Tuition Reimbursement Winner for December

Congratulations, Lillian! 

Lillian is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for December! 

She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next!

Lillian is a little shy.  So she submitted a picture of this cute Koala bear. :)

"My name is Lillian Mitchell. I'm 44 yrs old. I currently work at Attica Long Term Facility in Dietary. I've realized how much I enjoy the residents and that's what inspired me to do this course. It took a big chunk out of our budget, but I felt this course was the best way to go. I can do it and still work. Thank You. This reimbursement is awesome. I'll be able to have a better holiday because of it. Plus, I've never won anything and this isn't anything, its going to be a life long career. I'm just giddy."
- Lillian C.

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Essential Career Tasks You Should Do Monthly

Just like you’re supposed to periodically clean out your refrigerator or wipe down your mirrors, there are certain essential tasks you should perform at work every month.

However, unlike cleaning, these “chores” will help you boost your reputation at work, keep your hireability high, maintain your connections, and be more productive. When’s the last time you could say that about dusting the furniture?

1. Make sure you’re regularly talking to these five people. (Lifehacker)
   
2. Send a monthly newsletter to keep your connections strong. (Tim’s Strategy)
   
3. You should definitely have a formal check-in with your boss at least every 30 days. (Monster)
   
4. Try to schedule a regular lunch with your co-workers—it can actually do wonders for your career. (Good Magazine)
   

For the last three tasks.

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5 Ways to Finish the Year on a High Note

Why am I here? That’s the most significant question you can answer. This single question is enough to answer everything that is most important in your business and your life.
So, when everything seems blurry, your productivity takes a dive and you’re not sure what you are moving toward, that’s when you need to answer that question.
Press pause from your hectic work—or personal—life; this nearly guarantees a considerable productivity boost once you press play again.
Take a step back and look at the big picture; it can help to review your priorities in an objective manner.
Focus. Once you’ve done that, break up the tasks and objectives that make up that big picture, and concentrate on them one at a time. Focus really works best when narrowed down. Things can spiral out of control if you try to get ahold of it all at once.
What are you focusing on right now? Do you believe in it? Whatever you’re aiming for, put your head, heart and hands into it.
Here are five tips that will empower you to focus and finish the year on a high note:
1. Be big, think big and act big. Benjamin E. Mays, former president of Morehouse College, once said, “The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities.”
What can you do to drive value in all that you do? Make it happen.
2. Be open to happy accidents.
- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/5-ways-to-finish-the-year-on-a-high-note#sthash.Fiu5Fwyq.dpuf

Why am I here? That’s the most significant question you can answer. This single question is enough to answer everything that is most important in your business and your life.

So, when everything seems blurry, your productivity takes a dive and you’re not sure what you are moving toward, that’s when you need to answer that question.

Press pause from your hectic work—or personal—life; this nearly guarantees a considerable productivity boost once you press play again.

Take a step back and look at the big picture; it can help to review your priorities in an objective manner.

Focus. Once you’ve done that, break up the tasks and objectives that make up that big picture, and concentrate on them one at a time. Focus really works best when narrowed down. Things can spiral out of control if you try to get a hold of it all at once.

What are you focusing on right now? Do you believe in it? Whatever you’re aiming for, put your head, heart and hands into it.

Here are five tips that will empower you to focus and finish the year on a high note:

1. Be big, think big and act big. Benjamin E. Mays, former president of Morehouse College, once said, “The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities.”

What can you do to drive value in all that you do? Make it happen.

2. Be open to happy accidents.

- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/5-ways-to-finish-the-year-on-a-high-note#sthash.Fiu5Fwyq.dpuf

Why am I here? That’s the most significant question you can answer. This single question is enough to answer everything that is most important in your business and your life.
So, when everything seems blurry, your productivity takes a dive and you’re not sure what you are moving toward, that’s when you need to answer that question.
Press pause from your hectic work—or personal—life; this nearly guarantees a considerable productivity boost once you press play again.
Take a step back and look at the big picture; it can help to review your priorities in an objective manner.
Focus. Once you’ve done that, break up the tasks and objectives that make up that big picture, and concentrate on them one at a time. Focus really works best when narrowed down. Things can spiral out of control if you try to get ahold of it all at once.
What are you focusing on right now? Do you believe in it? Whatever you’re aiming for, put your head, heart and hands into it.
Here are five tips that will empower you to focus and finish the year on a high note:
1. Be big, think big and act big. Benjamin E. Mays, former president of Morehouse College, once said, “The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities.”
What can you do to drive value in all that you do? Make it happen.
2. Be open to happy accidents.
- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/5-ways-to-finish-the-year-on-a-high-note#sthash.Fiu5Fwyq.dpuf

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10 Last Minute Shopping Tips for Christmas Eve

Shopping at the mall is way, way stressful, from a week before Black Friday through New Year’s. I sometimes think that gift card popularity grew due to the fact that mall shopping, especially at last minute, can cause a breakdown worthy of an asylum stay. Even if you are an Olympic-level shopaholic, the mall at the holiday season is super stressful and is not akin to peace on earth, especially if you’re shopping last minute. So if you are forced to head to the mall during the holiday home stretch, due to your procrastination, a surprise Secret Santa, or someone you weren’t expecting to get a gift for suddenly showing up on your list, there are several things you can do to make the experience bearable at the very least and semi-pleasant at most.

Yes, I am serious. This is not as hard as it sounds. You just have to prepare for it as if you were a soldier going to war. You have to be mentally strong. The holidays can bring out the gnarly and snarly in people, so you need to look out for you and only you. And your shopping list, of course.
Follow these 10 preparatory and on-site tips and you will emerge victorious and with all your limbs and sanity in tact, and no sourpusses on Christmas morning. You might need to throw back a few mugs of spiked eggnog after the fact, but that’s part of the, uh, fun.

1. Pack Lightly

Don’t weigh yourself down with extra stuff. Carry a small crossbody with only essentials, keeping your money and your lists close at hand to avoid losing them or to falling victim to pickpockets. Not all is merry and bright during the season. Thieves are out too, so stay safe.

2. Safety In Numbers

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Grieving: 8 Ways to get through the Holidays

Jersey Girl Jenna Rose Lowthert, 25, was inspired to write her book "Life Goes On..?" after her mother passed away on May 27, 2013, after a 10-month battle with stage four lung cancer.
Here, Lowthert shares tips on how to get through the holidays while grieving a lost loved one.

1. Start a new tradition.
This year marks the second Christmas without my mom. I made a promise to myself that each year I will buy a new ornament in memory of her. It will be like I never spend a Christmas without her.

2. Don't avoid or cancel the holiday.
Although it is so hard and different without our lost loved ones here we must remember that they would still want us to continue on a happy life, not only around Christmas time, but all the time.

3. Have a good cry, let it all out.
If you feel like crying, cry. If you feel like screaming, scream. Let it out. Don't hold the pain and sadness in, talk to a friend about it.

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How to Give Your Working Memory a Tune-up

Working memory is like your brain's scratch pad, managing information as you go about your day. But our routine deluge of information can make us feel scatterbrained, like our working memory has too much to deal with. Here's how to tune-up your working memory and stay focused.

This post originally appeared on the Crew blog.

Sometimes when I'm trying to focus on a single task my mind can feel a bit like a pinball machine. No matter how hard I try to keep my thoughts in focus there's all these ideas wildly bouncing around and beating away at my limited attention.

Our brains can be fickle things and I'm sure every last one of us has experienced moments where we just can't seem to hold on to an idea for more than a few seconds.

All of a sudden while you're working on a project you start thinking about what you're going to make for dinner or a conversation you had with a friend a few nights ago. It's frustrating. All we want to do is focus on what we're working on and block out the rest. So how come these unwanted thoughts keep coming into our heads?

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Tuition Reimbursement Winner for November

Congratulations, Sarah! 

Sarah is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for November! 

She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next!

"I am a recent college graduate and I work at a teen center. I recently became interested in working as a CNA at a mental health facility. This reimbursement means that my dreams of working in this field can be realized sooner than I expected. I really enjoyed the structure of my lessons and had a wonderful experience during the clinicals in Augusta."
- Sarah P.

Students registered for a Nurse Aide course will automatically be placed in a monthly drawing to win reimbursement of their course tuition. The monthly drawings will choose one student to win a reimbursement.

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Depression in Teens Looks Almost Nothing Like Depression in Adults

First, let's review the symptoms.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a depressed teen will experience the same symptoms of depression as adults (profound feelings of unhappiness, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, relentless fatigue, etc.), but those symptoms manifest themselves in ways that can be difficult to distinguish from normal teenage behavior. Depression in teens feels the same but it looks totally different than what you'd expect in adults.


So it's vitally important that you have good communication with your teen about mental health.
Talk to them about what's normal (feeling sad occasionally) and what isn't (feeling sad constantly). Ask them if they're having any problems with bullying, social rejection, or pressure to perform well in academics or extracurricular activities. Most importantly, let them know that it can get better.

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Don't Go Broke this Holiday Season

Your Guide to Frugal Cheer

Finding it hard to feel festive when all you can think about is that fat credit card bill or those student loans you're (still) paying off? Unfortunately, you're not alone: three in four American households are currently saddled with some kind of debt.
So, as we enter a new holiday season — with shoppers planning to spend even more than last year — here's how to affordably take part in the giving season and keep a lid on debt.

Plan Around Your Real Budget 

Aiming to cap your holiday spend at $500? Map out your spending according to that exact figure, not on money you "think" is going to come rolling in. Avoid temptation by sticking to cash and prioritizing your budget.
First, set aside money for folks who deserve nice tips — the babysitter, dog walker, house cleaner, etc. — and buying a few gifts for the kids.

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4 Reasons to Start Drinking Lemon Water Every Morning

Lemon water, warm or cooled, can be one of the most rewarding things you do for your body every morning. Among brushing your teeth and getting dressed, this morning detox ritual is one you definitely don’t want to leave behind.


1.) Detoxifying Cure
Lemon is a natural antiseptic and helps the liver by flushing the toxins and bacteria out of your body. The high amounts of Vitamin C in the lemon act as a potent antioxidant to clean out the system, especially when taken on an empty stomach.

2.) Weight Loss
Believe it or not, the cleansing properties of lemon get rid of extra internal waste in your colon. Think of lemon water as a stream going through your body. Unlike a pancake or muffin that requires chewing, digestion, absorption, etc., lemon juice goes straight to the liver, colon, and GI tract to cleanse your body. An added bonus is the pectin fibers in lemon, which help keep you fuller longer.

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Reasons to be Thankful for Healthcare Workers

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of complaints about retail workers working on Thanksgiving day. While I agree that it’s unfortunate, I can’t help but think of all the nurses and healthcare workers who routinely work on holidays with very little recognition for this sacrifice. It takes a lot for someone to forgo a holiday gathering with family and friends in exchange for catheters and bed pans. Even so, year after year, nurses work Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and many other occasions that they’d rather be at home with their families eating turkey and pumpkin pie.

Most nurses do it for more than just a paycheck or out of pure obligation. It’s difficult to describe the selfless act of caring for the ill at a time when the rest of the country isn’t working. There’s something beautiful and moving about it.

I am so thankful that nurses and all healthcare workers exist and do what they do.

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WeCareOnline December Staff Highlight - Melanie Fischer

This month we meet Melanie Fischer. 

Melanie has worked in healthcare for the past 21 years.  She originally needed a summer job when she was in high school and applied for a housekeeping position at Ellis Good Sam.  Melanie enjoyed the position, but wanted to do more to help the residents she served. Her love for helping others is what attracted her to healthcare and made the healthcare field a perfect fit.  Melanie is now an RN.

Melanie and her husband have been married for 16 years and have a farm in the Ellis area where they have cattle running about. Melanie and her husband have 4 beautiful children.  

When she is not working, Melanie likes spending time with her children.  Her boys are in 4-H and the entire family is very involved in the club. 4-H is the Fischer family’s biggest activity and involves all family members in raising and caring for the animals they show at the fair. The family has raised and shown different types of livestock.  They have raised and shown bucket calves, show pigs and flocks of show chickens and ducks.

Melanie’s advice to anyone seeking to enter healthcare is to have patience with those you work with, including residents and workers. Melanie’s mantra is to always put first those you are serving, and to put your own wants and needs last. Melanie believes in working as a team player no matter what personal conflicts you may have with another co-worker, and to always show respect for those you work with and to be professional when you are working.

Everyone at WeCareOnline plays an important role in helping students have the best online learning experience possible. Melanie answers phone calls that come into her office for all CNA and CMA questions. She also assists in the set up process for classes; helping the clinical instructors in the set up process.  She helps students to enroll in classes, and provides support and assistance to advertise upcoming classes. While Melanie supports WCO mission in numerous ways, she views her most important role at WCO is the work she does educating the students in the classroom, monitoring grades, and answering emails from students/instructors or individuals interested in the WCO program.

What is the Best Way to Wash Your Hands?

National Handwashing Awareness Week is December 1-7. Make sure you are washing your hands the right way to prevent the spread of cold and flu this season.

When you see that sign in the restroom with instructions on how to wash your hands, you can’t help but roll your eyes, right? It’s OK to admit it. We all know the best way to wash our hands and how important this simple act is to helping us stay healthy and avoid disease. At least that’s what many people think.
But are you really washing properly? Do you know why you are doing it? What is the recommended amount of time? What’s better: hand washing or hand sanitizer? Take a moment to answer the following questions to see if you have all the information necessary to take your health into your own hands this cold and flu season…your clean hands that is.

Handwashing: what is the best way to wash your hands?

Did you know that a third of Americans don’t wash their hands after using the restroom? Rule number one: wash your hands frequently, and always after using the restroom. Rub your entire hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds. This includes the backs of your hands and between your fingers. If there’s a hand towel available, grab one. The good thing about drying your hands with a clean towel is that you can use the towel to turn off the faucet.

What is the best way to reduce germs?

As simple as it may sound, it still holds true. Washing our hands frequently is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick during flu season and throughout the year.

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9 Great Habits for Your Lunch Hour

It’s noon, and your stomach’s grumbling for lunch. You’ve got one hour to kill—work tasks on pause—so what do you do? And most important, is however you’re spending that time benefiting you in any way?
We asked nine entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), “What is one creative way entrepreneurs can get more out of their lunch break each day?” Here, they share their personal strategies:
1. Unplug.
Unplug completely during lunch. Even in the most hectic times, a clear head can provide a fresh perspective.

—Matthew Moisan, Moisan Legal, P.C.

2. Turn lunch hour into learn hour.
Take a break to learn something new. Get out of your standard work mode and pick up a new book, podcast or interview. It will help you refocus your thoughts and bring renewed energy to the second half of your workday.

—Neil Thanedar, LabDoor

3. Turn your phone off.
Make a rule to eat and talk only with those present with you during lunch and leave the phone turned off. Sharing a meal with a colleague, friend or staff member is great for relationship-building and creative thinking. This also shows the other person that they have your undivided attention, which is very rare these days.
- See more at: http://www.success.com/article/9-great-habits-for-your-lunch-hour#sthash.jDqZ78Mc.dpuf

It’s noon, and your stomach’s grumbling for lunch. You’ve got one hour to kill—work tasks on pause—so what do you do? And most important, is however you’re spending that time benefiting you in any way?

We asked nine entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), “What is one creative way entrepreneurs can get more out of their lunch break each day?” Here, they share their personal strategies:

1. Unplug.
Unplug completely during lunch. Even in the most hectic times, a clear head can provide a fresh perspective.

—Matthew Moisan, Moisan Legal, P.C.

2. Turn lunch hour into learn hour.
Take a break to learn something new. Get out of your standard work mode and pick up a new book, podcast or interview. It will help you refocus your thoughts and bring renewed energy to the second half of your workday.

—Neil Thanedar, LabDoor

3. Turn your phone off.
Make a rule to eat and talk only with those present with you during lunch and leave the phone turned off. Sharing a meal with a colleague, friend or staff member is great for relationship-building and creative thinking. This also shows the other person that they have your undivided attention, which is very rare these days.

For More and Original Article: http://www.success.com/article/9-great-habits-for-your-lunch-hour#sthash.jDqZ78Mc.dpuf

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Great Winter Vegetables to Add to Your Meals

Sparkly snowflakes, cozy blankets, rich hot chocolate… Winter has a lot going for it, but fresh produce is usually not on that list. In colder climates, eating locally through the winter can be downright challenging. But we’re here with some good news: Every meal doesn’t have to revolve around potatoes and onions until April. With a bit of advanced planning and creativity, it’s possible to eat fresh fruits and vegetables with plenty of nutrients and flavor all winter long.

Read on to learn about some of the unexpected vitamin-rich cold-weather foods you should stock up on right now.

1. Cabbage 
Time to head to the cabbage patch, kid! This super-healthy, budget-friendly vegetable is a close cousin to other cold-weather favorites like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and broccoli . Cabbage is loaded with vitamins and minerals (Vitamins C and K and folate, in particular), fiber, antioxidants, and anti-carcinogenic compounds called glucosinolates. Some studies claim that the spherical vegetable can even reduce cholesterol and lower risk of cancer and diabetes .

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Tuition Reimbursement Winner for October

Congratulations, Mattie! 

Mattie is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for October! 

Her facility will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next!

"Mattie is taking classes on line for college and working at the Frankfort Community Care Home for income while taking her online classes.  She is living with her grandmother in Frankfort and helping take care of her as well.  Mattie is a very sweet young lady who always has a smile on her face.  She is willing to do whatever is asked of her and has a special place in her heart for the elderly.  The care home paid for her class."
- Frankfort Community Care Home.

Students registered for a Nurse Aide course will automatically be placed in a monthly drawing to win reimbursement of their course tuition. The monthly drawings will choose one student to win a reimbursement.

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The 5 Best Tax Breaks Uncle Sam Offers Moms and Dads

Parents are one of the best-treated groups when it comes to credits, deductions and other ways to reduce your tax bill. Here are five key tax breaks.

1. The Credit You Get Just for Being a Parent

The Child Tax Credit gives you as much as $1,000 per child to offset your tax liability, reducing what you owe dollar for dollar. To qualify for the credit, the child has to be a U.S. citizen age 16 or younger; a dependent on your tax return; and related to you by blood, marriage or adoption. You also have to provide more than half of the child's financial support, and the child has to live with you more than half the year. Finally, those whose adjusted gross income is above certain thresholds -- $75,000 for single filers and $110,000 for joint filers -- will see their credit phased out by $50 for every $1,000 in additional income above the threshold. The best part about the credit is that under certain circumstances, any unused portion of the credit can be refundable, allowing you to get a refund check even if you zero out your overall tax liability.

2. Get Help to Pay for an Adoption

If you're adopting a child, you know how costly the process can be. But the Internal Revenue Service has a substantial Adoption Credit you can take against your taxes to help you handle those costs.  

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How to be a Really Great Listener in the Workplace

Do you want to be a good listener that others want to talk to? Being a good listener does not come easy for some of us. It takes time, practice and dedication. What comes to your mind when you think about listening to a friend or co-worker?

Do you find yourself thinking about what you want to say in response to what they have said or are you fully engaged with what they are talking about? When it comes to connecting with others, it’s all about consciously listening to them and the information that they are sharing with you.

 

1. Eye contact

When it comes to being a good listener, it’s important for you to have eye contact with the other person. It shows that you are paying attention and engaged with the conversation. When you don’t have eye contact with the other person, it shows that you don’t care and are not interested in what they have to say. Practice having eye contact with the next person you have a conversation with.

2. Find the “Why” and “What”

For you to be a good listener, you need to find out the “Why” and “What.” Why are they talking to you and what is the message they are trying to share with you?

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Top 10 Ways to Thank a Veteran

Figuring out how to honor Veterans Day is hard for me. Each year, I puzzle over the best way to express my gratitude to the people who have served so that I don’t have to.

I’m willing to bet that I’m not the only one who worries over this. That’s why I put together a list of great ideas for thanking the veterans we come across both on Veterans Day and beyond.

1. Volunteer at a veteran’s organization. The American Legion, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Habitat for Humanity and the Home Depot Foundation just to name a very few all need volunteers to help with their veterans’ outreach programs. Say thank you by giving your time.

2. Buy a meal for a homeless vet.
We’ve all seen them – they stand by the side of the road holding signs asking for food, money, warmth or all of the above. And while there’s no way to make sure their veteran claim is legitimate that shouldn’t matter. Buy the gentleman a sandwich and thank him for his service 

3. Fly your flag. On our street, if someone puts up their flag for Independence Day or Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day, everyone else on the street follows suit. Start early so folks get a chance to participate.

4. Send balloons to your local recruiters office. Recruiters work a tough job with long hours and little thanks.  The smart stuff they tell recruits is ignored. The promises recruits swear the recruiter said are remembered forever.  Send these guys a little cheer.

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Multigenerational Household - Is This For You?

Several of my friends are living in multigenerational households. Some of their arrangements are by design and others a result of unplanned life events. Whether it’s a college-aged child moving home to save money while job-hunting, a senior choosing to live with an adult child, or a daughter bringing a new baby to live with her grandparents, this communal living has primarily been driven by recent economic uncertainties Although multigenerational strictly means three generations under one roof, two age groups living together have similar benefits and challenges. Even as the economy shows signs of recovery, it’s clear this is a lifestyle trend that’s not going away.

The latest U.S. Census figures support that multigenerational households are continuing to grow. In 2000, 3.7 percent of U.S. households were inhabited by three generations and by 2010, that number had grown to 4 percent. Citing areas with housing shortages, single parents, and new immigrants living with relatives, census reports give detailed breakdowns of geographic locations, etc. But a recent Pew Research Social & Demographic Trends report found young adults to be the biggest driver of multigenerational living situations.

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WeCareOnline November Staff Highlight - Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline has been in the healthcare field for 27 years.  She was originally attracted to the field by her love of working with patients and her desire to make a difference in people's lives.

Patsy lives in Wichita, Kansas with Jack, her husband of 53 years.  The Clines have 3 adult boys and many grandchildren.

Patsy and her husband attend church on a regular basis.  Patsy also enjoys making cards, scrapbooking, sewing, and home decorating.

Everyone at WeCareOnline plays an important role in helping students have the best online learning experience possible.  Patsy works in the business office and is responsible for making deposits and receiving payments from students and facilities.   

Patsy also approves Hardship Grants and states that “WeCareOnline offers between   $5,000.00 to $6,000.00 per month at no cost to the student except for the price of the textbook.  This is so rewarding.”  

Since WeCareOnline is an online company, Patsy knows that people don’t get to see her face to face or to see her workspace. She has a wall plaque that hangs in front of her desk and reads:
 

        If you can talk...You can SING!

        If you can walk...You can DANCE!

Patsy comments that this message “… inspires me to be the best I can be, and maintain a positive attitude.”

Top Things Moms Need to Do for Themselves

Today's parents have it easy, according to those who went before us. Modern conveniences like video baby monitors, iPads, double electric breast pumps, and toys that do just about everything for you are designed to make our lives easier. But we are also living in the age of the child-centered home, where so much of what we do is dictated by our children's needs. So much so that mommy guilt prevents us from doing so many of the things we would want to do — acts that seem selfish when there are kids in the picture. "Shouldn't you be spending quality time with your kids instead of going for a manicure?" a little voice in our heads screams. "Shouldn't you be spending that money on an educational toy instead of a double latte?" it says.

It's hard to drown out the little voice, but we're here to tell that it's OK to be selfish. It's OK to do things for yourself. It's OK to do something that doesn't benefit anyone but Mom. Here are 25 things you should do for yourself (maybe not all at once, but over time) and never feel guilty about.

1. Go out with the girls.
2. Hire a babysitter so you can get some sleep.
3. Keep the "good" cookies for yourself

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Receiving Hospice is not a Death Sentence

I have heard countless patients in my (healthcare) experience tell me they don’t want hospice because they don’t want to die. I understand and have compassion for someone who doesn’t want to die, but hospice doesn’t kill you, and without emotional support and pain management, your life quality is diminished. 
In my work experience prior to MedCure, I witnessed many patients receive hospice care only to be discharged after a few months. Turns out, they received such good care and emotional support that they were cured!  Sounds like a miracle huh?  Well, it happened more than a few times to make ME a believer! Because of hospice, the patient felt better. Because of feeling better, their bodies actually healed itself and they were consequently removed from hospice care. Ask someone who works in hospice this and they will tell you they have seen “miracles” happen too.
Hospice is covered under Medicare and many insurance plans.

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Career Traps: Beware of Five Dilemmas

“Am I in the right job at the right company?” “Am I doing what I am meant to do?” “How can I find my dream job? Is there such a thing?” Who hasn’t asked these questions?
It’s easy to ask these questions at low points: The person who recruited you leaves for a new job, the project you put your heart and soul into goes flat, or an important client is furious over what you thought was a small change.
It also happens when we compare our situation to others, like when friends share the perks of their own jobs:
• “We get a thank-you bonus every year, so we are taking a trip next month.”
• “I love my new job, and I got a 30 percent increase when I moved.”
• “I can work from home and set my own hours as long as my work gets done.”
• “My five-minute commute has changed my life. I can actually take the kids to school or even stop and have lunch with them.”
• “I’ve been handpicked for quick advancement, so I’m in a special program to make sure I’m ready.”
- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/career-dilemmas-beware-of-5-traps-when-deciding-to-stay-or-go#sthash.vtFFgwhh.dpuf

“Am I in the right job at the right company?” “Am I doing what I am meant to do?” “How can I find my dream job? Is there such a thing?” Who hasn’t asked these questions?
It’s easy to ask these questions at low points: The person who recruited you leaves for a new job, the project you put your heart and soul into goes flat, or an important client is furious over what you thought was a small change.
It also happens when we compare our situation to others, like when friends share the perks of their own jobs:
• “We get a thank-you bonus every year, so we are taking a trip next month.”
• “I love my new job, and I got a 30 percent increase when I moved.”
• “I can work from home and set my own hours as long as my work gets done.”
• “My five-minute commute has changed my life. I can actually take the kids to school or even stop and have lunch with them.”
• “I’ve been handpicked for quick advancement, so I’m in a special program to make sure I’m ready.”
- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/career-dilemmas-beware-of-5-traps-when-deciding-to-stay-or-go#sthash.vtFFgwhh.dpuf

“Am I in the right job at the right company?” “Am I doing what I am meant to do?” “How can I find my dream job? Is there such a thing?” Who hasn’t asked these questions?
It’s easy to ask these questions at low points: The person who recruited you leaves for a new job, the project you put your heart and soul into goes flat, or an important client is furious over what you thought was a small change.
It also happens when we compare our situation to others, like when friends share the perks of their own jobs:
• “We get a thank-you bonus every year, so we are taking a trip next month.”
• “I love my new job, and I got a 30 percent increase when I moved.”
• “I can work from home and set my own hours as long as my work gets done.”
• “My five-minute commute has changed my life. I can actually take the kids to school or even stop and have lunch with them.”
• “I’ve been handpicked for quick advancement, so I’m in a special program to make sure I’m ready.”
- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/career-dilemmas-beware-of-5-traps-when-deciding-to-stay-or-go#sthash.vtFFgwhh.dpuf

“Am I in the right job at the right company?” “Am I doing what I am meant to do?” “How can I find my dream job? Is there such a thing?” Who hasn’t asked these questions?

It’s easy to ask these questions at low points: The person who recruited you leaves for a new job, the project you put your heart and soul into goes flat, or an important client is furious over what you thought was a small change.

It also happens when we compare our situation to others, like when friends share the perks of their own jobs:
• “We get a thank-you bonus every year, so we are taking a trip next month.”
• “I love my new job, and I got a 30 percent increase when I moved.”
• “I can work from home and set my own hours as long as my work gets done.”
• “My five-minute commute has changed my life. I can actually take the kids to school or even stop and have lunch with them.”
• “I’ve been handpicked for quick advancement, so I’m in a special program to make sure I’m ready.”

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Apple Pie: Best Part of Fall

For me, there are three signs that winter is approaching.
When it’s time to pull horseshoes, harvest carrots from the garden and bake apple pie, the best of the autumn days are dwindling.

Every season has its moments, and making apple pie is one of my favorite parts of fall. It brings back memories of learning how to make pie crust with my mom.

My mom, Shirley Fester, died six years ago, and one of my most treasured possessions is the handwritten recipe card she gave me when I was in my 20s. A lot of families will take mom or grandma’s recipes, type them into a computer and print out copies for everyone to have. That’s a great way to pass along the favorite dishes, but the scribbles on a tattered recipe card provide a real connection to that person.

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Pastoral Care and its vital role in health care.

National Pastoral Care Week 2014 is around the corner. This annual event (this year October 19-25) is a great opportunity for healthcare institutions to recognize the important and often unrecognized work and gifts of spiritual caregivers in their midst and to inform patients, family members, and staff that they are available to help.

- See more at: http://www.healthcarechaplaincy.org/news-events/entry/2014-spiritual-care-pastoral-care-week-take-advantage-of-the-opportunity.html#sthash.mXVcnEhn.dpuf

This annual event (this year October 19-25) is a great opportunity for healthcare institutions to recognize the important and often unrecognized work and gifts of spiritual caregivers in their midst and to inform patients, family members, and staff that they are available to help. - See more at: http://www.healthcarechaplaincy.org/news-events/entry/2014-spiritual-care-pastoral-care-week-take-advantage-of-the-opportunity.html#sthash.mXVcnEhn.dpuf

This annual event (this year October 19-25) is a great opportunity for healthcare institutions to recognize the important and often unrecognized work and gifts of spiritual caregivers in their midst and to inform patients, family members, and staff that they are available to help. - See more at: http://www.healthcarechaplaincy.org/news-events/entry/2014-spiritual-care-pastoral-care-week-take-advantage-of-the-opportunity.html#sthash.6K16uE54.dpuf

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Tuition Reimbursement Winner for September

Congratulations, RoQuelle! 

RoQuelle is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for September! 

She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next!

"Hello! My name is RoQuelle Smith. I live in Ashland, Ks. I'm married with 2 stepsons and 2 grandsons. I have 3 pets - a dog,a cat and a horse. I'm currently working at the grade school. I worked in dietary the past 10 yrs. and in that time I became a certified dietary manager working as the assistant. I also came to love taking care of the elderly. I have always thought of becoming a CNA because I wanted to be able to do more. I've currently got out of working in dietary so I thought this would be a great opportunity to take the course. When I got the email that I was the tuition reimbursement winner I had to read it a few times to make sure it was for real. I was very surprised! I paid for the course out of pocket so I feel pretty lucky. Thank you We Care Online for your generosity! I think it's really nice that We Care Online is able to do this for their students. I feel very fortunate to have won and I will also let others know who are interested in taking courses in health care that they should consider We Care Online. I know when I'm ready to further my career I would sign up in We Care Online courses again. I can't express my gratitude enough not only for the tuition reimbursement but also for being able to provide education and the caring of their students! Thank you again."
- RoQuelle S.

Students registered for a Nurse Aide course will automatically be placed in a monthly drawing to win reimbursement of their course tuition. The monthly drawings will choose one student to win a reimbursement.

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10 Healthy Fall Foods.

As the temperature begins to cool, kids go back to school and college football seems just around the corner. You know what's coming: fall.

Summer gets a lot of attention for roadside farmers' stands selling everything from tomatoes to cucumbers to watermelons. True, a lot of healthy and tasty foods are harvested in the summer.
But what about the fall? This season doesn't disappoint, either.

There are so many fresh fruits and vegetables that come with the fall that it can be hard to narrow down which ones are best for you. But in this article, we'll look at 10 of the healthiest fall fares.
You'll want to consider a number of factors when evaluating whether a food is healthy, and opinions on different items are as varied as the foods themselves.

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How to succeed as a long distance caregiver.

Five years ago, Dave's mother moved from their old house in Philadelphia to an apartment that was closer to his sister in Baltimore. Before the move, the 30-minute drive to visit his mom wasn't a big deal, and Dave had lunch with her weekly. Sometimes they'd go to a ballgame together. After the move, neither Dave nor his mom expected much to change—what was another hour or so of drive time?

But as time passed, the trip seemed to get longer, time together was harder to arrange, and as a result, they saw less of each other. Then his mom's health began to slide. When Dave's sister called to say their mom had fallen and broken her hip, Dave needed and wanted to help. Should he offer to hire a nurse? Should he take a week off work and help out himself? After all the years his mom had devoted to caring for the family, what could Dave do from far away to help her—and his sister?

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Remember: Oct 11 - World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.

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The Ten Commandments of Garage Saling

#1. If old tires or rims are sitting on the curb, drive on by. I’ve never even been tempted to buy anything at a sale that included these items. Go figure.

#2. Pay 10% of what you would pay for the item new. Unless you really, really like it.

#3. Don’t hesitate to strike up a conversation with the proprietor. This raises your enjoyment quotient, and if you later bargain—she already likes you. But don’t become a total schmooze. You have to live with yourself afterward.

#4. Always dicker with the price–unless the item is underpriced, then pay and drive away before the seller changes her mind.

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WeCareOnline October Staff Highlight: Lynn Cline

This month you get to meet Lynn Cline. 

Lynn has worked in the healthcare field for 32 years. As a child and growing up, she always enjoyed being a caregiver and knew that being a nurse is what she wanted to do for her career. Lynn began working LTC as a teenager, worked for a period of time as a CNA, then continued her education and became an RN.

The majority of Lynn’s work in the healthcare field has been in acute care, working as a Registered Nurse. She has also worked as Director of Nursing in LTC and in Home Care. Lynn is a certified Risk Manager and certified CQI manager for both acute and LTC.  Lynn has a KDADS approval to teach the following courses:   Certified Nurse Aide, Social Service Designee, Activity Director,  Home Health Aide,  Medication Aide and also teaches continuing education for these positions. Lynn’s specialty is in adult education for health care workers in LTC.

Lynn is married and lives with her husband in Tucson, AZ.  The Clines have 2 adult children and several grandchildren. When she is not working Lynn loves to travel every chance she gets. She loves to just get out, drive and find beautiful new places.  

Lynn has learned that working in healthcare is a lot of hard work, sadness, and joy but states, “the work satisfaction you get is worth it all.” Lynn notes that there have been many, many changes over her years in the healthcare profession.  In spite of these changes, Lynn states one goal has remained a constant.  That goal is one of being an advocate for patients and the desire to give them the best care physically, mentally and spiritually possible.

Everyone at WeCareOnline plays an important role in helping students have the best online learning experience possible.   Lynn is the founder and owner of WeCareOnline.  She loves teaching and teaches several WCO classes. Since WeCareOnline is an online company, Lynn knows that people don’t get to see her face to face or to see her workspace.  She says that you would see her with a coffee cup in her hand and  seated in her recliner with laptop in hand talking to staff and students. Lynn states:  “It's a blast working from home!”

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7 Fabulous Fall Date Nights

The air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing, and nature has become the perfect backdrop for a romantic get-together. Enjoy the season with your sweetie by trying out any of these great date ideas. Added bonus? They’re all super budget-friendly.

1. Go Apple Picking

'Tis the season for apple picking! Check out a local orchard or farm and make a day of it. Take a tour, make your own apple butter or cider, and (hopefully) eat some great cider donuts. Plus, going home to make an apple pie together? Adorable and delicious!

2. Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Get in touch with your inner child and set out for a day of picking pumpkins. Make sure to choose a few good ones and take some great, aw-worthy pictures. Most pumpkin patches also have fun activities, such as petting zoos, pumpkin tosses, and even corn mazes, a great excuse to extend your date even longer! (Visit PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org to find a patch near you!)

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October: Learn how you can help with Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

How can National Breast Cancer Awareness Month make a difference?

We can use this opportunity to spread the word about steps women can take to detect breast cancer early.
Here are just a few ideas:

• Ask doctors and nurses to speak to women about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer.
• Encourage women ages 40 to 49 to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms.
• Organize an event to talk with women ages 50 to 74 in your community about getting mammograms every 2 years.

For More: http://healthfinder.gov/NHO/OctoberToolkit.aspx

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