Who are Phlebotomists? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? And just what is the difference between a Licensed Vocational Nurse and a Certified Nursing Assistant? Are you interested in a healthcare vocation yet don’t know where to begin or how to make sense of wellness terms? This article focuses on three different entry-level healthcare professions, […]

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 […]

Since the introduction of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique, its demand has only grown from time to time. Like any other fast-growing industry, the MRI industry is in constant need of trained professionals to fill up the vacuum in the industry. The reason is the number of job opportunities created every year and the […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, more commonly known as MRI, is a type of medical imaging using strong magnetic fields and radio frequency waves instead of X-rays. The process creates clear pictures of internal body organs and tissues. On the whole, MRIs are particularly well-suited for examining tissues around bones. These include areas such as in the […]

A phlebotomy license is something that is much sought after by those aspiring for a rewarding career in the health care sector. Even those currently employed in the phlebotomy field with at least two years of experience should seek certification. This certification is essential since this is what leads to a phlebotomy license. Even those who have […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive procedure to capture a patient’s images inside an object using non-ionizing radio frequency signals. It is frequently utilized in medicinal science to capture images of living tissues inside the human body. Thanks to its progressive nature, it is considered one of the best medical world methods today to […]

Radiology involves the study of images of the internal organs of a living human body. A Radiologist is a physician who reads the results of various radiology exams. Before diagnostic imaging, only a patient’s death allowed doctors to study the human body’s internal organs. Radiology was initially the branch of medical imaging that used x-rays […]

Even in the most welcoming work environments, healthcare, by and large, is an industry valuing precision–with literal tolerance for what is sloppy. “Close enough” or “whoops” are not negotiable medical maxims. For instance, a patient couldn’t care less how your Saturday night went if you put them at risk for infection. Pupils entering healthcare do […]

A phlebotomist specializes in drawing blood for various purposes, such as lab tests and blood donations. Mostly, physicians and nurses don’t perform the act of drawing blood from patients themselves. Instead, they have a phlebotomist to take care of that. A phlebotomist usually collects blood from patients by making a puncture in their veins. This process […]

A Phlebotomy certificate is an essential document that certifies an individual to practice as a phlebotomist. A phlebotomist with a license shows that the individual has received the requisite education and training. It also confirms that the individual has attained a strict standard of understanding in phlebotomy. Many phlebotomists elect to become certified based on their experience […]

Phlebotomists are allied health care professionals trained to collect a patient’s blood or other body specimens. They form an essential part of the clinical laboratory team. They work in hospitals or clinics under the supervision of medical technologists. When it comes to phlebotomist licensing, they are certified by several authorized bodies. Some of the organizations […]