12/12/12 Concert Demonstrates How New York Helps Its Own

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You’re studying to be a certified nurse assistant, so you’re already the kind of person that, by nature, is driven to help people in need.  And you’re studying to earn your CNA certification with Allen School, an organization with deep roots in the New York metropolitan area.  This is an area also known for denizens […] Read More

Don’t Slow Your Job Hunt During Holiday Season

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Whether you’re seeking a new job in the field of medical office assistant, certified nursing assistant (CNA) or any career in any industry, the Holiday season is a remarkably good time to be looking for a job.  This may seem a bit counter-intuitive as many expect hiring to slow down this time of year as […] Read More

A New Computer to Study Medical Billing and Coding Online?

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It’s time to be virtually buried under advertisements and manufacturer’s claims from technology companies all angling for your technology spend.  Truth is though, when is a good time to purchase a new laptop, tablet, or other computer device? So many stores and manufacturers are offering discounts, knowing folks are most likely to purchase. So if […] Read More

Awesome Transit Video Reminds of the Value of Online Learning

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This astonishingly beautiful video shows a point of light for every piece of transit infrastructure (bus, train, taxicab) in the New York City area and its individual movement over a 24 hour period.  Watching the lights dance like choreographed fireflies truly impresses upon the viewer the extent to which we rely on transit to move […] Read More

CNA Training – A More Realistic Plan than Powerball

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As of this writing, the Powerball Lottery jackpot is approaching $425,000,000.  An incredible sum to be sure and close to the all-time record for lottery jackpots.  Everyone you talk to has already bought a ticket for a chance to win the nearly unimaginable sum (yours truly included)!  However, the odds of winning are ridiculously low […] Read More

Happy Thanksgiving Allen School Students

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Allen School students of medical billing and coding, medical office assistant training, certified nursing assistant (CNA) training and all the staff and faculty have much to be thankful for this year.  For starters, we’re all involved in an exciting industry projected to continue its stellar growth over the next decade.  We’re also all involved in […] Read More

Medical Billing and Coding Careers – Making it Happen No Matter What

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If one truly wants to realize a dream in their life, they can definitely do it.  We can make our dreams reality sometimes through the sheer force of will (with a side helping of improvisational spirit).  Whether you want to become a medical billing and coding professional or become a world famous soccer player, the […] Read More

Wanted: Medical Office Assistants, CNAs, Medical Billing & Coding Specialists

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There’s not too much more I can add to the video below.  It seems the healthcare industry is struggling to fill the tens of thousands of good paying positions they have open each year.  If you’re taking certified nursing assistant training courses, medical office assistant courses or medical billing and coding classes at Allen School, […] Read More

11 Flu Shot Myths a CNA or Medical Office Assistant Should Know

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There are a lot of myths patients will lean on when explaining why they aren’t planning to get an annual flu shot.  As a certified nurse assistant or medical office assistant, you’ll likely hear them all over the years you work in a doctor’s office or hospital.  I must admit that I, myself have used […] Read More