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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How to Become a Small Business Accountant
Have you ever considered a career in accounting? If so, then this field has many rewarding opportunities for you. The accounting field is one of those industries that can offer a variety of career paths for your consideration. From taxation to cost accounting, auditing or general accounting, this field of study provides many career choices[…]
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How LPNs can Look to RNs as Mentors
All LPNs need a mentor, an experienced veteran to help guide them through the ever-evolving world of healthcare. While vocational school training teaches students everything they need to know to get started, no program can cover every possible skill and clinical challenge. A new LPN has a lot to learn, and who better to learn[…]
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The Aging Population: Nursing Geriatric Patients
In 2016, the population of Americans over 65 years of age reached 50 million. By 2040, that number will rise to more than 83 million as scores of baby boomers reach retirement age, according to the Administration on Aging. Who will care for these vulnerable seniors? With primary care providers stretched to their limits, it’s[…]
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How to Become a Paralegal
A career as a paralegal can be a very rewarding experience. While you will learn the ins and outs of the job through a diploma or degree program, you will continue to learn certain skills while working as a paralegal. Whether you work for a law office or another type of agency, you will be[…]
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The Definitive Guide to Swedish Massage
Whether you are considering a profession as a massage therapist or simply interested in getting a massage, there is a lot to consider. There is a fair amount of overlap between many of the different methods. They also have very distinct differences that have to be navigated. There are a lot of different methods and[…]
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Do Medical Assistants Draw Blood? Phlebotomy & Venipuncture Explained
Medical assisting is a dynamic career with plenty of opportunities to specialize. From tackling administrative responsibilities to working in a lab, a medical assistant can do it all, or they can choose to focus on a single area of interest. Phlebotomy is one such specialty that may appeal to students with an aptitude for science[…]
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