Is nursing school hard? Yes. Will it be worth the effort? Definitely. If you’re thinking about becoming a nurse—or if you’re a working nurse who’s contemplating earning your graduate degree—it’s normal to feel nervous about the idea of school. Nursing requires more dedication than many other careers. However, it’s one of the most rewarding jobs you can have. Nursing school is notoriously difficult—and it’s not for everyone. Graduate school is challenging as well. But how tough are we talking about? How Hard Is It to Get Into Nursing School? There is no simple answer to this question. Every nursing program has different admissions requirements, and your particular situation and background may make you more attractive to some schools than others. The ... Continue Reading
College of Health Sciences
Preventing and Preparing for Catastrophic Athletic Training Injuries
By Rick Bahr, BS, NREMT, founder, president, and CEO of WMI Global, LLC, which provides risk management, safety, emergency/sports medical, ... Continue Reading
What Can Athletic Trainers Do with an EdD?
By Jeremy Howard ’17, a Certified Athletic Trainer at Ave Maria University and adjunct professor in the Athletic Training program and ... Continue Reading
School of Nursing
What Does it Mean to Specialize in Nursing Informatics?
Nursing informatics has become a critical part of our healthcare system. As hospitals and facilities increasingly adopt healthcare ... Continue Reading
Opportunities for Nurses with Advanced Degrees
Opportunities for Nurses with Advanced Degrees By Melanie D. Logue PhD, DNP, APRN, CFNP, FAANP, Senior Family Nurse Practitioner Program ... Continue Reading
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Riding the Waves of Innovation
Finding the perfect wave, slotting into the barrel, avoiding a major wipeout—these might seem like the biggest tests a competitive surfer ... Continue Reading
Breaking Ground: Rehabilitation Robotics
Dr. John Colaneri’s ties to the military run deep. His grandfather served in the Pacific theater during World War II, two of his uncles are ... Continue Reading
Alumni Spotlights
USAHS Alumni Success Spotlight: Dr. John Kelley
Dr. Jonathan Kelley knew he wanted to go into physical therapy for a career as early as high school. The Gainesville, Florida, native was a ... Continue Reading
Sharing My Success: Up and at ’Em
The more complicated the physical therapy patient, the more rewarding the treatment strategy for Lisa Cecil, a 1999 Master of Physical ... Continue Reading
