18 Aug2020
Strong Outlook for Radiology
The job outlook for Radiologic Technologist is good. There are more than a quarter-million jobs in radiography today and forecasters predict many thousands more during the coming decade.
15 Jul2020
Keeping Dental Offices Safe
Dental Assistants are respected members of a dental office team. They share responsibility for ensuring patient and coworker safety. That’s always true, but especially now during a pandemic. As offices begin to reopen, dentists and their patients will rely on dental assistants to adhere to new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control to prevent infection with COVID-19.
18 Jun2020
Job Prospects Look Good for Dental Assistants
Prospects are good for qualified Dental Assistants entering the job market. And federal researchers say the career outlook for dental assistants will stay bright for years to come. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies job growth for this role as “much faster than average” compared to other types of work.
31 May2020
2020 is the Year of the Nurse and Midwife
When the World Health Organization declared 2020 the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, no one knew we would be in the midst of a global pandemic.
28 May2020
In Nursing, the Learning Never Stops
The learning never stops for healthcare professionals. Whether it’s perfecting a new skill on the job or taking classes to meet continuing education requirements, healthcare workers are always expanding their knowledge.
That’s always true, but never more so than now.
06 May2020
Timely Benefits for Nurses on National Nurses Week
It’s National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12 – and it comes amid an outpouring of goodwill and appreciation toward the nation’s frontline healthcare providers.
02 May2020
Northwestern College Establishes Scholarship for New Students During COVID-19 Pandemic
The world is in a sort of “limbo”, with some under state mandated Stay at Home Orders, some working from home for the first time, and some who have lost their jobs. There is one thing in common: we are all wondering what the future holds for us.
27 Apr2020
Adapting to Virtual Learning Environments in Healthcare Education
We’re fortunate, in some regard. With the experience that we now have, can you imagine going through a global pandemic without the digital infrastructure that we have today?
06 Mar2020
Life After High School: Important Higher Education Considerations
After graduating from high school, you may be interested in your higher education options. The good news is that there are a lot of options for traditional and non-traditional students. But first, it’s important to consider a couple of factors like the type of education you wish to pursue and the credentials of your program of interest.
09 Feb2020
Medical Assistant versus Registered Nurse: Which is Right for Me?
Maybe you’re heading to college right after graduating high school, or perhaps you’re a returning student. If you’ve already decided you want to go into healthcare – congratulations! This line of work can be a very rewarding career.