Congratulations, you have successfully furthered your education! (Pat self on back.) Perhaps after this milestone, you imagined you would be on a post-commencement, celebratory cruise slathering yourself in yet another round of sunscreen. Instead, you must make money, and NOW! And that is a bold, uppercased NOW, which necessitates the job hunt.  Yet, securing said […]

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 […]

Do you want to begin your journey as a Medical Assistant but are unsure what to expect? Getting an education is an investment, so it’s essential to be prepared to do your best. To feel more confident and maximize your Medical Assisting education, consider these six (6) tips.  1. Choose the Right School Where you […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Getting through ultrasound technician school will take a lot of motivation and discipline. The programs are typically time-consuming and require a lot of hard work. Those who think getting through ultrasound technician school is an easy task should probably not consider entering the program. Ultrasound is a sensitive field of medicine. It takes a lot of […]

People who choose LPN careers look for LPN colleges or LPN programs because they want to work with people. Student nurses may have always had a desire to work with older adults. Working with older adults can be very rewarding because they may remind their parents and grandparents’ student. It also avails the nursing student […]