Nursing MSN & DNP

What Can You Do with a Kinesiology Major?: Fifteen Career Paths

Kinesiology is an exciting major with several career options. Some students enter an undergraduate program knowing what they want to do. Others love a subject but may not know the opportunities available to them. If you’re wondering what you can do with a kinesiology major, look no further—we’ve outlined fifteen career paths to inspire kinesiology

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Dr. Norman Belleza, USAHS, Shares the Healthcare Benefits of Interprofessional Education with Inside Higher Ed

Collaboration is the hallmark of creative problem-solving, shared expertise and deeper understanding. In healthcare, interprofessional teams can improve patient outcomes and enhance patient care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), interprofessional education (IPE) is an experience that “occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other.” Norman Belleza,

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Eight Graduate Programs for Kinesiology Majors

After completing your bachelor’s program in kinesiology, one of the best things you can do is to pursue an advanced degree. Graduate programs can help you gain knowledge and field expertise and advance your career.  With more career opportunities comes potentially higher salaries. To qualify for many of the following graduate programs, you will need

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Determining the Cost of Your Advanced Education

A post-graduate education is a great way to enhance your career prospects, especially in the field of health sciences. But there are many things to consider before taking the plunge, not least of all the financial cost of pursuing a graduate program. Of course, not all programs are designed equally, and when you settle on

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22 Health Science Careers for Biology Majors

You might think that if you major in biology, your only career path involves working in a laboratory. Don’t break out the test tubes just yet; there are a lot of careers for biology majors you might not have considered. Biology majors are excellent candidates for many health science professions, and we recommend a biology

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How To Become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is a specialized healthcare role nurse practitioners can fulfill with advanced training and experience. If you want to know how to become a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, learn more about the nuances and requirements of this role. What Is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner? Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners are specially

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Mental Health Affairs Spotlights USAHS’ Assistant Program Director’s Role as Mental Health Advocate

As global mental health issues continue to rise, so does the dire need for expert healthcare practitioners. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), “more than 150 million people live in federally designated mental health professional shortage areas.” Mental Health Affairs reports that with a significant shortage of psychiatric doctors, especially in rural

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BSN to MSN: Everything You Need To Know

You’ve earned your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or are planning to pursue the degree. What’s your next step? You may begin work in a healthcare setting  or continue your education and expand your credentials by earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Earn your MSN to create more career opportunities in the

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DNP vs. NP: What is the Difference?

Among the various medical professionals who play critical roles in patient care and treatment are doctors (MDs), physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs) with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nurse practitioners with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).  There are distinct differences between DNP and NP. For instance, an NP is a

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How to Become a Travel Nurse in Seven Steps

The nursing field is currently experiencing a shortage that is expected to get worse: studies show 100,000 nurses have left the field since 2020, and more than half a million plan to leave by 2027.1,2 Fortunately, travel nurses are working to fill these gaps and are reaping the benefits of higher pay and a better

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What Is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)? And How To Become One

A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who focuses their specialty training on the care of patients of all ages, from infants to adults to seniors. The FNP role specialty is highly desirable among nurse practitioners (NPs) as it’s one of the most rewarding careers in healthcare. The American Association of

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Four Different Types of Jobs in Nursing

From providing daily patient care to helping perform diagnostic tests and operating medical equipment, nurses are the glue that holds the healthcare profession together.1 However, not all nurses perform the same duties. The field of nursing is as broad and varied as the types of care that nurses provide—and there’s a range of opportunities for

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