Why go back?  Why go back? Reasons for the return journey are different for every person. Some adults return to school to improve their current situations. A few return to finish what they started years or decades prior. Still, others return because they feel their existing skills were “dinosaured out.” Moreover, many people return to […]

Medical histories—were once housed in manila folders with protruding alphabetized tabs, standing like flags at full attention; each folder held a handwritten health history by one’s family doctor. A black dial phone, college-ruled Steno pad, carbon copy paper, and a home-drawn medical logo historically occupied space atop a medical receptionist’s aluminum desk. Once home to the tools […]

One of the most important things a prospective student can do when considering colleges is touring the campus. This opportunity allows one to get up close and personal with school life and student culture. It also provides a chance to ask questions and envision yourself learning here.  The more you prepare for your college campus […]

Choosing a career pathway can be challenging, and we’re here to help. Before committing to a program, you should know how to apply. Luckily, we are here to help. We can evaluate your skills, competencies, and interests. Furthermore, we’ll discuss your passions and show you how to turn them into a career in healthcare. There […]

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 […]

It’s safe to say we’re all grateful for the countless nurses providing acute care to us in times of need. But how many of us know the differences between nurses and what each does? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? What makes them different from Registered Nurses? Can both do the same functions? Here are […]

In this economy, countless people make career changes and turn to the healthcare industry. Becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse is a great way to enter the fast-growing healthcare industry. According to the Bureau of Labor and Industries, employment of Licensed Vocational Nurses is projected to grow nine percent (9%) from 2020 to 2030, about as […]

The demand for foreign LVN / RN nurses has increased manifold over the last 10-15 years.  Analysts have attributed this primarily to lack of skilled in-house staff.  This demand has also seen globalization of primary healthcare to developing countries.

“Sometimes, soundwaves travel slowly. For instance, what one says to a child when they’re a teenager may take until they’re forty to be heard.” This humorous remark was recently shared on social media. But, boy, is it true! Things Parents Say Parents commonly say to their growing children, “There’s no such thing as free lunch.” Ultimately, […]

This handy infographic is a quick reference to understanding the COVID-19 virus, including symptoms, how it transmits, how to prevent getting it, and what to do should you get it. Additional helpful pieces of information are also provided.  COVID-19 Epidemiology—Origin Coronaviruses are a large family of common viruses in various animals, including camels, cattle, cats, […]

Are you considering a healthcare education? Health and wellness industries continue to grow, offering abundant places to make a difference and practice one’s skills. There are a plethora of reasons to consider higher healthcare education. While companies, regions, organizations, and workplaces generally differ from one place to another, healthcare vocations can provide some constants. According […]