Online CNA Education

 

Learning from on line sources is one of the greatest centers for CNA education. The CNA curriculum today reflects the view that not everyone may be engaged in class work. If you think of getting into the health care profession, you will normally begin by envisaging how you are going to study. Whatever the case, your principal concern should be on getting the best education. Remember that the type of training which you received in school is going to have an influence you what you earn. In most cases, you can begin and complete your CNA education in a matter of weeks. When thinking on how to study, you could also think of getting your CNA education online.

 

 

On line CNA education should be considered by those who want to study on their free time. Remember that not every person will have the whole time to spare for education.

If you survey the internet, you will find a lot of institutions offering online CNA education or distance learning to students. This is a good way if you consider flexible learning to become certified in the health care sector.

One thing you must look out when opting for online CNA education is that you must verify if the educational authorities have the necessary certification. Remember that your intention is to sit in for the CNA exams. Therefore, any form of on line CNA education that you opt for should be able to permit your take on and pass the CNA exams. What is more to this is that the courses you study or the overall curriculum should be focused towards giving the necessary education as a qualified nursing assistant.

 

 

Comparative selection of the appropriate on line CNA education is another important factor.

This is the more reason why you must ascertain that the certificate you get from the institute is of maximum quality. Take into account that most health care providers hire on the basis of where you study as well as the details of the curriculum you completed. Above all, the online CNA program you choose should be organized in a manner in which you can contact and receive help from your instructors whenever necessary.

 

 

Always remember the whole CNA curriculum cannot be finished on line. Most of the theoretical part of studies and just a limited part of practical can be studied online. Every major and important clinical work will be completed off line. Practical work will be done with any certified healthcare provider.

 

 

Therefore when opting for on line CNA classes verify if such classes are linked to any health care provider from which you can get some practical experience. If not, the burden of looking for where to gain practical experience will be left to you.

 

 

When you are through with the necessary on line CNA education, you should be prepared to write the CNA exams. Make sure you have completed the syllabus required to sit for the CNA exams. Remember that the exams are as important as the CNA classes . After all, your intention is to get the required certification.

 

 

 

PTC to submit six nominees for MnSCU's Excellence in Teaching awards program

The Pine Technical College community, including students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni, has nominated six instructors to participate in the prestigious MnSCU Excellence in Teaching awards program.

The six nominees, all Outstanding Educators of the Year, now are working on completing some additional information for the Nomination Committee to review, and, using pre-established scoring criteria, the committee will select one faculty member to represent PTC and have a chance at winning the coveted Educator of the Year award. The six nominees are:
• Ann Boldt
• Jeff Ruth
• Julie Shores
• Dione Thoma
• Rita Watson
• Chris York

Last year, PTC's Melissa Felland, an instructor in the Early Childhood Development program, received an Outstanding Educator of the Year award.

"As a recipient of last year's Outstanding Educator of the Year award, I am proud and honored to congratulate all nominees. Preparing, being selected, and attending the ceremony honoring all Educators of the Year and Outstanding Educators of the Year was one highlight of my teaching career," Felland says. "It's one that I will never forget, and I hope the same for all of this year's nominees," Felland adds.

Photo: Melissa Felland, instructor in PTC's Early Childhood Development program, received an Outstanding Educator of the Year award at last year's ceremony.

Pursue Your Higher Education With an Online Degree Program

Nowadays, online university degree program has become extremely popular.

As technology is taking progress incredibly, more and more individuals are considering earning their degrees on the internet, via which everything looks possible. Since you can basically do anything online such as shopping, paying bills, communicating with acquaintances, now you can also enroll in a degree program.

 

 

With a simple search, you can find quite a wide range of online university degree programs. There seem to be very few schools left without having a program for people who choose to use the web as an alternative for their studies.

 

An online educational program is suitable for working professionals who don' t have a lot of time for studies and on-campus attendance, as the online format is more accessible. Nevertheless, time is not the only problem resulting in the preference for an online approach. Considering the fact that the internet has become practically indispensable, many people find it more comfortable and easy to study and get a degree online. Therefore, they choose to gain their proper degree by attending an online university degree program, thus keeping their own schedule and studying from the comfort of their own home.

 

Nowadays, you can gain an university online degree program in basically any field of study, be it law studies, business administration, liberal arts and humanities, psychology or others.

 

Still, an online university degree program requires similar efforts as a traditional one. On the contrary, in some cases they may be even more demanding, as you cannot skip courses for personal reasons, illness etc. If you' re thinking that your instructors cannot monitor you, you ought to take into account the fact that your syllabi will always be online for you to see even if your internet connection is poorer or partially lost. Also, bear in mind that there are forums where attendance and contribution is required, so you cannot skip studying, going through all your bibliography or completing your assignments.

 

Students ought to think twice if they choose an online university degree program because they think it' s the easiest way to get a degree. It allows a more accessible and comfortable alternative to earn your degree, however it doesn't make it easier to graduate.

 

Impressive results from Minnesota College Application Week are in

The results are in from Minnesota College Application Week, an event held in Novemnber that waived college application fees for a full week. PTC staff and faculty members are impressed with the initiative's results.

"We had 24 applications come in during the week, compared to 11 applications during the same week last year when application fees were not waived," explained Dani Chandonnet, PTC's Director of Marketing and Admissions. "The program is encouraging for those just thinking about applying who may be on the fence - the fee waiver is an incentive, and applicants truly have nothing to lose," Chandonnet adds.

The event ran Nov. 14 through 18, and applications nearly tripled across MnSCU campuses. Each MnSCU college and university waived its $20 application fee during the weeklong event, resulting in the colleges and universities collectively forgoing about $300,000 in revenue. Students could complete one application and submit it simultaneously to more than one MnSCU institution, a service that had not been available before this year. MnSCU figures report that nearly 10,000 high school students submitted 15,600 applications to the 31 state colleges and universities, compared to 4,900 students who submitted about 5,500 applications during the same week in 2010.

"This initiative was tremendously successful," said MnsCU Chancellor Steven Rosenstone. "Increasing the number of Minnesotans who complete a college degree, certificate or diploma is more important than ever," Rosenstone added.

By 2018, 70 percent of all jobs in Minnesota will require some postsecondary education, according to a Georgetown University study; many of those jobs will require a certificate or associate degree, and not necessarily a baccalaureate degree.

Nursing Programs - An Addition To Your Education

People always think that working as a nurse online requires a course to complete and a job application to fill, but the truth is totally different. There are many levels in nursing career and in order to work the way up to the top level, a nurse should take different courses and studies.

The first level, or the entry level, is the Practical Nurse, this job requires only one – year study program. After that, the nurse is ready to fill a basic job inside any health care unit. The LPN or LVN programs are available online and offline through many colleges. The tuition fees are less expensive, and these courses offer the chance for nurses to start their practical career.

The next level is the Registered Nurse level. If the student wishes to go directly to that level, it requires about 3 or 4 years of study. For that reason, LPN is the recommended starting point, gain experience and complete the LPN – RN course while on-job.

The bachelor of Nursing is the goal of many nurses around the world, but the BSN is difficult to complete because it is expensive and requires a long period of study.

Fortunately, a nurse can work her way up while maintaining another job in the medical field. For example, RN can take the BSN program according to her own pace and finishes it while working regularly in her job.

The ultimate goal of many nurses is to get a masters degree in nursing (MSN). MSN course can be started separately or after completion of BSN program. In fact, the direct entry MSN divides internally into two or three sections: the RN level, BSN and finally the MSN. It is highly recommended starting each course on its own after finishing the LPN level, because working practically provides a lot of experience side by side with theoretical studying.

All these degrees and programs are available online and offline. Searching over the Internet can return different programs in different colleges. Online courses are suitable for those who are working and cannot study full – time.

In addition, there are different financing options available for those who want to start their medical career study. Ask the college for the available financing programs for each degree and start a highly rewarding career today.

Phi Theta Kappa rolls out new "Giving Tree" program

Going on now through Dec. 12, PTC students, staff and faculty members may contribute to the "Giving Tree" program, established by students in PTC's Phi Theta Kappa honor society chapter. The program features three holiday trees (donated by PTC Student Senate), adorned with tags that double as Donation Requests. The tags represent students and their families who could use a hand up during a season where costs historically run high. PTC students, staff and faculty members are able to help by fulfilling the $10 gift card Donation Requests. The gift card designated options are: Holiday, Chris' Food Center, Wal-Mart and Family Pathways.

Photo at top: Marcus Lhotka (L) and John Thabes (R) present PTK President Ann Kubesh (center) with $500 in the form of gift cards to support the Giving Tree program. The large donation was generously provided by the PTC Shooters Association/Foundation Fund, of which Lhotka and Thabes are members.

Three Areas You Need to Understand About Your Online Education Program

We live in a world that's constantly changing.  Our parents and grandparents could expect to get a good job with a high school diploma or bachelor's degree, and stay with that employer for life. Now, we find ourselves switching jobs or careers, returning to the workforce, or needing more and more education to advance or keep the jobs we have.  Yet how are we supposed to obtain this education when we have jobs, families, and obligations?  Online education programsare the answer.

Flexibility
|Perhaps online education's greatest advantage is its flexibility.  It may be that you live in an area where the nearest college is miles away.  You may not have reliable transportation, or you may be disabled or have another situation which makes it difficult or impossible for you to travel.

With online education, your professors and classmates come to you, via computer.  All you need is a good computer system and a fast, reliable internet connection.

For others, time is the issue.  If you're working full-time, or a second job, your schedule may not accommodate traditional or night classes.  When earning your degree online, however, you can call up your philosophy class at 2 a.m. wearing your pajamas.  If you are a single parent, or lack reliable or affordable child care, distance learning enables you to earn a online degree even if the kids are fighting over blocks in the background.  You can discuss comparative literature with online classmates and no one will hear a thing.

Finding the top online degrees have never been easier.

Access
You may be concerned that online schools are diploma mills, out to take your money but offering little in the way of educational or career value. Don't worry!  Many accredited colleges and universities now offer online degrees.  Research your preferred school to see what options it features, or search by subject.  If you have doubts about a program, look for it on the US Department of Education's lists of accredited schools and recognized accrediting agencies, or contact your state attorney general's office or the Better Business Bureau to check for complaints.  You can be assured that an online degree from an accredited institution will be an asset to your career.

Variety
The number of degrees available to distance learners has skyrocketed; you'll have many courses of study to choose from.  If you're already an RN, you can earn your BS in nursing.  If you want to move from clerical to management, you can earn your Associate's in business administration.  Many Master's degrees are available, including public relations, educational administration, and urban design.  You can also earn certification in web applications, business essentials, gerontology and other subjects. Professionals can earn their Ph.D.'s in education or nursing practice.  If you simply want the university degree you had to forgo, you can earn your Associate's or Bachelor's in general studies and study US history, astronomy, Spanish… a little bit of everything! Don't let your situation keep you from an education!  Check out all of the great online degrees that are available.