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Mar 13, 2015 | 11:00 am
The salary and benefits sound great. The flexible work hours have appeal. The fact that nurses can find jobs just about anywhere brings a sense of security. A nursing career has a lot to offer, that’s for sure, but more importantly, do you have the nursing skills to offer the career? Find out if you have what it takes to enjoy nursing. Nursing Skills Checklist If you think nursing is for you, review this list and double-check that you have these nursing skills. For those who fit the bill, a nursing career can prove to be a labor of love;... Read more...
Mar 13, 2015 | 10:00 am
If you know that nursing is your career calling, and you don’t want to spend years in school training, why not become a practical nurse? With programs that offer students the training and skills to enter the healthcare field as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a little over one year, it’s one of the quickest ways to get started in the profession. Reasons to Become a Practical Nurse Here are five of the most common reasons people become LPNs or LVNs. See if you agree with this checklist! •Caring for patients – Practical nurses can be found in almost... Read more...
Mar 13, 2015 | 9:00 am
If you’re considering becoming an EMT, you might wonder what the job involves and how to get prepared for it. As a career field that’s growing faster than average for all occupations—the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a 23 percent employment increase between 2012 and 2022—becoming an EMT is one of the hottest jobs in the United States. But it’s not a job for just anyone. Some people might feel drawn to the flexible work hours or the adrenaline rush, but a true EMT finds long-term career satisfaction in helping in emergency situations daily. “Being an EMT is awesome... Read more...
Mar 13, 2015 | 8:00 am
From pediatrics to geriatrics, nursing specialties run across age, medical specialty and even gender. Most of us have heard of Emergency Room (ER) nurses, doctors’ office nurses and school nurses, but did you know that nurses can specialize in ambulatory fields, trauma and helping patients through anesthesia? Not all nursing specialties are widely known, but as nurses gain experience, they may feel drawn to certain fields, even ones they least expected. Let’s take a look at three of the lesser known nursing specialties and their importance to the health care profession. Ambulatory Nursing Specialty What it means: In Latin, ambulo... Read more...
Mar 12, 2015 | 12:00 pm
If you’re interested in becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the first logical step is to find a practical nursing program that meets high professional standards as well as state regulations. These year-long programs can be found in most community colleges, technical schools and some hospitals. Look for these five signs of credibility when you start evaluating practical nursing programs in your area. Is the Program Accredited? Once you’ve round up the schools that interest you most, rule out any that aren’t state-approved practical nursing programs. How do you know if they’re approved? Aside from... Read more...
Mar 12, 2015 | 11:00 am
Your nursing license is a key part of your practice as a nurse—not only does it assure patients and employers that you’ve met the determined professional standards, but it also gives you legal authorization to practice and use your job title, such as RN (Registered Nurse) or LVN/LPN (Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse). So how often do you renew your nursing license, and what other important facts do you need to know about keeping it current? Let’s take a look. Nursing License Renewals First, please note that exact renewal dates differ by state and their board of nursing’s guidelines, but... Read more...
Mar 12, 2015 | 10:00 am
There are many different job titles and duties within the human resources realm. Each sector will have a skill-set and duties that they might perform to get the overall operations completed while keeping up with all the regulations, policies, and compliance record of each company. The size and the needs of that company will determine the size of the HR department, and the duties in which that part of the department performs for the company and its employees. Overview According to the Center for HR Services, the profession is broken down into five basic starts of the HR department although... Read more...
Mar 12, 2015 | 9:00 am
Are you interested in having a career in the hospitality industry? Then, you will be happy to know that you can earn a hospitality management degree and acquire the skills that you need in order to have a great career in this field. With the skills you acquire, you will be able to plan events, work in and also manage hotel establishments, food service and casino facilities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of 2012, lodging managers earn $46,810 per annum (at $22.50 per hour) – which makes the hospitality industry quite interesting and rewarding as... Read more...
Mar 12, 2015 | 8:00 am
It’s always been your dream to run a hotel or restaurant, hasn’t it? There’s something awesome about making guests happy, and beaming with confidence knowing it’s all you’re doing. However, are you ready for the logistics of such a career? It takes many skills to be a good manager and nowhere do these skills shine more than in the area of hospitality. Below is what separates the good managers from the not so good manager. Let’s see if you have what it takes? 1. You’re creative Managing a hotel or restaurant is all about creating a good customer experience and... Read more...
Mar 11, 2015 | 12:00 pm
The role of accountants is evolving constantly. Accountants now have the option of choosing between two distinct career paths: commercial or technical. For those who prefer to choose the technical aspect of accounting, they will need to be up-to-date with the changes in legislative developments and accounting procedures. Undertaking accounting specialist courses like IT, Financial reporting, Tax, Regulation and other courses, will arm one with valuable accounting skills needed by top companies. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated a 16% growth rate for accountants through to the year 2020. The median annual salary package for accountants was $35,170 as... Read more...
