Nursing

May 17, 2012 - Highlight Professional Skills on the Job Hunt
Those switching to a practical nursing career after spending years in another profession will need to develop a completely different skill set. more May 7, 2012 - Vancouver Career College Launches Search for Nurse of the Year
Vancouver Career College is announcing its first annual Nurse of the Year award. British Columbians will be asked to submit their nomination to the Vancouver Career College Facebook page during National Nurses Week, May 7-13, 2012. more April 30, 2012 - Job Burnout? Find A Career You Love!
Today, people may tend to change careers several times throughout their lives. more April 24, 2012 - Practical Nurses Need to Practice Good Nail Care
Personal hygiene is important in the healthcare field for a number of reasons. more April 19, 2012 - New Campaign Promotes Practical Nursing
NPractical nurses in Newfoundland have launched a new campaign with the hopes of bringing greater awareness about the profession and what makes them integral parts of the healthcare field, according to The Northern Pen. more April 16, 2012 - How to Adapt to Non-Traditional Work Hours
The daily routine of a practical nurse can vary between job settings. more April 10, 2012 - Baby Boom Retirements Open Field to New Grads
The need for greater access to healthcare services for seniors continues to grow right across Canada. more March 5, 2012 - Registration Exam An Important Step for Practical Nursing Grads
Once students have graduated from a practical nursing program, they must prepare to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE). more March 1, 2012 - How to Dress as a Practical Nurse
Every profession has certain guidelines and limitations about what is considered appropriate work attire. more February 23, 2012 - Learn the Daily Routine of a Practical Nurse
Caring, compassionate people with a desire to help others may want to consider a career as a practical nurse. more February 16, 2012 - Dive into a Healthcare Career as a Practical Nurse
Some students know from a young age that the healthcare industry is where they are destined to be. more February 3, 2012 - More Nurses Still Needed in Canada
The number of nurses in the country has increased twice as fast as the population as a whole according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). more January 23, 2012 - Step Back into the Workforce Confidently at Any Age
Common themes in today's economy include streamlined staffs and tightened company budgets. more January 17, 2012 - Healthcare Industry Seeks Professionals with Field Experience
One of the largest and fastest growing employment fields in Canada is the healthcare sector, according to a recent report by The Toronto Star. more December 14, 2011 - CNA Calls for Nurses in Primary Care
Nurses learn a variety of skills that make them some of the more versatile professionals in the healthcare industry. more December 9, 2011 - New Health Protocol Means Fewer Falls for Seniors
Changes in the workplace are an everyday occurrence. more December 2, 2011 - First Nations Community Looking For Nursing Professionals
The First Nations people of Nanoose Bay, a small community on Vancouver Island, will welcome a new health facility that could revolutionalize healthcare in the area. more November 9, 2011 - More Extended Care Professionals Finding Work in Home Care
Nursing continues to be one of the steadiest employment sectors in the country, and though elder care is fast becoming a major employer, healthcare professionals may be seeing fewer positions at nursing homes and more home nursing jobs in the future. more August 3, 2011 - Practical Nurses Continue to Play Important Roles in BC’s Healthcare System
Vancouver Career College is still accepting applications for the September start of its Practical Nursing program. This is a terrific opportunity for those looking to enter the growing healthcare field. more November 2, 2010 - Exploring the History of Nursing
The idea of looking after or advising one another in terms of nursing can be dated back thousands of years and it can be found in every culture. Here's a look at how the nursing profession has evolved over the years. more July 26, 2010 - British Columbia Searching for Empathetic Health Care Workers
The health care assistant is a front line worker that provides individualized attention in intermediate or extended home or residential healthcare facilities. Job opportunities for these health and social service professionals are expected to be above average in British Columbia at least until 2019. more June 21, 2010 - Is Swine Flu Coming in Winter 2010?
The swine flu, also known as H1N1, affected the world in 2009 in a pandemic state. Around the globe, more than 16,000 people have lost their lives to the flu, the most vulnerable being the elderly, infirm and the young. more May 12, 2010 - The Importance of Communication in a Healthcare Setting
Communication in nursing is not only important, it's an essential component of healthcare environments. RNs, LPNs and care aides are intermediaries between one another, between staff and patients, and between patients and their families. more May 3, 2010 - Resident Care Aide's Role in Active and Passive Range of Motion Exercises
Patients that lack mobility get a helping hand from Health Care Assistants Kelowna, BC - May 3, 2010 - Regular exercise contributes to a healthy body; therefore immobility has a negative effect. A joint that is not being used can quickly begin to stiffen, reducing flexibility and causing permanent damage on tendons and joints. The average person... more April 21, 2010 - Healthcare Programs Train for Home Support Worker Jobs
Aging Canadian population boosts demand for home support professionals Surrey, BC - April 21, 2010 - According to the Ministry of Health Services, "Home support services are designed to help clients remain independent and in their own home as long as possible. Home support provides personal assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dres... more April 16, 2010 - BC Proves to be Best Place in Canada for Practical Nursing Job Prospects
With the a large portion of the population nearing retirement age, it's unlikely there will be a shortage of healthcare jobs anytime soon. Trends in job openings vary across Canada, with some provinces appearing more lucrative for job seekers. more March 31, 2010 - Healthcare College Application: Resident Care Attendant
Make the most of you Health Care Assistant application Burnaby, BC - March 31, 2010 - Do you want to become a Health Care Assistant but not sure what the requirements are to apply to college? Although every healthcare college has its own specific requirements, most are similar in what they require of applicants. The first step is to look at the ... more March 22, 2010 - Solution to the Nursing Shortage Involves Practical Nurses
Practical Nurses account for a large percentage of employed nurses in the province and although many colleges have expanded their capacity, there continues to be a shortage of LPNs in the workforce. more March 10, 2010 - Care Attendant 101: Proper Technique for Patient Transfers
Follwing safe procedure prevents injury for Health Care Assistants Abbotsford, BC - March 10, 2010 - The Health Care Assistant's job description regularly involves performing patient transfers. It is very important that this be performed with proper technique, not only for the well being of the patient, but also for the safety of the health care ... more March 1, 2010 - Seats Open for Those Hoping to Enter Career in Health Care
Opportunities continue to arise for well-trained health care professionals Surrey, BC - March 1, 2010 - A major issue in the Canadian health care system is the shortage of nurses and other health related professionals. The fewer the nurses there working in the Canadian Health Care system, the higher the patient to nurse ratios are, which ultimate... more February 18, 2010 - Practical Nurses Have Role to Play in Fight Against Heart Disease
Canadians have observed Heart Month each February for more than 50 years. Heart Month is a time to raise awareness and funds for the prevention and treatment of heart disease, which is Canada's leading cause of death. more October 26, 2009 - Demand Still High for Practical Nurses in BC
Practical Nurses continue to be in high demand in British Columbia. The retirement of current LPNs, combined with an increased need for nursing care from the province's aging population, is driving the demand in this career field. more September 16, 2009 - LPNs in BC Show Interest in Joining BCNU
Vancouver, BC - September 16, 2009 - The British Columbia Nurses' Union recently opened the door to Licensed Practical Nurses who were interested in joining the union as full members with collective bargaining rights. With thousands of LPNs lining up for the new privileges, the time has never been better to enter the practical nursing field. more September 4, 2009 - Retiring Nurses Create Demand in B.C.
With more than 50% of Canada's Licensed Practical Nurses over the age of 45, well-trained health care professionals continue to be in high demand. more June 10, 2009 - Practical Nursing Program Produces Successful Grads
It's never too late to go back to school - something graduate Eun Sook Song learned first-hand at Vancouver Career College. A self-proclaimed housewife, Song recently graduated from the Practical Nursing program in Burnaby; an event that changed her life. more