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• Continuing Nursing Education – Worth Our Time and Energy- Continuing Nursing Education - Worth Our Time and Energy March 15, 2018 By Karen Wilkinson, RN, NHA, CLNC – CareerSmart® Learning Contributor Nurses are constantly learning.  It is part of the daily routine.   New equipment arrives, an unfamiliar diagnosis is written, regulations and policies change, or an ethical or cultural dilemma interrupts the day. Keeping up with current nursing practice can be challenging, but it is the nurse’s responsibility to do so. One of the many ways nurses learn is through continuing nursing education.  As licensed nurses, continuing education requirements are part of licensure renewal for nearly everyone.  But, the benefits go beyond just the licensure requirements.  Continuing nursing education is integral to a nurse’s professional development.  It builds on the basic education that was required for licensure, and also on past and present professional work experience.  As knowledge and competence in nursing practice increase with continuing nursing education, so… ...Read More

• Why Care About Mental Health Awareness Month?- Why Care About Mental Health Awareness Month? May 12, 2019 By Karen Wilkinson,  RN, NHA, CLNC – CareerSmart® Learning Contributor Nearly one in five adults in the United Sates has some form of mental illness, with one in 24 having a serious mental illness, and one in 12 having a diagnosable substance use disorder.  And, much mental illness is occurring in young people:  fifty percent of mental illness begins by age 14, and three-quarters occurs by the age of 24.   With so many people affected, it is imperative that healthcare professionals recognize the signs of mental illness and encourage treatment for those who will benefit.  The month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, a great time to educate ourselves on this important concern. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the term “mental illness” refers to any diagnosable mental disorder that involves “significant changes in thinking, emotion,… ...Read More
• The Dementia Diagnosis- The Dementia Diagnosis April 20, 2019 By Karen Wilkinson,  RN, NHA, CLNC – CareerSmart® Learning Contributor Diagnosis [dahy-uhg-noh-sis]:  1. Medicine/Medical.   a: the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a disease condition.  b: the decision reached from such an examination.  Abbreviation: Dx. Being on the receiving end of a diagnosis is anxiety-provoking.  At best, a diagnosis is received with relief because bad things have been ruled out.  But, what happens when a medical workup rules out other bad things but still lands in uncertain, or even undesirable, territory?  Such is the path for those with dementia.  No one wants to hear that they have dementia; but, a diagnosis is important and necessary to provide a framework for care planning. Dementia simply describes a set of symptoms, such as memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving or language, or even changes in mood or behavior.  Each person’s symptoms are… ...Read More