Are you a high school senior considering your options for post-graduation? United Career Institute presents our top 6 tips for high school seniors as they prepare for graduation and education beyond high school. Continue reading to learn some helpful ideas to make the transition from high school to higher education easier! 1. Decide What Career … Read more
Meet our LPN Instructor & Clinical Coordinator, Stacey Mantich, RN Stacey Mantich received her degree as a Registered Nurse from St Francis Hospital School of Nursing and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Waynesburg University. Stacey came to United Career Institute with significant experience and diverse work background. Stacey worked as an ICU trauma … Read more
United Career Institute held a nursing pinning ceremony on February 10, 2023, to honor the December 2022 Practical Nursing graduates. A pinning ceremony is an important moment for these aspiring nurses. Each nurse selects a friend or family member to pin at the ceremony, and the graduates take a moment to light their lamps and … Read more
Have you considered a career in healthcare as a practical nurse but are wondering what qualities a good LPN has? United Career Institute is here to help train you to become a practical nurse that serves your community! Continue reading to learn the qualities that United Career Institute practical nursing graduates will be able to … Read more
Meet Practical Nursing Graduate Matthew Brown! Matthew Brown recently graduated from United Career Institute, where he completed the Practical Nursing program. Looking back on his time at UCI, he really misses the close-knit learning environment and small classroom sizes. These allowed students the opportunity to understand the material thoroughly and made interaction with the instructor … Read more
Meet Practical Nursing Graduate Jessica Saydie Johnson! Jessica Saydie Johnson graduated from United Career Institute’s Practical Nursing program on June 26, 2022. Since then, she has passed her NCLEX and started working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. She learned about Encompass when they came to the school for an employer … Read more
Meet Practical Nursing Student Mikayla Dankis! Mikayla Dankis’s path to United Career Institute’s Practical Nursing program started with a pit stop at Westmoreland Community College, where she spent two months before determining that the instructors were not as helpful as she originally thought they would be. Undeterred in achieving her career goal, Mikayla began searching … Read more
There’s no surprise that many employers are shifting to more skill-driven hiring in recent years, including in the healthcare industry. Because of this, many employers require their new hires to have basic skills before starting in a healthcare position, whether it be short-term training or a degree. By learning the essential skills you need to … Read more
Have you been considering pursuing a career as an LPN in Pennsylvania? Are you unsure how to get started or the steps you’ll take to reach your end goal of working in the nursing field? At United Career Institute, we will help you through the process of enrolling in school and beyond! Reach Out To … Read more
Meet Practical Nursing Graduate Alexis King! Alexis King is a graduate of United Career Institute’s Practical Nursing program. After completing the 12-month diploma program, she passed her NCLEX-RN* exam and accepted a position with ProMedica. ProMedica is a healthcare company that specializes in home health, senior care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Alexis learned about ProMedica … Read more
