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23 09, 2025

HeartCode Complete vs. RQI: Best BLS, ACLS & PALS Training

By |2025-09-23T11:02:11-07:00September 23rd, 2025|ACLS, BLS, Classes, Education, PALS|Comments Off on HeartCode Complete vs. RQI: Best BLS, ACLS & PALS Training

HeartCode Complete vs. RQI: Understanding the Best Training Solution for BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification In the world of healthcare, staying current with life-saving skills like Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is not just mandatory—it's crucial to saving lives. As resuscitation science evolves, so do [...]

24 04, 2025

Effective Patient Communication and Cultural Competency for LVNs in California

By |2025-04-24T16:51:19-07:00April 24th, 2025|Career Programs, Vocational Nursing (VN)|Comments Off on Effective Patient Communication and Cultural Competency for LVNs in California

Introduction: Communication at the Heart of Care In California’s diverse healthcare settings, effective patient communication is a core skill for every Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Whether you’re working in Oakland, San Francisco, or anywhere in the Bay Area, your ability to communicate clearly and sensitively can make a world of difference in patient outcomes [...]

24 04, 2025

Medication Safety and Common Clinical Pitfalls for LVNs

By |2025-04-24T16:46:38-07:00April 24th, 2025|Career Programs, Vocational Nursing (VN)|Comments Off on Medication Safety and Common Clinical Pitfalls for LVNs

Introduction: Why Medication Safety Matters for Every LVN Medication administration is at the heart of the Licensed Vocational Nurse’s daily responsibilities. In California, where LVNs often serve on the front lines of patient care, medication safety is both a professional obligation and a legal requirement. At Project Heartbeat in Oakland, we make sure our [...]

24 04, 2025

The Evolving Role of LVNs in California’s Healthcare System

By |2025-04-24T15:46:53-07:00April 24th, 2025|Career Programs, Vocational Nursing (VN)|Comments Off on The Evolving Role of LVNs in California’s Healthcare System

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 [...]

25 03, 2020

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

By |2020-03-20T12:58:29-07:00March 25th, 2020|Advanced Nursing, Career Programs, Classes, Education|Comments Off on Healthcare Certifications: Do I Have to Have Hands-on Training?

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. [...]

20 03, 2020

Problems with Excessive Ventilation During ACLS

By |2020-03-20T12:51:19-07:00March 20th, 2020|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, Education|Comments Off on 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 his [...]

13 03, 2020

The H’s and T’s of ACLS

By |2020-03-12T23:50:46-07:00March 13th, 2020|ACLS, Education|Comments Off on The H’s and T’s of ACLS

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 [...]

24 01, 2020

The Rewards of a Phlebotomy Career

By |2020-03-29T18:55:11-07:00January 24th, 2020|Career Programs, Classes|Comments Off on The Rewards of a Phlebotomy Career

A career in health care can be quite rewarding, but it can be hard to know where to start. You may not be sure if a career as a registered nurse or medical doctor is right for you if you have not yet dipped your toes into the waters of the medical world. One way [...]

22 01, 2020

Assisting with Tracheal Intubations

By |2020-01-21T18:42:28-08:00January 22nd, 2020|Education, Research|Comments Off on Assisting with Tracheal Intubations

While some patients have planned tracheal intubations as part of medical or surgical procedures, others are intubated during in-hospital codes or following some type of trauma that limits their ability to breathe on their own. With a tracheal intubation, a flexible tube is inserted down the throat and is placed far enough into the trachea [...]

10 01, 2020

Differences Between TNCC and CEN Certifications

By |2019-12-19T23:48:20-08:00January 10th, 2020|Classes, Education, Research|Comments Off on Differences Between TNCC and CEN Certifications

Extra certifications help to set you apart in your health care job, allowing you to take on more leadership roles as you continue to grow in your confidence and knowledge levels in the process. Certifications also provide you with extra credibility if you are looking for a new job or hoping to step into a [...]

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