National Nurses Week 2014
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
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
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.
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
What can you do to make an impact this Earth Day, April 22 and beyond? Going green at your assisted or independent living home is
Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body. Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health —
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University recently discovered that seniors who regularly volunteer decrease their blood pressure by 40 percent! The study’s lead author Rodlescia S.
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
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
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
Being Professional-The Hard Facts When we accept a job, anywhere, we are expected to act in a professional manner. In health care it is vital