Faculty Spotlight: Susan Dewar
In honor of Heart Health Month, February’s faculty spotlight is on Northwestern College Associate Professor of Nursing Susan Dewar, MSN, RN, MA, CNE. Susan has been working at Northwestern College […]
Top 10 interview questions for nurses
There is no doubt that a career in nursing is a rewarding one. Nurses have a vital role in the treatment and recovery of patients and they can make all […]
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Responsibilities of nurses working with babies
Many nurses enter the field with a goal of working with babies. Some have a preference to work in the maternity unit (labor and delivery), in pediatrics or to specifically […]
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Get to know more about careers in nursing
Nurses play an important part in keeping our health care system running smoothly. They are filled with passion, empathy, and compassion. And, on top of that, they are skilled professionals, […]
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5 Benefits of a Career in Medical Coding and Billing
If you are looking for a career in the medical field with an array of opportunities, medical coding and billing might be right for you. It’s a well-known fact that […]
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Transitions in Health Information Management (HIM)
Health Information Management (HIM) has been a recognized healthcare profession for more than 90 years. During most of that time, the business of HIM was conducted in a paper-based environment. […]
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What is the Affordable Care Act, and how does it affect me?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a 2,800 plus page federal law that fundamentally changes the way payers (insurance companies) can structure their policies and provides new […]
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When massage can help and when it’s not advised
Massage has been around for thousands of years, and it is continuing to evolve. New research is now proving the effectiveness of massage for numerous conditions and demographics. There are […]
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Top Five Job Skills in HIT
Northwestern College is a career college. That means we focus on knowledge and skills to help you achieve your future career goals. The top five skills that healthcare employers are […]
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Vaccines Recommended for Healthcare Personnel
Healthcare personnel (HCP) may be at risk for exposure to serious diseases. If you work directly with patients or handle material that could spread infection, you should receive the appropriate vaccines to reduce […]
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Program Snapshot: Massage Therapy
Massage therapists bring stress relief and muscular healing to clients with just a touch. The demand for massage therapists continues to grow, not only for relaxation, but for physical therapy, […]
Are tattoos acceptable in the medical field?
Like Edwin Rolfe said “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. You should not judge a person by their appearance, but most patients in the medical office will. Unfortunately the […]
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