Education & Degrees

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...

According to a 2014 Pew Research study, salaries for young professionals who have earned at least a master’s degree are 24% higher than salaries of those who have attained a bachelor’s degree. Graduates with...

A team of Oceanographers from the University of Houston discovered one of the largest volcanoes in the entire solar system and it exists on the floor of the Pacific Ocean approximately 1000 miles off...

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...

Rankings include health specialties such as Audiology, Healthcare Management, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Veterinary Medicine, among others. U.S. News & World Report released its 2016 Best Graduate School rankings, featuring information and rankings for...

Earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree can help position registered nurses for specialized career paths and leadership opportunities.  Students working toward an MSN degree can choose between numerous specializations to build...

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,...

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...

Becoming a nurse educator requires a high level of education and practical expertise in the nursing field. Nurse educators play a vital role in the healthcare system, training the next generation of nurses to...

One of the fastest-growing areas of the economy is the combination of healthcare and technology. And one of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare technology is health informatics technician, sometimes called a medical records technician or...