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 […]

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain after surgery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), injury, disability, or illness. The rehabilitative and therapeutic modalities used include soft tissue mobilization/massage techniques, stretching, exercises, manual therapy interventions, range of movement motions, electrotherapies, and more.1  Physical Therapist […]

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 […]

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. […]

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.

Medical Assistants are the multitasking professionals necessary to keep hospitals and clinics running smoothly. They are a valuable resource for any medical team and make up an essential role within the healthcare industry. A Medical Assistant is “a professional who performs administrative and routine clinical tasks within medical settings.”1 A Medical Assistant manages the front […]

An entry-level Vocational Nurse diploma program may be needed if you’re searching for a meaningful nursing career without undergoing years of schooling. Depending on your goals, the diploma program can serve as a viable starting place for a helpful and satisfying vocation or a launching pad for additional degrees, such as the Associate Degree in […]

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Four-year universities and community colleges vie for one’s scholarly attention, while two-year trade schools champion `world’s finest’ associate’s degree programs. Online classes and private schools tout `best prep for the NCLEX’ as vocational centers offer nursing clinical externships while proffering the `latest labs.’ With many ads citing the best nursing program just a click away,’ it […]

A Dental Assistant is an invaluable member of any dental office. If putting a smile on others’ faces is something you do naturally, this may be a good career option. The vocation may be a fit if you enjoy working with people and like front-office and back-office responsibilities.  A Dental Assistant, by definition, is a […]