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Full-Time vs Part-Time LVN Schedule: Which Option Fits Your Life?

Full-Time vs Part-Time LVN Schedule: Which Option Fits Your Life?

Quick Overview Choosing a nursing program is a big step, but choosing the right schedule can feel just as important. If you are considering vocational nursing, you may already be thinking ahead about how you will manage classes, labs, clinical rotations, and everything else you have going on. That is why comparing full-time vs part-time […]

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10 Careers You Can Pursue With a Physical Therapist Assistant Degree

10 Careers You Can Pursue With a Physical Therapist Assistant Degree

A Basic Overview: PTA Career Paths: 10 Jobs You Can Get With A PTA Degree Earning a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree can open the door to more career options than many students initially expect. While clinical rehabilitation remains the most common path, PTAs work across a range of healthcare, wellness, and support settings.1 Understanding […]

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PTs vs PTAs: What’s the Difference?

PTs vs PTAs: What's the Difference?

Are you thinking of becoming a physical therapist assistant (PTA)? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s a career choice that can offer you stability, job satisfaction, and opportunities for growth.1 But what are the differences between being a physical therapist (PT) and a PTA? Physical therapist assistants and physical therapists both work in the […]

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LVN vs CNA vs MA: What Are the Differences?

LVN vs CNA vs MA: What Are the Differences?

As you research healthcare education, you may be wondering about the differences between Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Medical Assistants (MAs). While all three jobs are in the medical field and involve working with patients, some key distinctions exist between these roles. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs): Duties  As stated by the […]

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LVN vs. RN: Which Nursing Program Is Right for Me?

LVN vs. RN: Which Nursing Program Is Right for Me?

Nursing school is a big decision. Not only are you committing to years of hard work and study, but you’re also deciding which pathway you want to take. There are many different nursing programs and degrees, so how do you know which one is right for you? In this blog post, we’ll break down the […]

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Vet Tech Student Volunteered with the OC Zoo to Develop Better Animal Care

Vet Tech Student Volunteered with the OC Zoo to Develop Better Animal Care

Stanbridge Vet Tech student Cedar Yardumian is a California Campus Compact Community Engagement Student Fellow and has been making a lasting impact on the animals of the OC Zoo and Serrano Animal Hospital in her fellowship. Veterinary Technician student Cedar Yardumian is working toward her A.S. at Stanbridge and was awarded the California Campus Compact […]

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Horses Help in Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy embraces using horses in therapy programs across the country. Animal use in occupational therapy may not be a new concept, but it isn’t widely utilized yet. Occupational Therapist Assistant Emily Gamache proves that she sees faster results in the progress of her clients when she utilizes horses in her therapy, especially with her […]

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Recombinant Proteins to be used in Veterinary Medicine

Recombinant proteins are a sophisticated way to go in the production of veterinary vaccines and glycosylation patterns can play a big part. Recently there has been a lot of achievements in the field of recombinant technologies. Luckily, recombinant proteins in the form of ion channels, antibodies, cytokines, coagulation factors and many others can be produced […]

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Passionate Perseverance: Dr. Joycelyn Elders Sits Down with Stanbridge President Yasith Weerasuriya

Passionate Perseverance: Dr. Joycelyn Elders Sits Down with Stanbridge President Yasith Weerasuriya

Stanbridge University President Yasith Weerasuriya sat down with former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders and talked about overcoming adversity, her career trajectory, and her advice for the future healthcare leaders of America. Dr. Joycelyn Elders served the country as the U.S. Surgeon General with President Bill Clinton, and she spent her whole professional life […]

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