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Pharmacy Technician vs. Pharmacist: What’s the Difference?

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the field of pharmacy, but you don’t necessarily want to spend the time and money it would ...

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HVAC Questions: How Do Refrigerants Work in My Air Conditioner?

Posted on Wednesday, Dec 16, 2020 by Altierus

Did you use your air conditioner more often this summer? It wouldn’t be a surprise if you did: the summer of 2020 was the hottest on record for the Northern Hemisphere.[i] While you stood in front of your A/C cooling off, you may also have wondered how that wonderful machine works.  The answer is refrigerants. […]

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Tips for Preparing for Your Nursing Clinicals

Posted on Monday, Dec 7, 2020 by Altierus

If you’re interested in training to become a nurse, you probably know that student nurses complete clinical rotations as part of their training. During clinical rotations, you will gain supervised hands-on experience in the medical/surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and psychiatric departments. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with patients as a nursing […]

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How to Motivate Yourself to Study in Tough Times

Posted on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020 by Altierus

2020 has been a year for the history books. For many people, it’s also been an incredibly difficult year because of the global pandemic. Even if the coronavirus has not directly affected your health or your job, it may have impacted you in other ways. You may be feeling isolated because you can’t visit family […]

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How Medical Assistants Contribute to Patient Care

Posted on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 by Altierus

Looking to train for a new career in healthcare? Consider training to become a medical assistant. Medical assistants (MAs) help clinics, practices and hospital departments run smoothly by providing both administrative and clinical support. In fact, medical assistants can play an important role in ensuring patients receive quality care. Here are just a few ways […]

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Tips for Adjusting to Virtual Learning

Posted on Thursday, Oct 15, 2020 by Altierus

The coronavirus pandemic has sent many colleges and universities online this year. At Altierus Career College, we’ve always offered a blend of virtual and in-person learning, because we recognize that virtual coursework offers our students additional flexibility when it comes to completing their programs. This year, we are relying on our virtual classes more so […]

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Common Questions About the NCLEX-RN® Exam

Posted on Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020 by Altierus

Interested in becoming a nurse? You’re definitely not alone this year: according to a recent article in U.S. News and World Report, some nursing schools are seeing many more applicants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] If you’re looking into what nursing education involves, you’ve probably read about the coursework you can expect, what […]

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What Is a Non-Traditional College Student?

Posted on Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020 by Altierus

Are you a recent high school graduate? Are you financially dependent on your parents? Are you single, without children or other caring responsibilities? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, that means you’re what the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) calls a “non-traditional” college student. The NCES defines non-traditional college students as […]

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What Are the Different Massage Therapy Styles?

Posted on Wednesday, Sep 9, 2020 by Altierus

Interested in training to become a massage therapist? Massage can offer clients many benefits, from relaxation to renewed range of motion. In a massage therapy training program, you’ll learn foundational concepts in human anatomy and physiology, along with several different massage styles. These aren’t just individual techniques—they’re entirely different approaches to treating patients. Each style […]

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Career and Technical Education—A New Way Forward after COVID-19?

Posted on Friday, Aug 21, 2020 by Altierus

The coronavirus crisis has impacted every sector of the economy. In the U.S., this has led to job losses on a scale not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Since the start of the crisis, as many as one in four U.S. workers has filed for unemployment for the first time—some 40 million […]

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Surgeon, Surgical Technologist, Surgical Nurse—What’s the Difference?

Posted on Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020 by Altierus

The operating room is where lives are saved and improved. It’s also a fast-paced workplace with many pairs of hands at the ready, helping ensure procedures run as smoothly as possible. If you’ve never been a surgical patient, the number of people in the OR for major operations may surprise you. For example, during a […]

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