CHC News & Updates
CHC News & Updates
Warning Signs An Older Adult May Be Getting Scammed
Elder fraud and abuse is epidemic, especially in our area of South Florida where we have a large population of seniors. If you are taking care of a vulnerable adult, there are warning signs you should be aware of and steps you can take to report the abuse...
Have You Considered an Administrative Career in Healthcare Management?
Some of the most common careers that come to mind when you think about the healthcare environment are doctors, nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), technicians, and many other patient-centered positions. While these individuals play a major role in the healthcare field, we must also consider who supervises the medical professionals...
Be Safe on the Roads as the Season Starts
Over the next few weeks we will start to see the car transport trailers dropping off vehicles for the snowbirds as they start to arrive at their home for the winter. We all know what that means – more traffic on the roads.
Do You Know How to Prevent Your Patient from Falling?
Many Home Health Care Nurses find themselves working with a client or patient that is at risk for falling - especially those living with Parkinson's disease or another movement disorder! Do you know there are many things you can do to help reduce that risk?
What is the Meaning of Patient Care?
What is the meaning of patient care in medical terms? It begins by explaining what “patient” means and what medical practice is. Medical practice is the act of providing health...
What Qualities Make A Good Nurse?
What qualities make a good nurse? The answer is both complex and fundamental. When choosing a career, people must consider the field of nursing they wish to enter as well as the...
When Is too Old to Become a Nurse?
Is 45 too old to become a nurse? Will you be able to balance the workload and your (already busy) life and/or family? How many years of schooling do you need to get to be...
What Does a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Do?
If you are in the medical field, you might know a little bit about what a medical doctor is called, but what exactly is a patient care technician? There are many different types...
What are the Math Requirements for Nursing?
Does this sound strange? It should because most people think that math isn’t needed in the doctor’s office or hospital, but as it currently stands, math requirements for nursing...
Tips for an LPN to RN program- How do I Prep?
Those that choose to take part in an LPN to RN program online or offline know that it is going to be a challenge. It is difficult to manage on top of home life and other...
LPN to RN Exam Prep – Study Advice and Prep Tips
LPN to RN Program exam prep is very necessary. The LPN to RN Exam is a difficult test and the more you prepare the better you will be able to do. If you are planning on taking...
How to get the Hope Scholarship!
The applicant must be planning to attend the College on a fulltime basis in a nursing program and maintain a full course load with the goal of meeting the eligibility criteria...
How do you Provide a Safe and Positive Experience for a Patient?
One of the most important concerns in health care is how do you provide a safe and positive experience for a patient? This is a significant question, not only in the medical...
How can I study effectively at home?
If you are a nursing student who recently transitioned from in-class to at-home online learning, then learning to study effectively at home will be integral to your success...
Hello Future Student!
Welcome to Care Hope College. This is your first of many steps that it will take to be a Health Care Professional–finding a good School to get your Degree. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Let us tell you a little about ourselves then we hope that you get to tell us about yourself because we’d love to hear from you, meet you and listen to what inspired you to join the...
Has the Travel Nursing “Bubble” Burst?
Throughout the pandemic, surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations combined with staffing shortages led many hospitals to turn to travel nurses—and as demand surged, so did the cost...
Growing Our Impact!
Care Hope College’s focus is to continue investing in the future of our students, our campus, and our community! We have recently added a new Business Development Department to...
Get to know your Campus Director!
College Life can be strenuous at times, specially if you have a lot going on already in your personal Life. That’s why it’s integral to get to know your Super Woman at work Campus Director Ms. Bobbet Mullings! Did you know that Ms. Bobbet is one of CHC‘s longest-standing employees? Yes, Ms. Bobbet have been there from the start, so why wouldn’t you want to get to know such a...
Do you Have to be Certified to be a Patient Care Technician (PCT)?
Because Patient Care Technicians (PCT) are vital to both patients and medical staff, they are required to be certified. First, the potential Patient Care Technician has to take...
Can Nurses make 100k a Year?
Is it possible for a nurse to make 100k a year? That is a question many people are asking. Of course, there are many factors at play, including state, education, and job...
Campus Update: We’ve Moved!
Dear Valued Members of Care Hope College, It is with great pleasure that we announce our move to Jupiter, Florida starting on July 18th, 2022! This move signifies our commitment...
Are You Prepared? Monkeypox & Healthcare Workers
The CHC Library will continue to provide students with health bulletins and timely health professional news via the monthly College newsletter. Please find the latest resource...
Is Nursing a Stressful Job?
Nursing is one of the professions that need to be ready for anything. Whether you have people’s lives to care for, or are working long hours, Nursing can sometimes feel like a...
Is it Difficult to be a Nursing Student?
It may surprise you to know that the answer to the question, “Is it difficult to be a nursing student,” has little to do with what the school is or does. It’s rather easy to get...
How to Pay for Nursing School Through Florida Hospital Programs
Nurses are in high demand right now, as the need for adequate healthcare is consistently growing. The government is trying to make access to healthcare easier, and willing to...
The Effects of Juneteenth on the Healthcare Industry
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, it was not until June 19, 1865 that all slaves were given freedom. During the Civil War, over four(4) million ‘blacks’...
How to Choose the Best Program Pathway to Become an RN
RN Online Program Review – A program is an excellent choice when it comes to a degree in nursing. However, when you take an online RN degree, you must ensure you take a few...
How to Ace Your Nursing Interview – Top Tips
Are you seeking some tips for nursing interviews? Care Hope College is happy to help. Nursing interviews, while perhaps one of the toughest stages of getting hired that any...
How Does an Online Nursing Degree Work?
If you are considering a career in the nursing field in the next 12 months, then chances are you will want to know how an online nursing degree works. While a lot of people...
Can You Earn an RN Degree Online?
Can you get an RN degree online? The answer depends on the specific programs that you choose and whether or not you are attending a university or college. The answer depends on...
Benefits Of Being A Male Nurse
Being a male nurse is something that unfortunately tends to carry a stigma, as many believe that nursing is a job that should be exclusively for females. Male nurses have many...
CHC’s 2022 At A Glance
2022 was a pivotal year for Care Hope College. Students, faculty, and staff, under the guidance of our president and CEO Dr. Hope Doyles, have victoriously conquered maneuvering...
T4 Syndrome Case Study (Abstract)
The T4 syndrome was introduced in the chiropractic literature in 1957 by Maitland and Burnell. Any thoracic segment from T2 to T7 may be involved; however, T4 is most commonly...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
As people get older, the brain changes. Differentiating between normal signs of aging and the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias can be difficult. Alzheimer’s...
Building A Strong Relationship With Your Patient & Their Family
Home Health Aides (HHA), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and all caregivers, provide invaluable services. They ensure that older adults who need support can get the care they...