Have you wondered what the differences are between vocational and registered nursing programs? Both are educational trajectories, right? Each program leads to a nursing career, yes? Both courses may be launching pads for higher levels of nursing—for sure. Perhaps, and most confusing, either vocation may be achieved by completing an associate degree and obtaining licensure. […]

Today, being a nurse is considered a noble and respected role. So much so that a recent Gallup poll named it the most trusted profession in America for 22 years in a row.1  But this was not always the case. By contrast, centuries ago, nursing was not only non-certified but not respected or vetted. At […]

One technological advance in healthcare is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRIs allow doctors to see inside the human body when assessing ways of repairing it or proposing treatment options. Providing Education Magnetic resonance imaging programs provide education for those seeking to become radiology professionals. Such programs aim at preparing students to take and pass a […]

Radiology involves the study of internal organ images within the human body. According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary, it is the science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially for diagnosing and treating disease.1 Before the advent of diagnostic imaging, only a patient’s death allowed doctors to study the body’s internal organs and structures […]

Nurses are in demand everywhere. If you want to make a real difference in society and be part of an exciting career, you should enter nursing now. One entry-level way to begin your nursing career is as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).  An LVN typically: Monitors patients’ health by checking their blood pressure, body temperature, […]

What are vocational nursing programs, and how did they begin? The origins of the practical/vocational nurse role go back to the past practice of self-taught individuals working in home care as early nurses. These persons held no license and little formal training. Moreover, they assisted with basic care (ADLs like bathing) and light housekeeping duties […]

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 […]

MRIs have become increasingly common as technology has become more advanced and affordable. MRIs can be used to diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, from brain tumors to heart disease. They can also monitor the progression of diseases such as cancer. In addition, MRIs are often used to assess the severity of injuries, such […]

To serve successfully as an MRI technologist there are certain skills you will need to place in your proverbial toolbox. Getting a firm foundation in these basics will help you in your selected MRI program. While there are many soft and hard skills you will need, some disciplines that will specifically help you include biology, […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique utilizing magnetic fields and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the human body.1  Unlike CT scans, MRI scans don’t use X-rays but instead employ powerful magnetic fields and pulses of radio frequencies to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, […]

You can find Radiologic Technologists hard at work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, and radiology clinics nationwide. These professionals provide critical diagnostic imaging services to healthcare communities. While you can become a Radiologic Technologist in as little as two years, the degree’s trajectory stems from its many opportunities. One such vocation arising from this is magnetic […]

A California MRI program’s objectives include a couple of essentials. Completing these items will be important before obtaining licensure or certification. First, most often, one must generally complete an official MRI program. Generally, for entry-level work, this is done so at the associate level.    In California, a good MRI program generally offers advanced imaging […]