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4 Reasons School Nursing is a Rewarding Career Choice

Posted by Ashley Waters on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022/

There are many directions that you can go with your career in nursing, but many find that school nursing is one of the most rewarding paths that a nurse can take. At a glance, the idea of becoming a school nurse might seem a bit on the boring side, doling out band-aids and calling parents to pick up kids who have fallen victim to the latest stomach bug. The reality, though, is that school nursing is a very challenging and rewarding career for those who decide to go into the field. Here are four reasons school nursing is a rewarding career choice.

Top 10 States for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs

Posted by Soliant on May 17, 2022December 19, 2022/

School speech-language pathologists (SLP) are the unsung heroes of our educational systems. They empower students to find their voice through tailored instruction.

Speech-language pathologists help kids with all types of language and communication issues and are often part of the special education team at schools. SLPs also work on other communication issues such as reading, dyslexia, auditory processing disorder and social communication disorder.

When choosing your next school speech-language pathology job, consider the following states below with the highest demand for you.

Celebrating 30 Years of Soliant

Posted by Soliant on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022/

On Monday, May 4, 1992, Elite Medical Search began as a small company with big dreams. In the ensuing three decades, Elite Medical Search was rechristened Soliant, expanded into education and life sciences, pioneered teletherapy solutions, grew to over 1,000 colleagues and now stands as one of the nation’s largest specialized staff outsourcing companies in the healthcare and education spaces, serving countless communities in 48 states. We serve patients and students across this great country by placing proven allied health, nursing, special education and therapy personnel in the hospitals and schools where they are most needed. At Soliant, we’re proud to be a leading provider of specialized healthcare and education staffing. And this year, we’re equally proud to be celebrating 30 years of service.

4 Benefits of Inclusion for Special Education Students

Posted by Soliant on May 3, 2022May 5, 2022/

There is a stigma for many special education students that can affect their self-esteem and confidence. One way to boost social, emotional, and academic performance is inclusion. Students of all cognitive levels and backgrounds can achieve amazing things In the inclusive classroom, so let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits of inclusion.

Utilizing Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Posted by Soliant on April 28, 2022May 5, 2022/

Many students with disabilities need additional support, and assistive technology is an excellent way to help them reach their learning and classroom participation goals. Assistive technology can do wonders for your classroom, helping build confidence and abilities among students in advancing learning and achievement outcomes. This technology comes in many forms, from low-tech to high-tech, and teachers can use it to tailor their instruction and give kids the assistance they need.

Gaming as a Physical and Occupational Therapy Tool

Posted by Lesley Slaughter on March 21, 2022September 22, 2023/

One of the biggest challenges of physical and occupational therapists is keeping their patients motivated and stimulated by their therapy exercises and tasks. It can be difficult to help patients, especially younger ones, stay on track and give everything that they can in order to make progress toward their therapy goals. In recent years, many therapists have discovered that video games can hold the key to therapy progress in some patients. Continue reading “Gaming as a Physical and Occupational Therapy Tool”