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For Diana Jimenez, Helping Carrington Students Launch their Careers is a Passion

Diana Jimenez

Diana Jimenez knows firsthand what it takes to launch a successful career. After working for five years as a receptionist at an animal hospital, she became a transaction coordinator for a real estate agency. In 2015, Diana joined the team at Carrington College’s Mesa, Arizona campus as an administrative assistant. She became a Career Services […]

What Do a Nurse, a Pin and a Lamp Have in Common? Tradition.

It was late on a Friday afternoon and, while sitting at my desk responding to a seemingly endless stream of email messages, the Dean of our Registered Nursing program at the Phoenix East campus strolled casually into my office. She wanted to let me know that there was going to be a “Pinning Ceremony” in […]

5 Crucial Tips “Graveyard Shift” Nurses Shouldn’t Forget

We know you can be an amazing health care provider and be the nurse your patients need. We also know working all through the night to tend to them isn’t easy. Heck, we know you’d rather be #snoozing! It takes a little practice to stay awake and active during your night shift. Try these five […]

What Will I Learn: Registered Nursing

Nursing student practicing on dummy

In Carrington College’s Registered Nursing program[1], you’ll get real world experience before you enter the real world. Registered Nursing students share what they’ve learned in the program. The Registered Nursing program combines classroom and lab instruction. In the classroom, students learn about infection control and safety. “It’s the concepts you learn in the classroom. Medical, […]

Nursing Tips: Handling the Death of a Patient

Holding a patient's hand

Nursing is a career made for people who genuinely care for others. As a nurse, you’ll get to help people get back on their feet and cheer them on along the way. Unfortunately, you’ll also be faced with tragedy and loss. At some point you’ll have to deal with the death of a patient. Everyone […]

How to Take Blood Pressure

Carrington College Registered Nursing[1] students demonstrate the proper technique for taking blood pressure. You’ll need: Blood pressure cuff Stethoscope Ask your patient to hold their arm out so you can begin. Place the blood pressure cuff around the brachial artery. The brachial artery is found on the elbow’s front side. Find the radial pulse. The […]

Meet The Different Types of Nurses

If you are interested in learning about nursing careers, there are some important things to know about different types of nurses. If you want to know how to become a nurse, the course will vary depending on which nursing career path you want to take. Three common nursing career options are: certified nursing assistant, licensed […]

Faculty Spotlight: Meet Karen Fuss-Sommer

Karen Fuss-Sommer is the Registered Nursing Program Director at the Carrington College Albuquerque campus. She’s been in nursing education since 1991 and has had the opportunity to teach in multiple undergraduate nursing programs including: vocational, associate degree and bachelor’s degree programs. Before coming to Carrington College, Karen worked as program director and assistant dean of […]

Stress Relief for Registered Nurses

There’s no doubt that registered nursing can be one of the most rewarding professions that a person can choose. However, being a Registered Nurse (RN) can also be one of the most stressful jobs in today’s demanding health care field. Patients rely on registered nurses for many things, regardless of the setting, whether in a […]

Bedside manner in nursing and dental careers

Whether you’re pursuing a nursing career or are on the path to becoming a dental hygienist, bedside manner is an aspect of health care that cannot be ignored. A study published in The Journal of Family Practice reported that when doctors were able to come to an agreement with patients and respond to their unique needs, […]