AAMA Family Share Messages of Hope

The American Academy of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Board of Trustees (BOT) has a special message of hope, love, and support to all medical assistants. You have proven to be strong in response to #COVID19, and we’re stronger together! The AAMA BOT and AAMA staff is here for you in any way that we can be.

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Meet 15 Nurses Who Disrupted Healthcare through the COVID-19 Pandemic Artwork and content credit - Johnson&Johnson Nursing.
Amid a global pandemic, when the world needed their leadership in healthcare more than ever, nurses answered the call. Johnson & Johnson is celebrating National Nurses Month 2021 by sharing the stories of 15 nurse ...

Meet 10 Nurses Pioneering Innovative COVID-19 Solutions From inventing a medical grade protective mask to forming an interdisciplinary prone team; developing a virtual rounding tool to creating color-coded signs to improve communication. Johnson & Johnson was excited to speak with ten U.S. nurses who have developed innovative solutions in ...

Nursing Scholarships There are many kinds of financial assistance available to help you on your path to a nursing career.
Johnson&Johnson Nursing shares a number of different scholarship opportunities for nursing students. Visit Nursing Scholarship Ideas Johnson&Johnson

Why Be A Nurse Big decisions, exciting locations, new challenges—they’re all in a day's work for today’s nurse. Find out why this career can be a such a fulfilling choice.
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Nurses are independent. They’re leaders. They drive change and play a bigger ...

National Nurses Week 2021: 40 Discounts, Deals and Freebies for Nurse Appreciation Week National Nurses Week 2021 kicks off on Thursday, May 6, which also happens to be National Nurses Day! Nursing is an incredibly stressful career, which is why it’s so important to thank those nurses in our community for their time and sacrifices. And ...

National Nurses Week History National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as ...

National Nurses Week brings free Dunkin' coffee, Chipotle burritos to the nation's most-trusted profession Article shared from USA Today.
Teachers aren't the only professionals being shown some appreciation this week.
Members of the nation's most-trusted profession – nurses – are, too.
Select restaurants across the nation are showing nurses a little love by offering ...

$5,000 COVID Scholarship - Now Offering for the RN to BSN Program Sumner College is again offering a $5,000 COVID Scholarship for RNs who want to pursue a BSN. The Sumner College RN to BSN program is offered 100% online and can be completed in only 13 months. This scholarship is for ...

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE IN 2021: THE RISE OF AI COVID-19 has become an unprecedented disruption to all facets of the healthcare industry in a very short amount of time. Although the healthcare technology industry has been slow growing in the past, innovation is needed to deal with the pandemic. ...

Hiring | Nurse Educator Associate Instructors Sumner College is hiring for Nurse Educator Associate Instructors
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Title: Nurse Educator Associate Instructor
Supervisor: Department Chair
Benefits for Nurse Educator Associate Instructor:
Sumner College will invest in you by paying your tuition in full, to attend the RN ...

10 Nursing Podcasts to Help You Succeed in 2021 Everyone needs some words of encouragement from time to time. Life can be hard, and hearing stories and advice from someone in a similar position can often make a world of difference when things start to get tough.
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10 Nursing Trends We Expect to See in 2021 Online education programs will increase in popularity.
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) appointed the Committee on the Future of Nursing to put together recommendations for an action-oriented response to some of the challenges being faced by nurses.
One ...

Graduate Testimonial Meet Breanna G. - A Sumner College Graduate in Practical Nursing. Read her story

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Additional NCLEX Resources for Nursing Students NCSB Webinars The board offers webinars that give test-takers an overview of the exam each year. This can serve as an ideal way to acquaint yourself with how the exam works and begin your studies.
Nursing School This blog offers a timeless ...

Passing the NCLEX: Tips from Nurses COVID-19 NCLEX UPDATE
As COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., the virus has affected nearly every aspect of life, including NCLEX testing. While all test centers stopped administering the exam in March, now a select number will operate until July. These testing centers ...

Graduate Testimonial Meet Sergio T - Sumner College Practical Nursing Graduate. Read his story

What Does a Certified Nurse Midwife Do? CNMs work in a variety of practice settings including hospitals, community clinics, and birthing centers. While their primary role centers on women’s healthcare during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, CNMs provide primary care, gynecological care, and family planning services ...

How to Become a Medical Assistance (MA) MAs can find employment with only a high school diploma. However, many go on to pursue postsecondary training or education to better prepare themselves for the role.
Candidates can find one-year certificate or diploma programs or two-year associate degrees at vocational schools ...

Salary and Job Growth for MAs Thanks to an aging population demanding more medical care, the healthcare industry as a whole continues to grow much faster than average. The BLS projects that healthcare support occupations could grow by 17% from 2018-28, and the MA profession could grow even ...

Top Paying Industries for Medical Assistants While all MAs work in the healthcare industry, some specific fields and settings pay higher salaries than others.
Outpatient care centers are among the most lucrative settings, offering an average medical assistant salary of about $36,810 per year. Hospitals, physician’s offices, ...

What is a Medical Assistant (MA) Salary? Medical assistants work in essential entry-level positions in the healthcare industry. They handle different tasks, including administrative duties like filling out patient paperwork, coding insurance forms, scheduling appointments, and organizing lab testing. MAs also take on clinical tasks, such as performing basic lab ...

5 Trends That Could Improve Healthcare in 2021 AR tools will see a massive boost in 2021 after a year in which its star grew. Here are some more trends that are poised to make 2021 a meaningful year for healthcare.
Covid-19 has impacted all of our lives ...

PN Graduate Testimonial Meet Aliana K - a Sumner College Graduate, in Practical Nursing. Read her story

Apr 10th Western US Virtual College Fair - Register Today! Join us on April 10th at the NACAS Virtual College Fair - All Online - from Noon to 4:00pm. Visit with admission rep, financial aid experts and nursing school specialists and learn more about Sumner College's nursing classes and the ...

Reasons to Be a Medical Assistant If you’re looking to start your career in the healthcare sector, why not consider getting your medical assistant certification? With quick training, lucrative salaries, and excellent job growth, this allied health profession is an excellent route for people who are ...

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Medical Assistants Medical Assistant Summary
Quick Facts: Medical Assistants
2019 Median Pay
$34,800 per year
$16.73 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
None
On-the-job Training
None
Number of Jobs, 2019
725,200
Job Outlook, 2019-29
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6 Medical Assistant specializations to explore in 2021 Looking for a medical assistant specialization but not sure which one to choose? Check out 6 specialties that will be in demand in 2021.
Now more than ever, medical assistants are in high demand, with job growth of about 23% between 2019 ...

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