Death’s Diverse Pathways: From Sudden to Slow Decline
One Contact Hour for RN & CCM – FREE!
This course examines the distinct clinical trajectories individuals may follow at the end of life—from sudden, unexpected death to gradual decline due to chronic illness or frailty. Participants will explore the implications of each pathway, learn to recognize the evolving needs of patients and families, and apply evidence-based interventions to deliver compassionate, person-centered care.
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Free Webinar Q&A Recap: Debunking Myths in Opioid and Chronic Pain Management
On June 11, 2025, CareerSmart Learning hosted a well-attended and thought-provoking free webinar titled “Reframing the Pain Conversation: Debunking Myths in Opioid and Chronic Pain Management.” This one-hour session was approved for…
Webinar Attendee Q&A: Addressing the Nursing Shortage Through Technology and Innovation
March 18, 2025 Attendee Q&A (Answers provided by speaker Jennifer Walker, RN, MSN, NPD-BC, GERO-BC, NE-BC) We were honored to host so many engaged professionals for our March 18, 2025 webinar, Addressing…
Free Webinar: Addressing the Nursing Shortage Through Technology & Innovation
It’s time for a transformative approach, leveraging technology and innovation to create a more sustainable nursing workforce. The nursing shortage is a significant challenge, impacting patient care, staff morale, and costs.…
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Navigating the Joint Commission Accreditation Enhancements: From Obligation to Opportunity
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, one constant remains: the need for continuous improvement and accountability. The Joint Commission (TJC)—long regarded as the gold standard…
The Opioid Epidemic: New Frontiers in Treatment
From 1999-2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 500,000 people died from an overdose involving prescription or illicit opioids. Opioid…
Culturally Competent Care: Beyond an Interpreter and Venturing into Cultural Humility
After nearly two decades in the nursing industry, my default answer to the question of what constitutes culturally competent care is the use of an…
Stars, Stripes & Staff Autonomy: Celebrating Freedom in the Workplace Without Starting a Compliance Fire
Ah, the Fourth of July—parades, fireworks, and the sweet scent of freedom in the air. While Americans celebrate independence, it’s a great time to ask:…
Continuing Education: A Powerful Tool for Keeping Great Staff and Improving Patient Experience
In today’s healthcare landscape, hospitals are feeling the pressure on two fronts: keeping qualified, compassionate staff and improving patient satisfaction scores. These aren’t just HR…
Beaming Up Healthcare: The Future of Telehealth is Already Here!
Remember when seeing a doctor meant flipping through decade-old magazines in a cold waiting room while coughing strangers sat inches away? Those days are fading…
The Best & Worst Leadership Practices in Healthcare—And Why Lifelong Training Separates Them
Hospitals now operate at the intersection of accelerating clinical innovation, tightened margins, and record workforce turnover. Directors and C-suite leaders who thrive under these pressures…
Free Webinar Q&A Recap: Debunking Myths in Opioid and Chronic Pain Management
On June 11, 2025, CareerSmart Learning hosted a well-attended and thought-provoking free webinar titled “Reframing the Pain Conversation: Debunking Myths in Opioid and Chronic Pain…
Smart Summer Reads for Nurse Educators: A Professional Development Reading List
As nurse educators, we pour our energy into developing others—building the next generation of nurses through clinical instruction, curriculum design, and professional mentorship. But while…
Smarter Learning Paths: New Healthcare Learning Management System (LMS) Features to Support Your CE Goals
At CareerSmart Learning, we recognize that healthcare professionals are often pressed for time, juggling demanding careers with the need to stay certified and up-to-date. That’s…
From the Heart: 5 Tips to Elevate HCAHPS Scores Through Memorable Patient Care
It Started with Mr. Jenkins… It was a rainy Tuesday when Mr. Harold Jenkins, an 82-year-old retired jazz musician, was admitted to the hospital with…
Caring with Pride: Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Long-Term Care
LGBTQ+ older adults have often spent a lifetime navigating stigma, discrimination, and exclusion—experiences that can significantly impact their well-being as they age. In long-term care…