Please note that the College is closed December 21, 2024 through January 5, 2025. Offices will reopen on January 6th at 8:30AM.

Why Nursing is a Rewarding Career

The month of May is National Nurses Month, as May 6-12 is recognized as National Nurses Week! Maria College and its community prides itself on being compassionate with a strong commitment to service and hospitality. As these qualities are deeply rooted in the nursing profession and in line with Maria’s mission, we would like to highlight how pursuing a career in nursing here at Maria would prove to be a rewarding career. In her blog post, Jessica Napoli-McNally, DNP, FNP-BC, CNEcl, Associate Dean of Nursing, RN-BS Completion Programs, and Director of Clinical Experiences, details what got her into the healthcare profession, what motivates her to keep coming to work each day, and what advice she has to those who are thinking about pursuing a career in nursing.

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In-person vs. online learning: What’s best for you?

If you have decided to further your education, you have likely inquired whether in-person or online courses are a better option for you, especially if you are already working and/or have family obligations. What suits one person may not suit another. The methodology of teaching and learning that works better for you is a personal decision that considers your schedule, life commitments, learning style, and preferences.

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Top 10 Reasons to attend Maria College Open House

Trying to find the perfect school can be overwhelming with so many options to choose from. One way to know that Maria College is right for you is to come to Open House. Sure, you can visit our website or call for information, but how will you get the Maria experience? Here are the top 10 reasons why our Open House can be beneficial to attend!

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Occupational Therapy Month: How do occupational therapy practitioners help our clients ‘do?’

OTA Program Director Scott Homer authors this blog where he discusses the role of occupational therapy practitioners. “We ask our clients “what do you want to be able to do?” despite any disability or dysfunction that they face. For all the myriad definitions of what our profession’s specialty is, I think that the way we help people could be summed up in a two-letter action word: do. …How do occupational therapy practitioners help our clients do?” 

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A Person-Centered Approach to the Medical Professions

Have you ever had a medical professional who was caring, compassionate, and good at helping you feel comfortable? Have you ever had a medical professional who listened, encouraged, and motivated […]

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Occupational Therapy, Simply

In the burgeoning field of medicine and the allied health professions, there are many avenues for a career-minded professional to embark upon. At the same time, coupled with the ever-increasing […]

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Persistence

I keep a little notepad on my desk to jot down ideas that I want to share through this blog. I have a few there now, but for this week, […]

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Celebrating Nurses

There is so much to celebrate in the month of May from the completion of the spring academic semester to our mothers on Mother’s Day to the city of Albany’s […]

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