March 20, 2020
Sumner College has just announced their new 13-month accredited RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program. With classes beginning on Monday, June 1, 2020 this new 100% online program is designed for working registered nurses (RN’s) who want to grow their nursing career in as few as 50 weeks. Currently employed registered nurses […]
March 19, 2020
Sumner College has just announced a new scholarship initiative to help the students who have been hurt financially and emotionally because of the recent announcement closure of Concordia University. Sumner College is offering a $5,000 scholarship to students enrolled or formally accepted into the nursing program at Concordia University upon acceptance to Sumner College. This […]
March 15, 2020
A medical assistant’s job is a mix of traditional office work, including manning the front desk, answering phones and filing insurance forms, as well as tasks, such as drawing blood and preparing it for lab tests, administering injections and making sure medical histories are accurately recorded. More specialized roles include assisting ophthalmologists or optometrists […]
March 11, 2020
Sumner College President Joanna Russell and Natalie Marmion host of KOIN TV’s Eye on the Northwest visited to share information about career opportunities in nursing – specifically the Medical Assisting program and the need to fill these positions in the Portland market. Watch the segment that aired this week. Watch the video Here
March 9, 2020
AAMA Compensation and Benefits Report | Results of the AAMA CMA (AAMA) Compensation and Benefits Surveyare published each year in the Nov/Dec issue of CMA Today. The tables offered in the report indicate pay based on the following: Years of experience for CMAs (AAMA)® and non-CMAs (AAMA) Geographic region Work setting Practice specialty Number of specialties Additional tables indicate […]
March 6, 2020
Healthcare is in a period of change … which is changing the landscape for the medical assistant (MA). They are in greater demand, are being tasked with more responsibilities — and in many cases, are being rewarded for it. The high demand for MAs Job postings per MA completion more than doubled, and the faster-than-average employment […]
March 5, 2020
The most visits to emergency rooms occur during the warmer months of the year. According to the latest data available to the World Health Organization, Finland, Norway, Monaco, Ireland and Belarus have, in that order, the highest ratios of nurses per capita of all nations, ranging from 2162.0 to 1182.0 nurses per 100,000 people. The […]
March 4, 2020
Anyone who’s completed nursing school can tell you where they floundered in their education. These could be big mistakes, such as choosing the wrong school, or small mistakes, like not “reading” an instructor very well. Nobody makes it through school without a few blunders, but if you follow these five rules of thumb, you should […]
March 3, 2020
As healthcare alternatives and new therapies gain popularity many patients today are interested in exploring alternative treatments and medicine. Having a good grasp of that field is an important part of being a great nurse – even if the idea feels a little counterintuitive to your medical background. Whether you’re already a newly registered nurse […]
March 2, 2020
Finding Success on Your Civilian Career Path Not all students who go to college do so right after graduating from high school. In fact, many students returning to school today have already worked in other careers and are looking to move on to something different. Among these students are veterans who are retiring from the […]
March 1, 2020
Your decision to become a nurse can be very exciting and sometimes a bit overwhelming. Nursing school is not easy. You will be challenged academically and professionally as you gain the knowledge and skill sets needed to be successful in your career. Doing some preparation before you start your nursing program will prepare you for […]
February 23, 2020
Career Placement Rates And Employers A Few Places Our Grads Are Working ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM The Portland Clinic Metropolitan Pediatrics Santiam Hospital Broadway Medical Clinic Oregon State Penitentiary Surgery Center of Southern Oregon Prestige Care Good Samaritan Legacy Health System Maxim Healthcare Dallas Retirement Village State of Oregon Providence Centralia PeaceHealth Southwest Medical […]
