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24 04, 2025

The Evolving Role of LVNs in California’s Healthcare System

April 24th, 2025|Career Programs, Vocational Nursing (VN)|

In the dynamic healthcare landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area, Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) are becoming increasingly vital contributors to patient care. As healthcare delivery models transform across California, the scope and opportunities for LVNs continue to expand, creating exciting pathways for those entering this rewarding profession. California's Unique Healthcare Landscape The Golden State's healthcare system faces distinctive challenges and opportunities. With over 39 million residents and some of the nation's most diverse patient populations, California demands a [...]

25 03, 2020

Healthcare Certifications: Do I Have to Have Hands-on Training?

March 25th, 2020|Advanced Nursing, Career Programs, Classes, Education|

Today, training for nearly any job or learning for any class can take a variety of forms. While lectures were once de rigueur for most of those studying for health care professions, students and professionals can now find a myriad of ways to learn about up-and-coming research, hone their life-saving skills and advance their careers. From online courses to apps, the sky seems to be the limit on educational materials. However, in the health care [...]

20 03, 2020

Problems with Excessive Ventilation During ACLS

March 20th, 2020|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, Education|

Problems with Excessive Ventilation During ACLS At some point in your career, you have probably dealt with a patient who was hyperventilating. This is generally referred to as respirations greater than 20 per minute. When respirations become much faster than that, oxygen levels drop and your patient begins to feel lightheaded or dizzy. However, even when your patient cannot control their own respirations, such as during or after a code, he may still be hyperventilating due to rescuer attempts. There [...]

18 03, 2020

CPR Training Benefits for Community Leaders

March 18th, 2020|CPR Training Articles|

CPR training is necessary for all types of health care workers, from doctors and nurses to EMTs and many ancillary workers. However, there are a myriad of individuals who may not work close to the health care sector but who should still be prepared with proper knowledge of how to perform life-saving care of the individual who is coding. When many people throughout a community are well-trained in CPR, that community is a safe one where residents can feel safe. [...]

13 03, 2020

The H’s and T’s of ACLS

March 13th, 2020|ACLS, Education|

When treating any patient, it is important to recognize what underlying concerns could be causing the present issue. Not only will this help you decide upon the correct treatment method, but also it will help you treat your patient in a more time-conscious manner. This is particularly important when treating patients with life-threatening conditions. When you learn ACLS, you will be clued in to what is commonly called the H’s and T’s, which is a [...]

6 03, 2020

ACLS and PALS Medications to Study

March 6th, 2020|ACLS, Advanced Nursing|

An in-depth look at ACLS and PALS certification classes and their respective study booklets will quickly show you that there are numerous medications that can be used for every algorithm. While all of these medications are important and will probably be used on your floor or in your emergency department at one point or another, some of them are more likely to be seen on your certification examination and during your mega code. Therefore, focusing on the classification, dosages and usages of the following medications is most helpful for your limited study time.

4 03, 2020

The Yearly Influenza Shot for Nurses

March 4th, 2020|Nurses Corner|

Increasing numbers of hospitals and health care organizations started requiring certain professionals, such as doctors and nurses, to have the vaccine or risk being fired. Although a huge majority of workers opted to get the vaccine rather than lose their jobs, some simply did not want to be forced and chose to leave their workplace. But should it be required?

26 02, 2020

Gratitude in Nursing Impacts Your Body and Mind

February 26th, 2020|Nurses Corner|

Whether your patients are neonates, the elderly or somewhere in the middle, you want to give them the best care you can. While that often means gaining Continuing Education certifications, learning new skills or improving on the ones you have, it also means something much more basic. […]

21 02, 2020

PALS for Trauma Victims

February 21st, 2020|Advanced Nursing|

If you are hoping to start a career in trauma care for the pediatric population, you may be required by your employer to take a PALS course. Even if this is not a requirement where you work, this course can give you the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in your job and to feel more confident and comfortable when working in the emergency department or in the pediatric intensive care unit. PALS is the Pediatric Advanced Life Support class [...]

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