August 6, 2020
According to the landmark announcement of the 2010 Future of Nursing report by the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine), 80% of all practicing RNs should have their BSN by 2020 This isn’t a demand or a law, but it’s informed speculation based on research showing that a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) […]
August 6, 2020
Medical Assistants work in a variety of healthcare settings including but not limited to the following: Hospitals Outpatient care centers Colleges and universities Medical research centers Diagnostic laboratories Insurance carriers Nursing care facilities You can complete the Sumner College Medical Assisting program in 7.5 months and be on your way to a new career in […]
August 6, 2020
Medical assistants are fortunate in that they learn a number of different clinical skills. Their role is to assist providers with requested and necessary tasks, and they are trained to perform basic clinical tasks such as: Taking vital signs Performing ear lavage Simple wound care Suture or staple removal Performing EKGs Collecting medical histories Administering […]
July 21, 2020
Whether considering education for immediate or long-term career goals, we’re facing a job market that is unlike anything we’ve seen in contemporary American history. We’re now evaluating potential career paths based on a whole new set of credentials; the most significant of which being the “essential” designation. A term we didn’t even associate with employment […]
July 7, 2020
Sumner College has initiated steps necessary to formalize a transfer agreement with the state of Oregon that will allow students in good standing the opportunity to transfer classes to our school. This type of transfer is called a ‘block transfer’, which allows more than 25% of coursework to be transferred to Sumner. This would benefit […]
July 5, 2020
Recent analyses have raised concerns about whether the United States has enough hospital capacity for a surge of patients needing care for COVID-19 infections. But even if we can double or triple the number of intensive care unit (ICU) beds, we don’t have enough nurses to staff them. As shown in exhibit 1, 3.3 million of the […]
July 5, 2020
With a big industry push for all nurses to have a BSN in 2020 and the growing number of online nursing programs, many RN’s are considering getting their BSN degree. With all the program options, from bridge to online courses, it can be difficult to know what is right for you. This educational guide will […]
July 5, 2020
Hello Students, Faculty and Staff, It is often said that there are so many areas to work in as a nurse and it is true. I am very excited to start my new role as a clinical instructor and meet all of your! I started with an undergraduate degree in sociology and soon realized I […]
July 5, 2020
You Can Make a True Difference in the World Have you been stuck at home, wishing you could be one of the heroes in this fight to save lives? Have you wished that your efforts to help people extended farther than just your own couch? Now is your time to make an impact not only […]
July 5, 2020
These Sumner Graduates, dreamed of a new career in Registered Nursing and now are Doing It! Congratulations to these Sumner College Graduates! Celeste A. | HCR-Manor Care Salmon Creek Brianna B. | Asante health Systems Ashlee K. | Vancouver Clinic Karis L. | Forest Grove Rehabilitation and Care Center Madeleine K. | The Portland Clinic […]
July 5, 2020
One of the more common questions future students concern themselves with is whether a medical program is “worth it”. The answers will vary with each respective individual’s experience, but the variables remain largely the same. Below, we’ve outlined some of the main determining factors you might find in the decision process. Understanding the Role A […]
July 5, 2020
These Sumner Graduates, dreamed of a new career in Medical Assisting and now are Doing It! Congratulations on achieving this milestone in your life! Celia B. | Providence Kelly S. | Kaiser Rockwood Sara S. | OHSU Ambulatory Care Hetalben P. | Providence Milwaukie STephanie G. | Providence Portland Tatyana K. | Rosewood Family Health […]
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