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Guidance for anyone exploring or advancing a career in healthcare. Posts cover vocational nursing pathways, phlebotomy, NICU nursing, choosing your first nursing role, and what to expect from hands-on training programs. Whether you’re just starting out or mapping your next move, these articles are designed to help you make informed decisions about your healthcare career.

30 10, 2019

What Is a Career as a Phlebotomist Like?

October 30th, 2019|Career Programs, Research|

Among the many health care careers available to men and women of all ages today, many individuals fail to consider phlebotomy, a unique hands-on career that requires plenty of interaction with patients. Although a phlebotomist’s job is incredibly important especially for critical or emergency care, it does not come with the same amount of stress that numerous other health care careers include. Phlebotomists are responsible for drawing blood in patients’ rooms, emergency departments, clinics, blood donor centers and laboratories. Therefore, [...]

16 10, 2019

Fall in Love with Your First Nursing Job by Choosing the Right One

October 16th, 2019|Career Programs, Nurses Corner, Research|

While choosing nursing as your career may have been a simple decision, your choice of nursing specialization may not be so easy. After all, there are dozens of areas where you can work in any health care organization as well as numerous specialty organizations that offer home health and hospice care. You could even put your nursing education to work behind the desk at an insurance company or in case management. With so many choices, you may be worried [...]

11 10, 2019

Pros and Cons of Working “Only” Three Days Each Week

October 11th, 2019|Advanced Nursing, Career Programs, Education, Nurses Corner|

Today, the majority of nurses, particularly newly licensed nurses, end up working 12-hour shifts rather than the traditional 8-hour shift. This often makes staffing easier in hospitals, and hospital managers argue in favor of the great continuity of care for patients. However, even though some love the flexibility of the 12-hour shift, it is not all glamor and downtime. For many nurses, this dreaded shift can pose many real problems and distinct health dangers. Pros and Cons of a 3/7, [...]

4 09, 2019

Is Becoming a Phlebotomist Technician Right for You?

September 4th, 2019|BLS, Career Programs, Education|

They’re everywhere. In almost every hospital setting, doctor’s office, walk-in clinic or Urgent Care, you’ll find them. They patiently wait with their empty vials and syringes until a new patient needs their blood drawn and tested. They’re phlebotomists, often quietly going about their business of helping save lives. […]

28 08, 2019

Becoming An Emergency Room Nurse: TNCC Certification

August 28th, 2019|Career Programs, Education|

For health care professionals, the desire to better one’s practice is a constant thought in the back of one’s mind. Every nurse knows they have more to learn. Not only is it nearly impossible to remember every fact, but also medical knowledge is constantly changing and growing, requiring the nurse to continue growing at the same rate. Some nurses may choose to complete the bare minimum of initial education and continuing education hours. However, if you want to take [...]

31 07, 2019

EMT Certification Requirements

July 31st, 2019|Career Programs, EMT Training|

Working as an EMT can be incredibly rewarding if you long to help those who are unable to help themselves. As an EMT, you will provide health support to individuals of all ages who are not yet at the hospital. This could include stabilizing them, providing life-sustaining support and transporting them. Although many of your runs as an EMT will be for routine everyday needs, such as transporting nursing home patients to appointments, you will certainly have some trips [...]

22 02, 2019

Wanting to Become a Nurse? Know When to Become BLS Certified

February 22nd, 2019|BLS, Career Programs|

BLS certifications tell the world that you know how to perform CPR and perform basic life-saving techniques. If you’re planning to get into the health care field yourself, you may be wondering when you should get your certification. Is it best to get it long before you apply for your first job, or should you wait until you are accepted into a position?

9 01, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Paramedic and an EMT?

January 9th, 2019|Career Programs, Education, EMT Training|

When you hear the words EMT and paramedic, you might immediately think of those people who hop out of the backs of ambulances to help individuals in emergency situations. However, an EMT is actually different from a paramedic. While both may occasionally do some of the same tasks, one has a bit more education, training, experience and skills than the other. Differences in Training The most obvious difference between EMTs and paramedics is in their education. EMTs follow a fairly [...]

28 12, 2018

5 Tips for Passing Your ACLS Examination the First Time

December 28th, 2018|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, Career Programs|

It can be scary to take an Advanced Cardiac Life Support class for the first time. You may feel totally out of your element and may feel as if you know less than any of the others around you. While these feelings of low confidence are normal, you can do some things yourself to improve your experience. Specifically, you can follow these five tips to help you ace your certification exam the first time you take it. Learn to [...]

17 10, 2018

How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly

October 17th, 2018|Advanced Nursing, Career Programs, Classes, Education|

In this week’s edition of the Heartbeat Blog, we will continue our discussion on urinary tract infections, also known as UTIs. Our upcoming lecture series “Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly” begins soon, so don’t forget to check our CNA courses to see when it’s up. […]

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