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What Is The Value Of PCT Certification?

ACI Medical & Dental School

At ACI Medical & Dental School, you can train to become a certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) in just four months through our hands-on Medical Assistant program. Here is a breakdown of the Patient Care Technician role, and the exciting possibilities that come with PCT certification.

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5 Women Nursing You Need to Know About Today

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She is also the founder of the nonprofit organization, Partners in Health and Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief. Pat Cullen Cullen is the general secretary and chief officer of the Royal College Nursing, which has been organizing strikes in the U.K. All her work as president of the organization is unpaid and performed on a volunteer basis.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Cook

Minority Nurse

During wartime, Cook showed her dedication and commitment to patient care, which instilled in her a profound sense of duty, resilience, and an unwavering ability to thrive under pressure. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Barbara Bosah

Minority Nurse

Barbara Bosah, MS, RN, PCCN, is a highly skilled nurse manager in the thoracic and surgical intermediate care unit and vascular progressive care unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), downtown campus in Baltimore, MD. These patients are admitted to our unit after undergoing surgery.

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Nursing Leadership: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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Every nurse has the potential to lead, whether on the front line, in their unit, or as a resource for others. Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations. But the goal is clear.

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The Intersection of Nursing and Justice

Minority Nurse

We may think about patients, patient care, medications, interventions, and hospitals, but justice might seem like the purview of lawyers, legislators, activists, human service agencies, and non-profit organizations. When we reflect on nursing, we don’t always consider the concept of justice.

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Mary Howard

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She’s a member of the Community Relations Commission with the city of Columbus, the Board of Directors of CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services), and the United Way Key Club. In February, we’ll highlight healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.