Can Genes be Patented? Points for Healthcare Students to Consider
Since 1982, genes used in certain biomedical innovations have been patented. However, a recent court case is calling for a review of patenting guidelines when it comes to human genes. Some advocates for loosening...
Healthcare and Higher Education Facing Similar Challenges
When it comes to financial implications, healthcare and higher education are alike in many ways. Both grapple with skyrocketing prices, decreasing public funding and ire from consumers who find their pocketbooks are stretched thinner...
Health Educator – A Flexible and In-Demand Healthcare Career Path
For students seeking a flexible and professional career in the healthcare industry, a job as a health educator may be a great one to consider. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that...
5 Health Science Jobs Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
When it comes to health science jobs, diversity is one area which separates it from other industries. The possibilities for career paths is seemingly limitless in health sciences, with a range of professions available...
How to Become a Dietitian or Nutritionist
The healthcare field offers many different careers that are growing rapidly along with the industry itself, which is one of the major employers across the country. One of those growing careers is working as a...
Study: Tips for Improving Student Health and Learning
New findings from the Education Commission of the States (ECS) have highlighted a definite link between student wellness and learning in the classroom. According to the August 2015 study titled, “Health barriers to learning...
RN to BSN Online Programs
Medical facilities strive to meet the growing needs of patients through research, specialization and technological advances, but patient care remains the top priority. Since registered nurses (RNs) are at the forefront of medical care,...
Clinical Psychologist Career Profile
Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology that helps patients overcome mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Clinical psychologists study the reasons why people make certain decisions and why they act in certain ways. They...
Study Says A Lack of Education is as Dangerous as Smoking
The absence of education can be crippling in the long-term, as can smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Until recently, there was never a link between the two. However, a July 2015 study...
Social Media’s Role in Health Informatics Student Acquisition
Social media has profoundly altered the landscape of the Internet, including the ways that hiring managers recruit and job candidates conduct job searches. Social media has also altered the way that students can evaluate...