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Best-Paying Jobs for RNs with BSNs

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Nursing is one of the most stable and rewarding careers you can choose. Demand for healthcare is constant, making nursing a recession-proof field with strong job security. Some of the highest-paying positions prefer or require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Plus, a BSN can prepare you to earn a...

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6 Reasons to Consider Going Back to School

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Going back to school to complete a bachelor鈥檚 or pursue a graduate degree can be intimidating. But the reward can be great. If you鈥檙e considering taking the leap, online programs can offer the flexibility to weave coursework into your busy lifestyle. Here are some tell-tale signs it鈥檚 time to fill...

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Online DNP: Innovation in Nursing, Health Care

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It鈥檚 hard to match the determination and drive of nurse practitioners as they work to improve patient outcomes and access to care. Those who want to go a step further, shaping outcomes across healthcare systems and impacting population health or changing healthcare policy, apply to the University of...

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What Can I Do with a Degree in Health Promotion and Wellness?

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鈥淚 thought, 鈥業 could do anything I want with this,鈥欌 says Nikia Moukendi, '19. After earning her bachelor's in the Health Promotion and Wellness program online, Moukendi worked for an NGO and a state agency. Students graduate from the program ready to succeed, whether their goal is to go straight...

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10 Exciting Careers You Can Pursue with a General Studies Degree

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A general studies degree isn鈥檛 focused on a specific profession or industry, so it offers a lot of flexibility for students with a wide range of interests. With a general studies degree, you can customize your courses to your passions. This type of degree allows you to gain a wide cross section of...

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What is Informatics? A Pathway To Computing Careers

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Informatics is a way of using computing principles to shape and improve how people interact with technology, wherever they interact with technology. Informatics is 鈥渃omputing where we focus on the human and organizational needs,鈥 says Dr. Michael Totaro, associate professor and graduate coordinator...

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What You Can Do with an Informatics Degree

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Business runs on technology driven by data. Skilled informatics professionals are in demand to manage the systems that collect, analyze, and use data to guide business decisions. Regardless of your background, if you鈥檙e looking to apply your expertise in new and exciting ways, informatics could be a...

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5 Job Hunt Questions Career Services Can Answer

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Before you鈥檝e even started cramming for that final exam, the prospect of graduation sets in motion a series of events that will hopefully lead to a job offer or promotion. The 麻豆夜市鈥檚 Office of Career Services has a number of resources to help prepare for each step of...

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Health Services Administration Career Opportunities

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Politically, personally, and culturally, health care is one of the most important topics in American life today. As the country moved into 2025, a Pew Research Center study found over half of all Americans considered health care to be the most important issue facing the country 鈥 outpacing inflation...

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8 Ways to Ace a Job Interview

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You鈥檝e launched your job search and landed an interview. Now what? Here are the key steps for a successful job interview.

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