Stephany Diaz – Manual Resistance Stretching Description This is a manual resistance stretch course. Students will learn about contraindications and safety to perform safe and effective stretches. The student will be educated on the client’s range of motion, limitations and postural observations that would indicate necessary stretches. Students will learn warm-up options to enhance muscle[…]
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Author: Alan Rothstein
Where Can I Work with an RN Associate Degree?
Being a registered nurse requires a college degree, and while having a bachelor’s is helpful, a Registered Nurse (RN) with an associate degree has the same professional standing. Graduates with a four-year education and a two-year education are similar because all candidates take the same test for licensure and must be equally prepared. RNs with[…]
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What is the Role of a Paralegal?
Today’s modern legal industry has transformed from its pre-Internet past. This inevitable transition is the direct result of several critical factors, including the introduction of technology into almost all aspects of the industry. Law firms have been forced to include advanced technology skills into their practice in order to maintain a competitive edge. The evolving[…]
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COVID-19 Update
Good evening Students, Faculty, and Staff. Across our campuses, we have had the opportunity to speak to most of you directly over the last 48 hours. We wanted to post an update knowing that we’ve likely missed some as we’ve circulated throughout our campuses. We continue to watch as the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves and[…]
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Gwinnett College COVID-19 Response – March 15, 2020
Orlando Campus We are aware that Orange County decided late on Friday, March 13th to suspend classes until March 30th. We have been preparing and are prepared to transition our courses to a virtual format, however, we are waiting for guidance from the Florida CIE giving us approval to make that transition on a temporary[…]
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Working in a Maternity Ward: An LPN’s Guide
Licensed practical nurses work in a wide range of settings, but among the most rewarding is the maternity ward. Also known as labor and delivery units, maternity wards are busy, but the work is exciting. LPNs with an interest in both maternal and child health can use their role for the benefit of both mothers[…]
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Coronavirus Information
Dear Staff and Students of Gwinnett College, Gwinnett Institute, and Meridian College, The leadership team at the College is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak via the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Florida Department of Health (FDH), the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and[…]
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Is There a Home Care Nursing Shortage?
By 2035, more than 78 million Americans will be over the age of 65, according to the Social Security Administration. Born after World War II, this so-called Baby Boom generation will soon need more nursing care than the system can provide. Healthcare has changed drastically in the last two decades, and as nurses take on[…]
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What Vital Signs Does a Medical Assistant Check?
Vital signs are essential measurements of a patient’s body function. Taken by a medical assistant or medical technician each time a patient sees their doctor, they give physicians important information to make the best clinical decisions. Readings help doctors diagnose disease, monitor the effects of therapy, and calculate dosages for high-risk medication. It’s a routine[…]
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Geriatric Care: Nursing the Baby Boom Generation
By 2030, the number of Baby Boomers aged 64 to 85 will top 64 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For the first time in United States history, seniors will not only outnumber children but also the adult caregivers they’ll depend on as they age. Public health leaders are currently planning for the unprecedented[…]
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