Audrey Lenhard, Author at American School of Nursing and Medical Careers

17Jun 2020 by Audrey Lenhard

Graduate Spotlight – Brianna Smith

Our students are what make us and we love to showcase their success. Just over a year ago Brianna Smith graduated from our Practical Nursing program. On 6/15/2020 she was licensed as a Registered Nurse. We sat down with Brianna to discuss her time at American School of Nursing, what drove her to become a nurse, and advice she has for future students. What drove you to pursue a career in nursing? When I was little my aunt would always talk about how much she loved being a nurse. As I grew up and heard all of her stories I began to fall in love with the idea of being a nurse myself. I am so much like her in many ways and I am so glad she made me…

12Jun 2017 by Audrey Lenhard

FAQs about the Medical Assisting Profession

Medical Assisting

Training as a medical assistant could be a good fit for you. If you’re thinking about training as a medical assistant, you might have a lot of questions about the training and what life as a medical assistant is like. This is a job that requires a commitment to patient care and can involve clinical work (with patients) as well as administrative duties (in an office setting). To help you decide if this would be a good profession for you, we’ve provided answers to some of the questions that people commonly ask us about our program. What responsibilities do medical assistants perform? The number-one responsibility of a medical assistant is patient care, but the job also involves a variety of other tasks. In smaller offices, there may be some crossover between the…

07Jun 2017 by Audrey Lenhard

A Sample Resume for Culinary Arts Students

Career Planning, Culinary Arts

Learn how to present your experience and professional skills to impress a hiring manager. Are you ready to apply for your first job after completing your culinary arts training? It’s an exciting time! You’ve learned more than how to prepare food and run a kitchen. Now you also have practical experience and insight into the nuances of nutrition as well as the business side of working in the culinary arts. To get your first job, you’ll need a good resume that highlights your skills and training. Depending on where you’re applying for work, people in a variety of positions may be looking at your resume, so you want to think about what they’re looking for. You may need to modify your resume with every job application you submit. Who will be…