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Tips for Your Patient Care Technician Job Search

NHA Now

Patient Care Technicians/Assistants ( CPCT/A ) are critical in helping provide the day-to-day care that some patients require. This job requires a broad range of knowledge and skills, and is a vital role in caring for patients — especially those with chronic conditions.

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Exploring Allied Healthcare Job Options: Certification Paths and Career Opportunities

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The allied healthcare workforce plays an indispensable role in the healthcare system, encompassing professionals whose contributions complement and bolster the efforts of doctors and nurses. These specialized roles are essential for delivering well-rounded, attentive patient care.

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A Day in the Life of a Practical Nurse

Prism Career Institute

Because so much of your role revolves around patient care, practical nurses will also be expected to help offer support to patients when they need it. What’s the Difference Between a Practical Nurse and a Registered Nurse?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Elaina Hall

Minority Nurse

Before obtaining my nursing degree, I began my journey in healthcare as a certified nursing assistant and patient care technician. These early roles provided me with invaluable experience in direct patient care and laid the groundwork for my future in nursing.

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Hershaw Davis, Jr. Talks About Emergency Nursing

Minority Nurse

. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do,” he says, “and didn’t see many male role models in nursing.” ” At the suggestion of a friend’s mother, he became a Certified Nursing Assistant and that’s where he first worked in the ED. “You just form a connection.”

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Nursing Assistants: Care and a Familiar Face

Minority Nurse

Nursing assistants are essential members of any healthcare team and this week’s National Nursing Assistants Week is a time to honor the work they do. Because they spend quite a lot of time with patients, they are able to notice changes they can quickly report to the care team.

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NHA & HOSA Award Health Occupations Student Scholarship | NHA

NHA Now

“I really appreciate what NHA stands for and believe, especially with the current understaffing issues in the healthcare field, that NHA is making great strides towards a better tomorrow, not only for health professionals, but for better quality patient care.” She is truly busy pursuing her passion in allied health sciences.