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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Being a Small Business Accountant
Being a small business accountant is a great career choice for those who enjoy helping small companies maintain their 59 million employees. Those small business employees make up 47% of the total workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Since having accurate financial records is a mandatory requirement for small companies, it is an[…]
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6 Reasons to Get a Phlebotomy Certification
Are you a medical assistant that is looking to get a phlebotomy certification? Receiving a phlebotomy certification provides the medical assistant with the education needed to advance in an ever-growing medical field. Medical assistants get into the medical field and stay there because they love what they do. It takes quite a knack to find[…]
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10 Benefits of Attending a Vocational School
Choosing a career early in life is imperative. However, the path towards achieving that career goal is not often straightforward. That dream to become an artist, accountant, medical assistant, computer technician, nurse, business analyst, or paralegal is available for those that attend a vocational school. Before making that decision to go to college, evaluate the[…]
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A Medical Assistant’s Role in Phlebotomy
Medical testing is often required to diagnose a patient. One of the most common tests performed by a medical assistant is a blood test. Blood tests can check for a wide range of conditions such as thyroid disorders, complete blood count totals, liver function, and kidney function. In some cases, a condition isn’t necessarily seen[…]
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DELAYED CLASSES – 12/11/18, Atlanta campuses, Day only
Due to inclement weather, ie black ice potential, all Atlanta campuses, Lilburn, Marietta, Sandy Springs, will delay day classes until 11:00am. Please be prepared to start class at 11:00am. This will not affect night schedules.
Automated Machines Helping Medical Assistants
Today, automated machines in healthcare are relieving medical assistants from routine tasks, which frequently demand time away from more urgent responsibilities. In addition, these machines make healthcare procedures less costly and safer for the patient. They can even perform surgery in tiny spots and transport hazardous substances. Automated Machines Helping Medical Assistants Automated machines perform[…]
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