What a hospital unit secretary does — and how to get the job in New York
A behind-the-desk role that keeps a hospital floor running, and a common entry point into healthcare work.
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Becoming a nutritionist: training, licensing, and what the title really means
The word covers everything from uncredentialed coaches to registered dietitians. Here is how the paths differ, and what each one asks of you.
What it takes to become a registered nurse in New York
Becoming an RN in New York takes two to four years of schooling plus the NCLEX-RN and state licensure through the Education Department's Office of the Professions.
How to become a certified nursing assistant in New York
New York requires 100 hours of state-approved training and a two-part competency exam before nursing home work begins, state health department guidance shows — here is how the training, testing deadlines and pay break down.
Healthcare jobs in New York that don't require a degree — and what they pay
From home health aide to sterile processing technician, New York's hospitals hire certified workers with no college degree — national medians from about $33,500 to $60,600, per federal data.
Medical assistant certification in New York: costs and timelines explained
New York does not license medical assistants — but national certification, earned in four months to two years for roughly $125 to $3,000 in exam and tuition costs, is what employers hire.