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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 […]

If you’re just starting out, you’ll most likely end up being the night shift nurse, the one working the so-called graveyard shift. But while a graveyard is often associated with a dark, gloomy environment full of bad habits, your night shift doesn’t have to be!The key to turning your graveyard shift into a healthy night […]

A medication aide, also referred to as a medical technician, distributes patient medications in nursing homes, schools, correctional facilities or non-hospital assisted-living facilities. Medication aides usually are directly supervised by doctors or other licensed caretakers. Aides typically assist patients in properly taking oral, topical or intravenous medications in correct dosages and must to strict medical […]

As if the actual nursing job is not hard enough, add difficult patients or co-workers to the mix and you may have a recipe for disaster. Dealing with difficult behavior can often times take its toll on us emotionally, leaving us feeling beat up and spent. Does that sound familiar? Research has shown that 1 […]