Hospice nurses fill a special role in caring for patients at the end of their lives. While often challenging, this profession allows healthcare workers to have a meaningful impact on patients and families. It’s no surprise that many hospice nurses find their work fulfilling. With Prism Career Institute, learn more about hospice nurse duties to
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What Skills Will Help You Succeed as a PN?
When you train to become a practical nurse or PN, you will gain invaluable clinical and medical knowledge. While this training is essential, a well-rounded foundation also includes a set of “soft” skills. Developing these skills intentionally is the best way to prepare for success. Here, Prism Career Institute discusses a few practical nursing skills
Challenges of Working With Children as a Pediatric Medical Assistant
Many people want a career that feels rewarding. For those who look for the opportunity to help others, life as a pediatric medical assistant puts you daily into situations where your work makes a difference. This career, however, also presents unique day-to-day challenges. Here, Prism Career Institute considers the challenges of working with children and
How Do RN Bridge Programs Work?
Becoming a registered nurse (RN) may seem intimidating. Though RNs enjoy a higher level of job complexity, autonomy, and income, they require a higher level of education that may discourage prospective students. If you have already completed a practical nursing program, however, RN bridge programs let you reduce your coursework requirements and study while you
Help Patients Understand Their Medication and Health Requirements
Medical assistants and practical nurses are often the last people patients see on their way out of the hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility. It’s their job to deliver medication instructions and other information about the patient’s at-home care requirements. As such, effective patient communication is essential. With Prism Career Institute, learn how you can help
8 Unique Job Opportunities for Medical Assistants
Medical assistants play a crucial role in the healthcare industry, performing both clinical and administrative duties to help facilities run smoothly. Trained medical assistants can pursue various career paths in the healthcare industry. Prism Career Institute offers a Medical Assistant program at our campuses in Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia,
What Are the Most Difficult Parts of Being a Medical Assistant?
Medical personnel are relied upon to provide high-quality care to patients and make doctor’s office or hospital visits go smoothly. One profession that takes on many different roles throughout a workday is a medical assistant. Medical assistants are well-trained and highly knowledgeable, allowing them to work alongside doctors and nurses in a variety of different
Why You Should Volunteer While Training to Be a Medical Assistant
Those who are looking to enter the medical field have already shown they care about those in their communities. Being able to help others for a living will make each day feel special. However, those who wish to become medical assistants can actually gain some valuable experience before they even take on a professional position.
Curious About Becoming a Medical Assistant? Just Do It!
Medical professions may seem as intimidating as they are rewarding. If you are curious about joining this thriving industry, however, you have nothing to lose by trying. Medical assistant careers are a great way to get involved without an intensive or expensive degree program. With Prism Career Institute, find out how to become a medical
A People Person: 4 Ideal Medical Assistant Personality Traits
Have you ever been called a “people person”? If you are confident in your interpersonal skills, a medical assistant career may be right for you. Prism Career Institute provides a training program for prospective medical assistants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Here, we introduce the four most important personality qualities of a medical assistant. What