Tuition Reimbursement Winner for July

Congratulations, Kendra! 

Kendra is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for July! 

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

"I am a mom of a 3 year old and have been married 5 years. My daughter was born early at 28 weeks. We spent lots of time in the hospital and that inspired me to be a nurse. I love doing this course online. Its very informative but easy to follow and I can work at my own pace."
- Kendra C.

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.

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Coping with Personalities that "Don't get along well with others."

Most people get along with others. There might be the odd bit of friction between a person or two, but for the most part, most people get along.

There is a subgroup of people however, that don’t seem to get along with almost anyone. These persons tend to project blame onto others for their conflict and may also cause others to feel guilty for not meeting expectations in the relationship. Further, some of these people while feigning interest in others, are really only interested in meeting their own needs.

These people can be manipulative, self-serving and very distressing to others. If they themselves are distressed, it is only due to the reaction of others, or for others not attending to their demands. They tend not to be distressed about their own behavior. In fact, when confronted on their own behavior, they are quite unable to see a problem with themselves and treat the confrontation as a serious attack.

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Did You Know?

We Care Online has a Medication Aide Update course for Kansas and Montana Medication Aides.  Last year, 2013, we had almost 900 Medication Aides take our update course!  That's an average of 67 students per month. We're excited that Med Aides keep coming back to get their updates and are telling their friends about us. This year we're on track to update over 1,000 Med Aides!

Do you need to update your Medication Aide Certification?  Check it out!

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Coming to WeCareOnline: NEW Medical Transcriptionist course.

WeCareOnline has a NEW Medical Transcriptionist class starting this September.

Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare professionals make and convert them into written reports. They may also review and edit medical documents created using speech recognition technology. Transcriptionists interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents.

Medical transcriptionists typically do the following:

• Listen to the recorded dictation of a doctor or other healthcare professional
• Transcribe and interpret the dictation into diagnostic test results, operative reports, referral letters, and other documents
• Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, making sure that the transcription is correct, complete, and has a consistent style

You can sign up for this class here:  http://www.wecareonlineclasses.com/courses/states/all_states/medicaltranscription.html

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8 Vital Traits for Every Allied Health Professional

Visiting a clinic or hospital can be one of the most nerve-racking experiences for an individual. As such, allied health professionals should be attentive to patients and make certain they are meeting their unique needs. Whether you’re a paramedic, dental hygienist, phlebotomist or any other allied health professional, here are eight important traits that patients look for in their healthcare providers:

Communication: Communication is a vital part of your relationship with the patient. The job of an allied health professional requires great communication skills, especially when it comes to speaking and listening. The way in which an allied health professional explains information to a patient is just as important as the actual information being communicated. Patients, who clearly understand you, are more likely to admit their ailments, carefully evaluate their treatment options, and be more apt to following directions.

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Is Organic really better than Regular Food?

Organic or conventional? It’s a choice many grocery shoppers are faced with, over and over. The price difference is easy to see; it’s right there on the product. The quality difference is much harder. Is the organic milk better for your kids? Is the conventional lettuce more likely to carry pathogens? Do organics do us more good (in the form of better nutrition), and do they do us less harm (in the form of fewer contaminants and pathogens)?


When I first heard the term “organic” several years ago, I dismissed it. It implies a “status” that conjured up two different images: lifestyles of the rich and famous or perhaps some alternative, hippie thing. The term “organic” refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution.

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Pharmacy Technicians: One of the Best Healthcare Jobs

Pharmacy technicians ensure medications are filled correctly in a specified window of time. “One of the most challenging aspects [of the job] comes down to maintaining knowledge on all the changes that occur within the field. Helping a pharmacist dispense prescription medication might seem like an easy task, but it requires immense precision and detail.

Pharmacy practice changes on a weekly basis with new generics and new drugs,” says Mike Johnston, chairman and CEO of the National Pharmacy Technician Association. Another challenge is interacting with patients who are “not always feeling their best,” he says. “The majority of your customers that you’re going to be dealing with are sick – whether it be a cold or sinus infection or a much more serious, chronic condition. So it takes a lot of compassion and empathy.”

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25 Ways to Have Cheap Summer Fun

Looking to enjoy your summer without breaking the bank? Check out the following ideas for frugal summer fun.

1. Get in the Water

We can’t talk about summer without mentioning pools, right? Whether you have a pool in your backyard or in your community, this is not only a way to have fun, but swimming laps is also great exercise. No pool? No problem! Break out the hose and get a packet of water balloons for a few dollars or less.

2. Have a Picnic

Even if your job requires that you work year-round, you can still have picnic lunches with coworkers during the workweek or with friends on the weekends. Assign each person a drink or food item to bring, and have a great meal without an exorbitant cost.

3. Run a Car Wash to Raise Money for Charity

If you want to beat the heat, why not do it in a way that will also help out others?

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7 Habits of INEFFECTIVE CNAs

If you recognize yourself, make a choice to change your habits.

1) She calls out often; or is late; or leaves early. A CNA cannot be effective when they are not at work.
2) She is inflexible. She won’t alter her assignment to make things fair to all; she refuses to take on extra residents without a battle; she refuses to change her routine for the residents’ benefit.
3) Teamwork: She either belongs to a clique or is a loner. The clique is negative and spends much time backstabbing other aides. The loner never smiles or offers to assist others. She isn’t helpful with new aides.
4) She is on the phone. A lot. Either her own or the facility phone. She makes calls when the nurses are busy and away from the nurses station.
5) She spend a lot of “down” time behind the nurses station. Sitting. Doing her nails or braiding her hair. Not answering call bells; ignoring requests for help. Yet she has no problem gabbing with staff from other departments.

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Even if You Have No Symptoms, Could You Have High Blood Pressure?

The magic numbers for a healthy target blood pressure (BP) reading used to be 120/80. In 2003, that was reviewed and changed by a panel of medical experts, with a higher range determined to be within normal limits. High blood pressure (hypertension) was then defined as 140/90 or above, particularly for older adults 60 or over.

Those individuals with hypertension were advised to take medication(s) to keep their readings within that range. People with diabetes or kidney disease have lower target numbers (130/80) due to being at higher risk.

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Tips for a Safe Fourth of July

Be a safe swimmer. Water sports and fireworks are two of the biggest pastimes for Fourth of July celebrations, and these are both linked to numerous deaths and injuries each year. Never swim alone, and make sure that kids' water play is adequately supervised at all times. Many drownings occur when parents and other adults are nearby, so always have a designated chaperone for water play and don't assume that others are watching the kids. Statistics show that most young children who drown in pools have been out of sight for less than five minutes.

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How to Choose a Great Assisted Living

According to a recent study by CareScout, 70 percent of seniors 65 years and older will require a form of long-term care at some point in later life.

That statistic makes it critical to choose wisely to find the right fit in senior housing for you or a loved one.

Peder Johnsen is the CEO of the Concordis Senior Living organization, which owns and operates senior housing communities.

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