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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

• Juicing vs. Blending: Which is Better? - Juicing vs. Blending: Which is Better? March 15, 2019 By Registered Dietitian, Carla Yaldezian-Estrada,  MS, RD – CareerSmart® Learning Contributor We all have heard that eating fruits and vegetables are essential for optimizing our health. So, it’s no surprise that juicing and blending fruits and vegetables have become a popular way of fitting in those extra servings. But is one method superior to the other? Let’s compare the pros and cons of both. Juicing is the process of removing the skin and fiber from the fruit or vegetable, leaving behind the liquid component or the juice; whereas, blending is the process of keeping the fruit or vegetable whole but liquefied. The biggest pro to both methods is if you’re someone who struggles with eating fruits and vegetables, then this is a good way to fit them in. Although, that’s not to say you shouldn't focus on eating whole fruits and ...Read More
• Protecting the Heart of Healthcare - Protecting the Heart of Healthcare Feb 20, 2019 By Karen Wilkinson, RN, NHA, CLNC – CareerSmart® Learning Contributor American Heart Month was proclaimed by former President Lyndon Johnson in 1963, and first celebrated in February, 1964, because of the high incidence of death from heart disease.  Because cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death, many organizations utilize the opportunity to raise awareness and stress heart disease prevention every February.   But despite the focus on awareness and heart-healthy living, cardiovascular disease is still problematic.  Most of us know someone personally who has been affected by heart disease or stroke, and facts and figures may strike close to home.  The American Heart Association reports an average of 1 death every 38 seconds from cardiovascular disease.  As healthcare professionals, heart disease prevention should be a clear educational focus, and include promotion of a healthy lifestyle, such as heart-healthy eating, exercise, and stress ...Read More