Becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) begins with tiny—yet ongoing steps. The first step is obtaining a solid academic foundation. At the base of the educational continuum, one must obtain a high school diploma or G.E.D. Accordingly, your secondary education should include anatomy and physiology, biology, microbiology, and chemistry classes. Consider taking English composition, lifespan growth, […]

So, you wish to become a Radiologic Technologist (RT). Good for you! An RT career choice represents a culmination of individual growth and historical advancement within technology, science, and healthcare. Radiologic Technologists, also known as Radiographers, play a crucial role in conducting diagnostic imaging procedures.  The popularity of the profession is only trending upward. As […]

Dr. Guillermo Paredes, MD.OB/GYN; ARDMS (OB); (AB), RVT, affectionately known as “Dr. G,” has been with Gurnick Academy since 2006.  World Health Organization Of noteworthiness, Dr. G worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the jungles of the Amazon, with a focus on infectious disease research. He became engaged with the WHO through a government […]

  “Having a budget, for many, has a straitjacket connotation,” says financial expert Dave Ramsey. However, he says, “This is the wrong way to view a budget or any cash flow plan. Having a budget doesn’t mean you can’t order a pizza when you want one. It just means that you have a plan for […]

Cardiovascular sonography, a.k.a. echocardiography, is a specialized area using ultrasound technology for cardiac purposes. Simply put, an echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Like traditional ultrasounds, an echocardiogram uses sound waves rather than radiation to produce images.  What Are Echocardiograms? Echocardiograms enable physicians to examine valves, determine heart size, and assess how well these […]

After completing an X-ray program in California and passing the required exams, credential holders have many job opportunities at their fingertips. The need for trained X-ray technologists remains strong, and a good X-ray program is a way to prepare for these career professionals’ crucial responsibilities. Those who have what it takes to finish an accredited X-ray program […]

If you’re thinking about starting an X-ray program to become a professional radiologic technologist, you should know four professional radiologic practice areas. After completing an X-ray program and certification and registration, radiographers can begin a career using diagnostic imaging equipment. They may then use these to produce images of tissue, organs, bones, and other internal […]

License to Nurse! Have you ever watched the popular movie License to Kill, a James Bond spy film? Or have you listened to the spoof song “License to Chill,” sung by Jimmy Buffett? Maybe you’ve heard someone jokingly ask if you have a `license to parent.’ Inferred, even into popular culture, is the notion that […]

“Which is the best state for an X-ray Technician to work?” is a question worth answering. Some have done the research and crunched the numbers. How, then, does your state rate? Factoring in the hourly rate of pay against regional living costs, author Ron Jones, EdD, RT (R,CT) ARRT, provided rankings for each U.S. state. […]

Perhaps you’ve heard the famous joke, “Be nice to your nurses; they keep doctors from hurting you.”* With no offense to medical doctors, the wisecrack may speak, tongue-in-cheek, to the responsibilities which fall on the primary healthcare staff—the shoulders of Registered Nurses. Besides banter, the joke may also reference how much Registered Nurses affect our […]

Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens via birth in the United States or through naturalization. The day is observed on September 17, the day the Constitutional Convention’s 39 delegates came together to sign […]

An excellent X-ray Technology program trains students in core areas, including proper radiographic positioning, patient care, radiation protection, and image production. Not all, but some schools recommend prospective students take additional classes. These can sometimes include subjects in: Algebra English Written/Oral Communication Arts/Humanities Information Systems Social/Behavioral Sciences Natural Sciences. One, Algebra Most students have heard […]