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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Brenda Elaine Donaldson, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Ms. Brenda Elaine Donaldson, 71, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal peace with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Ms. Donaldson was born October 26, 1953, in Lyndhurst, Virginia, a daughter of George R. and Bernice F. Hodges Bell. Find obituaries from your high school She was a 1971 graduate of Stuart's Draft High School and later graduated from nursing school in Virginia where she received her LPN license. Brenda had been employed with Northside Hospital as a nurse for more than 25 years and later retired from Care Source as a Case Manager in 2019. She was a member of Mega Church in Cleveland, Ohio, where she served as a co-lead intercessor, worked with the Children's Choir, and Women's Ministry. She also served on the intercessory team at the former New Life Church in Cortland, Ohio, and on the Praise and Worship Ministry and Youth Music Ministry at the former Evangel Assembly of God in Youngstown, Ohio. Brenda had worked as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America at Martin Luther Lutheran Church and the Parent Teacher Association at the former Sheridan Elementary School, both in Youngstown, Ohio. She was a member of the Nurses Secret Sisters, a union representative for Northside Hospital, the Southside Neighborhood Block Watch; and an usher at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. She was also supporter and donor to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In addition to her volunteer work, Brenda enjoyed canning, knitting and harvesting fruits and vegetables from local farms in Ohio and her hometown in Virginia. You knew Brenda loved your company if she ever gave you a jar of her strawberry jam, can of pickles or chow-chow, a hand-written card with a kind note, or if she gave you a blanket she knitted with your favorite colors. She leaves to cherish her memory and to celebrate her life and legacy, two children, Stanley (Nicole) Donaldson Jr. of Norfolk, Virginia, and Stacey Donaldson of Crofton, MD; two grandchildren, Savannah and Sadie Donaldson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and dear friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, George Russell 'Butch' Bell, Jr. and David Bell. Visitation will be Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. A celebration of life service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Brenda Elaine Donaldson, please visit our floral store. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Iowan whose nurse's license was revoked for fraudulent diploma gets a new license
(Photo courtesy of the Iowa Board of Nursing) A man whose nursing license was revoked for knowingly purchasing a fraudulent diploma has been awarded a new license to practice in Iowa. In January 2022, the Iowa Board of Nursing revoked the practical nurse's license it had granted to Enome Massango of West Des Moines in 2018, as well as the registered nurse's license it had granted him in 2021. According to board records, Massango later admitted he had paid a man named Musa Bangura for transcripts and diplomas as a 'short cut' to completing his education at schools that federal officials likened to a diploma mill. According to the board, Massango acknowledged his educational program as a licensed practical nurse consisted of a single-day 'review course.' Board records indicate Massango had to take the LPN exam twice, and the RN exam four times, before passing the tests. After obtaining his nursing license in Iowa, Massango spent four years working at various locations, including Valley View Village, an assisted living center and nursing home located in Des Moines. The board concluded Massango had engaged in fraud when he knowingly purchased fraudulent documents in order to qualify for licensure in Iowa, adding that his case was 'particularly egregious.' Massango, the board said, 'received little to no classroom instruction and did not undergo any clinical training.' When the board revoked Massango's license in 2022, it stipulated that before he could apply for relicensure, he'd have to obtain the proper educational credentials and appear 'before the board for a reinstatement hearing' to establish that his licensure was in the public interest. Board records show that on April 11, 2024, the board voted to grant Massango a new registered nurse's license authorizing him to resume practicing in Iowa. Massango said Friday he did not have to appear before the board and argue his case before the new license was issued.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Apply to University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana's Licensed Practical Nursing Program by May 1
HOPE/TEXARKANA, Ar. (KTAL/KMSS) – The deadline to apply for the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana's Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program is May 1, 2025, by 4:30 p.m. Free classes at UA Hope-Texarkana available at select high schools 'The LPN program is a full-time, 11-month, selective admission program leading to a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing,' a press release stated. 'The program prepares students for licensure through the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and meets the requirements for accreditation by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.' The release added that accepted applicants will begin the program on May 30, 2025, at UAHT's Hope campus. Interested students should contact an advisor today for admission criteria. For more information, please call the UAHT Health Professions Department at 870-722-8289. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
02-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
For Aspiring Home Care Business Owners, A Service-First Mindset Is The Key To Success
CEO of Homecare Solutions, Inc. dba Visiting Angels, Coach & International Best-Selling Author empowering others to elevate their success The percentage of seniors in the global population is accelerating. According to the World Health Organization, 'Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population over 60 years will nearly double from 12% to 22%.' In light of this demographic change, there will be an increased need for medical and non-medical home care services. On the non-medical side, many older adults will need help with tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping and transportation. Many will also need companionship. Consider this: Data from the U.S. Census Bureau revealed that 'nearly 3 in 10 adults 65 or older lived alone in 2022.' For aspiring home care business owners, a service-first mindset, rather than one driven solely or largely by financial motives, will be crucial for success in the industry. The home care services industry is a relationship-based one that requires empathy, responsibility and a commitment to high-quality care. Seniors and their loved ones depend on home care services providers to deliver compassionate, reliable support that enhances their quality of life. In my view, when home care services owners are rooted in purpose and service, it naturally leads to employee and client satisfaction, enhanced trust and ultimately business success. Employees know when they're truly cared for (caregivers need to be cared for, too). When employees feel taken care of, they're more likely to deliver exceptional care. Clients and their loved ones, I've found, pick up on whether or not employees are being treated well. If clients and their loved ones see employees being treated poorly, they may naturally question whether the company can provide quality care for seniors. If you're an aspiring home care services business owner, reflect on what is driving you to go into this line of work. Running a home care services business is emotionally and logistically difficult. If your reason for entering this industry is purely or largely financial, you're less likely to be motivated to keep on going—and less likely to succeed. A strong sense of purpose will power your ability to tackle the challenges of this industry and go above and beyond for your employees and clients. Given the challenging nature of the home care services industry, it can be difficult for business owners to maintain a service-first mindset. However, in my years in this industry, I've found that creating a culture of care is crucial for maintaining a service-first mindset. In my early days in the home care services industry, I worked as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and licensed practical nurse (LPN). I saw firsthand how the lack of a culture of care impacted operations. Many employees, stressed and under pressure, just wanted to complete their assignments for the day and go home. For the most part, they weren't focused on building relationships with clients. In my experience, when caregivers and other employees of home care services companies feel cared for, they're able to provide better care to clients and are more likely to stay with your organization, increasing your retention rate. Professional caregiving has high turnover, and the more caregivers you can retain, the better off your company will be in the long run. Once you become the owner of a home care services company, it's important to show compassion to your team members. Some steps you should take include paying everyone on time, giving fair compensation and being as flexible as possible with schedules. When you show your employees compassion, you're leading by example. A genuine culture of care, I believe, ripples throughout an organization. After you've become the owner of a home care services company, it's important to determine your metrics for success—and regularly measure those metrics. Financial KPIs are important, but they are far from the only metrics you should evaluate. If you're only evaluating financial KPIs, you're not getting the full picture. You should identify a broader set of metrics to focus on, metrics that clue you in on how you and your team are impacting your clients, their families and the broader community. Such metrics could include the number of five-star reviews, caregiver retention rates and community outreach and education events. Your ultimate measure of success should come down to how well you and your team are helping clients. Regularly checking in with clients and their families in person, as well as through surveys, will inform you about what you're doing well and what you need to improve. By acting on that feedback, maintaining a culture of care and keeping your reason for entering this industry top of mind, you'll be able to create an organization that your employees, clients and community champion. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
11-month LPN certificate program at UAHT: Deadline May 1
HOPE, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – Would you like to be a Licensed Practical Nurse? If so, you can earn your practical nursing certificate in less than a year through a university in Texarkana and Hope, Arkansas. The University of Arkansas Hope/Texarkana's Hope campus invites prospective students to apply for admission to the LPN program. Applications must be turned in by May 1 at 4:30 p.m. The 11-month program, which has a selective admission process, prepares students for licensure and meets all requirements for accreditation through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Applicants who are accepted into the program will begin classes on May 31. Call (870) 722-8289 for more information about majors and certifications available through the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Health Professions Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
