Earning Your Dual Degree in Healthcare
Earning a dual in healthcare can open the doors to new opportunities and advanced positions in the field but knowing which pairings will best set you up for success can become confusing. Find out which degree combinations exist, learn which careers they can prepare you for, and discover which dual degree best serve your future goals.
The 10 Most Innovative Schools in Healthcare
From the polio vaccine to laser eye surgery, innovations in healthcare impact all of us in one way or another throughout our lives. Learn about the newest and most exciting innovations in healthcare and find which schools are at the forefront of incorporating new technologies into their curriculums.
The Increasing Demand for Nurses
An aging population coupled with increased life expectancy and not enough new nurses entering the workforce means the need for nurses is greater than ever before. Discover how you can benefit from the nursing shortage by enrolling in an education program and find out how programs are working with students to make school convenient and flexible.
Featured Articles
A Day in the Life of a PA in Ophthalmology
If you’re a PA student with a special interest in eye health, choosing to specialize in ophthalmology can be a great direction to go. Get the inside scoop from a working PA in ophthalmology and discover what a day in his life looks like from patient exams to assisting in surgeries.
Clinical Education in a Pandemic Era
Healthcare and medical schools have been doing their best to roll with punches brought on by the pandemic, but how are students meeting the requirements set by accrediting agencies and licensing bodies in this new landscape? See how schools are meeting clinical education requirements while keeping students safe and socially distanced.
Insider Tips on Popular PA Specialties
With so many specialty options available to PAs, knowing which field to enter can be a tough choice. Whether you’re starting out or looking into transitioning specialties, the AAPA’s recent “Ask Me” session gathered an expert panel to answer PA questions on to get going in one of the many popular PA specialties.
Learning Resources Launched for Nurses New to Critical Care
As COVID-19 continues to surge in areas around the globe, the need for competent critical care professionals is at an all-time high. Discover how the Royal College of Nursing is preparing those new to critical care with free learning resources and support for staying safe during the pandemic.
Not All Nursing Students Make the Grade but Mentors Need More Support to Fail Them
We put immense trust into the hands of our nursing professionals, and we expect that they’ve met rigorous standards to earn their titles. But what happens when nursing students who are failing are passed anyway? Learn about the consequences of nurse mentors in the UK “failing to fail” and find out what’s being done to change the trend.
Physician Assistant Education Trends: What to Watch For in 2020 and Beyond
Staying abreast of education trends as a physician assistant is a key part of staying at the top of your game professionally. In 2020 and beyond, that means earning your Doctor of Physician Assistant. See what else is happening in the world of physician assistant education.
If you’re a pharmacy tech or pharmacy tech student and you want to go above and beyond; the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board has just launched its Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) credential. Learn what it takes to earn the new credential and discover the professional benefits of doing so.
Setting Your Sights on Changes to Pharmacy Technician Certification in 2020
Whether you’re in the midst of your pharmacy tech program or thinking about enrolling, new changes went into effect on January 1, 2020 that are important to know about. Find out how these changes may impact you and learn what it means for the profession.
The Changing Landscape of Healthcare Education & Career Opportunities
In the year 2023, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in history, transforming the role of healthcare in the lives of millions. Learn about the potential challenges the healthcare industry will face and find out which emerging technological trends could change the way healthcare is delivered.
Transforming Public Health Education
Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health has been a leader in public health education for 100 years. Hear from the public health professors themselves about how public education has evolved over the past 100 years and discover where the field is headed in the future.
What’s Going on with Nurse Practitioner Education?
With a huge increase in the number of nurse practitioner programs in the last fifteen years, many NP programs are being categorized as “diploma mills” making students and employers wary. Learn about the impact these less-than-rigorous programs are having on the NP world and find out how to recognize them.
When Education Requires In-Person Work During a Pandemic
While some subjects lend themselves to the digital classroom, how are patient-facing education programs coping in the pandemic landscape? Learn how healthcare students and teachers are adapting to the new normal while maintaining safety and discover what’s being done to ensure a top-quality education.
