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Caregiver gently holding the hands of an older adult with dementia while they hold wildflowers during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

May 12, 2026
Continuing Education, Insights

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Honoring Memories, Inspiring Hope

I still remember the first time my nana looked at me with uncertainty in her eyes and quietly asked, “Can you remind me who you are again?” In that moment, my heart broke in a way I had never experienced before. This was the woman who remembered every birthday, every family recipe, every childhood milestone, […]

Blonde nurse with curly hair walking along a sunlit path beside the ocean, representing mental health CE, compassion, support, well-being, and healing in healthcare.

May 8, 2026
Continuing Education, Insights

The Importance of Mental Health CE in Healthcare: A Personal Perspective

In Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month There was a time in my life when getting through the day felt overwhelming. Within a short period, I experienced two significant losses: my mother passed away unexpectedly, and I discovered my now ex-husband’s affair. The weight of grief, betrayal, and uncertainty brought me face-to-face with depression and […]

An embroidered-style image shows a smiling older Black male patient holding a smartphone in a hospital bed, with a smiling Hispanic nurse beside him. Musical notes and red stitched hearts float around them. Text reads: "From the Heart – 5 Tips to Elevate HCAHPS Scores Through Memorable Patient Care."

May 30, 2025
Continuing Education, Insights, News

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 shortness of breath and chest pain. He wasn’t thrilled to be there, and his furrowed brow said as much. But something happened over the next few days—something that would prompt […]

A small dog with wide eyes and its tongue out sits in front of intense flames, smiling nervously. A speech bubble above its head says, “This is fine.”

May 1, 2025
Continuing Education, Insights

“It’s Fine” and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves: A Real Talk on Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s time to throw some serious (and lovingly sarcastic) shade at the phrase, “I’m fine.” Because, let’s be real—“I’m fine” is often code for “I haven’t slept in 3 days, I think my plant hates me, and I just cried because I dropped my sandwich.” Why Mental […]

From the Heart: 5 Tips to Elevate HCAHPS Scores Through Memorable Patient Care

“It’s Fine” and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves: A Real Talk on Mental Health Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Honoring Memories, Inspiring Hope

The Importance of Mental Health CE in Healthcare: A Personal Perspective

How Do Healthcare Organizations Document Continuing Education (CE) for Accreditation Surveys?

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