How the NCLEX Exam is Changing in 2023
The NCLEX exam is set to change in 2023, so we put together this handy guide to ensure you know when exactly to expect these changes, the implications they have, and the best place you can take this exam. It’s essential for all nursing students who wish to work as registered nurses to complete this […]
Things You Should Know When Choosing a Premier Nursing School
FVI School of Nursing strictly adheres to all state regulations and accrediting standards to ensure that our nursing program maintains the highest quality standards, ensuring that FVI students are well-supported and academically prepared for the NCLEX and clinical practice upon graduation. This is why we have rigorous entrance requirements and academic standards to ensure that […]
Why Do I Need to Pass the NCLEX Exam to be a Nurse?
Once you’ve graduated nursing school (or close to it), you’re probably eager to begin a new career in the type of nursing you’ve dreamed about. Indeed, the industry really needs new professional nurses and other healthcare professionals for an expanded scope of care. There’s one more thing you must do beforehand – get a nursing […]
Steps To Becoming a DMS Technician
With technological advancement, numerous medical procedures have been discovered. A good example of this is the role of a diagnostic medical sonographer (DMS). Before conducting surgical procedures, a medical diagnosis must be made and often this is in the form of imaging that has been taken by a DMS technician. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, for that […]
What To Expect As a Home Health Aide
Unlike many medical care careers, your duties as a home health aide involve working with people that require long-term care. Families who may be caring for younger children or live out of state prefer hiring licensed aides to take care of their loved ones. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the demand for […]
Five Ways to Show Compassion As a Nurse
Compassionate care in nursing involves recognizing, understanding, and empathizing with another person’s distress, suffering, and concerns. Patients and the family often experience emotional and physical distress during hospital visits. Therefore, it’s the nurse’s responsibility to understand the patient, reassure and help them or their families as needed. If you’re wondering how nurses can show compassion, […]
How To Be Productive as A Medical Assistant
Rachael Goodman, a clinical assistant at the New York University School of Medicine, once said, “if you don’t have a structure, you have less to focus on. This reduces your productivity which causes stress, more stress, and eventually anxiety.” So, what can make you less stressed, especially as a medical assistant? A routine. In this […]
How Can I Grow My Career as a Medical Biller and Coder?
The healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States, with no signs of slowing down. Industry growth combined with the ongoing move to electronic medical records puts the medical coding career path on a fast track for completion. It usually takes less than a year to complete entry-level training and land […]