Tuition Reimbursement Winner for July

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Kendra is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for July! 

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"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.

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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!

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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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4 Health Breakfasts to Beat the Heat

I eat breakfast every day regardless of the time of year—breakfast provides me with a much-needed morning energy boost and keeps me focused. And research shows that regular breakfast eaters weigh less and have an easier time keeping weight off. (Who doesn’t love that?)

In the cooler months, I almost always eat a hearty, healthy bowl of oatmeal. But in the heat of summer the last thing I want is a steaming-hot breakfast. Luckily, there are plenty of refreshing breakfast options to help me beat the heat and start my day right. Here are my 4 favorite breakfast ideas to stay healthy and cool all summer long.

1. Smoothies
We don’t get into the triple-digit temperatures very often in Vermont, but it definitely gets hot enough to whip up a frozen treat in the morning.

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Tuition Reimbursement Winner for June

Congratulations, Julie! 

Julie is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for June! 

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

"I am a senior at Conway Springs High School and will be working at the Spring View Manor at Conway Springs. When I found out We Care Online was going to reimburse my tuition I was excited, it was very unexpected!"
- Julie W., HR

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 Effects of Nursing Fatigue on Patient Safety

Nurses and nurse aides are responsible for providing their patients the highest quality of care. And to ensure that we offer this level of patient care, we should also take care of ourselves by getting enough rest. But with long work hours, mandatory overtime, and rotating or night shifts, fatigue in nursing is a given. We end up overwhelmed and patient safety is compromised. After all, this tiredness is directly related to an increase in medical errors.

How Does Nursing Fatigue Affect You?
Consider the fact that when we are tired, our ability to solve problems and reach out are hindered. In the arena of clinical practice, we are more likely to commit the error of omission when we forget to do important tasks. Our attention spans may become shorter or we may fail to catch important details.
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How Does Nursing Fatigue Affect You?

Consider the fact that when we are tired, our ability to solve problems and reach out are hindered. In the arena of clinical practice, we are more likely to commit the error of omission when we forget to do important tasks. Our attention spans may become shorter or we may fail to catch important details.

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3 Creative Ways to Keep Cool with your Toddler

Beat the heat!

Sizzling summer weather can make for a tired, hot, cranky baby — and mama. But being fussy is no way to spend the summer. Here are three ways to stay cool and have fun doing it.

Mini water table

Here's a creative way to cool off: Move the highchair outside, strip your child down to a diaper, and fill the highchair tray with about a half-inch of water.
It's especially fun to watch your baby's facial expressions during self-inflicted splashing. You can add a squirt toy to play with, or put her to work with a clean sponge.
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Home Care Agency Develops New Model to Decrease Hospital Readmissions

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 to a Bradenton Herald report.
Infinity Homecare, based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, is focused on educating older patients about what they can do for themselves, or empowering them through coaching and training to avoid rehospitalizations by remaining at home.

The model involves sending nurses and other professionals into clients’ homes to educate them on their own care after they experience major health episodes. This might include heart attacks, pneumonia or heart failure and setting achievable goals to overcome rehabilitation milestones while remaining at home.

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National Nursing Assistants Day: June 12, 2014

It’s wonderful to read inspiring articles about direct care workers…and this article by Lori Porter certainly fits the bill!  Lori is a former nursing assistant herself who went on to serve more than 30 years as a nursing home administrator.  She is also  the co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Health Care Assistants.

Ms. Porter recalls the first hero she ever met working in long-term care, a CNA named Stella Parrish.  She viewed Stella as a hero for many reasons, especially because:

“She gave me an attitude adjustment that saved my career in long-term care — and this was back in the days before all the buzz words of “empowerment” and being positive. Stella schooled me well, explaining that she was tired of hearing me complain about everything. She told me the nursing home meant something to her and she would not allow me to make everyone miserable. She concluded with a request that if I could not stop complaining and inciting negativity among my co-workers that I leave. I did stop complaining and thanks to Stella, I became a better nursing assistant and a better person.”

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National Nursing Assistants Week Coming Up

37th Annual National
Nursing Assistants Week
June 12-19, 2014

Now as never before, attention is being directed to care of our elder and disabled citizens and greater attention also is directed to the workers who provide hands-on-care and caring.

The 37th annual National Nursing Assistants’ Week provides a timely opportunity to foster and showcase the wonderful things that can happen for residents and workers when we join together in planning your special Week, “Nursing Assistants @ the Heart of Care.”

 

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May Tuition Reimbursement Winner for South Dakota

Congratulations, Wheatcrest Hills! 

Wheatcrest Hills is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for South Dakota! 

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

"I am HR for our facility and enjoy Wheatcrest Hills facility.  I think getting the reimbursement from WeCare is terrific.  We use WeCare for all of our CNA training and our Med training, it has always been a great program and the contacts are great to work with."
- Kristin, HR

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Help Your Loved Ones Know the Symptoms of a Stroke

A mini stroke is also known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). It has the same symptoms as a major stroke, except that it lasts only a few minutes, is usually milder, and sometimes has no apparent residual effects.

About 10 percent of strokes are preceded by TIAs. Someone who's had one or more TIAs is 10 times more likely to have a stroke than someone of the same age and sex who has not. As a result, TIAs are extremely important stroke warning signs. Don't ignore the symptoms of a stroke! Call 911 NOW. Get medical help immediately.

Stroke Symptoms

If you notice one or more of these symptoms of a stroke, don't wait. Call 911 immediately for an ambulance; get the person to a hospital right away!

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The Best Way for Nurses to Thrive

The practice of nursing is ever-changing. There are always new guidelines and regulations that nurses are asked to adhere to, often with little information to accompany it. Nurses sometimes feel like they are just surviving because they are being asked to take on new challenges and aren’t completely sure of themselves. This is because many organizations will give out new job requirements without following up with the nursing staff and providing ongoing feedback.

These actions can be detrimental to the moral of the nursing staff, reduce the level of patient care provided, and increase turnover in staff. In order for nurses to be receive the feedback they need to be successful, it’s important for healthcare organizations to consider the followings:

Feedback is Necessary to Retain Great Nurses

Any nurse who doesn’t love nursing will not last long in the profession.

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Is "Golden Girls" Style the Next Trend in Senior Living?

Having roommates is normal for those in their twenties and early thirties, but older adults aren’t usually looking to share living space with people who are not romantic partners or family members. But with the growing, aging population, there is a new trend of boomer and senior women forming households together. Dubbed “Golden Girls” after the ‘80s TV show, single women in their fifties and older are moving in together and forming a unique household model.

It makes good financial sense to share the expenses of housing with others who are finding it increasingly difficult to afford living alone. Financial concerns aren’t the sole driving factor, though, for many of these Golden Girls. Companionship and social interests play a big part in many older women’s decision to take on a roommate. PBS Newshour recently talked with some boomer women about the benefits of sharing space with other single women.

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Alzheimer's: What You Can Do

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease can become physically, emotionally and financially challenging on a family. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of early detection of this disease and more importantly, what you can do to help loved ones.

The Great Foolers

It can be very easy to dismiss the early signs of Alzheimer’s as just a normal part of aging. Paying a bit more attention to mom or dad’s behaviors and habits, however, can make a world of difference in early detection. Here are some signs you can look for if you think a loved one may be exhibiting signs of Alzheimer’s:

1. Memory loss: It’s not unusual for someone to forget where they parked their car or what they went to get in the pantry. When a person forgets how to use a remote control for the TV or how to use a microwave, however, this can be a warning sign of the disease that has gone undetected.
2. Unfamiliar settings: By taking mom or dad out of their own home and into an unfamiliar setting, it can help reveal things that a familiar setting could mask.

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Bullying: A problem in Healthcare?

Like schoolyard bullying, workplace bullying involves a real or perceived imbalance of power and repetition of negative behavior. The behavior can be overt, such as yelling or threatening, or it can be more insidious and passive, like refusing to cooperate or perform necessary tasks. The American Nurses Association (ANA) reports that between 18 and 31% of nurses have experienced bullying behavior at work (ANA, 2012).

Whatever forms it takes, bullying is a serious, complex and ongoing problem in the health care workplace, which can lead to demoralization and decreased job satisfaction, as well as feelings of isolation, anxiety, sadness and depression.

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How to Use Nursing Humor to Improve Your Workplace

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 you'll never have to work a day in your life.”
There a lot of ways to create a positively outrageous work environment—but let’s take a look at humor specifically. There are three primary roles of nursing humor in the healthcare setting that make it an ideal Service Prescription tool.
Psychological
As healthcare professionals become more anxious and their focus becomes narrower, they become less creative and are more easily upset. Stress may not come from the event itself as much as from the nurse’s perception of that event.
Nursing humor provides a perceptual flexibility that can increase one’s sense of control. Learn techniques such as “catastrophizing” the event. It is where one takes the situation at hand and looks for the absurdity by asking, “How could this be worse?” may help the professional put the event into its proper perspective.
- See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/humor-in-the-healthcare-setting#sthash.2VvWOK3p.dpuf

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 you'll never have to work a day in your life.”

There a lot of ways to create a positively outrageous work environment—but let’s take a look at humor specifically. There are three primary roles of nursing humor in the healthcare setting that make it an ideal Service Prescription tool.

As healthcare professionals become more anxious and their focus becomes narrower, they become less creative and are more easily upset. Stress may not come from the event itself as much as from the nurse’s perception of that event.

Nursing humor provides a perceptual flexibility that can increase one’s sense of control. Learn techniques such as “catastrophizing” the event. It is where one takes the situation at hand and looks for the absurdity by asking, “How could this be worse?” may help the professional put the event into its proper perspective.

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Are you at Risk: Deaths from Alcohol on the Rise

Approximately 3.3 million deaths worldwide in 2012 were the result of alcohol consumption, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Additionally, 16 percent of people in the world who use alcohol could be categorized as binge drinkers.

The new report, which examined the trends in alcohol use among 194 WHO member states, found Europe topped the list for the region with the highest rate of alcohol consumption per capita, though the rate has remained stable over the past five years. In the last half decade, alcohol use also remained unchanged in Africa and throughout the Americas. However, drinking increased in the South-East Asia and the Western Pacific regions of the world.

The report found alcohol-related mortality was more common for men than women: 7.6 percent of deaths among men versus 4 percent of deaths among women worldwide were linked to excessive drinking. However, the authors of the report say alcohol abuse among women is on the rise. A similar report released in 2011 found 6.2 percent of all male deaths were related to alcohol, compared to 1.1 percent of female deaths at that time.

The overall number of alcohol-related deaths rose from 2.5 million in the 2011 report.

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What should you get your Graduate?

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 a starter apartment, a microwave will be a must. The iWavecube is the smallest portable one, measuring less than one cubic foot for heating up food, snacks and drinks.

Game On
With a mini foosball table, your kid's dorm room will be the place to be. This game measures just 20"x12"x4" and is easy to set up.

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Coming Soon: National Nursing Home Week

May 11 - 17 is National Nursing Home Week. Celebrate a Hawaiian Theme for National Nursing Home Week 2014.
 

In Hawaii, the word “aloha” has a deeper cultural significance than a simple greeting or farewell.  In Hawaiian culture it is important to treat yourself and others with aloha, to interact with love and respect and joyfully share life. 

By applying this spirit of aloha to daily life, the people of Hawaii are encouraged to treat others with deep care, respect and humility, leading to individuals creating a better world. Key concepts of aloha spirit include unity, kindness, truthfulness, humility and patience.  

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National Nurses Week 2014

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 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year.

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April's Reimbursement Winner for Kansas

Congratulations, Linda B.! 

Linda is our April Tuition Reimbursement Winner for Kansas! 

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

"I have been a stay at home foster mom and wife. I decided to take a CNA course online and am now working as a CNA. Loved the classes and clinicals. I have worked at my own pace and have learned alot. I am so excited about being a winner and having my tuition reimbursed. I will be going through wecareonline for my next classes also."
- Linda

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Heatlthy Lunch Tips When You are on the Go

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 my share of sitting in fast food drive-thru lines while triaging patients on my cellphone. And yes, I am guilty of eating while driving (thankfully, I no longer drive a stick shift).
As I get older I like to think that I’m becoming more mindful. Certainly becoming certified as a yoga teacher last year has made me much more aware of how important it is to stop the crazy multitasking and feed my body well.
Here is a list of nourishing, quick lunches that travel well, but can also be enjoyed by any nurse in any setting. No matter where we work, we are all still “on the go.”

• Wraps
  I’ve discovered that putting anything in a wrap makes it easy to pack and handle (even while driving).

- See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/healthy-lunch-tips-for-nurses-on-the-go#sthash.vZB16yx2.dpuf

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 my share of sitting in fast food drive-thru lines while triaging patients on my cellphone. And yes, I am guilty of eating while driving (thankfully, I no longer drive a stick shift).

As I get older I like to think that I’m becoming more mindful. Certainly becoming certified as a yoga teacher last year has made me much more aware of how important it is to stop the crazy multitasking and feed my body well.

Here is a list of nourishing, quick lunches that travel well, but can also be enjoyed by any nurse in any setting. No matter where we work, we are all still “on the go.”

Wraps

I’ve discovered that putting anything in a wrap makes it easy to pack and handle (even while driving).
 

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 my share of sitting in fast food drive-thru lines while triaging patients on my cellphone. And yes, I am guilty of eating while driving (thankfully, I no longer drive a stick shift).
As I get older I like to think that I’m becoming more mindful. Certainly becoming certified as a yoga teacher last year has made me much more aware of how important it is to stop the crazy multitasking and feed my body well.
Here is a list of nourishing, quick lunches that travel well, but can also be enjoyed by any nurse in any setting. No matter where we work, we are all still “on the go.”

• Wraps
  I’ve discovered that putting anything in a wrap makes it easy to pack and handle (even while driving).

- See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/healthy-lunch-tips-for-nurses-on-the-go#sthash.vZB16yx2.dpuf

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Are You Nervous About Making a Major Life Change?

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. These changes range from buying a new house, having a new baby, paternity testing, getting married, or contemplating a divorce. Understandably enough, 90% of individuals who are planning a major life change state they are nervous about it.

Even with the best amount of planning there is a still some uncertainty that goes along with making major life changes. There could always be a problem with the house you are buying, skeletons in the closet of the man you are marrying, or financial hardships that make caring for a growing child more difficult. But somehow, even with all the uncertainly, most people do tackle life’s biggest obstacles and are happier for it.

But not all major life changes have to be stressful.



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Nurse Aides: How to have good relationships with other staff

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 friends, and an array of medical staff. You will work directly with the Nursing staff. This will be a very important area to develop strong relationships in. You will also be communicating with physicians, X-Ray technicians, lab staff, surgery units, and emergency services.

Therefore, it is very important that you continually work on your communication style and effectiveness. Your job will be much easier if you are able to establish good relationships with other staff members. As a Nursing Assistant, you will be overseen by the Nursing staff. They will depend on your to report accurate information on patient charts. You need to be sure you are documenting what they ate and how much, their vital signs, and any changes you notice.

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Helping residents get Happy and Healthy

When someone showed Stephanie Gumina a Canadian video featuring seniors singing Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop hit “Call Me Maybe” last year, she thought residents of the Belvedere of Westlake in Ohio, where she is program director, would enjoy participating in a similar activity.
“My residents are very animated,” she told me. “Just because you’re a senior citizen doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. We have fun every day. We laugh every day.”

Stephanie found the perfect vehicle for the Belvedere’s assisted living residents to express their energy—and for her to use skills honed in broadcast school—in Pharrell Williams’ infectious, Oscar-nominated tune “Happy,” which is featured in the children’s movie “Despicable Me 2.” And now the world can see the results of their efforts, because Stephanie posted a video of residents and staff members dancing and singing along to the ditty on YouTube, where it has received more than 3,700 hits in the past month.

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Boost Your Self-image with 4 Easy Steps

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 boost your self-esteem, even if you've been harboring a poor opinion of yourself since childhood. Start with these four steps.

Step 1: Identify troubling conditions or situations

Think about the conditions or situations that seem to deflate your self-esteem. Common triggers might include:

• A business presentation
• A crisis at work or home
• A challenge with a spouse, loved one, co-worker or other close contact
• A change in life circumstances, such as a job loss or a child leaving home

Step 2: Become aware of thoughts and beliefs

Once you've identified troubling conditions or situations, pay attention to your thoughts about them. This includes your self-talk — what you tell yourself — and your interpretation of what the situation means.

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Earth Day 2014: 3 Gardening Activities for Seniors

What can you do to make an impact this Earth Day, April 22 and beyond? Going green at your assisted or independent living home is a great start to saving the planet. This can mean investing in energy-saving fluorescent bulbs, growing a self-sustaining garden, or simply planting flowers outdoors. For seniors, the latter may hold a special appeal in several ways:

• It’s a fitting tribute to Earth Day as you toil and enrich the soil, while directly connecting with nature
• Gardening is a fantastic outdoor exercise, therapeutic in many ways, plus as you give back to the earth you’re rewarded with the sunshine vitamin D  
• Planting a food garden can represent the symbiotic relationship between nature and man’s sustenance.

With these in mind tryout four (4) good gardening tips you’ll enjoy reaping their benefits:

Grow Organic Food – DIY Compost and Mulch!

Compost is one of the best, most eco-friendly fertilizers there is, and you can do-it-yourself (DIY) free for use every time. Just get a compost bin or make a pile in your garden; your compost material can include grass cuttings, leaves, fruits and vegetable scrapes, and coffee grounds (you don’t have to use manure).

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Oral Healthcare and Your Health

Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body. Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health — or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body. To understand how the mouth can affect the body, it helps to understand what can go wrong in the first place. Bacteria that builds up on teeth make gums prone to infection. The immune system moves in to attack the infection and the gums become inflamed. The Inflammation continues unless the infection is brought under control.


Research has found an association between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints. Experts say the mechanism of the destruction of connective tissues in both gum disease and RA is similar. Eating a balanced diet, seeing your dentist regularly, and good oral hygiene helps reduce your risks of tooth decay and gum disease. Experts stop short of saying there is a cause-and-effect between gum disease and these other serious health problems, but the link has shown up in numerous studies.
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Farm-To-Table Dining Approach for Senior Living

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 unusual to see which local beef farmer provided the steak on your restaurant menu. Much like the organic and natural food trends, accessing local food sources has become more affordable, allowing big institutions like the senior living industry to participate.

Residents are benefiting from this new farm-to-table dining experience.
The dining component of senior residences has taken on a much bigger role, particularly for those potential residents evaluating a senior setting and interested in healthy, gourmet, and creative food options. The senior living company, Northbridge Communities, has made a commitment to the local food concept, but is making it a major focus of their Wayland, Mass. location, Carriage House at Lee’s Farm.

According to SeniorHousingNews.com, the farm-to-table approach incorporated at Carriage House has the dining service director and chef operating on a local producer-centric calendar.
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Celebrate World Health Day April 7

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected that highlights a priority area of public health. The Day provides an opportunity for individuals in every community to get involved in activities that can lead to better health. The topic for 2014 is vector-borne diseases.

What are vectors and vector-borne diseases?

Vectors are organisms that transmit pathogens and parasites from one infected person (or animal) to another. Vector-borne diseases are illnesses caused by these pathogens and parasites in human populations. They are most commonly found in tropical areas and places where access to safe drinking-water and sanitation systems is problematic.

The most deadly vector-borne disease, malaria, caused an estimated 660 000 deaths in 2010. Most of these were African children.

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April 6 - 13 is National Volunteer Week

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. Sneed said, "As people get older, social transitions like retirement, bereavement and the departure of children from the home often leave older adults with fewer natural opportunities for social interaction. Participating in volunteer activities may provide older adults with social connections that they might not have otherwise. There is strong evidence that having good social connections promotes healthy aging and reduces risk for a number of negative health outcomes."

Volunteering is also great for the brain. Dr. Patricia Boyle of Rush University in Chicago explains that as we grow older, we may lose our sense of purpose in life—and this actually puts us at greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Volunteering provides the kind of meaningful activity that promotes cognitive health.

Volunteer service also is a powerful tool for fighting depression. University of California, Riverside neurologists used sophisticated brain imaging to demonstrate that practicing acts of kindness boosts connections in the brain that reverse depression and apathy.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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