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 […]

When your Uncle Frank said the doctor ordered an ultrasound to assess his gallstones, you thought perhaps Frank’s hearing was a bit off. But, you soon realized ultrasounds had other uses beyond your baby’s first black-and-white prenatal picture. Then, when your friendly neighbor underwent an ultrasound to locate her ever-present joint inflammation, you recognized the […]

Have you wondered what the difference is between Licensed Vocational and Registered Nurses? Or have you asked if the person checking you into the doctor’s office with the blue scrubs and a stethoscope was a medical student, medical assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse? Or perhaps they all seem the same, and the blue […]

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 […]

LVN programs include a variety of LVN courses with an emphasis on health science. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) have a similar course of study as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN’s). The LPN licensed practical nurse is a title used in most of the United States, while the title LVN licensed vocational nurse is used in California and Texas. LPN nursing and LVN nursing are essentially the same. The title changes depending on which area of the country the nurse is practicing.

  The first rung in becoming an Ultrasound Technologist is to complete an official sonography course, meeting specific educational requirements toward one’s educational goals. Ultrasound programs and their academic trajectories vary from certificate and associate to bachelor degrees. All programs consist of didactic classroom instruction and clinical, providing students with opportunities within medical settings. These […]

“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, […]

An entry-level Vocational Nurse diploma program may be needed if you’re searching for a meaningful nursing career without undergoing years of schooling. Depending on your goals, the diploma program can serve as a viable starting place for a helpful and satisfying vocation or a launching pad for additional degrees, such as the Associate Degree in […]

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, […]

Four-year universities and community colleges vie for one’s scholarly attention, while two-year trade schools champion `world’s finest’ associate’s degree programs. Online classes and private schools tout `best prep for the NCLEX’ as vocational centers offer nursing clinical externships while proffering the `latest labs.’ With many ads citing the best nursing program just a click away,’ it […]

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 […]

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, […]