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, […]

  X-ray Technicians and Radiologic Technologists work in health and wellness places. Both carry out imaging procedures. Each goes to school and studies technology and allied healthcare. What, then, are their key differences? This article explores some of the similarities and differences between these two professionals. Education Similarities Both roles require secondary education. Primarily, each […]

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 […]

Here are 15 little-known facts that every nurse ought to know. 1. Have A Mentor Have a good mentor, someone you aspire to become.  Be a good mentee by asking questions, taking notes, practicing what you’ve learned, respecting time and space, and always saying `thank you.’ Establish goals and expectations by writing your objectives down […]

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 to associate and bachelor degrees. All programs consist of didactic classroom instruction paired with clinicals providing students opportunities within medical settings. These include […]

Pursuing a vocational nursing (VN) career most often begins with an accredited vocational nursing program. Upon program completion and passing the NCLEX-PN, one may become certified to practice as a vocational nurse. At Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, this program takes 12 months/52 weeks.* The relatively quick entry into the healthcare field allows one to work, […]

If you want to make a difference in your life, earning an LPN nursing degree could open for your various opportunities than you ever thought. You could help other nurses in their daily duties at the hospitals or applying your services to a rehabilitation clinic by just taking one of the many LPN programs. Through […]

There was a time when vocational training focused on skilled trades, such as mechanics or welders. But with the advent of the computer age, industries have diversified. Online schooling now offers people better opportunities, such as business and information technology. However, in nursing degrees, not many universities offer nursing programs to their students, so those […]

If you are interested in ultrasound courses, you should know that Medical Ultrasound Schools (or Sonography schools) provide such studies. These studies are, in most cases, for certification and associate degrees in ultrasound technology. The difference between ultrasound technology and the traditional x-ray is that the first one is used for seeing muscles and generally […]

To obtain your sonography license, you have to go through the proper training and sonography classes. You will also have additional hands-on training that must be completed to certify you for the sonography license. Sonography courses are not easy to go through. They require a lot of time and commitment. Before committing to getting your sonography […]

Licensed vocational nurses work with registered nurses and doctors in providing care to sick and injured people. After completing a licensed vocational nursing program, LPN nurses work at hospitals, elderly homes, and private clinics. There are several LPN programs from which individuals can choose. There are more than 500 universities as well as community colleges […]