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HCI College Upholds Its Record of Excellence

~ West Palm Beach Campus maintains 100% NCLEX Pass Rate in Q3 ~

West Palm Beach, Fla. – HCI College, a leading institutionally accredited private post-secondary school, today announced that its recent nursing graduates achieved outstanding passage rates on the national licensing exam, including another perfect pass rate at the college’s West Palm Beach campus. These exceptional outcomes on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), covering the third quarter of 2023, included a 100% pass rate at the West Palm Beach campus (NCLEX #US70414600) and 84.21% at the Ft. Lauderdale campus (NCLEX #US70413500).

THE CRITICAL CARE NURSES GIVE MSAS

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Tower MSA Partners

In the second installment of our quarterly series, “Tower Partners: People Behind the Settlements,” and in celebration of Nurses Week, we spotlight Brittney O’Neal, our Director of Clinical Operations. A nurse, Brittney oversees the team of nurses that produces our Medicare Set-asides (MSAs).

There are so many elements and areas of expertise needed to develop an MSA that is fair, reasonable and compliant. Or, as we say: optimized. If Tower’s MSA operation was in the shape of a wheel, Brittney would be the hub. Read on to learn more about her and how our MSAs are written to be effective settlement tools.

How to Have a Long and Rewarding Career as a Nurse

Nursing can be an extremely rewarding job and finding out how you can thrive in that environment can allow you to spend most of your career in service to those who need your skills. However, before you decide to pursue nursing, you should understand the challenges and benefits you’re likely to encounter.

5 Skills You Need to Succeed as a Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary assistants tend to be passionate about their jobs—and their patients. For many Americans, this work can be a rewarding lifelong endeavor. However, if you are considering a career as a veterinary assistant, it is important that you understand what the job entails and the skills you will need to succeed.

What Is the Difference Between a Substance Abuse Counselor and a Therapist?

Substance abuse has the capacity to destroy lives, and approximately half of American families have experienced challenges caused by substance use and addiction. For people dealing with a substance abuse disorder, finding help is essential.

Those who wish to build a career supporting people with substance abuse disorders need to consider where they would like to fit into the recovery process and where their skills are best applied. The most common professional choices for those seeking a career in this field are as a therapist or as a substance abuse counselor. While there are some aspects of these jobs that overlap, each avenue allows you to help substance abuse victims in different ways.

The Main Responsibilities of Substance Abuse Counselors

Substance abuse counselors are trained professionals who help people with drug and alcohol problems. They listen to the client, identify their needs, discuss options for treatment, and create a recovery plan. Substance abuse counselors are experts in their field of study and typically have a master’s degree or higher in clinical psychology or social work.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the many responsibilities of substance abuse counselors.

How Veterinary Assistants Can Handle Stress: 5 Tips

The work of a veterinary assistant can often be enjoyable, but there are difficult aspects to the profession, especially when the working environment handles a high volume of patients. Assistants often work 40 hours a week, sometimes on weekends and holidays. They can also have many responsibilities—including helping to perform procedures on hurt or sick animals—which can make it difficult to manage stress and emotional health.

HCI College Achieves Impressive 94.12% NCLEX First-Time Pass Rate in Q1 of 2023 for West Palm Beach Campus

One of The Highest Among All Nursing Programs in Palm Beach County

HCI College, an institutionally accredited private post-secondary school, proudly announces that its nursing graduates have attained exceptional National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) pass rates for Q1 of 2023 at its West Palm Beach campus (NCLEX #US70414600). The NCLEX-RN is a standardized exam taken by graduates of nursing programs in the United States to obtain licensure as registered nurses.

As HCI College commemorates its 30th anniversary, graduates at its West Palm Beach campus achieved an impressive 94.12% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam. These remarkable results underscore the commitment and perseverance of students, faculty, and staff at HCI College.

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital CEO to Deliver Keynote Address at HCI College’s Commencement Ceremony

West Palm Beach, Fla. – HCI College is pleased to announce that Ashley Vertuno, CEO of HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, will serve as the keynote commencement speaker at this year’s graduation ceremony. The event will take place on June 2, 2023 at the Spanish River High School Auditorium in Boca Raton.

As a leading healthcare provider in Florida, HCA Healthcare has made a significant commitment to nursing education and workforce development. The organization works closely with key partners like HCI College to enhance the school-to-career medical pipeline in Florida. HCA has already hired HCI College graduates in the past for meaningful career paths in the healthcare industry.

5 Challenges of Being a Substance Abuse Counselor

It’s still hard for people to talk about addiction recovery without judgment or stigma. However, with increased awareness of mental health issues, more people are starting the dialogue surrounding addiction recovery. Unfortunately, addiction can often be difficult to treat due to these entrenched prejudices—which is why counselors play such an important role in helping those affected get back on their feet and lead healthy lives.

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