Education & Degrees

Increased medical school admissions bring challenges and opportunities to prospective students.

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,...

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...

Pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree requires many hours of study, clinical practice and hard work. However, graduating with a DNP can immensely improve a nurse’s job prospects. Getting a DNP degree...

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...

The demand for nurses is growing rapidly. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, one-third of the current nursing workforce is nearing typical retirement age, and many of the educational requirements for nursing...

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...

Nurses who are looking to move beyond their current occupation and into a new healthcare field have an inside track into one of the industry’s hottest occupations: health informatics. A degree in health informatics has...

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...

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...