When you’re writing a paper and it’s just not flowing, or when you need feedback on the structure of an outline or the clarity of a thesis statement—USAHS has a great resource for you. “Students are sometimes surprised about how high the expectations are for quality writing in grad school,” says Hideki Nakazono, MA, founder
Learn about the family nurse practitioner (FNP) career path and discover how you can become an FNP. A family nurse practitioner, or FNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse who focuses their specialty training on the care of patients across the lifespan, from infants to adults to seniors ((American Association of Nurse Practitioners. “Are You
Working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a good way to check out the field of speech-language pathology before you commit to earning your graduate degree. For this post, we spoke with two USAHS alumna who were working as SLPAs when they entered our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program. We found
“The veteran population is close to my heart,” says Kelsie Fournier, OTD ’21. She is one of two Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students who chose to explore how working with animals can help veterans recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other issues. Dr. Fournier worked with veterans and service dogs, while her classmate
Have you ever noticed a famous athlete or Hollywood celebrity sporting large circle-shaped marks on their bodies and wondered, “What is that?!” Those discoloration marks are created by an ancient therapy known as “cupping,” in which a suction process moves blood through the body and is believed to remove toxins. Cupping has been practiced for
Healthcare policy is an integral aspect of the U.S. healthcare system—one that helps shape and protect the health and well-being of our population. Policy impacts issues as fundamental as healthcare access, cost, delivery methods, and privacy. It involves the rules and regulations set forth by lawmakers on a local, state, and national level. As a
Simulation-based learning places students in situations where they can put their classroom knowledge into practice. In healthcare, simulation training has been part of curricula since the 18th century; it has been continually evolving as technology advances. This post explores the history of simulation in healthcare, highlights its advantages over other methods of learning, details the
If you’re a working adult, you have most likely experienced good and bad bosses. From the manager who offers encouragement and support, to the supervisor who criticizes your every move while micromanaging each project, leadership comes in many forms. When you find yourself on a career advancement track with growing managerial responsibilities, defining your identity
The healthcare industry is growing as it works to keep up with the needs of America’s aging population. Healthcare employment opportunities are projected to increase by an impressive 15% from 2019 to 2029, a much faster rate of growth than the average for all occupations. ((U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Healthcare Occupations,”
Students and professionals in the nursing field today depend on technology and digital resources to manage aspects of their busy working and personal lives. Finding the best apps to help in studying and organizing patient care tasks can ease the challenges of school and the stress of healthcare workplaces. We’ve compiled a list of our
Care plans are a way to strategically approach and streamline the nursing process. They also enable effective communication in a nursing team. This guide will help you understand the fundamentals of nursing care plans and how to create them, step by step. We’ll also outline best practices to keep in mind and provide you with
The average American spends 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime. ((Susan Peppercorn, “Why You Should Stop Trying to Be Happy at Work,” Harvard Business Review, July 26, 2019: https://hbr.org/2019/07/why-you-should-stop-trying-to-be-happy-at-work)) That staggering figure illustrates why it’s so important to find a career with passion and purpose and to develop a career plan. While stagnancy in