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Many health care workers work while taking classes at community colleges to try to get ahead. For community college students, more than a quarter work greater than 35 hours weekly. Additionally, nearly one-quarter of college students have dependent children. In some cases, the rigors of juggling work and school prove to be too much. Given […]

What is Multitasking? At some settings, nursing assistants are expected to take care of more than six patients in each shift. This is where your multitasking skills come in handy. Basically, multitasking is a talent to organize and execute two different types of tasks all at one time. Yes! It is a Skill There are […]

Partnering with home health care agencies is emerging as a new model of care and a core strategy in preventing hospital readmissions, according to a new survey. Home health partnerships were the number-one strategy that 73% of senior hospital leaders adopt to lower preventable readmissions, as noted in a survey conducted by HealthLeaders Media Intelligence […]

The work we CNA’s do is HARD; some say brutal. The stress we put upon ourselves while performing our duties takes a high toll on our bodies. We have to take care of ourselves. And I mean that- especially at work.Some of the things I do to make sure I’m ready and physically able to […]

The work we CNA’s do is HARD; some say brutal. The stress we put upon ourselves while performing our duties takes a high toll on our bodies. We have to take care of ourselves. And I mean that- especially at work. Some of the things I do to make sure I’m ready and physically able […]

As the baby boomer generation age, a need for healthcare services, and workers to adequately weather this increasing demand will rise. One such career is that of a home health aide, an individual who has the capacity to assist and aide and individual with a medical condition within the comfort of their own home. Any […]

No one will argue that the health care field is a challenging career. But even with the challenge, there are sometimes when we get tired of doing the same thing day in and day out. The monotony of a demanding routine can become too much for us and we need a change. Unfortunately, for many […]

1. Say a cheery “Hello!” in the morning. Do you plod into the office, eyes down, shoulders slumped, and immediately start work? If so, you’re likely to find that co-workers ignore you (at best) or avoid you (at worst). Get into the habit of smiling and greeting everyone as you arrive in the morning or […]

Packing a lunch isn’t just for school kids. As adults, making sure we have healthy meals throughout the day can help improve our health and save money. Top 5 Reasons to Pack Your Lunch 1) It’s cheaper than eating out 2) You’ll have extra time to enjoy your lunch break. Driving to a restaurant or […]

In this increasingly hectic world, the phrase “organized families” can seem like a contradiction in terms. But you know they exist: They’re the ones who show up at school on time each day, remember the Little League coach’s birthday, and file their taxes in January. And though they make everyone else look bad, you secretly […]

Becoming a certified nurse aide or CNA takes a special person. Employers are looking for the following qualities and having them can help you be very successful in your career: 1 Compassion: A compassionate CNA is valuable. She respects what her residents/patients are experiencing; she has a knack for knowing what to say, just when […]

Even before the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) adjusted the eligibility requirements for the CMA (AAMA) Certification/Recertification Examination to better meet the human resource needs of the health care environment, more employers of allied health personnel were preferring or even insisting that their medical assistants have the CMA (AAMA) credential.  The CMA (AAMA) represents […]