“Just Breathe”© is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. The lyrics, “Stay with me; Let’s just breathe,” are familiar. While one rarely consciously thinks about breathing, have you ever considered how vital that automatic response is?  Breathing starts when one inhales (breathes in). Then, air enters and fills the lungs, and oxygen […]

It seems there’s talk about nurses every time you turn on the radio or TV. These discussions cover nursing roles, nurse pay, and healthcare worker shortages. So then, what is the nurse’s role? According to the International Council of Nurses, “Nursing, as an integral part of the healthcare system, encompasses the promotion of health, prevention […]

If you’re headed back to school, it’s essential to understand your potential funding options. Ultimately, these will help augment your educational dreams. For the most part, college income sourcing can include scholarships, student loans, work-study programs, grants, family gifts, savings, and hard work. This article focuses on scholarships as an attempt to answer questions regarding […]

  If you’re headed back to school, it’s essential to understand your potential financial options. Ultimately, these will help augment your educational dreams. For the most part, college income sourcing can include scholarships, student loans, work-study programs, grants, family gifts, savings, and good old-fashioned hard work.  Discerning what financial aid to follow and which items […]

  Due to many factors, February can be a depressing month. Primarily, it’s the “un-month,” or the space occurring just after something grand, yet before nothing at all—in a place BETWEEN. This and other reasons make the quintessential “un-month” slightly off. Let me explain. 1. Shortest of All Months First, February is the shortest of […]

Every year in the U.S., May 6–12 is celebrated as National Nurses Week. Markedly, May 6 is National Nurses Day.1 Dedicated to recognizing the significant contributions made by nurses, the observance celebrates the work and sacrifices of these professionals. Chiefly, said commemoration also raises awareness about the vital role nurses play. In general, Nurses Week […]

Not every day students are taught by a professor who’s earned two master’s and two doctorates and possesses so much life experience. Enter Professor Murrell. “I started teaching because I strongly believe in the educational process and educational inquiry,” says Dr. James Murrell, Dean of Imaging at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. “I realized I […]

Resolution-setting is a tradition for many individuals around the world. Because people tend to be more reflective and introspective at the start of a  new year, the first month of the year is considered a season of renewed hope and uncharted beginnings. (It may also be that at this time, Americans begin getting their Visa […]

If you opened your lips to drink your morning Joe rather than close them, you already understand something regarding muscles. Likewise, if you moved your shoulder to help hold that hot drink, you have a basic anatomical knowledge of ball and socket joints. Moreover, if you recognize that soft tissue responds and remodels along imposed […]

“If you wanna be somebody, if you’re going to get somewhere, then you better wake up and pay attention.” Thus this line from a pop song infers there’s no such thing as overnight success. But, goals must be built. In truth, they must be built and rebuilt again. Whereas lifelong accomplishment isn’t arriving at a […]

  Since time began, personnel shortages, limited funds, and periods of heightened stress have existed. No one is exempt. However, while you can’t make stress entirely disappear, you can do a lot to mitigate or “soften” the distress at hand. First, ascertain what’s causing your burnout.    Assess the Cause of Burnout A) HOME Is it […]

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 […]