […]

So, you’re brand new and a little nervous? Thats ok and natural. Being a CNA is a rewarding career, but there are LOTS to learn and lots of cover in those first few days at work! Don’t be surprised if you feel a bit overwhelmed and anxious. Someday–soon- you will be an “old pro” at […]

So, you’re brand new and a little nervous? Thats ok and natural. Being a CNA is a rewarding career, but there are LOTS to learn and lots of cover in those first few days at work! Don’t be surprised if you feel a bit overwhelmed and anxious. Someday–soon- you will be an “old pro” at […]

Congratulations, Levi B.!  Levi is our February Tuition Reimbursement Winner!  He’ll be getting a check from us soon. You could be next! “My name is Levi. I’m 27 years old and from north central Kansas. This course has been an amazing experience. Our instructor Rhonda Mehl has been a powerful inspiration and guide for furthering […]

Although I’ve always heard single parenting was tough, I had no idea how tough it actually was (or is) until I became a single parent. It’s a life altering thing to say the least and it certainly gives saving money a whole new meaning. To many single parents, saving money is no longer viewed as […]