Why should I get a BSN degree?
The path towards becoming a nurse has two entry points. You could enroll in a two-year program and earn an associate’s degree or you could go to a four-year college and earn a BSN degree. After graduating from either program, you need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) If you […]
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Incorporating physical activity into mental health treatment plans for adolescent anxiety and depression
Researchers who surveyed almost 300 patients at a mental health clinic found that about 85 percent of them felt that physical activity improved their mood or their anxiety level, according to a study in the journal General Hospital Psychology. Mental illness is traditionally treated with methods such as psychotherapy and medication. However, integrating physical activity into […]
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Exercise Science Career Spotlight – Pediatric Nutritionist
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that 26 percent of 2 to 5-year-olds in the U.S. are overweight and more than 15 percent are obese. Ashley Skinner, leader of this research, finds that curbing childhood obesity relies upon persistent and consistent strategy of healthy choices. Impacting the high rates means providing education and guidance not […]
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The future of design: preparing for a career in the ever-changing world
The speed of technological change continues to raise concerns among designers regarding their place in the future. From streaming and cloud processing to machine learning and augmented/virtual reality, designers today are faced with the ever-changing definition of information as something fixed. Instead, “the ‘page’ and ‘edition’ today are fluid interactions, often customizable for particular users […]
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Where can you work with a cybersecurity degree?
From a data breach in 2015 involving a U.S. health insurer Anthem, that affected tens of millions of people, to an incident at Equifax in 2017, where hackers took sensitive information from over 140 million people, it’s evident that a professional with a B.S. in cybersecurity is needed in every industry. Sometimes the goal of […]
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Graphic Design Career Spotlight: Creative Director
Having a vision for how one’s career will progress over time, is an important part of long-term career planning. For graphic designers, one of the most coveted senior positions is a creative director. Creative directors earn upwards of $140,000 per year, according to Glassdoor.com. While this role may not be right for everyone, understanding this […]
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Should you get a cybersecurity degree or a certification?
For anyone thinking a certification is a quicker way to land a job than earning a bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity remember: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. One study found that 83% of available jobs in the cybersecurity field require a bachelor’s degree or higher. The degree is […]
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From creek side to research bench, William Woods University biology and chemistry undergraduates gain hands-on insights
For the moment, a group of William Woods University biology and chemistry undergraduates taking water samples from Stinson Creek must keep the small picture — microscopic actually — front of mind as they try to understand organic pollutants that threaten this important watershed running through Fulton Missouri. But in the bigger picture of their academic […]
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Pre-Vet Program: Staying Current with Technology and What’s to Come in the Profession
Just as the convergence of computing, data and diagnostic tools is changing the human doctor/patient relationship, the same is true of veterinary doctors and the animals that they treat. Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science — and related engineering disciplines — have begun to reshape all forms of medicine and […]
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5 places to look before your next nursing exam
Exams can always be a challenge, especially in the rigorous field of nursing. These apps and sites provide supplementary assistance to nurses at any point of your educational and professional careers. Whether you are studying for your next exam or just looking for a quick refresher on ways to expand your knowledge, these are wonderful […]
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