Nursing clinical rotations give you supervised opportunities to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom, skills lab, and simulation environment to actual patient care. Depending on your program and clinical placement, you may practice assessment, communication, documentation, medication-related skills, prioritization, teamwork, and other nursing responsibilities appropriate to your level of education. As you progress, clinical education can help you connect nursing knowledge with […]

Stanbridge University students and staff traveled to Caserío San José Canihor in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, where they worked alongside local residents and buildOn, a nonprofit organization that works with communities in developing countries to build schools through service-based projects, to help construct a new primary school for children in the community. The project brought together volunteers and community members around […]

Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) both work in rehabilitation, but they help patients reach different types of goals. OTAs generally help people develop or regain the skills needed to participate in meaningful daily activities, while PTAs focus more directly on movement, mobility, strength, and physical function. In California, both careers typically require accredited education, a national examination, and state […]

For 2026 Stanbridge University Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate Mylyn Ngo, nursing began with a simple desire to help someone she loved. Years later, that early motivation carried her through nursing school, clinical education, community service, and leadership opportunities at Stanbridge University. Her journey culminated in graduation and recognition with the Thomas A. Fuentes Community Service […]

Healthcare careers in California offer several potential benefits, including strong projected employment demand, a wide range of work environments, and opportunities to care directly for patients. According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), many healthcare occupations are projected to grow through 2032, including registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, occupational therapy assistants, and physical therapist assistants.¹ Understanding […]

Nursing offers several educational and career pathways, from nursing assistant roles and vocational nursing to registered nursing and graduate-level education. The right nursing career path depends on more than how quickly you want to enter the field. Your preferred responsibilities, educational goals, work environment, interest in direct patient care, and plans for future education can all shape […]

Skills labs and simulation labs both give healthcare students opportunities to practice what they learn in class, but they serve different purposes. A skills lab typically focuses on learning and repeating specific clinical or technical skills in a structured setting. A simulation lab brings several skills together through realistic patient-care scenarios that may require assessment, […]

Stanbridge University’s Vocational Nursing program has been ranked the #1 Best LVN Program in California for 2026 by NursingProcess.org, marking the seventh consecutive year the program has earned the publication’s top ranking.¹ NursingProcess.org evaluates eligible vocational nursing programs based on factors including academic quality, first-time NCLEX-PN pass rates, affordability, and editorial ratings.² The recognition adds to a […]

If you’re comparing Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs in California, start with CAPTE accreditation, then look at NPTE pass rates, clinical education, curriculum, program length, schedule, costs, and student support. Because each program is structured differently, reviewing the same factors across your options can help you find a PTA program that aligns with your educational goals, learning […]

If you’re comparing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs in Riverside County, consider California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approval, accreditation, NCLEX-RN pass rates, curriculum, clinical education, program length, admissions requirements, costs, student support, and location. Comparing these factors can help you find a program that aligns with your educational goals, schedule, and plans for becoming […]