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The Differences Between an STNA and an RN

For patients, there may not seem to be much difference between the different nursing professionals that they encounter while they’re in the hospital or doctor’s office. But the different levels of nursing come with different responsibilities and they also require different types of training and testing for potential nurses. Home Care Toledo OH - The Differences Between an STNA and an RN The Amount of Training Involved Training to become an STNA can feel intense, but that program is a lot shorter [...]

Four Benefits of Supplemental Staffing for Nurses

At first blush it might seem as if supplemental staffing situations wouldn’t be the best option for nurses. But there are a lot of reasons that these types of temporary positions are actually really fantastic choices for nurses of all experience levels. Homecare Marion OH - Four Benefits of Supplemental Staffing for Nurses There’s a Lot of Flexibility One of the biggest reasons that nurses can enjoy taking supplemental staffing positions is that there’s a great deal of flexibility involved. For some [...]

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What You Have to Do to Be an STNA

If you’ve decided to become an STNA, or a State Tested Nursing Assistant, you might think it’s a long and complicated process. The path to becoming an STNA doesn’t have to be long and difficult, though. You just need to complete these steps. Homecare Sandusky OH - What You Have to Do to Be an STNA Find a Training Program and Complete Your Courses The very first step in becoming an STNA is to find a state-accredited training program. You’ll want to [...]

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What Contributes to Nursing Turnover in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes often have to deal with turnover, particularly with nursing staff. Working with supplemental medical staffing agencies can help to resolve the contributing factors to those situations. Reducing workloads enables staff to be better positioned to deal with obstacles and to create the atmosphere that best serves everyone involved. Medical Staffing Upper Sandusky OH - What Contributes to Nursing Turnover in Nursing Homes Big Workloads and Staffing Problems Nursing homes are notorious for being incredibly busy places for nursing staff. Residents [...]

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Where You Can Work as an STNA

Something to consider when you embark on any new career path is where you might be working once you finish your training. That’s especially important if you’re planning to become a State Tested Nursing Assistant, or STNA. Home Care Services Fremont OH - Where You Can Work as an STNA Hospitals One of the most obvious places you might work as an STNA is probably a hospital. Hospitals have a huge demand for nursing staff, particularly STNAs. Hospitals also offer you the [...]

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Four Steps to Becoming an STNA

If you’ve thought about becoming a State Tested Nursing Assistant, you might have thought there’s no way you could do what you need to do. But the reality is that you really can become an STNA if you learn the required information and pass your certification exam. Home Health Care Tiffin OH - Four Steps to Becoming an STNA Research the Requirements Every state has its own requirements for State Tested Nursing Assistants. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with those [...]

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Five Tips for Dealing with Stress as an STNA

As a State Tested Nursing Assistant you’ll be working long hours and dealing with a lot of stressful situations. Factor in the reality that life itself is stressful on its own and you need a plan for dealing with it all. Caregiver Bowling Green OH - Five Tips for Dealing with Stress as an STNA Build Your Confidence in Your Abilities You worked really hard to become an STNA and you learned a lot during that process. But that doesn’t mean that [...]

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What Your Resume Should Look Like if You’re a Brand-new STNA

If you’re new to being an STNA, you might not have thought about your resume yet. But to start applying for jobs, you’re going to want to put your best foot forward. Home Health Aide Training Sylvania OH - What Your Resume Should Look Like if You’re a Brand-new STNA Make Sure You Include Contact Information It sounds like something you wouldn’t forget, but it’s surprising how many people forget to include contact information on their resumes. Make sure you list your [...]

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How Can an STNA Help a Patient with Diabetes?

Diabetes is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States. A recent report found that nearly half of Americans either have this disease or are at the risk of developing it. Without proper care and medication, diabetes can lead to several long-term complications, including blindness, stroke, kidney failure, and nerve damage. How can a nursing assistant play an active role in managing diabetes and prevent further complications? Read more to find out: Nutritional Counseling The best [...]

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Why Do You Need In-Home Nursing Care?

While medical emergencies like strokes or heart attacks may not last more than a few seconds, the road to recovery can be long and overwhelming. Unfortunately, a hectic work schedule and a busy lifestyle leave many of us with little time and energy to care for our aging or ailing loved ones. Med1Care’s in-home nursing care services are perfect for people who cannot get the help they need because their children live far away or their partners are also aging [...]

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