If you’ve seen the news lately, you realize healthcare careers are on the rise. With the “Baby Boom Generation” entering senior years, the nation’s healthcare needs are simultaneously expanding. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020–2030,1 much faster than the averages for all other […]

Deciding to continue your education is a big commitment. Taking a strategic approach to planning your future can go a long way in your vocation. Here’s a list of courses a student can take to help transition into a healthcare role. Often, familiarizing oneself with these classes can provide a leg up. Plan today about […]

Who are Phlebotomists? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? And just what is the difference between a Licensed Vocational Nurse and a Certified Nursing Assistant? Are you interested in a healthcare vocation yet don’t know where to begin or how to make sense of wellness terms? This article focuses on three different entry-level healthcare professions, […]

Whether fresh out of high school or working for decades, It’s never too late to consider a career in the healthcare industry. There are a variety of different healthcare careers you can choose from, which means you can find a position that fits your interests, skill sets, and career goals.

The healthcare industry, specifically nursing, is constantly evolving as new medical technology, discoveries, and innovations occur. As a nurse, it is your responsibility to inform, inspire, and educate yourself, your co-workers, and your patients. Reading is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to do this. There are a countless number of nursing books on […]

Below is an excerpt from Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation as seen on the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Learning official website. (Book authors: Patricia Benner, Molly Sutphen, Victoria Leonard, and Lisa Day) Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation explores the strengths and weaknesses in nursing education and the external challenges […]

Here are 15 little-known facts that every nurse ought to know. 1. Have A Mentor Have a good mentor, someone you aspire to become.  Be a good mentee by asking questions, taking notes, practicing what you’ve learned, respecting time and space, and always saying `thank you.’ Establish goals and expectations by writing your objectives down […]

Meet Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Larisa Revzina The restrooms at Anchorage International Airport were immaculate, with ample supplies of soap and paper towels. That was Larisa Revzina’s first impression of the United States on March 3, 1993, a day indelibly etched in her memory, when she changed planes in Alaska […]

Pursuing a vocational nursing (VN) career most often begins with an accredited vocational nursing program. Upon program completion and passing the NCLEX-PN, one may become certified to practice as a vocational nurse. At Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, this program takes 12 months/52 weeks.* The relatively quick entry into the healthcare field allows one to work, […]

On Friday, March 20, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered 40 million Californians to shelter-in-place—forcing all but “essential workers” or those seeking critical services to stay home.1  Seven days later, “on March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was passed, allotting $2.2 trillion for fast, direct economic aid to Americans—negatively […]

On Friday, March 20, 2020, Americans anxiously turned to their televisions, radios, and cellphones, to hear California Governor Gavin Newsom give an order for 40 million Californians to shelter-in-place—forcing all but “essential workers” or those seeking critical services to stay home.1 Overnight, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts campus directors were challenged to find new ways […]

For three weeks, Stephanie Jackson had the opportunity to visit Malawi, Africa, with RAD-Aid International. Ms. Jackson has always held an innate drive to help others and a love for travel. Through RAD-AID International, she was able to combine both passions and use her radiology skills to help improve healthcare conditions in Malawi.   What […]