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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 […]

Add caption My wife and I have three children. According to the official USDA statistics on food costs, the monthly cost for our family to eat per month assuming we use their “liberal” food plan is $1,337.80. On the other hand, if we use their “thrifty” plan, our monthly food cost for our family drops […]

Valentine’s Day is thought of as “the day for lovers”, the day to spend time with the one we love. Of course, it would be nice to spend February 14th engrossed in the aura of romance, but celebrating is challenging when we are scheduled to work. Rest assured, nurses, it can be done; it simply […]

Winter is in full force. As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, even the best of us can get a little down.  The “winter blues” are characterized by the mild depression, lack of motivation, and low energy that many people experience during this cold season. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do […]

Congratulations, Molly H.!  Molly is our January Tuition Reimbursement Winner!  Molly H. She’ll be getting a check from us soon. You could be next! “I am a sophomore in college hoping to go to nursing school next spring. The tuition reimbursement is an awesome opportunity and I am ecstatic to have won!” – Molly Students […]