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Types of Master’s in Nursing Specialties and Degree Paths

If you’re interested in pursuing advanced nursing education in order to position yourself to potentially advance your career, now might be the right time to consider earning a Master of Science in…

Posted on January 27, 2025

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What Is an Exercise Physiologist?

If you are passionate about health and wellness, you might consider pursuing a career as an exercise physiologist, a profession dedicated to improving individuals' fitness and overall well-being. But...
Posted on November 18, 2024

Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine

The healthcare landscape is evolving, and public health is playing a crucial role in shaping this transformation. Traditionally, conventional medicine has followed a reactive model — focused on...
Posted on October 02, 2024

What Is Health Information Management?

Do you love science, computers and technology, but also want to give back to your community and take care of people? Are you interested in a healthcare career, but unsure about the hands-on nature of...
Posted on September 30, 2024

How Long Does It Take To Become a Nurse?

The nursing field enables professionals to make it their life’s work to serve others. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for a registered nurse (RN) as of...
Posted on September 09, 2024

How Effective Communication in Nursing Makes a Difference

One of the more critical parts of nursing school is when you get to practice your nursing skills in a real patient setting — starting an IV, performing an assessment on a baby, or helping a patient...
Posted on August 20, 2024

Nursing Shortage Solutions From a Public Health View

The nursing shortage isn't a new headline, but its urgency has reached a crescendo. I’ve noticed throughout my time in the field that the healthcare system faces a critical gap in its frontline force...
Posted on August 06, 2024

Using Public Health for Chronic Condition Management

Public health goes beyond treating illness: It also focuses on creating the conditions for everyone to be healthy. There are many systems, strategies and techniques available to public health...
Posted on July 31, 2024

Trends in Nursing: Navigating the Future of Healthcare in 2024

The nursing profession has transformed dramatically since the time of Florence Nightingale.1 But more recently, nothing has accelerated change in healthcare and the nursing profession quite like the...
Posted on July 30, 2024

Pros and Cons of Becoming an LTC Nurse After Graduation

There are numerous reasons to become a nurse — like a variety of nursing jobs to consider after you graduate from nursing school. One place for new graduate nurses to begin their nursing careers is in...
Posted on July 03, 2024
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