“The Silver State,” a.k.a. Nevada, is a moniker dating back to 1859 when silver was first discovered. This boom led to a migration that took over the region.1 Today, Nevada is vastly known for its rampant laws, excessive gambling, and legalized vices.2 Its most touted tourist attraction, the Las Vegas strip,3 is synonymous with the […]

    Medical Resonance Imaging    Nevada “The Silver State”       The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1 1 “The Silver State,” a.k.a. Nevada, is a moniker dating back to 1859 when silver was first discovered. This boom led to a migration boom that took over […]

In early 1848, a few gold nuggets were discovered floating down Sutter’s Creek in the West’s newly formed Sacramento Valley. As news of the event spread, thousands of prospective miners rushed into San Francisco, Sacramento, and surrounding areas—effectively sparking The California Gold Rush.1 The development was arguably one of the most significant events shaping American history […]

  MRIs   The Golden State The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1   1 “The Golden State,” a.k.a. California, is a moniker dating back to a book title by Eliza Farnhamin around 1856. Admittedly the book promoted California’s many attractions, but the nickname didn’t become official until […]

The number one tourist attraction in Arizona is unequivocally the Grand Canyon. So much so the state is synonymous with the name “The Grand Canyon State!”1 Considered one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the vast cavern draws millions of visitors from around the globe each year.     Larger than the state of Rhode […]

          Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI)   Florida ‘The Sunshine State’ The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1  1 In April of 1513 (Easter Sunday), Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León landed in what is now modern-day Florida.2 A prominent theory is that the area was in […]

    Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI)   Arizona ‘The Grand Canyon State’           The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1   1 The first name for the area now southern Arizona and northern Mexico was Pimería Alta.2            A physicist […]

Florida is a destination location. The state has 1,350 miles (2,172.61 km) of collective coastline, some 30,000 lakes,1 and the world-renowned “River of Grass,” a.k.a. the Everglades.1 Moreover, there are also 26,000 miles (41,842.94 km) of rivers, including the St. John’s River, King’s Bay, and the Florida Keys,1 not to mention 663 miles (1,067 km) […]

Unarguably, one of the most essential and significant medical advancements within the past decade is the invention of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows doctors to see inside the human body when assessing ways of repairing it or proposing treatment options.  Magnetic Resonance Imaging is growing as a healthcare support role. According to the […]

Eva Lopez, MA Program Supervisor for the Van Nuys Campus, recently visited the Valley Family Medicine Urgent Care Center in Reseda, Calif., and surprised the staff with some donuts celebrating Medical Assistant Week. While there, she met with Yesni Rivera,* a student from the Van Nuys Campus who is currently finishing her clinical externship. Rivera […]

  The Concord campus Instructor of the Year Award for 2022 goes to Catherine Buettner (RN, MSN), didactic and clinical instructor. Joe Kheuasida, Concord campus director for Gurnick Academy, conferred the award for excellence in teaching and outstanding contributions on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. “Buettner has displayed the core values we expect from our instructors […]

License to Nurse! Have you ever watched the popular movie License to Kill, a James Bond spy film? Or have you listened to the spoof song “License to Chill,” sung by Jimmy Buffett? Maybe you’ve heard someone jokingly ask if you have a `license to parent.’ Inferred, even into popular culture, is the notion that […]