5 Amazing Soups - Healthy Meals in a Bowl

Let’s face it! Salad is to summer as soup is to winter! We need to be energized but we also need to be comforted. And this winter as been quite a snowy one for some of you!

I have 5 of my favorite but also most popular ones on my blog site. I love to create with what I have at home. You don’t need any store-bought broth to make a soup. You only need water, veggies and imagination! As usual, these recipes are very healthy. You can integrate them in your diet!
Enjoy and keep warm!

Cauliflower and roots soup
Vegetable soup is an easy way to get rid of whatever you have left in your fridge! I love a creamy texture and this time instead of adding my herbs while it was cooking, I made a flavored oil.

Red lentil soup
I wanted something so simple, any beginner in the kitchen could do it, and also something very budget-friendly. 

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March: Take time to thank a social worker

2015 marks a special year for the social work community.

The nation will commemorate National Social Work Month in March and the National Association of Social Workers will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2015.
NASW’s goal during Social Work Month and throughout 2015 will be to educate the public about how social workers and the association have brought about major positive social changes, improved the lives of individuals and families, and will continue to do so in the future.

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Tuition Reimbursement Winner for January

Congratulations, Brianna! 

Brianna is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for January! 

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

"I am a Junior at Kansas State University studying Biology with the hopes of attending Physician Assistant school next summer. In my spare time I love to workout, play with my adorable dog Sophia, and spend time with family and friends. 
I am so incredibly grateful that We Care Online is reimbursing me. I never would have expected them to do that and it is definitely a nice surprise!"
- Brianna G.

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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7 Things You Would Change on your Path to Becoming a Nurse

You do not have to be part of those nurses who complete their career with a lot of regretful mistakes. Many nurses can attest to doing one or two things the wrong way, anywhere from their choice of nursing school to the inability to get close to one of their instructors. All in all, a majority of nurses agree to have floundered at some point during their career path.
With that said, here are examples of a few mistakes that a lot of nurses may regret and would change if they could turn back time.

1. Careful assessment of career goals. It is important for all nurses to create short and long-term goals for their nursing life. Most importantly, this will make it easier for anyone pursuing nursing to complete a degree and a certificate program in the recommended time frame. It will also help in scaling the education ladder and reach higher levels of the niche without spending a lot of money and time.
    
2. Changing schools. There are a lot of things that can go wrong by changing from one school to another. First of all, you might end up complicating your classes since different institutions have their own unique way of offering their training. Secondly, some institutions have a minimum limit for the amount of credits you have to take before you graduate in their name and changing from one institution to another can deny you the opportunity of getting a distinction. In that case, it is important to commit to a particular school and make a change only when you have your certificate.
    
3. Creating more time for loved ones. As a nurse, you go to work when it is dark outside and get back home when it is dark once again. In these cases, any free time you have should be dedicated to your loved ones.

- See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/changing-your-nursing-career-path#sthash.AVxxV1Ms.dpuf

You do not have to be part of those nurses who complete their career with a lot of regretful mistakes. Many nurses can attest to doing one or two things the wrong way, anywhere from their choice of nursing school to the inability to get close to one of their instructors. All in all, a majority of nurses agree to have floundered at some point during their career path.

With that said, here are examples of a few mistakes that a lot of nurses may regret and would change if they could turn back time.

Careful assessment of career goals. It is important for all nurses to create short and long-term goals for their nursing life. Most importantly, this will make it easier for anyone pursuing nursing to complete a degree and a certificate program in the recommended time frame. It will also help in scaling the education ladder and reach higher levels of the niche without spending a lot of money and time.
     
Changing schools. There are a lot of things that can go wrong by changing from one school to another. First of all, you might end up complicating your classes since different institutions have their own unique way of offering their training. Secondly, some institutions have a minimum limit for the amount of credits you have to take before you graduate in their name and changing from one institution to another can deny you the opportunity of getting a distinction. In that case, it is important to commit to a particular school and make a change only when you have your certificate.
     
Creating more time for loved ones. As a nurse, you go to work when it is dark outside and get back home when it is dark once again. In these cases, any free time you have should be dedicated to your loved ones.

- See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/changing-your-nursing-career-path#sthash.AVxxV1Ms.dpuf

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Take Control: Stop Playing the Victim with Time Management

When it comes to managing your time, many people feel like they have a crushing number of requests coming at them that make them a victim to their circumstances. "There's always too much to do. Everyone just keeps piling more work on me." Sound familiar? If so, you're not alone, but you should stop playing the victim and own the situation.

This post originally appeared on the Harvard Business Review.

They see forces outside themselves as the reason that they don't have time to exercise, can't leave work at a reasonable time, or just generally struggle to get everything done. Although there are occasionally situations that are outside of your control—that recent bout with the flu, for example—most aren't. And even though it can feel gratifying in the short term to blame others for your situation, this attitude toward your time investment will leave you truly powerless in the long run.

When you play the victim with your time, everything around you suffers.

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Home Health Aides: How Should You Dress for a Job Interview

The answer to the question is very simple. For men, make sure to wear a simple shirt that is well pressed partnered with dress pants. If possible, you might want to consider wearing a tie. Just make sure that the health care company approves of such. Wearing of rubber shoes, slippers, or shorts are a big no-no. If you want, wear your favorite perfume.

On the other hand, women should always make it a point to keep the look as classy as possible. Wear your favorite heels, shirt that has to be buttoned up, and the best skirt that will fit the attire. If there is something to avoid, it is definitely wearing jewelry.

In any case, it is important to create a good and lasting impression to your interviewer. Show your confidence. In addition, think first before you speak. Make sure to communicate your points well. Dressing up well is just a small portion of having a winning interview. In order to seal your entry to the home health industry, consider the following interview tips:

Do your research about the company.

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5 Lessons Moms Should Teach Their Boys

I am incredibly proud of my son. And aside from raising someone who is happy and healthy, I hope that my son is learning some special and invaluable lessons from me as a woman. Because one day, I hope he will be an amazing husband and father.

5 Lessons to Teach Boys

1. Women can have careers AND children.
Of course he knows that when he grows up he can have a career and a family, but I want to make sure he knows that about his female peers, too. I'm showing him by example. Every day I show him that even though I work full-time in a career that often takes me away at nights, weekends, and even some holidays, he is always my No. 1 priority. I am always plugged into his life and what he is doing. If we're working toward a world with gender equality, I want to make sure my son's point of view is part of the solution, not contributing to the problem.

2. Real men are in touch with their emotional sides.
I didn't have to try very hard to teach him this, since he naturally fell into the role of interpreting his sister's emotions whenever a big drama occurred at home.
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American Heart Month: Do You know the signs of heart disease?

Still think heart disease is a man’s disease?

“Heart disease is devastating to women too,” says cardiologist Benita Burke, M.D., Medical Director of Valley Medical Group's Heart Care for Women practice in Ridgewood, NJ. 
“Unfortunately, most women are not aware of the dangers of heart disease, or of the steps they can take to reduce their risk for a heart attack or stroke,” Dr. Burke says.

Some fast facts about women and heart disease:
• Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women over the age of 25.
• A woman suffers a heart attack every 90 seconds in the United States.
• One in three women will die of heart disease.

Complicating the issue is the fact that the symptoms of a heart attack in women can be subtle. According to Dr. Burke, “Both men and women can experience the typical chest pain, pressure or discomfort, but women are somewhat more likely than men to experience more subtle symptoms, such as shortness of breath, dizziness or light-headedness, pressure or pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, or extreme fatigue."

The good news is that if you seek help quickly, treatment can save your life and prevent permanent damage to your heart muscle.

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WeCareOnline February Staff Highlight - Bonnie Henningson

This month we get to learn about Bonnie Henningson. 

Bonnie has been in the healthcare field for over 30 years. Bonnie began working as a nursing assistant in high school and later worked as a volunteer EMT. Bonnie’s mother was also a nurse. She originally advised Bonnie not to become a nurse letting Bonnie know that the work was hard and the pay was low.

Bonnie did not heed her mother’s advice and has gone on to possess multiple credentials in the healthcare field! Bonnie obtained a Gerontological Nurse Certification through ANCC, and has been CPHQ certified (Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality). She also has been licensed as a nursing home administrator and has taught CPR and EMT classes. Bonnie has a master’s degree in Public Health with an emphasis on health care administration. She has been a member of NAHQ (National Association of Healthcare Quality), NGNA (National Gerontological Nurse’s Association) and NNSDO (National Nursing Staff Development Organization). Bonnie served on a committee to revise the scope and standards for Gerontological nursing. Over the years she has worked has a charge RN, nursing director, nursing consultant and nursig educator. Bonnie developed and delivered training for staff development coordinators and charge nurses and has presented training at national and state conventions on topics such as pain management. If there were a piece of advice Bonnie wishes someone had given her when she began her career she wishes they would have told her to get her BSN as soon as possible!

Bonnie is married and the Henningson’s have one son and two grandchildren. They also have a Cavalier King Charles. When Bonnie is not working she likes to read, do crossword puzzles, garden, bake, take walks, travel to parks and historic sites, play cards and do hospice volunteering.

Everyone at WeCareOnline plays an important role in helping students have the best online learning experience possible. Bonnie teaches Nursing Assistant and Medication Assistant for several states. Over the years Bonnie has witnessed many changes in the healthcare field. Bonnie states that “Healthcare is a science and we need to be sure to recognize that the current standard of practice WILL change – new studies and research often prove what we once learned to be erroneous and one must do lots of reading to keep up with the changes.”