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Theresa Foley — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:59:44 +0000

Pain of the Recession Hits Your Piggybank

If I could encourage one thing in life it would have to be the pursuit of an education! In all of my most recent conversation with students considering a return to school, the current economic recession is their number one fear. Believe me when I say there are recession proof jobs out there. Healthcare work has consistently remained on top of government reports for jobs most in demand. Find out how to balance family and school and gain the educational opportunities available in healthcare.Jobs Are Available.

It is evident that graduates in healthcare are going to be vital to out country in the upcoming years, but equally important is making sure healthcare is for you! The daily tasks of a healthcare worker are challenging but attainable if you are well prepared. Read about how to overcome some of the difficult aspects of a career in healthcare.Difficulties of the Career.

In the field of healthcare there are so many fields of work, but I urge you to look into the opportunities available for dental assistants. If you have thought about a career in healthcare but are not sure which route to go then I recommend you check out dental assisting. Find out if it is for you in the following article! Check out dental assisting.

Encouraging you to check out healthcare,

T-Foley

Strategy Behind Nursing School Success

Theresa Foley — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:58:52 +0000

Believe it or not there is a strategy behind succeeding in nursing school. Organization and preparation are the two skills you will need to concentrate on to succeed in the demanding academic world of nursing school. My best advice is to go to your nearest Staples or Walmart and buy yourself an academic planner. Then make sure you use it! As your professors hand out the syllabi for each of your classes, immediately add assignments to your planner. This will give you your entire semester lined up in one place. Now at the start of each week you can gauge your time according to upcoming tests and assignments. It may feel overwhelming as you try to plan a schedule around everything that will be required of you, but organizing yourself from the beginning will help you finish a nursing school program successfully.

Nursing school may be difficult to get through once you’ve started, but it’s also hard to just start! Did you know that despite the nursing shortage, nursing schools are holding tough on the highly competitive application process for admittance into a program? Have you examined nursing school and the challenging course load that goes along with it? Be sure to check out some advice for applying to nursing school in this article.

Once you complete nursing school you’ll be proud to be a part of the #1 profession in the Top Ten Honesty and Ethics Careers. Nurses are going above and beyond to ensure patient safety and comfort. Read about the ethical behaviors of nurses here.

T-Foley

West Coast University Announces a New Campus

Theresa Foley — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:25:24 +0000

West Coast University is thrilled to announce the relocation of the LA campus to a new North Hollywood Campus.

West Coast University's North Hollywood Campus

The innovative campus comprised of modern classrooms and enhanced labs, will allow both faculty and students to receive the benefits of an advanced education. Staying ahead of the curve, the new facility will offer up to date nursing and dental hygiene training. West Coast University North Hollywood Campus.

In other news, the government is setting forth programs to aid in the funding of nursing programs as the nursing shortage is expected to increase radically in the upcoming years. With patient safety highest on the list, hospitals are anxious about the potential risks they may face if the shortage worsens. Read more about the steps Legislation is taking to prevent compromised patient care. Read More.

Are you hesitant to return to school because you are skeptical that no jobs will be available when you graduate? I can assure you that nursing will have a surplus of need once the economy is booming! Trained nurses are essential to overcoming the shortage, so begin your career training today! Read More.

T-Foley

American Career College Offers Respiratory Therapy Program at Ontario, CA Campus

Andy Kelley — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:24:57 +0000

American Career College Offers Respiratory Therapy Program at Ontario, CA Campus

American Career College With three campuses in Southern California has gained approval to offer a Respiratory Therapy (RT) program at its Ontario, CA campus. The program’s initial class will commence on July 20, 2009. Currently, American Career College offers an RT program at its Orange County campus in Anaheim.

“American Career College introduced its first Respiratory Therapy class in September of 2008 at its Orange County campus and judging by that program’s success, we are confident that the Ontario campus will experience a similar response,” commented George Garcia, Director of the Ontario Campus Respiratory Therapy program at American Career College. “The addition of our Ontario program will enable students from the entire Inland Empire region to access our Respiratory Therapy program with ease.”

American Career College Respiratory Therapy Program Ontario Campus

Relaxation During the Recession

Andy Kelley — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:11:32 +0000

If you’re looking for a rewarding and stable career during these uncertain economic times, you should definitely consider a career in Massage Therapy. Graduates in Massage Therapy can expect job stability, job satisfaction along with financial rewards. Did you know that fresh out of school, as a Massage Therapy graduate, you could charge up to $75.00 per one-hour massage?

Recession Hitting Your Piggy Bank?

With Americans seeking relief from job (or no job) stress, along with meeting financial responsibilities, there’s a growing need to get some relief from today’s seemingly unending pressures. And, with the upward spiral in healthcare costs, individuals are seeking out alternative medicine to relieve the aches and pains that come with stress. And, as most of us know, stress can lead to poor health. As a Massage Therapist, you could provide relief to your clients while earning a very good salary to maintain stability in your own financial future. Find out more about the rewards of a Massage Therapy career.Read More.

Demand for traditional and non-traditional healthcare workers continues to grow despite the unpredictable economy. Job security and job availability are strong in the healthcare industry. The first wave of baby boomers will reach age 65 in 2011. That huge group — 78 million — will make significant demands on the healthcare system for many years to come. Check out the statistics in the following article, then finalize your decision to return to school to pursue a Massage Therapy career. Read More.

Enjoy your career search,

T-Foley

Nursing: A Field of Opportunity

Theresa Foley — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:48:01 +0000

Have you set out to explore the potential options available within the field of nursing? If not, here’s two exciting career opportunities available to nursing graduates. For several years, U.S. TV viewers have been fascinated with crime shows like CSI and Law and Order, but did you know that forensic nursing is one of the fastest growing fields in the nursing profession? If crime scenes aren’t your passion, did you know that travel nursing can give you the opportunity to explore parts of the country (or the world) that you have always wanted to see? With severe nursing shortages in virtually every state, you could experience a new city by applying for nursing positions there. Even if you’ve just started your nursing studies, it’s never too early to check out these appealing career paths.

Forensic and traveling nurse careers are becoming popular

Forensic nursing gives you the opportunity to incorporate the judicial system into your nursing career. With crime rates still high in the U.S., forensic nurses are vital to law enforcement as they gather evidence that can be used in the court of law. If you are interested in the criminal justice field, as well as helping people by working in the healthcare system, consider a career as a forensic nurse.Read More.

If you are considering travel nursing, it’s important to research travel nursing agencies and choose one that best suits your goals and expectations. Be sure to discuss vital components of the job such as salary, benefits, hospital reputation and specialties, i.e., OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Emergency, Intensive Care, etc., where you most want to practice nursing. Read more about how to further your nursing career as a travel nurse. Read More.

Remember, there are a wide variety of career paths you can choose as a professional nurse.

T-Foley

Relieve Your Stress with a Summer in the Classroom

Theresa Foley — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:05:08 +0000

I can't take this stress!

Curriculum in nursing schools is very rigorous and can be intimidating. If you are in nursing school, one major way to take some strain off your course load is to take a summer course. I know it seems tough to pass up some rays at the beach on your day off from work, but the stress relief you will feel during your semester when you have already passed anatomy and physiology will be worthwhile. Four classes rather than five in the hectic course schedule of a nursing student will be beneficial to students skeptical of entering nursing school. Even if nursing school isn’t your passion, the healthcare field offers an abundance of opportunities to succeed. America is in the middle of a severe nursing shortage. This means there is demand for hospital support staff such as medical assistants, medical coding, dental hygienists, and medical administration. Some careers involve direct patient care while others maintain the support and management of the hospital. Read more about your calling in the healthcare field. Read More.

For my skeptics reading this, I know that the current “nursing shortage” seems impossible with the lack of job opportunity in the current economy, but believe me when I say, a devastating turnover is expected once the rest of the baby boomers reach retirement. Healthcare remains the most prominent field seeking graduates for the future. Read more about the turnover that hospitals are expected to face in the upcoming years. Read More. Good luck in your studies, T- Foley : )

Plan Ahead and Save Some Money

Theresa Foley — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:11:26 +0000

The strain of nursing textbook costs, on top of tuition, can be a major burden. My best advice is to take the initiative and buy your books mid-summer before you head back to school. Some of the best online resources are half.com and e-bay where you can often find the textbook you’re looking for at half the price of your school’s bookstore. If you begin your search early enough, you could end up saving a few hundred dollars, and with the current state of the economy, we all realize the importance of saving money.

While money may be a major factor in your decision not to go back to school, there are several options to finance your education. The value of a degree in nursing will benefit you more than accruing loans for a few years. There is always a way to pay for your education, so read more and see how you can pursue your degree.Read More.

One of the most quality characteristics of a nurse is compassion. As vital members of the hospital staff, nurses have taken strides to voice their concerns. Read about one nurse who changed a hospital policy with her undying empathy and commitment to the family of one of her patients.Read More.

Summer Jobs to Assist with a Nursing Career

Theresa Foley — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:23:10 +0000

Whether you are a nursing hopeful of a current nursing student it is my advice that you begin working in a field related position as soon as possible. Whether you are an emergency room attendant, a CNA or an EMT all of these jobs will lead you in the right direction as you embark upon your career. Build your resume as early as you can because the more experience you have at graduation, the more job opportunity you will have available to you.

Experience can go along way as you progress towards your RN degree. Some LVN’s are being recognized for outstanding patient services as they pursue higher degrees. You can work as you progress toward a degree and gain significant benefits to your career. Find out how you can advance your career. http://www.desertdispatch.com/articles/barstow-6113-care-nurse.html

Nursing is a challenging and rewarding career that will allow for flexible hours while raising a family and attending school. Have you ever thought about nursing, but are unaware of what to expect? Check out this article that gives you some inside advice on the ins and outs of the nursing profession. http://www.allhealthcare.com/education/articles/1638-5-complete-your-rn-program—what-to-expect

If the job market in your area is slim, volunteering to get your foot in the door will work in your favor as a resume builder!!

T-Foley

Looking for a Career Change? Consider Healthcare

Andy Kelley — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:28:19 +0000

With the economy in the economy in the tank, and the prospects for higher unemployment rising, isn’t it good to know that thre are opportunities in healthcare. Check out this article in the New York Times about how one woman decided to pursue nursing and leave her crime reporting career behind her.

NYT article about career change into nursing

Find out first hand what it is like to change your career. West Coast University in Los Angeles, Ontario and Anaheim recently held an “Inspirational Nurses Story” Contest. Many of the individuals participating in the contest including the winner were career changers. West Coast University “Inspirational Nurses Story” Contest.