Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Balance for Nursing Students

Achieving a work-life balance is crucial for nursing students who are faced with the demanding and time-consuming nature of their studies. Juggling long hours of studying and clinical work alongside employment can be incredibly challenging. Failing to prioritize a healthy balance between personal and professional life can lead to burnout and excessive stress. The experience […]

Heading Back to School as an Adult

At LNA Health Careers, our student population consists mainly of adults over the age of 25, challenging the stereotype that college students are only 18- to 25-year-olds. We pride ourselves on making healthcare certification courses accessible to adult learners who are juggling multiple responsibilities alongside their education. Whether you have previous college credits or you […]

Creating the Opportunities for Students to Achieve

Independence and Opportunity Welcome to July! As I reflect on the concept of independence, I cannot help but feel grateful for my country and the opportunities it has provided me with. I often think about others and how fortunate I am to be here in the USA. My journey towards success has not been easy. […]

Caring for Patients with PTSD

June is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month. My message is meant to raise awareness: nursing assistants and phlebotomists who provide healthcare are frontline in facing the realities and experiences of what it’s like caring for patients with PTSD. New Hampshire nursing assistants (LNA) and phlebotomists (CPT) are often the first point of contact for […]

Reflections on Nursing & Work-Life Balance

Was it All Worth it? Rolling into May is exciting for me this year! On my birthday, I reflected on the years of being a mother, being an adult student, wife, and bedside nurse and wondering…. Was it all worth it? Did I truly have an enjoyable life? The quick answer is yes! I am […]

National Minority Health Month 2023

New Hampshire in need of Change As we observe National Minority Health Month, this is a great time to share strategies on how to grow a more diverse and culturally competent nursing and allied health workforce capable of meeting the needs of our minority communities. Health care organizations in New Hampshire desperately need more culturally […]

The Rewards of a Career in Healthcare

Top O’ the Mornin’ to Ya! With March upon us, many will seek out the Luck of the Irish. For many, our careers contribute to that wealth. Working in healthcare is definitely the Pot of Gold! Can you think of a more rewarding job? Healthcare workers hold a sense of pride like no other occupation. […]

Nursing is a Labor of Love

Nursing is a profession as timeless as it is fulfilling. If a fulfilling, rewarding career is what you are looking for, look no more. I am happy to have chosen to make nursing my life’s work, my future couldn’t have been any more assured. That was over 30 years ago and is still absolutely true […]

Join us at NH’s first Nurse Aide Training and Testing CONFERENCE!

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Excel Testing is throwing a conference this fall and you should be joining us! by Kerri Dutton • Sept 12, 2022 Hello my friends, I have some very exciting news! As you may have heard, Excel Testing is holding a conference just for Nurses who train, develop, support, or test nursing assistants. It’s being held […]