March Tuition Reimbursement Winner for Kansas

Congratulations, Haley D.! 

Haley is our March Tuition Reimbursement Winner for Kansas! 

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

"I am a sophomore at Fort Hays State University. I need a job while in college and my sister recommended me to take classes through you as she did. . . . I'm so thankful to win this reimbursement as I borrowed money to take this course."
- Haley

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.

If you want to know how to get in on this Click Here for more information.

Remember, before you can win, you have to register and pay for a Nurse Aide course - See our course catalog Click Here.

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February Tuition Reimbursement Winner for South Dakota

Congratulations, Laura N.! 

Laura is our February Tuition Reimbursement Winner for South Dakota! 

They will be getting a check from us soon. You could be next!

"I have been married for 38 years to my wonderful husband; we have 2 fur babies, Sadie and Sarge. I have been working in health care for 14 years and I thoroughly enjoy it. I am ecstatic about being chosen to receive this reimbursement.

Thank You!" - Laura


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.

If you want to know how to get in on this Click Here for more information.

Remember, before you can win, you have to register and pay for a Nurse Aide course - See our course catalog Click Here.

Or go to our website Click Here.

Celebrate Doctor's Day on March 30

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 Day.


Purpose: To recognize and gain recognition for Doctors.

How can you celebrate Doctor's Day? Here are some ideas for your community:

• Create a theme poster for use in hospitals and churches
• Ask your city representatives to proclaim March 30 as Doctor’s Day
• Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper
• Organize a special prayer service in your church or civic club 

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What should be included in your Home Health Aide Resume

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 for people in the comfort of their homes. They are specifically trained to give medical aide such as dressing of wounds, giving injections and administering first aids. The training is nearly as good as the training of a nurse only that they provide care at home.

Home health aides normally work in different eight hour shifts for patients. Some give the option to work round the clock for patients if required. They can choose to work alone and find patients for themselves or can also work in agencies that can find patients for them and provide them employment. The money a home health aide can earn is good besides the satisfaction they can gain for helping a person in need.

Probably you find this career to be attractive and so you participated in a training program and completed it. To be able to get accepted by an employer and start working, it is important to know how to make your resume so you will be accepted easily.

Like any other resume, a home health aide resume must include information regarding your work as well as volunteer experience and educational qualifications. In your resume, make sure to highlight where your experience in the field began whether from volunteering in medical facilities or prior work as a home health aide.

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Top 9 Nursing Shoes for Men

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 long hours as their female counterparts and thus deserve their own list of comfortable nursing shoes to keep their aches and pains to a minimum.

The best nursing shoes for men are subjective, but we will be detailing the most popular. Here you will find the top 10 nursing shoes for men because we don’t want the valuable 7% of the nursing workforce to be forgotten.

We love male nurses and we want to help you take care of your feet too!

#1 – Dickies Medical Men’s SRMEXAM Leather Step In Nursing Shoe

#2 – Keen Utility Men’s PTC Slip-On Work Shoe
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#3 – Standing Comfort Men’s Explorer Slip-On

For more information and more shoes.

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Is The U.S. Worried about Senior Population Growth?

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? Will there be sufficient services, like adequate healthcare, to accommodate a graying demographic with their special needs?


A recent Pew Research study examined the attitudes about the growth in aging populations in countries around the globe. Not surprisingly, the research showed the greatest concerns in countries that will have the largest percentage of older adults by 2050.


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CNAs - Have you heard of the 20 year club?

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 long-term care services.

PURPOSE OF THE “TWENTY YEAR CLUB:

1. To recognize and validate the nursing assistants who provide consistency and predictability to the people in their care.
2. To identify and address career growth, training needs and other issues relating to experienced nursing assistants.
3. To foster community understanding of the role, responsibilities, and value of experienced nursing assistants in long-term care services.
4. To provide a peer connection by, for and with, career nursing assistants across the country.

ELIGIBILITY

Nursing assistants, resident care assistants, attendants, home care aides or other direct care workers who have completed 20 or more years of service in long term care services. Service years do not need to be consecutive and can be from several different long-term care facilities or settings.

For more information about the 20 year club.

Now is a great time to refer a friend to online CNA classes at: http://wecareonlineclasses.com/

Hepatitis C: How Many Americans are Affected?

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 to a new report.

This figure marks a decrease by about 500,000 cases identified by a similar analysis conducted between 1999 and 2000, according to the new report, which was published in the March 4, 2014 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Treatment can cure the disease and decrease risk for death, yet many persons infected with HCV do not know they have it, according to background information in the report. Currently more people in the U.S. die from HCV than from HIV infection. Knowledge of the number of people with HCV infection is critical for public health and policy planning.

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Learn what it takes to become a social services designee.

What is Your Leadership Style?

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 leader provides structure and guidance to the group. The leader defines the role of group members and directs them on what, how, when and where to do various tasks. A supportive role may also be provided to reward and encourage.

Style 2 - The "Coaching/Selling" Leader

Situation: (Group members are - willing but unable)
Here the group is a little more responsible, experienced and willing. The leader's main role is to assist the members in doing a task for which they do not have the skills. The leader coaches the members through the skills of the task. Direction and guidance are necessary. The leader also provides plenty of encouragement and inspiration to maintain the willingness (motivation) of the group.

Style 3 - The "Participating/Supportive" Leader

Situation: (Group members are - unwilling but able)
Leaders using this supportive style know the group has the ability to do the job.

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CNA's Tips and Timesavers

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 this stuff. The first part of this is for the new CNA…

The Basics
I remember my first few weeks as a CNA- it was hard to get to know all the residents as well as staff as well as the facility policies and procedures. I was very overwhelmed and looking back now- there were certain things I should have done that would have made my life much easier then! Live and learn….

First, it is a good idea to bring a little notebook to work with you. In here you can write down info you need about everything from phone numbers to resident issues. Jotting down info is a way to remember it! At periodic times during the day check the little book to see if there are things you still need info about. When you think of questions and no one is around to answer them- write them down. Later you can refer back to the book.

Facility Rules/Employment Issues
OK, now onto more things every new CNA should be aware of. It’s always a good idea to know the facility policies and rules before we start a new job.

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