Our Fort Lauderdale campus is proud to announce that its Associate Degree in Nursing program has been granted initial accreditation from ACEN.
Despite the demands and inherent challenges of Nursing, nurses willingly dedicate a lot of time and energy to their careers. Why? Because nursing is also considered one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs in healthcare. In fact, according to one study, the majority of registered nurses love the fact that they can make a real difference in people’s lives and report overall job satisfaction.
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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have one of the most exciting and fulfilling jobs in healthcare.
On the other hand, as first-line medical and emergency responders, they can expect their jobs to be quite intense and demanding. The job certainly takes commitment and dedication, even to just get into the field.
Let’s break down exactly why that is and what it really takes to be an EMT:
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What does it take to become an EMT?
Healthcare is a challenging industry to get into and becoming a first responder is no different. However, aspiring EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) are more than willing to take on the challenge than most.
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The healthcare industry is primed for growth.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the industry is set to add more than 4 million jobs through 2022. There are going to be many opportunities in healthcare. However, which areas and specializations are going to be most in demand?
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Year after year, nurses are consistently rated as the number one most trusted professional. As a nurse, people equate your job with a high level of honesty and impeccable ethics. However, it takes a lot more than simply being trustworthy to thrive as a nurse.
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Nursing is a high-demand career field. While it requires a certain level of education and training, beginning a career in Registered Nursing does not mean several more years of college and an extensive residency before entering the field.
RNs can begin in their career field with an associate’s degree, so it can be a great way to enter the medical field after high school.
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Nursing is a career that you can begin upon completion of an accredited nursing school program.
Your nursing education will prepare you to enter the field of nursing in as little as two years, and you will be taking care of patients in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and more. The possibilities are endless! And it all begins with enrollment in a nursing school program.
The requirements for getting into the nursing school program at HCI College include the general admission requirements and the nursing program requirements.
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One of the things that many people find the hardest about changing careers is time. When you already work or have other responsibilities, it can be difficult to make a career change. The Paramedic program at HCI College offers a solution that accommodates these students. Shift-friendly schedules for EMTs make it easier to attend classes and work at the same time.
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Did you know that you could become a Paramedic with shift-friendly course scheduling at HCI College? The rotating shifts that many emergency workers have can make it difficult to attend school. HCI College now offers class scheduling that accommodates the ABC-style work schedules of firefighters and other emergency workers.
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The firefighter schedule is called an ABC schedule. What this means is that they work 24-hour shifts then have 48-hours off. Rotating shift schedules ensures that firefighters are able to train and relax between work shifts. Now, HCI College is offering A and B shift-friendly class schedules so that firefighters can attend classes to become paramedics.
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