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3 minute read If you are a Licensed practical nurse (LPN), your next career step might be to pursue a career as a registered nurse. RNs have to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and pass the NCLEX-RN Exam. Many schools take experience and work history into account toward the…
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3 minute read Certified nursing assistants combine medical duties with personal, often individual, care. Helping seniors is a part of many possible CNA career paths. Individual care, nursing homes, senior living communities and hospice care are some settings nursing assistants work in. The tasks and responsibilities are specific to the facility, needs and individual. What though, are some…
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3 minute read With all the vital responsibilities registered nurses have in a hospital, a clinic, a nursing home, a home or a school, good communication with a patient is one more. It takes a special and talented person to be caring and professional under pressure. It’s likely the patient or loved ones are stressed or worried, too;…
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3 minute read Med Tech, Certified Med Tech, and CMT are all common abbreviations for a specific group of employees in the healthcare industry. Certified Medical Technicians serve a very valuable position in the industry assisting physicians and nurses with patient care. Certified Medical Technicians provide a broad range of services. Job Responsibilities of a Med Tech The…
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3 minute read If you have recently graduated with your Licensed Practical Nurse degree and are excited to get to work, one of the first things you should do is find a mentor. Being in a mentorship program is beneficial for new nurses. So you might be asking, how do you find a mentor? Our experts at Cynamed…
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3 minute read A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) job is one of the most gratifying and rewarding of all the positions in the medical field. CNA positions are available in many types of facilities. Usually, the CNA develops a closer relationship with the patient than the nurses and the physicians. They also become an important conduit to the…
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3 minute read Congratulations! You have received your Registered Nurse License. Now it’s time to start looking for your first nursing job. At this point, some self-doubt may creep in. That is perfectly normal; everyone has experienced it. Listed below are the 5 qualifications that you need to have to be a great RN. Go through these and…
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2 minute read A medical technician, or med tech, works closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers to perform a wide range of tasks from hands-on care to assisting with lab tests. A career as a med tech is highly rewarding. Med techs possess a valuable range of people and medical skills. If you are considering becoming…
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2 minute read A career as a certified nursing assistant, or CNA, can be very rewarding and exciting. CNAs work closely with patients and nurses to provide care by providing basic support and other tasks depending on the need. Also, CNAs play an important role in a patient’s health, so if you are considering becoming a CNA, here…
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2 minute read LPNs are the heart and soul of the healthcare industry. They care for the injured, disabled, and sick, providing comfort to their patients. LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse, and their work differs from that of an RN or nurse practitioner. The main difference between an LPN and other types of nurses is that LPNs…
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