Manhunt: Florida nursing assistant Dian’te Matthew stole and pawned 91-year-old’s wedding ring
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Florida, working at the Arbor Terrace Assisted Living Facility, has been accused of stealing wedding rings and pawning them off, including one from a 91-year-old woman. Dian’te More...
3 Healthcare Certifications You Can Take with You Around the World
If you have thought about eventually relocating to a different country, you have to be concerned about what you’re going to do for a living. Business owners might not be as concerned if they can operate their More...
The US Is Still in Need of More Healthcare Professionals
The healthcare sector in the United States is constantly evolving. Given the centrality of healthcare in any functional country, it is not surprising to find out that the healthcare industry is growing and the demand More...
Five Things to Consider Before Starting a Nursing Home Business
In today’s world, where the number of senior citizens is drastically on the rise, a nursing home is a difficult yet absolutely vital social service. If you are looking to start a company that provides care and More...
Nursing Home Patients May Soon be Unable to Sue after Abuse
An Obama-era regulation related to nursing home abuse may be repealed by the Trump administration. The rule would have made it easier for abused nursing home patients to sue for abuse or negligence. The Trump administration More...
Four Jobs That Will Always Be In Demand
It’s not really news that there are some jobs and careers out there that have more staying power than others. There are some jobs that have to be done by people. Jobs that machines can’t take over that that More...
The Best Career Paths Now You’ve Got Your BSN
Now that you’ve achieved your BSN, you have probably realized the world of opportunities which have opened to you – and it can be quite daunting. If you’re looking for some direction, here is a set of the More...
Gift Ideas for new parents
A new child is an exciting arrival in anyone’s life. When you know someone who is about to bring a new life into the world, you have the perfect opportunity to show them how much you care, and to welcome the More...
Why Companion Care is Crucial for Seniors
Seniors are at a high risk of social isolation, but despite the prospect of living alone, the vast majority of seniors would prefer to remain in their own homes. Family members often feel guilty that they can’t More...
Mature Students: How to Make Going Back to College Easier
There is no doubt that going back to school as an adult comes with a distinct set of challenges that younger students who are fresh out of high school don’t face. Mature students have often already got an established More...
Southwest Florida in the Center of a Nursing Shortage
There is a nursing shortage across the United States, and new research shows there is an even larger shortage of qualified nurses in southwest Florida, in particular. As more people live longer and gain access to More...
Police still seeking motive in New Jersey murder suicide, George Buller killing of mother in an ALF
Investigators are still seeking answers and a possible motive behind the man fatally shooting his elderly mother in a New Jersey assisted-living facility Sunday evening and then killing himself. George Buller III, More...
Nursing Home Neglect: The Mask of Compassion
Attorneys know that nursing home neglect takes place more often than nursing home administrators care to admit. Put a loved one in a nursing home, and the first thought that inevitably comes to mind is whether it More...
5 Things a Registered Nurse Does
If you enjoy helping others and are highly interested in medicine, you may want to consider a job as a registered nurse (RN). This is a respected role and is one of the most effective ways to give back to your community. More...
Nursing Shortage Anticipated By 2020
The world is changing before our eyes, often in ways difficult to fully comprehend. In 2008, the financial crisis made it much more difficult to earn a living. As companies began downsizing, many long-time employees More...
The Role of Nurses in Population-Based Health Care
Think back to the last time you were sick. Most likely, you visited a doctor, who evaluated your symptoms and developed a treatment plan based on your unique illness and situations — and your doctor’s professional More...
Interview with ‘Nurses who Vaccinate’ founder, Melody Butler
Vaccines, anti-vaxxers and the increases in vaccine preventable diseases are being seen in the news more frequently. The number of sources of misinformation is infinite, so we clearly benefit from the work of the More...