Martha Sloane, a certified nursing assistant at Fairview Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, shared her thoughts with us about her career and why she loves her job so much. Here’s what Martha had to say: Four days a...
The other day, I found a great essay written by Mark Laughlin for the online magazine, Smile Politely. It’s obvious that Mark has a great appreciation for caregivers and understands their importance to our health care system. Here’s some of what Mark had...
Working in the healthcare environment is unlike any other professional situation you will ever encounter. The medical field is stressful, fast paced, competitive, highly technical and constantly evolving. And, because human lives are at stake, those of us in...
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...
Regardless of your political leanings, there is no denying that the current presidential election has brought the issue of sexual harassment to the forefront. As healthcare professionals, we know that sexual harassment is an important topic, mandated as part of every...