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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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What Is the Easiest Healthcare Certification to Get Online?

We Care Online

Job Outlook: Employment of CNAs is expected to increase 5% by 2031, as the older population will needmore long-term care. Theory is contained to the online portion, while in-person clinical training preps you forhands-on care. Why Its Easy: CNA programs typically last412 weeks.

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The Role of Medical Assistants in Efficient Healthcare Delivery

Northwest Suburban College

Medical Assistants work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and long-term care facilities, making them integral to the healthcare system. From anatomy and physiology to medical terminology and healthcare law, our curriculum ensures students have a well-rounded understanding of the medical field.

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A Rewarding Career in Pharmacy: The Crucial Role of Pharmacy Technicians

Northwest Suburban College

Long-term care facilities: Pharmacy Technicians in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes, dispense medications to residents, often requiring specialized knowledge of geriatric pharmaceutical care.

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Does Inequality Matter in the U.S.? Health and the Great Gatsby Curve

Health Populi

The 2020 round of the OECD Risks that Matter survey presents a stark picture of economic disruption and rising worries about health and financial security across OECD countries. The abstract of Risks That Matter notes, “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global health tragedy. ” Now cast your eyes to Table 3.7

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“Wow, That Could Be Me One Day” – Wayne State’s Erik Carter Traces His Path from Teenage LVN to Nurse Educator

Minority Nurse

Carter caught the teaching bug about 10 years later while working as an acute and critical care cardiovascular nurse in San Fransisco. Observing Carter sharing his experience with local students during clinical rounds, an impressed faculty member urged him to add teaching to his skill-set. ” How did you get into teaching?

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Medical Assistant Tasks and Specializations: Discover the Diverse Medical Assistant Field

Northwest Suburban College

Learn how our program fosters well-rounded, competent professionals who are prepared to make a meaningful impact in various medical settings. Clinical Tasks: Patient Care and Support Medical assistants play a vital role in patient care, performing a variety of clinical tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals.