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THE CRITICAL CARE NURSES GIVE MSAS

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Tower MSA Partners

In the second installment of our quarterly series, “Tower Partners: People Behind the Settlements,” and in celebration of Nurses Week, we spotlight Brittney O’Neal, our Director of Clinical Operations. A nurse, Brittney oversees the team of nurses that produces our Medicare Set-asides (MSAs).

There are so many elements and areas of expertise needed to develop an MSA that is fair, reasonable and compliant. Or, as we say: optimized. If Tower’s MSA operation was in the shape of a wheel, Brittney would be the hub. Read on to learn more about her and how our MSAs are written to be effective settlement tools.

How to Have a Long and Rewarding Career as a Nurse

Nursing can be an extremely rewarding job and finding out how you can thrive in that environment can allow you to spend most of your career in service to those who need your skills. However, before you decide to pursue nursing, you should understand the challenges and benefits you’re likely to encounter.

5 Skills You Need to Succeed as a Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary assistants tend to be passionate about their jobs—and their patients. For many Americans, this work can be a rewarding lifelong endeavor. However, if you are considering a career as a veterinary assistant, it is important that you understand what the job entails and the skills you will need to succeed.

HCI College Expands Program Offerings with New Practical Nursing Program

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – HCI College today announced the establishment of its new Practical Nursing (PN) program, a development that could help to ease the critical shortage of nurses in South Florida and beyond. This program represents HCI College’s continued commitment to meeting the health care needs of the communities it serves while remaining true to its core mission.

How Veterinary Assistants Can Handle Stress: 5 Tips

The work of a veterinary assistant can often be enjoyable, but there are difficult aspects to the profession, especially when the working environment handles a high volume of patients. Assistants often work 40 hours a week, sometimes on weekends and holidays. They can also have many responsibilities—including helping to perform procedures on hurt or sick animals—which can make it difficult to manage stress and emotional health.

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital CEO to Deliver Keynote Address at HCI College’s Commencement Ceremony

West Palm Beach, Fla. – HCI College is pleased to announce that Ashley Vertuno, CEO of HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, will serve as the keynote commencement speaker at this year’s graduation ceremony. The event will take place on June 2, 2023 at the Spanish River High School Auditorium in Boca Raton.

As a leading healthcare provider in Florida, HCA Healthcare has made a significant commitment to nursing education and workforce development. The organization works closely with key partners like HCI College to enhance the school-to-career medical pipeline in Florida. HCA has already hired HCI College graduates in the past for meaningful career paths in the healthcare industry.

Medical Assistants vs. Nurses: What’s the Difference?

When exploring a potential career, the educational requirements are some of the main considerations you need to consider. But before you enroll in a program, it’s also prudent to look into the career’s potential for growth. One of the fastest-growing industries is the healthcare sector. From 2021 to 2031, it’s projected to reach a job growth of 13 percent, opening as many as two million jobs in the course of 10 years.

How Important Are Career Services for Students?

Students decide what school and program they want to attend for college with one goal in mind: to work towards a better future. But whether they want to land their dream job or start their own business, students need sound advice in their education-related decision-making process.

An analysis done by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that of the 563,262 college graduates in 2020 with bachelor’s degrees, only 50.2% secured full-time jobs with traditional employers. This showed a decline from 55.3% in 2019.

5 Skills Every Medical Assistant Should Have

Medical assistants enjoy a challenging yet rewarding career in a growing industry with more than 100,000 job openings expected annually from 2020 to 2030. With a mean hourly wage of $18.36, this is an excellent opportunity for students to enter the field of allied health.

5 Best States to Start a Medical Assistant Career

Medical assistants are an indispensable part of the healthcare system. Starting a career in allied health as a medical assistant is a wise decision for many people since medical assistants are some of the most in-demand professionals today due to shortages in nurses and doctors.

Job opportunities abound for medical assistants, with forecasted job openings of roughly 104,400 annually for the next 10 years. This gives them plenty of choice about where they work.

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