• When We Have 100 Members….

    When we reach 100 members of TheNursingSiteGroup on Facebook, we will put all the names in a hat and have a drawing for some small prizes, such as DVDs and books. So invite your friends and colleagues to join as well.

  • National Drug Take-Back Day 9/25/10

    On September 25, 2010, the U.S. Justice Dept Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring a national Drug Take-Back Day in cooperation with local and state law enforcement agencies. The public can rid their medicine cabinets of no longer used prescription and over the counter medications free of charge, anonymously and no questions asked. This is a national effort to get medications out of reach of those who might be tempted to abuse them.  Collection sites will be in service from 10 Am to 2 PM. Get more information about the program and your local collection site here.  NOTE:if you get a timed out notice, look for the Start Over link…

  • Why Choose CNA as a Stepping Stone Career in the Medical Field?

    Guest Post from Catherine Bynes at CNATrainingTips.com You might want to consider training to receive your nursing assistant certification if you want to have a career in the medical field but are not yet able or ready to spend the time or money for a more advanced career.  It is not uncommon for individuals to start out as a CNA before furthering their career. There are many benefits of using a job as a CNA as a stepping-stone in the medical field.  It only takes a few weeks and a few hundred dollars to become a certified nursing assistant.  You have the opportunity to start a career in healthcare without…