Our primary goal is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to graduate, obtain their professional vocational nursing licenses, and enter the professional world as Licensed Vocational Nurses. Therefore, when new students apply to our vocational nursing school, they trust their instructors to supply them with expert knowledge and skills.  New Material Often, […]

If you consider returning to school after graduating from high school, you may wonder if your finances are as big as your dreams. Paying for college is something every student considers. Rest assured, financing a healthcare education may be more accessible than you imagined. Thankfully, many options are available to help students finance their educational […]

Ready to begin your education in healthcare? If so, you already have a general idea of what you need to prepare for success. One step is figuring out your financial aid. Many options are available, but what are they? How does one apply? Do you qualify? If you aren’t sure how to begin the financial […]

Modern healthcare encompasses more than just roles as doctors or nurses, working in hospitals, or triaging wounds. Those interested in entering the healthcare industry can choose from multiple dynamic options, including work in dental assisting, diagnostic medical imaging, medical assisting, psychiatric support individuals, nuclear medicine, and beyond. Whether you’ve just finished high school or have […]

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 […]

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.

The healthcare industry, specifically nursing, is constantly evolving as new medical technology, discoveries, and innovations occur. As a nurse, it is your responsibility to inform, inspire, and educate yourself, your co-workers, and your patients. Reading is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to do this. There are a countless number of nursing books on […]

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 […]