TL;DR: LVN Jobs Outside Hospitals: Career Paths When many people picture a Licensed Vocational Nurse, they imagine a fast-paced hospital floor. However, LVN jobs outside hospitals make up a significant portion of today’s healthcare workforce. While hospitals remain one employment option, vocational nurses also play an essential role across a wide range of healthcare environments […]
A Basic Overview: How to Balance Nursing School and Life in a Full-Time BSN Program Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Stanbridge Univeristy is an important academic and professional commitment. A full-time BSN program requires consistent focus, structured study time, and emotional resilience. At the same time, students often continue to manage family […]
A Basic Overview of 3 Key Communication Skills for PTAs From Patient Care to Progress Tracking: What Does a Physical Therapist Assistant Do? Effective physical therapy depends on more than clinical knowledge alone. Every instruction, observation, and patient interaction relies on communication that is clear, respectful, and purposeful. For physical therapist assistants, communication is not […]
A Day in the Life of an LVN Student A career in nursing begins long before licensure. It starts in the classroom, the lab, and the clinical environment where students learn the habits, discipline, and confidence they will carry into practice. If you have ever wondered what a typical day looks like for an LVN […]
Summary of What BSN Students Learn in Their First Year Beginning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program marks an important transition into professional nursing education. During your first year in Stanbridge University’s BSN program, you begin building the scientific and academic foundation that will carry you through every stage of nursing school. Many students […]
MA vs LVN: A Summary If you are exploring the differences in the MA vs LVN career paths, understanding how each role functions, the training they require, and the responsibilities they carry can help you make an informed decision. Each profession serves a unique purpose in healthcare and supports patients in different ways. While Medical […]
Summary Key Points: What a Physical Therapy Assistant Does What does a physical therapy assistant do? Physical therapist assistants, often called PTAs, support licensed physical therapists by guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and treatments that promote safe recovery.¹ In this article, you will learn what PTAs do each day, where they work, and how Stanbridge […]
Graduating from nursing school requires determination, resilience, and a deep sense of purpose. This BSN graduate story highlights the journey of Ikiesha Howard, a 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate from the Los Angeles campus, whose path was filled with challenges, triumphs, and lasting connections. As the selected student speaker for her class, […]
TL;DR So, what is physical therapy? It’s a healthcare specialty that restores movement, reduces pain, and improves quality of life. Under the direction of licensed physical therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) help patients recover from injuries, adapt to disabilities, and regain independence.¹ In this blog post, we’ll explain what PTAs do, define physical therapy clearly, […]
TL;DR Stanbridge University students gain hands-on experience in the nursing lab as they get practical answers to the question “what do nurses do” through guided instruction and clinical simulation. Nursing is often described as the heart of healthcare, and for good reason. Nurses are the ones who stay at a patient’s bedside, explain treatments, coordinate […]