One of the most important things a prospective student can do when considering colleges is touring the campus. This opportunity allows one to get up close and personal with school life and student culture. It also provides a chance to ask questions and envision yourself learning here.  The more you prepare for your college campus […]

In eight (8) months, medical skills, professional certifications, and a career launch? Yes, it is possible, and you can make that change happen in the Gurnick Academy Medical Assistant program. Our Medical Assistant program educates and graduates students ready to enter the Medical Assisting workforce. Students learn and practice the skills utilized in outpatient facilities’ […]

Choosing a career pathway can be challenging, and we’re here to help. Before committing to a program, you should know how to apply. Luckily, we are here to help. We can evaluate your skills, competencies, and interests. Furthermore, we’ll discuss your passions and show you how to turn them into a career in healthcare. There […]

The Entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurse  Working in hospitals, healthcare centers, and nursing homes, Licensed Vocational Nurses* (LVNs) provide care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs).1  An LVN’s primary responsibility is to meet patients’ ongoing needs while giving optimum care. These duties include taking vitals, charting, monitoring patients, and relaying accurate, timely information to […]

Have you wondered what the difference is between Licensed Vocational and Registered Nurses? Or have you asked if the person checking you into the doctor’s office with the blue scrubs and a stethoscope was a medical student, medical assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse? Or perhaps they all seem the same, and the blue […]

It’s safe to say we’re all grateful for the countless nurses providing acute care to us in times of need. But how many of us know the differences between nurses and what each does? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? What makes them different from Registered Nurses? Can both do the same functions? Here are […]

A Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) fulfills essential dental and oral healthcare functions for dental practitioners and their patients. Dental assistants usually work with dental hygienists in dental offices under the direct supervision of dentists. Crucial to dental teams, dental assisting is a registered profession represented by the American Dental Assistants Association. Dental assisting is a […]

Have you been looking to commence your journey toward becoming a Dental Assistant but are perplexed about how to start? This guide seeks to provide the steps to navigate through the confusion successfully. In California, becoming a Dental Assistant is more straightforward than one might think. Get a Dental Assistant Education A license is not […]

Have you considered a career as a Dental Assistant but haven’t taken the ‘leap?’ We have put together a list of traits common to those who thrive in the profession. If you identify with our list and are passionate about helping others achieve better smiles, you may want to look seriously into Dental Assisting.  1. […]

In this economy, countless people make career changes and turn to the healthcare industry. Becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse is a great way to enter the fast-growing healthcare industry. According to the Bureau of Labor and Industries, employment of Licensed Vocational Nurses is projected to grow nine percent (9%) from 2020 to 2030, about as […]

LVN programs include a variety of LVN courses with an emphasis on health science. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) have a similar course of study as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN’s). The LPN licensed practical nurse is a title used in most of the United States, while the title LVN licensed vocational nurse is used in California and Texas. LPN nursing and LVN nursing are essentially the same. The title changes depending on which area of the country the nurse is practicing.

The demand for foreign LVN / RN nurses has increased manifold over the last 10-15 years.  Analysts have attributed this primarily to lack of skilled in-house staff.  This demand has also seen globalization of primary healthcare to developing countries.