Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019 by Altierus
If you’re looking for an in-demand career path that offers the opportunity to help others, consider training to become a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians provide customer service in retail and hospital pharmacies, filling prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians will portion out pre-prepared medications and compound custom medications. According to the U.S. […]
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Posted on Tuesday, Sep 17, 2019 by Altierus
September 15-21 is National Surgical Technologists Week. During this week, we celebrate the important contribution surgical technologists make to operations every day. If you’re not familiar with what surgical technologists do—or if you’re interested in pursuing a surgical tech career—this article describes their daily duties and responsibilities. While every operation is different, there are common […]
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Posted on Tuesday, Sep 3, 2019 by Altierus
Interested in training to become a nurse? If you earn your Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and your nursing license, you can look forward to entering the job market with in-demand clinical skills. You can also look forward to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families every day. Another attractive […]
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Posted on Wednesday, Jul 17, 2019 by Altierus
Considering going to college, but wondering if you’ll be able to make time to study? It’s a common concern among students who need to work. Managing the school-work-life balance is possible, but you’ll need to level up your time-management skills. Here are some tips for getting a handle on your time so you can earn […]
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Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 by Altierus
Considering going to school to open up the door to more career opportunities? While you may be exploring earning a bachelor’s degree at a traditional four-year college, there’s another option. Career colleges offer an alternative route to new career paths in high-demand fields such as healthcare, skilled trades, and computer information technology. Here are six […]
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Posted on Monday, May 6, 2019 by Altierus
Happy National Nurses Week! Every year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) recognizes the impact and achievements of the nursing profession during the week of May 6-12. This year’s theme is “4 Million Reasons to Celebrate”, a reference to America’s 3.9 million registered nurses (RNs).[i] According to the 2017 National Nursing Workforce Survey, RNs are the […]
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Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 by Altierus
Are you a parent who’s debating whether you should return to college while your children are still young? You’re not alone: according to a 2017 report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, the number of undergraduate college students raising children grew by 30.2% from 2004-2012 (the most recent eight-year period for which national statistics […]
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Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 by Altierus
It’s a good time to become a nurse. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for registered nurses is projected to grow 15% over the 2016-2026 period, adding more than 400,000 new jobs across the country.[i] Earning potential for RNs is also strong, with the lowest 10% earning $48,690 and a national median […]
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Posted on Thursday, Feb 28, 2019 by Altierus
March 3-9, 2019 is Dental Assistants Awareness Week™,[1] and as a career college that helps train students for dental assistant careers, we want to celebrate. Dental assistants help keep dental practices moving, doing everything from stocking supplies to providing patients support during procedures. We want to highlight how dental assistants make a difference in their […]
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Posted on Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019 by Altierus
Interested in training for a career in health care? You’ve probably seen surgical techs at work on TV dramas set in operating rooms, but what do they really do? Also known as surgical techs or scrub techs, surgical technologists play a critical role in keeping the OR running. They help surgeons perform procedures while ensuring […]
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