In today’s job market, many people view the practical nurse (PN) certification as a stepping stone to becoming a registered nurse (RN). But did you know an PN can prepare you for a host of other career paths in the medical field? Needed at a wide range of healthcare facilities, PNs are always in demand
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Preparing for Your PN Program
If you’re getting ready to start a Practical Nursing (PN) program, congratulations! Soon you’ll be caring for people in a hospital, clinic, urgent care center, or other medical settings, and you’ll be putting your clinical skills and administrative knowledge to the test. But to get to this point, you first have to excel in the
Transitioning from Military Medic to PN
For many veterans, life after a tour of duty can be challenging, and some face an uncertain road to employment. Luckily for military medics, pursuing a civilian career as a practical nurse (PN) is a great way to find rewarding, full-time employment after returning home. And because readjustment poses hurdles for veterans, it’s important to
Using Your PN Education in a Psychiatric Clinic
Nursing is one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States, more than doubling the average career growth rate. The booming field makes nursing jobs high in both demand and job security, with room for advancement and lots of options for specialization. In particular, psychiatry is becoming an increasingly popular avenue for practical nurses (PNs).
Preparing for a PN Career
The demand for practice nurses, or PNs, is growing rapidly, with these professionals needed at a wide variety of healthcare settings and facilities. Luckily, the path toward becoming an PN – and enjoying all of this growth and variety – is very straightforward at Prism Career Institute’s New Jersey and Philadelphia campuses. In fact, you
Careers in Elder Care for Practical Nurses (PNs)
Practical nurses, or PNs, are in high demand everywhere in health care, but they’re especially needed in elder care. A quickly growing field, there is a high demand for dedicated PNs who can provide compassionate care to seniors when they need it most. If you’re interested in pursuing a career as an elder care PN,
High-Demand Areas for PNs
One of the great benefits of becoming a Practical Nurse, or PN, is the wide variety of job options available. The PN career field is a fast-growing one with incredibly high demand, as all kinds of facilities require and benefit from the support of skilled PNs. Whether you’re just starting your career or desire a
Externships Leading to Employment Opportunities
In general, externships expose students to the everyday demands of their future profession and involve training in a real-world setting. Yet they are especially valuable in the healthcare industry, where procedures must be performed with the utmost accuracy to ensure patient well-being and satisfaction. At the same time, employers view externships as a valuable experience,
How Prism Career Institute Helps Veterans Train for New Careers and Future Employment
After returning home from a tour of duty, many veterans face challenges when readjusting to civilian life. One of these involves starting a new career. With so many schools to choose from in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, it can be difficult to find one that offers dedicated services to support veterans from their studies to
Mistakes to Avoid When Taking a Patient’s History
Taking a patient’s medical history is an important part of any clinical medical assistant’s job. You must take this process seriously to gather all the information doctors need to provide informed care. So how can you make sure patient history work is done properly? Here, the Prism Career Institute provides some helpful tips for those