If you are considering attending a radiologic technology program, this route may be one of your best decisions. Radiologic training prepares one for work within a rewarding and demanding field with doctors, healthcare teams, and patients.  According to a recent article by General Electric, reasons cited for going into the field include that these professionals […]

What Types of People Go Into the Field? If you are considering a career in imaging, you must obtain various hard and soft skills for success. By and large, healthcare professionals must possess the knowledge and comprehension an accredited imaging program provides. Because of this, soft and hard skills are intrinsically tied. On the whole, […]

Overall, radiologic training can prepare one for a career in science and health. Involving advanced equipment and practices within the medical field, Radiologic Technologists perform imaging examinations. Specifically, they accurately position patients while ensuring quality diagnostic images are produced. On the whole, Radiologic Technologists work closely with radiologists. So procedures may be completed, imaging examinations […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is Radiology? Forming a distinct branch of therapeutic allied healthcare, Radiologic Technology relies on ionizing and non-ionizing radiation for the eradication of disease and the promotion of all things wellness. Chiefly, Radiologic Technologists employ radiation, including external beam radiation, internal radiation, and brachytherapy. Overall, Radiologic Imaging deploys multiple technologies, inclusive of: X-rays Computerized Tomography (CT) […]

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 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.

Medical Assistants are the multitasking professionals necessary to keep hospitals and clinics running smoothly. They are a valuable resource for any medical team and make up an essential role within the healthcare industry. A Medical Assistant is “a professional who performs administrative and routine clinical tasks within medical settings.”1 A Medical Assistant manages the front […]

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 […]

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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 […]