Cardiac care nurses who treated a nursing student for a heart attack left a lasting impression on their patient, who took a nontraditional path to a nursing career.

A recent article in the Southeast Missourian features an interview with MHA staff about how federal health care reforms will affect the health care workforce.

Many people rule out careers in health care because the thought of blood and guts makes them sick to their stomachs. However, many well-paying health career options are available for those who turn queasy at the sight of blood.

Nursing students at State Fair Community College in Sedalia took “one big step” with their recent graduation and pinning ceremony. Twenty-two students completed the practical nursing program at the school, and 90 percent of the practical nursing graduates will return to school for the associate degree nursing program.

A partnership between a St. Louis health system and college seeks to prepare individuals for the increased demand in health jobs.