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 or clinical issues, they impact culture, reputation, and reimbursement. Over time, I’ve come to believe strongly in one of the most underutilized tools for tackling both: continuing education. Let’s start […]
Read More
A Hispanic female nurse in green scrubs appears as a glowing hologram during a telehealth session with a older adult patient at home.

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 fast, thanks to the meteoric rise of telehealth and remote healthcare. What started as a pandemic workaround is now a healthcare revolution—and, trust us, it’s not slowing down. Let’s hop […]
Read More
CareerSmart Learning webinar graphic titled ‘Debunking Myths in Opioid & Chronic Pain Management’ with illustrated Q&A icons and photos of two presenters.

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 nurses and case managers seeking continuing education and a deeper understanding of chronic pain management. These free webinars are just one of the […]
Read More
Graphic with bold text: “Flip the Script on Aging.” A logo at the bottom right corner reads “Older Americans Month” with the URL acl.gov/oam.

Let’s Promote Inclusive Practices in Long-Term Care Settings

May is Older Californians Month.  This year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging.”  It focuses on “transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions” (ACL, 2025). The Growing Impact of an Aging Population According to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), approximately […]
Read More

National Hospital Week: Why Investing in Professional Development Strengthens Hospital Systems & Improves Patient Care

National Hospital Week (May 11–17, 2025) is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action for hospital leaders. As we honor the dedication of healthcare professionals under the American Hospital Association’s theme #WeAreHealthCare, this is a powerful time to reflect on how strategic investments in professional development directly bolster system performance, employee engagement, and patient […]
Read More
Silhouetted nurse sitting in a hospital hallway, overlaid with the title text “Reducing Nurse Burnout Through Education.”

Reducing Nurse Burnout Through Education

In recognition of Stress Awareness Month As healthcare leaders, the responsibility to maintain a high-performing, financially sustainable organization while safeguarding the well-being of your staff rests squarely on your shoulders. During Stress Awareness Month, there’s no better time to evaluate one of the most pressing threats to both patient care and profitability: nurse burnout. Burnout […]
Read More
A comic strip celebrating National Public Health Week. The main character, Jim—a smiling Hispanic public health worker in a blue collared shirt—narrates his role. In the first panel, Jim says, “Hey there! I’m Jim—and no, I’m not a doctor, nurse, or paramedic—but I’m a public health worker, and proud of it!” He explains that he doesn’t wear scrubs or work in hospitals, but helps keep communities safe and healthy behind the scenes.

Celebrating 30 Years of Public Health Week—And the Everyday Heroes Behind It

This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week. That’s three decades of championing prevention, promoting equity, and spotlighting the folks working behind the scenes to keep us all safer and healthier.At CareerSmart, we’re tipping our hats to every public health pro out there—from the lab to the legislature—who helps protect and uplift […]
Read More

Excellence in Social Impact Award Presented to ISYS, Parent Company of CareerSmart Learning

CareerSmart Learning is proud to share that our parent company, ISYS Solutions Inc., was honored at the California State University Fullerton (CSUF) Center for Family Business 2025 Hall of Fame Awards. ISYS was nominated in two categories—Outstanding Family Business Catalyst and Excellence in Social Impact—and received the award for Excellence in Social Impact. The CSUF […]
Read More