Since time began, personnel shortages, limited funds, and periods of heightened stress have existed. No one is exempt. However, while you can’t make stress entirely disappear, you can do a lot to mitigate or “soften” the distress at hand. First, ascertain what’s causing your burnout.    Assess the Cause of Burnout A) HOME Is it […]

Dr. Guillermo Paredes, MD.OB/GYN; ARDMS (OB); (AB), RVT, affectionately known as “Dr. G,” has been with Gurnick Academy’s San Mateo (California) Campus since 2006.  World Health Organization Of noteworthiness, Dr. G worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the jungles of the Amazon, with a focus on infectious disease research. He became engaged with the […]

  “Having a budget, for many, has a straitjacket connotation,” says financial expert Dave Ramsey. However, he says, “This is the wrong way to view a budget or any cash flow plan. Having a budget doesn’t mean you can’t order a pizza when you want one. It just means that you have a plan for […]

  Reasons to go back to school vary from one individual to another. Sometimes, one’s wish to climb the corporate ladder is a motivating factor to return to the halls of academia. Other times, outdated tools or “rusty” skill sets necessitate the return. Below are some popular reasons people opt to go back.   1. […]

MRIs have become increasingly common as technology has become more advanced and affordable. MRIs can be used to diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, from brain tumors to heart disease. They can also monitor the progression of diseases such as cancer. In addition, MRIs are often used to assess the severity of injuries, such […]

To serve successfully as an MRI technologist there are certain skills you will need to place in your proverbial toolbox. Getting a firm foundation in these basics will help you in your selected MRI program. While there are many soft and hard skills you will need, some disciplines that will specifically help you include biology, […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique utilizing magnetic fields and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the human body.1  Unlike CT scans, MRI scans don’t use X-rays but instead employ powerful magnetic fields and pulses of radio frequencies to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, […]

You can find Radiologic Technologists hard at work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, and radiology clinics nationwide. These professionals provide critical diagnostic imaging services to healthcare communities. While you can become a Radiologic Technologist in as little as two years, the degree’s trajectory stems from its many opportunities. One such vocation arising from this is magnetic […]

Several years ago, Gurnick Academy embraced high-fidelity mannequins for student labs. The goal was for simulation to help improve programs on our campuses. Since then, the school has purchased more complex and sophisticated mannequins, like the one pictured on this blog. Mimic Human Functions Many simulators mimic human functions, such as crying, bleeding, a human […]

A California MRI program’s objectives include a couple of essentials. Completing these items will be important before obtaining licensure or certification. First, most often, one must generally complete an official MRI program. Generally, for entry-level work, this is done so at the associate level.    In California, a good MRI program generally offers advanced imaging […]

Finding a job for a living and choosing a career for life are two poles apart. A job can satisfy your financial needs. While a career, on the other hand, can lift one’s spirits. Sometimes, people become complacent with their work. All too often, people live their lives without nurture or growth for their souls. […]

Cardiovascular sonography, a.k.a. echocardiography, is a specialized area using ultrasound technology for cardiac purposes. Simply put, an echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Like traditional ultrasounds, an echocardiogram uses sound waves rather than radiation to produce images.  What are Echocardiograms? Echocardiograms enable physicians to examine valves, determine heart size, and assess how well these […]