Tips for Remote Learning During Coronavirus Outbreak

Tips for Remote Learning During Coronavirus Outbreak As COVID- 19 cases continue their upward trend, many schools are closing their doors post-spring break in hopes of preventing the spread of the disease. For students who aren’t used to remote learning, it can be a stressful and unwanted change. That’s why the Allen School of Health Sciences is […] Read More

Fun Solutions for Coronavirus Self Isolation

A lot has changed in the last month. In March, preventative measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus halted daily life around the world. At least one third of the global population is under some sort of restriction, most Americans are under stay-at-home orders and at least 46 states and Washington, D.C., have closed non – essential […] Read More

Tips on working from home

Tips to Work from Home In the office, your coworkers often pose the greatest threat to keeping you from getting some real, heads-down work done. They drop by your desk, engage you in conversation, and invite you to lunch. The social benefits of a workplace are definitely nice to have, but they can become a […] Read More

Are you afraid to go back to school?

Are You Afraid to go Back to School? Create a ‘Why Statement’ to help fight the fear of going back to school. How do you feel about going back to school? Do you dream where it might take your career?  If you fear that because you are a working mom you won’t have the time […] Read More

A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant

If you’re considering a career as a certified medical assistant, you might be wondering: what exactly does a CNA do? Even though many people interested in the healthcare field have a general idea of the duties of a medical assistant, many are curious about the day-to-day routine of a CNA. Wherever your CNA career path […] Read More

COVID-19 World Health Organization update

Here at the Allen School, we are taking every preventative measure to ensure the safety of our students. It’s important to stay calm and informed. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but according to the CDC, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/protect/prevent.html, “the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this […] Read More

Salary Negotiation Tips for Post-Healthcare Training School Job Hunt

So you’ve completed healthcare training school at Allen School and you’re ready to look for your first job.  Or perhaps you finished healthcare training school some years ago and you’re looking for a position with a leg up now that you have some practical work experience to put on your resume.  Either way, negotiating your […] Read More

International Women’s Day

“International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women”. https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About  In honor of this day, we wanted to highlight an Allen School graduate. She, like so many of us, had to overcome tragedy to achieve her goals and turn some trying obstacles into hope and […] Read More