Graduation day for a licensed practical nurse is a time to celebrate accomplishments, but it also marks the beginning of a new phase of learning. School teaches students what they need to know to be confident on the job, but it’s only with real-world experience that knowledge comes full circle. For new nurses, an entry-level[…]
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Author: Alan Rothstein
Vaccinations & Patient Immunization: A Nurse’s Guide
Vaccinations have been a mainstay of public health for more than two centuries, and without them, millions might have been lost to preventable disease. As front-line healthcare providers, nurses regularly administer vaccines and have a responsibility to educate patients about immunization, the role vaccines play and how to stay safe. These are the basics. What[…]
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Gerontological Nursing: The Baby Boomer Boom
More than 70 million baby boomers are fast approaching retirement age and with that comes a growing need for gerontological nurses. Gerontology, the study and care of aging adults, is poised to become a top medical specialty in the next two decades. Unlike geriatrics which focuses on the treatment of disease in the elderly, gerontology[…]
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Tax Season and What It Means for Accountants
Anyone who intends to become an accountant and enjoy the financial security that comes with the career should know about tax season. Many professional accountants, regardless of the other business-related tasks they perform, earn up to half their annual income during just a few months of the year. Of course, individual situations vary, but accountants[…]
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Nursing Student Saves Man Overdosing
Nurses are an integral part of the healthcare system in the United States. You can probably remember of a time in your life where a nurse made a tremendous impact. Maybe you broke a bone in middle school. Perhaps you’re a mother who had that one *outstanding* nurse by your side during the delivery of[…]
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How to Manage Massage Therapy Clients
The benefits of massage therapy are wide reaching. As a massage therapist, you use the power of your hands and the techniques you have learned to relieve pain and tension in your clients’ muscles and soft tissues. Your services can help encourage and increase physical circulation and even help with anxiety and irregular sleep patterns.[…]
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Maternal and Pediatric Care Nursing Skills
Maternal and pediatric nursing are two specialized fields among many nursing options. Although a very natural process, human reproduction is an area in which the skills of the nurse are critical to a successful outcome for both mother and child. As the child grows, preventive care helps promote health and proper physical, emotional and social[…]
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ATLANTA campuses – closed Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Students, Faculty, and Staff – Gwinnett College in Lilburn, Sandy Springs, and Marietta, will all be closed on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, due to inclement weather. Enjoy your day and stay safe!
What Does an Administrative Assistant Do Day-to-Day?
The role of an executive secretary has evolved over the last couple of decades to include more knowledge of trade and responsibility. Administrative Assistant is the title used to represent this new support role. Depending on the field of employment you select, your position meets the needs of your department or industry. Executives depend on[…]
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Compassionate Patient Care: A Registered Nurse (RN) Guide
The foundation of nursing is compassionate care. It’s a simple statement that sounds obvious, but it’s more complex than it seems. Compassion is much more than ordinary kindness. It can’t be measured by a test or be seen under a microscope, and it’s tough to define clearly because it’s patient-dependent and may never look the[…]
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