Unquestionably, modern medicine has advanced many wonders. One such marvel is the diagnostic ultrasound. An ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic technique used to image inside the human body.1 What’s more, this procedure produces sound waves to form pictures of organs, tissues, and other structures.    One modern healthcare marvel is the ultrasound   Moreover, […]

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 […]

This week is exceptional for our school and many hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other institutions. These places cannot operate without the help of professional nurses. National Nurses Week Many may not know that the week of May 6 through May 12 is celebrated as National Nurses Week. This week is in […]

The VN program, also known as the practical nurse PN program, prepares individuals with a medical nurse’s knowledge, techniques, and procedures. A VN program primarily provides instruction in administering medication. Additionally, it trains one to treat the sick, disabled, and injured. During externships, students are allowed to assist physicians during the examination and treatment of […]

“If you want to be somebody, if you’re going to get somewhere, then you better wake up and pay attention.” This is a line from a popular song. It comes to mind when I think about higher education and doing something good with my life. More, Not Less, Education is Generally Needed Anyone trying to […]

Have you dreamed of jet-setting? With a nursing vocation, traveling to go-to destinations might be easier than you once thought. In fact, a nursing education could be your “passport” to destination locations you wouldn’t otherwise place in your travel plans. Stethoscope in one hand, suitcase in another, here are some things to look at as […]

Pursuing a diagnostic medical sonography education may result in an exciting and enriching career. One might use their diagnostic medical sonography education to assist patients and physicians when faced with making significant medical decisions. The First Step Training in diagnostic medical sonography education represents the first step in becoming an ultrasound technologist. Moreover, typical coursework in […]

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 […]

Do you aspire to work in healthcare and positively impact others’ lives? Are you interested in fitness and want to help patients work toward their health and wellness goals through skilled, functional exercise? If so, a vocation as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) may be the route to pursue. Who are PTA professionals, and what […]

  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 […]