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A Career In Nursing is Just What The Doctor Ordered

As working adults with responsibilities, we often get lulled into the belief that we have to drive between the lines of our current career path. Fortunately, this is not the case, and, thanks to the availability of online education, remote work, and plenty of open jobs in the healthcare industry, now is the best time in history to become a nurse. Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers discusses how to get started.

 Career Transitions

The decision to make a career transition isn’t always easy. If you are burned out and feel anything other than fulfilled, moving into a career you can feel good about can help you earn an income while improving your quality of life. And when your chosen field is nursing, you put yourself in a unique position to also save lives.

Education

Most nursing jobs require a degree. Lower-paying positions may require only an associate’s, while advanced roles will necessitate a master’s. This can be time-consuming, however, unless you plan to go to school online. Earning your degree virtually lets you work, take care of your family, and complete your education all within your own schedule. A master’s degree in nursing can help you get a career in health leadership, nursing education, nurse management, or the informatics disciplines.

Options Abound

Once you obtain your education, your next step is your license. After that, the sky’s the limit. Just a few potential positions you may find yourself in as a nurse are:

• Bariatrics nurse. This is a relatively new specialty, but one that allows you to work treating people who are desperately trying to beat the beast of obesity.
• Critical care nurse. A critical care nurse works in high-stress environments, such as the emergency room or ICU.
• Health policy nursing. In this role, you will work with health and public safety to help enact new healthcare policies that impact your community.
• Pediatric nurse practitioner. A pediatric nurse practitioner is one of the highest paying nursing jobs. You will work with young children to help diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and ensure their overall wellness.

Finding Your Dream Job

When it comes to nursing, there’s more than one way to land your dream role. Nursing job boards, referrals, and even a good old-fashioned Google search will all point you in the right direction. The tricky part is acing the interview for your first nursing job.

Keep in mind that your interview is truly the first impression you make. Present yourself as professionally as possible. Women may fare best in a skirt or pants suit accented with modest jewelry. If possible, bring a neutral handbag and avoid strong perfumes. For men, a suit, tie, and well-polished dress shoes always present well.

Men and women alike must mentally prepare themselves to answer tough questions. These may include everything from how you feel about touching bodily fluids to why you believe you are a good candidate. Arrive early to your interview, whether it’s in person or virtual, and make eye contact, which shows respect and confidence.

A career in nursing may be just what the doctor ordered if you’re looking to find a fulfilling job that will allow you to provide for your family. Nurses are always in high demand, and, once you become a member of this elite group, you’ll have your pick of positions. Remember, it all starts with an education and an interview.

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This article was written exclusively for our Regency readers by our friend Claire Wentz of Caring From Afar.

It feels as if we are just beginning to learn one new technology gadget when the next version comes out. This world is one of constant updates, new versions, endless software options, and new apps. All of this can seem daunting to anyone, but especially seniors to whom all of it is an entirely new way of connecting to the world.

And yet technology can open many doors and bring new experiences to people’s lives. Online and computer activities can be used for brain stimulation, memory, entertainment, and even health reasons. According to the National Institute of Health, digital action games can even have cognitive benefits for older adults. This includes possible benefits to memory and engagement.

If you’re looking for wellness-boosting activities that you can easily access online, the Regency Nursing & Post-Acute Rehabilitation Blog has you covered.

Classic Games

There are many games to be played online that are digital versions of a person’s childhood games.

• Chess: If you are a fan of playing chess, try playing chess
• Puzzles: If you were a fan of puzzles as a kid and even growing up, considering doing digital jigsaw puzzles.
• Solitaire: This is a classic card game to play and it’s quite easy to do on a computer.

Social Media

Social media is a great way to engage with friends and family on an everyday basis and keep in touch in a variety of ways. Through social media you can share photographs, use instant messenger, and even do face to face chat using a video cam.

• Facebook: This is a good way to keep communicating with your friends by sharing articles, games, and even videos.
• Instagram: A site where you can view endless photographs and keep in touch with grandkids and friends.
• Skype: Do you have friends nearby that you can’t visit as much as you like? Using Skype allows you to do conference calls and keep in touch with your loved ones in a whole new way without having to travel long distances.

Mind Games

Computer games can do their fair share in helping your brain get a workout. They can help various areas of cognitive function and might also have psychological and emotional benefits.

• Lumosity offers a variety of fun brain training exercises.
• Computer Backgammon can also be a free and relaxing game.

Learn a New Skill

The internet has also proven great in getting people to learn new skills. With millions of online tutorials and classes, people can get online and learn anything from simple car maintenance, to basic home repair, art, photography, music, and even full degrees. One of these fun skills available online is learning to play a new musical instrument, from piano, to ukulele, to guitar.

• Painting Lessons: If you have always wanted to paint, whether it’s a landscape, a portrait, or other types of art, taking online painting courses might be a good way to go.
• Learn a New Language: There are a variety of free language-learning websites that can take you on that new lingual adventure.
• Crafts: If you have always been a crafty person, sites like Pinterest or other DIY sites can give you some great craft ideas to keep your artistic spirit alive.

Taking Things Up a Notch

If your new hobby truly becomes your passion project, you might just decide to turn it into a moneymaker. If you do, make sure you do things properly and register your business. While part of this is for tax and income purposes, if you choose a business structure like an LLC, you reap important benefits. For instance, an LLC offers tax perks and protects your personal assets in the event your business is sued. Plus, it’s easy to get registered, since you can use an online service to walk you through the steps quickly and easily. You’ll be legal in a heartbeat so you can get right back to your personal and professional pursuits.

Online courses, games and activities for seniors have proven to be very beneficial for helping reduce stress and even anxiety. Just because one gets older doesn’t mean one is out of touch — there is always something new to learn and see in the world. Keeping up with all the new technology can prove to be a new friend, while connecting you with old ones.

If you’re having trouble living life to the fullest due to a recent injury, hospitalization, or other medical issue, The Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers Alliance is here to help. Learn more about our services here or give us a call at 732-730-9280.

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Looking for some simple ways to boost your health and preserve your well-being in retirement? Then you’ve got the right guide. We’ve outlined some of the easiest ways that older adults can take control of their physical and mental health, which include healthy lifestyle choices and useful technology. Keep reading to find out more.

Make Practical Changes for Aging Well

 Healthy aging starts with healthy choices. So before you invest in any new tech, make sure you are taking these basic steps to improve your physical health and emotional well-being:

Review Your Current Medicare Options

 Although many seniors count on Medicare for their healthcare needs, they tend to take their own Medicare coverage for granted. If you are one of these seniors, you may need to research all of your Medicare plan options before the next open enrollment dates, which are October 15 – December 7 each year. Be sure to look into Medicare Advantage plans as well to see if the added coverage is more suitable for your needs. You may end up spending more on your monthly premiums with these plans, but doing so may provide you with access to prescription drug coverage and care for vision and dental. Since preventative care can lower healthcare costs, adding more coverage to your Medicare plan could save you money, in addition to improving your health.

 Assess Your Daily Lifestyle Habits and Choices

 If you want to live a longer life, you don’t necessarily need miracles or drastic measures. In fact,  there are five key areas of your daily routine that matter the most for your longevity and quality of life. Making healthier choices when it comes to your diet and exercise habits tops the list of life-extending daily habits, so look for simple recipes and easy workouts that will help preserve your well-being. If you’re living on a limited retirement income, search for budget-friendly meals that can help you stick to your budget and health goals at the same time. These simple daily habits can help preserve your body, but you may need other routines in order to preserve your brain. Getting enough sleep, participating in social activities, and even completing puzzles can all be simple, yet highly effective, ways for seniors to boost and preserve cognitive health.

 

Make Technology Choices to Boost Healthy Aging

 

Healthy daily choices can lead to better senior health, but it never hurts to have some handy tools that make sticking to those new habits a little easier. That’s why the latest tech can help you lead a healthier life, and these are just some of the top tech choices to achieve your goals:

 Track Your Health With Smartphone Apps

 If you are not using health-tracking smartphone apps by now, you are missing out on a simple way to manage your overall health and well-being. Easy-to-use fitness apps like Couch to 5K and Fooducate are completely free and can provide you with additional motivation for sticking to your healthier diet and exercise goals. There are apps available to help you get better sleep, stay hydrated, and track just about any other health or wellness goal you have. So your smartphone may be the only health and wellness gadget you need.

 Boost Your Wellness With a New Smartphone

You need a powerful smartphone to run the latest health apps. If it has been a while since your last upgrade, consider shopping for something with more power and capability. For instance, the latest iPhone 12 Pro Max, or even the more affordable iPhone SE, offers more battery power and a powerful processor to run apps without any issues. If you’re not a fan of Apple, you can also opt for a newer Android phone like the Google Pixel 3A, which comes with a great camera and durable shell. No matter which brand of smartphone you choose, just be sure to add unlimited data to your phone plan to power those helpful apps.

 By partnering basic lifestyle choices with powerful tech, you will have all you need to stay in control of your health and wellness. So keep the tips above handy to make the most of your golden years and make healthy aging feel effortless.

This article was written exclusively for our Regency Nursing Centers readership by our friend C. Wentz, from Caring From Afar.

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