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What is one of the primary roles of a Registered Nurse (RN)?
What is one of the primary roles of a Registered Nurse (RN)?
What degree is typically required for a Medical Office Administrator?
What degree is typically required for a Medical Office Administrator?
Which of the following is a nursing specialty?
Which of the following is a nursing specialty?
What skill is essential for a Healthcare Administrator?
What skill is essential for a Healthcare Administrator?
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What is the primary role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
What is the primary role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
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What is a common quality required of nurses?
What is a common quality required of nurses?
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Which degree is typically required for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)?
Which degree is typically required for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)?
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What is a common task performed by Medical Billing and Coding Specialists?
What is a common task performed by Medical Billing and Coding Specialists?
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Study Notes
Healthcare Career
Nursing
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Types of Nursing Careers:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) / Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
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Nursing Roles:
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Health promotion
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Nursing Specialties:
- Critical care
- Pediatrics
- Gerontology
- Oncology
- Mental health
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Education and Training:
- Associate's degree in nursing (ADN)
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- Master's degree in nursing (MSN)
- Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP)
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Skills and Qualities:
- Communication
- Compassion
- Critical thinking
- Emotional stability
- Physical stamina
Medical Administration
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Types of Medical Administration Careers:
- Medical Office Administrators
- Clinical Managers
- Health Information Managers
- Healthcare Administrators
- Medical Billing and Coding Specialists
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Medical Administration Roles:
- Patient scheduling
- Insurance billing
- Medical records management
- Staff supervision
- Budgeting and finance
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Medical Administration Specialties:
- Medical practice management
- Hospital administration
- Healthcare consulting
- Health information systems
- Medical coding and billing
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Education and Training:
- Associate's degree in medical administration
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration
- Master's degree in healthcare administration (MHA)
- Certification in medical administration (CMA)
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Skills and Qualities:
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Communication
- Leadership
Healthcare Career
Nursing
- Types of nursing careers include Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) / Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
- Nursing roles involve direct patient care, patient education, medication administration, wound care, and health promotion
- Nursing specialties include critical care, pediatrics, gerontology, oncology, and mental health
- Education and training for nurses include associate's degree in nursing (ADN), bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN), master's degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP)
- Key skills and qualities for nurses include communication, compassion, critical thinking, emotional stability, and physical stamina
Medical Administration
- Types of medical administration careers include Medical Office Administrators, Clinical Managers, Health Information Managers, Healthcare Administrators, and Medical Billing and Coding Specialists
- Medical administration roles involve patient scheduling, insurance billing, medical records management, staff supervision, and budgeting and finance
- Medical administration specialties include medical practice management, hospital administration, healthcare consulting, health information systems, and medical coding and billing
- Education and training for medical administrators include associate's degree in medical administration, bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, master's degree in healthcare administration (MHA), and certification in medical administration (CMA)
- Key skills and qualities for medical administrators include organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, communication, and leadership
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Explore the different types of nursing careers, roles, and specialties in the healthcare industry. Learn about registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and more.
