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How Difficult it Might be to Become an STNA

STNAs, or State Tested Nursing Assistants, are a vital part of the healthcare system. They handle a lot of the hands-on daily tasks that patients need most and that can be both demanding and rewarding. If you’re considering becoming an STNA, it can help to understand what the process is and how difficult that might be for you. You’re Going to Need Training The biggest part of being a State Tested Nursing Assistant is passing that required test from the state. That...

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Four Keys for Maintaining a Positive Work Environment

No matter how large or how small the medical facility you’re managing is, you’ve got an obligation to ensure that the environment in question is safe, welcoming, and positive for everyone involved. That involves covering quite a few bases, which is difficult but not impossible to do. These ideas can help you to get a head start. Keep the Mission Statement in Mind When Drafting Policies Your mission statement might seem like something that your practice drafted when you started out, but...

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Home Care Findlay OH - A Message from Med1Care About Coronavirus

An Update Regarding Coronavrus (COVID-19)

To our valued customers and colleagues, In these times of uncertainty, we want you to know that the safety and health of clients and employees are always a top priority. Now more than ever, our business is you. As we continue to monitor developments and navigate through these challenging circumstances, we want you to know that you can rely on us always to put your health and safety first. One of the safest places our clients can be is at home. Our...

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Med1Care COVID-19 Update

Here at Med1Care we understand that this is a crazy time to be a part of the Health Care Professionals Community! While we continue to take all precautions and follow Ohio Department of Health and CMS guidelines, we just wanted to share these friendly flyers as a reminder of steps we can all take in efforts to control and contain COVID-19. As more updates are given and more precautionary efforts are put into place, we will share those with all...

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What it is Like to Be an STNA in a Busy Hospital

If you’re considering becoming an STNA, you might also be wondering about the environments in which you’ll work. STNA's can work in a wide range of environments, from small clinics to busy nursing homes. Somewhere else you might want to work could be a busy hospital. The pace each day would keep you on your toes and there’s always something different happening. Prepping Exam Areas Before patients are assigned to an exam space, STNA's need to set up those areas. There may...

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A Message from Med1Care About Coronavirus

A message from Med1Care To our valued clients, employees, and colleagues, In these times of uncertainty, we want you to know that the safety and health of clients and employees are always a top priority. Now more than ever, our business is you. As we continue to monitor developments and navigate through these challenging circumstances, we want you to know that you can rely on us always to put your health and safety first. One of the safest places our clients can be is at...

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Four Reasons Nursing Burnout Is a Big Staffing Problem

Burnout does more than just create mental and physical health problems for nurses. It also creates problems for their employers, in a variety of ways. Helping nurses to avoid experiencing burnout can be as simple as making sure that staffing concerns are dealt with as quickly and as effectively as possible. Job Dissatisfaction Causes Nurses to Quit Job dissatisfaction doesn’t just cause nurses to quit; there is a greater impact than that. Lots of people who don’t enjoy their career anymore leave...

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What the Exam Requirements are for STNA’s in Ohio

There’s usually more than one way to accomplish big goals, especially if you want to become an STNA in the state of Ohio. You’ll need to take a closer look at your personal situation and determine which of these paths feels like the one that is the best fit for you. The Direct Route to Becoming an STNA The path that you might want to take if you don’t want to waste any time is to find an STNA training program that...

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Five Tips for Avoiding Sleep Problems as a New STNA

Once you’ve successfully completed your training and passed your exam, the next hurdle is to find the perfect job to start out your career as an STNA. But with late-night shifts, long hours, and so many other variables, you might find that balancing your new career with sleep gets a little difficult. These tips can help. Be Careful with Caffeine Caffeine is a normal part of the day for so many people. But if you’re careless with your caffeine consumption, that can...

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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. 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 STNA's. Hospitals also offer you the opportunity to work a fairly flexible schedule because they never close. So, if...

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