Our Fort Lauderdale campus is proud to announce that its Associate Degree in Nursing program has been granted initial accreditation from ACEN.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, heart disease takes the lives of more than 375,000 Americans annually.
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As our world continues to advance technologically, it’s no surprise that there are apps available for download on your smartphone that have been designed to improve cardiac arrest survival rates.
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Four out of five cardiac arrests occur at home, and failure to act in such an emergency can lead to death. The American Heart Association is looking to decrease the chances of death from cardiac arrest by implementing a program called the CPR in Schools Training Kit.
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This year in Florida, a potentially deadly bacteria known as. “Vibrio Vulnificus” has killed two people and infected at least seven so far. Vibrio Vulnificus is usually found in warm seawater and can cause illness in those who eat contaminated seafood, or have an open wound that is exposed to seawater.
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The LPN-RN track is an accelerated program through which LPN/LVNs may complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing and achieve eligibility to apply to take the RN licensure examination in a short time. The education from and LPN to RN program provides the knowledge and skills to function as an entry level registered nurse in a variety of settings. After graduation, you will be eligible to apply to take NLCEX-RN examination to obtain licensure to become a registered nurse.
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As we officially enter the summer months, temperatures in South Florida have been hotter than normal with no end in sight. In Coastal Palm Beach County, temperatures may break the 90-degree mark, and if the heat streak continues, it could be the longest hot stretch this year. In 2015, the highest temperature documented in West Palm Beach was 96 degrees on April 26th.
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If you are trying to decide which path to take, to become an EMT or a Firefighter, you will want to do some research on both courses and see which one may be the best fit for you. Two factors you may want to consider is how long is training for each course, and what the salary is for each career.
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Health Career Institute offers several programs for those who are looking to continue their education.
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CLINCON, Florida’s Premiere EMS Conference is taking place July 8th to July 11th, 2015. For more than 40 years CLINCON has provided the highest quality education to EMS professionals by integrating prehospital care research and cutting edge clinical practice.
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The National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) is the largest nurse aide certification exam program in the United States. The NNAAP consists of two sections: a written or oral portion and a skills demonstration component. The oral portion is offered in English and Spanish.
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