You’d be surprised at how many jobs there are at a hospital. And the majority of them aren’t nurses. Respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, radiology technicians, and medical coding/billing specialists are just a fraction of the types of jobs at a hospital. Many of them only require two years, or less, [...]
Continue Reading →One of the biggest hurdles of going to school is finding the money. Fortunately, there is a lot of financial help out there for nursing students. Scholarships, grants, loans, and tuition reimbursement all help pay for school. If you start working part-time or fill-time at a hospital many of them offer tuition reimbursement programs. They [...]
Continue Reading →Have you ever watched Grey’s Anatomy or any of the old Er reruns? The nurses are pretty much pushed into the back ground and the doctors do all the work. This is a total misrepresentation of what nurses actually do. When a patient is admitted to the hospital nurses provide the primary care and the [...]
Continue Reading →The other day I talked about the great job opportunities for CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistance). What I didn’t mention was that almost all nursing programs require their students to become CNAs first. This is where many nursing students get their first clinical experiences in hospital settings.
If you’re kicking around the idea of [...]
Continue Reading →Did you know that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics that technical jobs will have an average growth of 50% by 2016? It makes blue collar look pretty good considering some guy with his MBA was ringing up my groceries today. One of the biggest jumps will be in home health and personal care [...]
Continue Reading →Hey there! My name is Lesley Sproles. I live in the beautiful windy city (Go Bears!) and I’m working on my Master’s in Education. Right now I’m working as a Cardiac Tech at a hospital while I’m in school to pay the bills but I’m hoping to start teaching in a couple years. I got [...]
Continue Reading →Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and the focal point for many attractions, jobs, and educational opportunities in the state. There are many individuals in the area and beyond who look for careers in Little Rock because of its size and ability to excel quickly. It helps that Little Rock technical colleges do a [...]
Continue Reading →There is so much to do in Kansas City, Missouri. You can enjoy great shopping, an incredible hike along the Sante Fe Trail, or a good plate of BBQ. But some would rather forgo these outings in exchange for a look at one of the over 200 aquatic displays throughout the city. With so much [...]
Continue Reading →Jackson, the capital of the state of Mississippi, was founded in 1792 and has maintained a steady pace as one of the fastest growing cities in the state ever since. Whether you’re looking for antique shops, shopping, museums, or yummy dining options, you can find them in Jackson. And if you’re looking for educational opportunities, [...]
Continue Reading →The job front in Indianapolis is looking promising, especially in the information technology field, which has been seeing a steady increase in the area for almost a decade. This is great news for those looking to attend Indianapolis technical colleges. Because there are growing jobs in the area, there is a significant need for recent [...]
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