Technology is Transforming the College Experience
Compared to the lives of their parents, today’s young college students are connected to the world in ways their parents could have only imagined. Growing up in an online-physical hybrid world, they are transforming...
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...
Accelerated Health Informatics Programs for Registered Nurses
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...
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...
New Volcano Discovered Offers Educational Opportunities for Multiple Fields
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...
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...
How to Become a Health Informatics Technician
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...
Advanced Nursing Education and Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of registered nurses (RNs) is expected to increase by 19% through 2022. Healthcare services are expected to see the increase in demand thanks...
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...
U.S. News Releases 2016 Best Health Schools Rankings
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...