If you see yourself taking on a leadership role in healthcare, consider studying to become a nurse executive. Nurse leadership is a great way to make a positive impact on your organization’s success and the quality of patient care. What is a nurse executive? Nurse executives are the brains of an organization and create new
Part of being a great nurse is the ability to demonstrate professionalism. Regardless of their level of nursing, a successful nurse is someone who exhibits compassion, empathy, and commitment—and who dedicates their career to personal growth and professional development. This post defines professional values in nursing, discusses how you can best demonstrate it, and explores ways
Ranked the seventh best healthcare career by U.S. News & World Report, physical therapy (PT) is rich in opportunity for people who want to help patients live better lives.1 Physical therapists treat injuries, disabilities and other health conditions through personalized treatment plans that include exercise and hands-on rehabilitation.2 How do you become a physical therapist?
Is your current study method reading a textbook repeatedly, hoping something will stick? If so, do you find yourself stressed out because you can’t memorize such a vast quantity of information in such a short time? As a grad student, it’s imperative to develop effective time management and study techniques to help you retain the
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that 57.8 million adults live with some form of mental illness.1 The severity of a mental illness can vary from person to person. Some individuals can perform daily tasks, including work, with mental illness, and some people may qualify for disability due to their mental illness.2 Understanding the
Pursuing a career in nursing can be extremely rewarding. The majority of nursing roles involve working directly with patients, so understanding the qualities that make a good nurse will help ensure you’re doing the best you can for your patients and working better with your team. For example, USAHS prepares Nurse Practitioners to demonstrate a
With a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree, you will possess the management, financial, technological, operational, and people skills needed to lead a healthcare organization, government health institution, healthcare clinic, or other healthcare entity. MHA job demand and salary expectations are high in a field that has undergone seismic shifts since the onset of the
Obtaining your Doctor of Education (EdD) degree is a smart choice for career earning power and job growth. Doctorate in education salary levels are impressive, with some postsecondary teaching specialties touting annual salaries of over $100,000. Expected job growth in EdD careers is equally appealing, with some sectors of postsecondary teaching expected to increase 24%
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) continues to evolve to respond to the needs of today’s health sciences graduate students – through cutting-edge technology, a dynamic blended learning model, expert faculty-practitioners and pioneering learning spaces. With five campuses across Florida, California and Texas, USAHS boasts modern on-campus resources that promote clinical excellence
As an occupational therapist (OT), you will have the opportunity to specialize in one or more areas over the course of your career. Adding a specialty demonstrates your knowledge of an area you’re passionate about, enhances your credentials and opens doors to grant funding and new job possibilities. Occupational Therapy Specialty Education Typically, OTs add
In January 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic was weighing heavy on society, students were learning at home, and the Black Lives Matter movement was inspiring demonstrations for equality around the country, MOT student Spencer Rasberry decided to join a group that offered ways to interact on these topics. The Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for
The human species has accomplished so much thanks to our ability to understand language and communicate through speech. When that ability is delayed in children or breaks down in adults, many facets of life become more challenging. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) help people with speech and language disorders learn to communicate better and improve their lives.