With a new year can come a lot of change. Some of the change could be wanted, and some of it could be change that you hide from. No matter what, change is a part of all our lives, so why not work hard to ensure the change that occurs is change that makes you happier in life? Remember to Take Care of You When you’re working within the healthcare field, especially home health, it can become a “new normal” to focus more on the health and care of others than yourself. Read on →

You’re writing down your schedule for the week. Even after checking it twice, there it still sits. You’re working over the Christmas holiday. Before the tears start falling from thinking about all the memories you’ll miss out on with loved ones, turn your frown around. Working the holidays doesn’t have to put a damper on your enjoyment of the season. Make the Most of Your Holiday Who says you have to celebrate a holiday on the actual day? Read on →

Every job has its good days and bad days. But when the bad days become more frequent or your mood tends to be more blue than happy, it may be time to turn in your notice and find a new job. Make a Change in 2017 Are you having a bad day, or a bad career? Here are some ways to discover whether it’s time to turn in your key and find a new job. Read on →

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. First impressions are important—both in your personal and business life. But as a nurse, no first impression is quite as important as the one you make on your patients. Not only does the first impression you make on your patients set the tone of your relationship, but it also helps your patients gain trust in you as a caregiver. Read on →

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could be productive both at work and at home? Do you feel like you have to choose one over the other? Like you can only be productive at home or only be productive at work—but not both? Fortunately, this will no longer be the case. With these tips, you can bring your productivity at work home with you! Pack in the Productivity Each Day! Read on →

You’ve probably heard this before, “In order to take care of someone else, you have to take care of yourself.” Well, this is true. Are you doing this? Change Your Health Habits Every little bit counts when saving money. The same is true in terms of your health. Every little bit counts. Make sure you’re doing things that help promote better health—not hinder it. For instance, as much as you may dread it, don’t cancel your next visit to the dentist. Read on →

For some, mornings are a chance to jump out of bed and start a new day. For others, it’s a chance to hit the snooze button as much as possible before forcibly having to get out of bed and start the day. While the latter may seem to describe your mornings, the former is sure to give you a head start on your day—and in your career. Boost Productivity How long does it take you to fully wake up in the mornings? Read on →

While most people are gearing up for the holiday season, decorating for fall and thinking up Halloween costumes, patients who are stuck inside sometimes have a hard time finding something to smile about, which allows depression to rear its ugly head. Fortunately, frowns don’t have to appear on their faces—especially with you by their side! Be the Smile Your Patients Need One of the main things that leads us into a nursing career as a RN, LPN or CNA is our passion to help people during their time of need. Read on →

In today’s society, it’s hard to be anywhere without Internet, especially where our jobs and personal lives are concerned. Very few of us don’t want to connect with people on a daily basis, whether by social media, email or other methods. Fortunately, there are things you can do to protect yourself while online. Protect Yourself From Hackers Whether you’re working to protect your work account or personal accounts, strong passwords can be great armor. Read on →

It never fails. You finally get used to a summer schedule, only to have it change again! Now, the kids are heading back to school for the year, which means homework, after-school activities and lunch box packing. Not to mention, you still need to find a way to work while also making time for them. So how do you balance everything? You get back on a back-to-school schedule. Organization Is Key Read on →