A Florida home health care agency has developed a new business model aimed at reducing hospital readmissions and cutting down on costs to Medicare, according
37th Annual NationalNursing Assistants WeekJune 12-19, 2014 Now as never before, attention is being directed to care of our elder and disabled citizens and greater attention also
When nursing humor is part of the workplace culture, healthcare facilities can enjoy tremendous success. As George Burns once said, “Do something you love and
Here are some great gifts for your grad: The Heat Is On For any kid heading off to college in the fall or setting up
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
As a visiting nurse working Baylor weekends, I am literally “on the go” from 7 am to 7 pm every Saturday and Sunday. I’ve done
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
Low self-esteem can negatively affect virtually every facet of your life, including your relationships, your job and your health. But you can take steps to
Eating “local,” courtesy of regional farms, suppliers, and nearby farmer’s markets has been one of the biggest recent movements in the food industry. It’s not
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.
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
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
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
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
