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2014-08-05 05:30:59 PM jessica25 Great!
2014-08-05 05:31:17 PM kathyhughes As you are a senior! I am sure that you can help them
2014-08-05 05:32:03 PM jessica25 Oh yes that will be fun!
2014-08-05 05:32:22 PM kathyhughes Jim here just started today any words of encouragement?
2014-08-05 05:32:54 PM jessica25 Just hanging in there at time it can be stressful but in the end it will be well worth it!
2014-08-05 05:33:34 PM kathyhughes And don't overthink the assignments!
2014-08-05 05:33:38 PM jklinski I am excited, I love writing and research, I have never done an online class before so that part will be new for me
2014-08-05 05:33:47 PM jessica25 Yes dont over think it!
2014-08-05 05:34:27 PM kathyhughes I think that many spend their time thinking too much about the assignments and they stress over things that are really simple
2014-08-05 05:34:50 PM jessica25 Yes so true!
2014-08-05 05:34:52 PM jklinski @Kathy, when do grades for assignments come out...do you grade them as you get them or all at one time?
2014-08-05 05:35:35 PM kathyhughes All this week I will be posting "Class Tips" ...I grade all day Thursdays so that is when you will see your grades
2014-08-05 05:35:48 PM jklinski Alright great
2014-08-05 05:35:51 PM kathyhughes If I am going somewhere I let every one know
2014-08-05 05:36:03 PM jessica25 She is a great teacher!
2014-08-05 05:36:10 PM kathyhughes that gives folks an extra couple of days to get the assignments in
2014-08-05 05:36:14 PM kathyhughes thanks Jessica
2014-08-05 05:36:31 PM kathyhughes Because we all get busy
2014-08-05 05:36:57 PM kathyhughes Like I will be speaking in PA at their annual conference in Sept
2014-08-05 05:37:21 PM jklinski Is there a way that I can be ADC certified without a degree?
2014-08-05 05:37:47 PM kathyhughes All you will need are 12 college credits, one of which would be English
2014-08-05 05:38:12 PM jessica25 Kathy how does the process of Ceu go
2014-08-05 05:38:14 PM kathyhughes and when you finish both MEPAP's and have one more component then you can apply for ADPC
2014-08-05 05:38:46 PM jklinski I can get ADPC with the MEPAP's and CEU's?
2014-08-05 05:38:51 PM kathyhughes When you go to a workshop, inservice or conference you should get a certificate from them
2014-08-05 05:38:58 PM kathyhughes Yes you can Jim
2014-08-05 05:39:02 PM jklinski Woot!
2014-08-05 05:39:18 PM kathyhughes then make sure that all the information required by NCCAP is on the certificate
2014-08-05 05:39:34 PM kathyhughes you count the actual hours of the session for your continuing ed
2014-08-05 05:39:49 PM jklinski I am CNA certified so I can county 4 or 6 hours for that?
2014-08-05 05:39:52 PM jklinski or any?
2014-08-05 05:39:54 PM jessica25 How many hour do you have to have
2014-08-05 05:40:05 PM jklinski @Jessica I think 30
2014-08-05 05:40:06 PM kathyhughes 30 clock hours for ADC
2014-08-05 05:40:29 PM jessica25 what about a Cad
2014-08-05 05:40:32 PM kathyhughes You can count 20% of the experience or the sessions that you have attended
2014-08-05 05:40:38 PM kathyhughes what is a CAD?
2014-08-05 05:41:18 PM jessica25 Sorry wrong type o
2014-08-05 05:41:23 PM kathyhughes ok
2014-08-05 05:41:43 PM jklinski How often are these chats?
2014-08-05 05:41:47 PM kathyhughes remember the 20% rule for most of the components for your application
2014-08-05 05:42:02 PM kathyhughes I chat every Tuesday....
2014-08-05 05:42:07 PM jklinski 20%.....I talked to the lady at NCCAP and she was SSSSOOOOOOO helpful.
2014-08-05 05:42:19 PM kathyhughes thats good to hear
2014-08-05 05:42:24 PM kathyhughes they are wonderful
2014-08-05 05:42:34 PM jklinski she gave me so much info but I was out and about and didnt expect the wealth of information and wasnt able to write everything down
2014-08-05 05:42:35 PM kathyhughes and they like me!
2014-08-05 05:42:41 PM jessica25 At the end of you rname title just taking this class what would be you letter such as like Lpn, Cna, A girl that I work with wanted to know
2014-08-05 05:42:42 PM jklinski Yeah, they like you. A LOT
2014-08-05 05:43:12 PM kathyhughes You can use the initials once you have applied to NCCAP
2014-08-05 05:43:36 PM kathyhughes at the end of these classes you will get a certificate of completion, however you need to apply to NCCAP
2014-08-05 05:44:04 PM kathyhughes Must be that the cookies I send them helps! LOL
2014-08-05 05:44:18 PM jklinski So, if you take MEPAP 1 and 2 and have another component and apply to NCCAP for ADPC is it for sure they give it to you or it depends
2014-08-05 05:44:23 PM jklinski Im sure the cookies help a lot
2014-08-05 05:44:24 PM kathyhughes Send them a Thank-you note Jim
2014-08-05 05:44:44 PM kathyhughes right Jim and you will get your ADPC
2014-08-05 05:44:50 PM kathyhughes I know that you will
2014-08-05 05:45:17 PM jessica25 Cause the director of activities at a differnt facility was asking me cause she just took the class and never did that
2014-08-05 05:45:23 PM jklinski Fantastic! I gotta figure out how to get these CEU's. I can get them for free but I don't know which ones to take or where to get face to face ones
2014-08-05 05:45:36 PM kathyhughes then when you are done with MEPAP1 and MEPAP2 and apply they will send you the pass to take the national exam
2014-08-05 05:45:49 PM kathyhughes She needs to apply
2014-08-05 05:46:06 PM kathyhughes There are lots of opportunities for clock hours
2014-08-05 05:46:21 PM kathyhughes make it a mixture of all of them
2014-08-05 05:46:37 PM jessica25 She didnt apply cause she didnt have enought time to apply cause she has only been the department a year
2014-08-05 05:46:53 PM kathyhughes ADN has some, and note......NCCAP offers a week of free clock hours in January through their chat
2014-08-05 05:47:14 PM kathyhughes If she has 3 components she can apply for ADPC
2014-08-05 05:47:18 PM jessica25 ok
2014-08-05 05:47:29 PM jklinski Where can I get the 15 face to face?
2014-08-05 05:47:40 PM kathyhughes You can get at least 7 clock hours in their chat
2014-08-05 05:47:44 PM jessica25 ok
2014-08-05 05:48:13 PM jessica25 oh ok
2014-08-05 05:48:33 PM kathyhughes I would check around...the Alabama Health Care Association has workshops for activity professionals I think
2014-08-05 05:48:47 PM jessica25 ok
2014-08-05 05:49:06 PM kathyhughes and there are local activities groups and then you can always join me in June in North Carolina!
2014-08-05 05:49:22 PM jessica25 If you hear of any around wva let me know
2014-08-05 05:49:28 PM kathyhughes NCCAP has a symposium for 21 clock hours every year
2014-08-05 05:49:36 PM jklinski Any around DE!
2014-08-05 05:49:53 PM kathyhughes I know that there is an association in DE and WV
2014-08-05 05:49:55 PM karrym enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:50:03 PM jessica25 oh ok
2014-08-05 05:50:05 PM kathyhughes a state activities association in both
2014-08-05 05:50:10 PM kathyhughes Hello Karry
2014-08-05 05:50:12 PM jessica25 oh ok
2014-08-05 05:50:12 PM karrym Hello Everyone
2014-08-05 05:50:17 PM kathyhughes and you are both close to NC
2014-08-05 05:50:31 PM jessica25 Hello how are you Karrym
2014-08-05 05:50:41 PM kathyhughes How are you doing Karry?
2014-08-05 05:50:49 PM jklinski Delaware Council of Activity Professionals?
2014-08-05 05:50:55 PM kathyhughes Yes
2014-08-05 05:51:05 PM kathyhughes and they are having a conference in Maryland
2014-08-05 05:51:05 PM karrym Much better thanks for asking
2014-08-05 05:51:12 PM kathyhughes or you can join me in PA
2014-08-05 05:51:19 PM kathyhughes next month
2014-08-05 05:51:49 PM mariak enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:51:55 PM kristerf1 enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:51:56 PM karrym what part of PA
2014-08-05 05:52:08 PM kathyhughes check: http://papactivitypro.org/
2014-08-05 05:52:17 PM kathyhughes Hello Maria and Krister
2014-08-05 05:52:28 PM kristerf1 hello everyone
2014-08-05 05:52:37 PM mariak hi kathy and all. whats our topic for tonight?
2014-08-05 05:52:37 PM kathyhughes Penn State
2014-08-05 05:52:46 PM kathyhughes Anything that you would like
2014-08-05 05:52:58 PM kathyhughes talking about getting clock hours for certification
2014-08-05 05:53:16 PM kathyhughes I will be there doing a couple of sessions
2014-08-05 05:53:48 PM jklinski Lets say I get these 30 CEU's how long until they don't count toward getting my ADPC anymore?
2014-08-05 05:54:22 PM kathyhughes Continuing education for your initial certification goes back 5 years
2014-08-05 05:54:24 PM jean1 enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:54:34 PM kathyhughes then every 2 years you need 30 clock hours
2014-08-05 05:54:43 PM kathyhughes Hello Jean
2014-08-05 05:54:45 PM jklinski Piece of cake
2014-08-05 05:54:51 PM kathyhughes right
2014-08-05 05:54:52 PM kristerf1 kathyhughes i think i uploaded a few assignments wrong earlier in this semester. i dont have a grade for them, i know some of them were late but I still dont have some of my grades and i can pull the assignments up
2014-08-05 05:55:00 PM jean1 Hello!
2014-08-05 05:55:03 PM karrym does CNA ceu's count
2014-08-05 05:55:11 PM jklinski Apparently only 20%
2014-08-05 05:55:14 PM kathyhughes you can use up to 20% of them
2014-08-05 05:55:21 PM jklinski soooooo 6
2014-08-05 05:55:45 PM kathyhughes right
2014-08-05 05:55:59 PM ginametras enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:56:07 PM carola enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:56:07 PM kathyhughes Inservices the mandatory ones count 20% as well
2014-08-05 05:56:08 PM jklinski Well, 6 is a start...CNA ceu's are absolutely the most easy things to get ever
2014-08-05 05:56:10 PM susan30 enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:56:20 PM kathyhughes Hello Gina and Carol and Susan
2014-08-05 05:56:23 PM carola Hello everyone!
2014-08-05 05:56:25 PM ginametras hello
2014-08-05 05:56:56 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing?
2014-08-05 05:57:00 PM susan30 Hi, just want to make sure this is week 5 discussion.
2014-08-05 05:57:07 PM kathyhughes yes it is
2014-08-05 05:57:10 PM ginametras tired after a busy day
2014-08-05 05:57:30 PM kathyhughes Summer can be busy
2014-08-05 05:57:41 PM ginametras yes...covering all the vacations
2014-08-05 05:57:48 PM carola It was a busy, but good day. Much accomplished.
2014-08-05 05:57:51 PM jklinski How long do the chats last kathy?
2014-08-05 05:57:56 PM kathyhughes 1 hour
2014-08-05 05:58:02 PM jean1 Lots of birthday parties at our facility this month. I am getting really good at cutting cake. lol
2014-08-05 05:58:06 PM kathyhughes until 9 Eastern
2014-08-05 05:58:06 PM kristerf1 first time ever experiencing state surveyors while in the activities director position and we received one citation overall and it had nothing to do with activities!!!:)
2014-08-05 05:58:09 PM 241130 enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:58:15 PM kcorentin enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:58:19 PM susan30 Yes with so many people on vacation work can be stressful
2014-08-05 05:58:21 PM kathyhughes Congratulations!
2014-08-05 05:58:22 PM 241130 Hello all. What is the topic for today?
2014-08-05 05:58:26 PM carola Good for you!
2014-08-05 05:58:30 PM kathyhughes Hello Sarah and Kim
2014-08-05 05:58:37 PM kcorentin Hello!!!
2014-08-05 05:58:47 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing?
2014-08-05 05:58:56 PM karrym methodology I & II for 13 1/2 hours count also
2014-08-05 05:59:16 PM kathyhughes yes make sure that you have a complete certificate
2014-08-05 05:59:16 PM 241130 I'm doing very well. This is the beginning of my second to last week at my current job. It's a bittersweet thing to be leaving
2014-08-05 05:59:17 PM lisao enter the chat room
2014-08-05 05:59:23 PM kathyhughes Hello Lisa
2014-08-05 05:59:26 PM karrym yes I do
2014-08-05 05:59:29 PM lisao Hi!
2014-08-05 05:59:39 PM kcorentin left the chat room
2014-08-05 05:59:40 PM kathyhughes good
2014-08-05 05:59:41 PM susan30 I'm stressed had a hard week and my computer is acting up.
2014-08-05 05:59:48 PM ginametras Does anyone else do Alzheimer's and Demetia trainings for your facility?
2014-08-05 05:59:53 PM 241130 I'm sorry you're stressed
2014-08-05 05:59:54 PM jean1 Computer issues always stress me.
2014-08-05 06:00:06 PM cstandl enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:00:07 PM 241130 We do! We are an all memory care community- why do you ask?
2014-08-05 06:00:08 PM lisao I have been sick but finally feeling better - now the game of catching up begins!
2014-08-05 06:00:11 PM karrym I do some traing
2014-08-05 06:00:13 PM kathyhughes I hate that when the little guy in the computer doesn't cooperate!
2014-08-05 06:00:15 PM karrym training
2014-08-05 06:00:22 PM jessica25 Me too !
2014-08-05 06:00:32 PM ginametras I'm the trainer for our building, and how we do trainings is ridiculous
2014-08-05 06:00:44 PM carola How so?
2014-08-05 06:00:45 PM 241130 How so Gina?
2014-08-05 06:00:46 PM kathyhughes Remember that you can count double the time if you are doing the training...you can only count it once
2014-08-05 06:00:46 PM anthonyalviar enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:00:47 PM kcorentin enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:00:53 PM kathyhughes Hello Anthony
2014-08-05 06:00:59 PM ginametras I have a 13 hour curriculum I'm supposed to train on and I have to do it broken up in small groups as people are able to come off the floor
2014-08-05 06:01:01 PM anthonyalviar hello
2014-08-05 06:01:06 PM sandy enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:01:10 PM sheminger enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:01:15 PM 241130 That would be difficult
2014-08-05 06:01:16 PM susan30 I wish someone would do training in my facility we sure need it.
2014-08-05 06:01:17 PM sheminger Hello!
2014-08-05 06:01:19 PM kristerf1 lisao im playing catch up also. you're not alone. im so far behind and we only have 2 weeks left
2014-08-05 06:01:20 PM ginametras I wish I could just do training days
2014-08-05 06:01:23 PM kathyhughes Hello Sandy and Samantha
2014-08-05 06:01:26 PM 241130 I'm surprised they dont susan
2014-08-05 06:01:28 PM karrym 2 weeks to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2014-08-05 06:01:30 PM kcorentin I'm back! Sorry. I think I got bumped out or something.
2014-08-05 06:01:39 PM sheminger Whats the topic?
2014-08-05 06:01:41 PM jessica25 Woot WOot!
2014-08-05 06:01:46 PM sandy :) hi all
2014-08-05 06:01:48 PM kathyhughes continuing education for now
2014-08-05 06:01:51 PM jklinski Our ADC was out on FMLA for almost 3 months and nobody did her assessments for her, she came back to over 30 assessments
2014-08-05 06:01:57 PM jklinski poor thing
2014-08-05 06:02:01 PM karrym already aproved to take Mepap 2
2014-08-05 06:02:06 PM 241130 Congrats!
2014-08-05 06:02:09 PM sheminger Oh wow thats alot
2014-08-05 06:02:15 PM susan30 I've only been there 5 months so maybe they will.
2014-08-05 06:02:17 PM jessica25 Oh poor thing I counldnt imagine
2014-08-05 06:02:19 PM lisao me too - MEPAP 2 I mean
2014-08-05 06:02:25 PM kathyhughes great!
2014-08-05 06:02:42 PM lisao of course I need to get through MEPAP 1 first LOL
2014-08-05 06:02:45 PM mariak yes assessment with care plans takes a bit of our daily routine...
2014-08-05 06:02:51 PM karrym lol
2014-08-05 06:02:58 PM anthonyalviar I'm planning on taking CE that MEPAP offers.
2014-08-05 06:03:00 PM 241130 How do you mean getting approval?
2014-08-05 06:03:01 PM kathyhughes so the big question is "Did Anthony learn about Plinko this week" !!!!
2014-08-05 06:03:09 PM sheminger I thought i knew alot about everything but reading this open diiscussions have helped so much
2014-08-05 06:03:13 PM karrym LOL
2014-08-05 06:03:21 PM carola :)
2014-08-05 06:03:23 PM sandy true
2014-08-05 06:03:43 PM jklinski Am I the only new person in here?
2014-08-05 06:03:45 PM jklinski lol
2014-08-05 06:03:48 PM anthonyalviar hahahaha. you know what i knew what that is. I just didn't know that's the name of that game.
2014-08-05 06:03:48 PM kathyhughes People that attend the chats do better in the class I have found
2014-08-05 06:03:49 PM mariak myself, i'm checking on some short courses being offered after MEPAP 1
2014-08-05 06:03:56 PM karrym we are doing the Prices Right next month
2014-08-05 06:04:05 PM sheminger Yes i really think thats true kathy
2014-08-05 06:04:09 PM jessica25 Oh that sounds awesome!
2014-08-05 06:04:11 PM kathyhughes ADN has some continuing ed classes
2014-08-05 06:04:12 PM scarrejo1026 enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:04:15 PM carriesl enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:04:16 PM kcorentin left the chat room
2014-08-05 06:04:22 PM scarrejo1026 hi
2014-08-05 06:04:23 PM anthonyalviar Try the price is right in wii game.
2014-08-05 06:04:23 PM kathyhughes Hello Sara and Carrie
2014-08-05 06:04:27 PM susan30 last week i spent 30 min in the wrong class lol
2014-08-05 06:04:28 PM ginametras I was thinking of getting the Wii game show games...anyone use them and like them?
2014-08-05 06:04:43 PM 241130 We do a monthly training that count as continuing education but I suppose that would depend on the state
2014-08-05 06:04:47 PM valerieh enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:04:47 PM karrym no we rented the real games to do it just like the show
2014-08-05 06:04:50 PM carriesl Hello, Glad to be here
2014-08-05 06:04:50 PM lisao we have done Wheel of Fortune the guys seem to like it
2014-08-05 06:04:51 PM sheminger Yes we use them for our residnets
2014-08-05 06:04:53 PM anthonyalviar I bought it because iI'm so interested on plinko
2014-08-05 06:04:54 PM kathyhughes Hello Valerie
2014-08-05 06:05:00 PM cstandl Gina, I'd try reading reviews online before buying the games :) You could also try renting it at a video store to "test drive"
2014-08-05 06:05:04 PM valerieh hello
2014-08-05 06:05:06 PM kristerf1 i think i would do 100% better in a classroom setting. i get overwhelmed very easy. am i the only one?
2014-08-05 06:05:08 PM kathyhughes LOl Anthony
2014-08-05 06:05:09 PM nshumpert enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:05:17 PM kathyhughes Hello Natalie
2014-08-05 06:05:22 PM nshumpert Good Evening
2014-08-05 06:05:27 PM kcorentin enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:05:29 PM 241130 You're not alone!
2014-08-05 06:05:43 PM 241130 Conversation and classroom setting has always been more beneficial to me
2014-08-05 06:05:44 PM sandy some coulndnt grasp with hands( wii)
2014-08-05 06:05:49 PM anthonyalviar That's what I'm taking the AD CE. It's a good thing that my work pays for all the classes that i need to take.
2014-08-05 06:05:50 PM kathyhughes I think Jim that you are not alone here
2014-08-05 06:05:54 PM susan30 I use an ipad and connect to tv there are alot of interactive games
2014-08-05 06:06:05 PM lisao on line classes take some getting used to , but once you have done it for a while it gets easier - I now prefer online
2014-08-05 06:06:17 PM jessica25 Me I have to say I like taking it online cause I have a 6 year old that I cant stand to leave for a week at a time!
2014-08-05 06:06:20 PM kathyhughes I think that Carrie is new too...welcome
2014-08-05 06:06:25 PM lisao I like being able to go to school in my PJ's LOL
2014-08-05 06:06:26 PM khughes enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:06:27 PM carriesl I am a little nervus First online class
2014-08-05 06:06:37 PM kathyhughes Hello Kristina
2014-08-05 06:06:42 PM sheminger haha me too lisa
2014-08-05 06:06:52 PM jessica25 lol Lisa so true!
2014-08-05 06:06:54 PM kathyhughes Jim is here Carrie and you both started today
2014-08-05 06:06:58 PM karrym I bought big Crossword game pages and was amazed today when my residents played for over 1 1/2
2014-08-05 06:06:59 PM kathyhughes you will do fine
2014-08-05 06:06:59 PM lisao the trick is not to let yourself get nbehind (I should listen to my own advice LOL)
2014-08-05 06:07:04 PM sheminger An having a drink :)
2014-08-05 06:07:06 PM jean1 Welcome to the new folks!
2014-08-05 06:07:06 PM khughes hello all kathy is this part of the 5 live chats that i have to attend?
2014-08-05 06:07:10 PM kathyhughes wine does help
2014-08-05 06:07:11 PM carriesl Awsome nice to meet you
2014-08-05 06:07:12 PM jessica25 Welcome Jim and Carrie!
2014-08-05 06:07:16 PM mariak taking online class is another learning experience for me... i liked it!
2014-08-05 06:07:17 PM kathyhughes yes Kristina
2014-08-05 06:07:17 PM jklinski Woot! Thanks
2014-08-05 06:07:24 PM sheminger yes it does
2014-08-05 06:07:26 PM kcorentin wine helps any situation!
2014-08-05 06:07:30 PM valerieh My first too
2014-08-05 06:07:35 PM khughes oh ok how is every one
2014-08-05 06:07:39 PM carriesl I'm going to give it all i got.lol
2014-08-05 06:07:41 PM kathyhughes and once you have done the courses here....you can take online college courses
2014-08-05 06:07:44 PM lisao I just bought a book cooking with wine for our healthy living cooking class -
2014-08-05 06:07:58 PM lisao maybe a drink while I am experimenting would be ok LOL
2014-08-05 06:07:59 PM debbielee enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:08:05 PM carola That may be what I have to do. I've no college degree.
2014-08-05 06:08:09 PM carriesl I made a cook book for an activity once
2014-08-05 06:08:10 PM sheminger I was thinking a bud light but wine does work too
2014-08-05 06:08:12 PM sandy you will love chat class you get a lot of info that helps
2014-08-05 06:08:23 PM 241130 Is recreational therapy the usual route for people continuing in college after this course?
2014-08-05 06:08:26 PM karrym I'm all for the bud light
2014-08-05 06:08:27 PM kristerf1 this is my first online course and i thought i would have everything together with two weeks remaining but i was wrong. to all the new people----DO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO GET BEHIND!!! THIS CLASS IS TRULY AMAZING!!! STAY FOCUSED, DONT GIVE UP!!!
2014-08-05 06:08:27 PM khughes what r we talking about
2014-08-05 06:08:31 PM kathyhughes Hello Debbie
2014-08-05 06:08:39 PM debbielee hello all
2014-08-05 06:08:40 PM anthonyalviar This coming friday I'm trying to mix some alcohol drinks for our happy hour.
2014-08-05 06:08:46 PM sheminger haha (y)
2014-08-05 06:08:53 PM jessica25 Lord I am not a drinker so if I did Kathy would never get any work out of me cause I would be passed out some where cant handle it LOL
2014-08-05 06:08:57 PM susan30 I enjoy getting fresh ideas
2014-08-05 06:09:07 PM sandy focused is right on
2014-08-05 06:09:14 PM mariak same here, i'm doing my best to comply with all the course requirements despite my crazy work sched. but, GO GO GO!
2014-08-05 06:09:15 PM debbielee we do not have happy hour at our facility
2014-08-05 06:09:17 PM lisao I thought about going to recreational therapy - but I am not sure I will -
2014-08-05 06:09:18 PM carola This is a fantastic source for fresh ideas.
2014-08-05 06:09:22 PM sheminger anothony i feel like you arent allowed lol
2014-08-05 06:09:44 PM nshumpert yea we arent allowed to have alcholic bev. at our facility
2014-08-05 06:09:50 PM anthonyalviar OUr administrator is totally cool with it.
2014-08-05 06:09:50 PM 241130 Lisa, what other classes would you think for this field?
2014-08-05 06:09:52 PM jklinski Not mine either -_-
2014-08-05 06:09:52 PM sheminger use either
2014-08-05 06:09:56 PM jessica25 We have happy hour it is virgin but they cant tell the differnts
2014-08-05 06:09:56 PM carriesl We do Friday afternoon club and serve pina coladas
2014-08-05 06:09:56 PM anthonyalviar She suggested it.
2014-08-05 06:09:58 PM 241130 classes or majors
2014-08-05 06:10:00 PM kathyhughes You can take any college courses....many rec degrees do not focus on the elderly
2014-08-05 06:10:04 PM jean1 We can have them but it gets dicey for nursing to keep track of everyone and their meds
2014-08-05 06:10:05 PM carola We serve wine, beer, sodas, and virgin margharitas at our happy hours.
2014-08-05 06:10:14 PM maria14 enter the chat room
2014-08-05 06:10:16 PM lisao staff can not drink - but when I take the clients out they are welcomed to have a drink if they so choose
2014-08-05 06:10:22 PM maria14 Hi Everyone!
2014-08-05 06:10:23 PM kathyhughes so I would get a degree in anything that you are interested in
2014-08-05 06:10:25 PM debbielee we could probably have mix drinks without alcohol
2014-08-05 06:10:26 PM sheminger Oh my i wouldnt want to see my baratrics drinking
2014-08-05 06:10:28 PM kathyhughes Hello Maria
2014-08-05 06:10:30 PM 241130 I have a bachelors in sociology with an emphasis on aging however the school I went to provided that focus which was convenient
2014-08-05 06:10:40 PM jessica25 Yea
2014-08-05 06:10:42 PM carola What or where would you suggest as classes based on dementia?
2014-08-05 06:10:50 PM maria14 I'm sorry, what are we discussing?
2014-08-05 06:10:54 PM ginametras we do sparkling grape juice, or else spritzers- ginerale and cranberry juice, and mimosas- ginger ale and orange juice

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