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- October 1, 2020
What to Know About Transferring Old College Credits
If you’re considering returning to school after some time away, you may be able to transfer your college credits, helping you earn a new degree faster. By transferring credits to your new school, you can avoid redundant courses that cover subjects you’re already familiar with. That gives you the freedom and flexibility to earn your ...
- September 28, 2020
Associate Degree vs. Bachelor’s Degree
If you’re on the fence about getting a bachelor’s or associate degree, we’re here to help. There are various advantages associated with both degree programs, and the best degree depends heavily on the individual. Here, we’ll talk about the key differences between associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees to help you decide the course of action ...
- September 24, 2020
3 Reasons to Go Back to School After Dropping Out
Returning to school after being out for any length of time is no easy task. However, if you dropped out of college in the past, you may have some concerns about the process of re-enrolling and how to set yourself up for success. First, it’s important to understand that dropping out of college is not ...
- September 21, 2020
What is a Certificate Program and Is It Right For Me?
You know what field you want to study. You know what schools you want to apply to. You even know what your dream job would be. But there’s still one huge question left to answer: should you get a degree, or a certificate? This guide will help you make an informed decision by explaining some ...
- September 10, 2020
Best Online Undergraduate Degrees
Earning an online undergraduate degree is more than just a personal accomplishment. It’s also an investment in your future. To get the best possible return on your investment, you should choose an in-demand degree that will help you build a satisfying, stable, and lucrative career. But with so many career paths to consider, how do ...
- September 7, 2020
Most Employable Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree empowers you to advance in your field, dive deeper into a niche of your industry, or even change careers altogether. Perhaps even more importantly for ambitious professionals, a master’s degree can also unlock substantial increases in your earning potential. For instance, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reported that professionals ...
- September 3, 2020
Best Master’s Degree Programs
We live in an evolving world. Innovations in the tech sector are constantly resculpting the ways we communicate, learn, socialize, and work. From Fortune 500 companies to small local businesses, every corner of the U.S. economy has been impacted by forces like automation, globalization, AI, and the rise of Big Data. If you’re thinking about ...
- August 31, 2020
Finding Your RN Specialty: Forensic Nursing
A career as a registered nurse (or RN) can present you with many different paths. While some RNs choose to take a more generalized approach to their career, others choose to specialize in specific areas. One unusual, yet intriguing RN specialization is that of a forensic nurse. These nurses work in the arena of criminal ...
- August 27, 2020
Finding Your RN Specialty: Become a Travel Nurse
Registered nurses (or RNs) traditionally work with patients in a hospital or clinic close to where they live. However, there are different types of nurses that work in a variety of other settings. Given the current health and social climate, more and more nurses are going into travel nursing to help in the areas that ...
- August 24, 2020
Finding Your RN Specialty: Become a Public Health Nurse
In many cases, a registered nurse (or RN) works one-on-one with patients in a hospital or private practice setting. However, some RNs take up the cause of looking out for the health and well-being of entire communities. These nurses are public health nurses. If you think you may want to work with your community to ...
- August 20, 2020
Finding Your RN Specialty: Become a Nurse Manager
Whether you just earned your Registered Nursing (RN) license or you’ve been working in a hospital or medical center for years, you may be curious about the different avenues you can pursue within the nursing field. Once you have your nursing degree and RN license, you have the ability to explore new specializations, or switch ...
- August 17, 2020
Most Useful Degrees for Business Owners
If you’re thinking of starting your own business or you’re already a seasoned business owner, earning your degree can promote your individual and professional growth and help you earn more. While some business owners may have a bachelor’s in business or a related field, there is not necessarily a clear-cut educational path for entrepreneurs. However, ...
- August 13, 2020
Best Degrees and College Courses for Firefighters
More than 310,000 professional firefighters work throughout the United States, and many describe it as the best job in the world. There’s the adrenalin rush of fighting blazes that threaten to consume a home, building, or forest. Making emergency medical calls in response to accidental injuries or disasters brings the deep personal reward of saving ...
- August 10, 2020
Essential Soft Skills for Teachers
Whether a teacher specializes in math, English, science, or history, it’s important that they master their specific area of expertise. Whereas an educator’s proficiency in their subject area can be measured in terms of grades, certifications, and exams, there are also intangible qualities that can’t be measured to help them become better, more effective teachers. ...
- August 3, 2020
Can You Get a Nursing Degree Online?
The short answer: yes, you can earn an associate, bachelor’s, and even your master’s degree in nursing online. The long answer: while you can earn your degree and complete your coursework online, you’ll still have to complete in-person clinical hours at a physical location. The exception to the above is if you already have your ...
- July 30, 2020
Specialized Nursing Fields to Pursue With Your RN Degree
A registered nurse (or RN) has a diverse array of duties and responsibilities. Not only do they care for patients, but they sometimes serve as care coordinators for patients, acting as an intermediary between doctors, patients, and patients’ loved ones. RNs work to inform their individual patients or the public at-large about different health conditions ...
- July 27, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Online Engineering Programs
Technology is at the forefront of change and has an impact on nearly every aspect of our daily lives. From computer engineering to construction engineering, inventive minds are needed to create buildings, computer programs, or solve complex problems that affect people and communities. Given the tech-oriented world that we live in and the drive to ...
- July 23, 2020
Make a Career Switch to an Engineer
Do you have a knack for math and science? Enjoy solving complex problems? Have a drive to create new things or improve existing ones? If this sounds like you and you’ve been contemplating a career change, engineering may be the right path for you. Engineering, as a vocation, focuses on using math, science, technology, and ...