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Karen A. Brudnak

Contributing Editor

Karen A. Brudnak has more than 30 years experience working in and writing about education. She began her career as a copy editor for Nursing magazine and advanced to managing editor for Learning magazine. She's written and edited dozens of feature articles for EduMed across entry-level nursing, advanced nursing, medical billing and coding, and medical assisting. Karen also manages fundraising and marketing for a nonprofit focused on feeding children and families in Greensboro, NC.

Education

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, University of North Carolina Greensboro Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh


Expertise

Healthcare – Medical Assisting – Pre-Nursing

Karen A. Brudnak has more than 30 years experience working in and writing about education. She began her career as a copy editor for Nursing magazine and advanced to managing editor for Learning magazine. She's written and edited dozens of feature articles for EduMed across entry-level nursing, advanced nursing, medical billing and coding, and medical assisting. Karen also manages fundraising and marketing for a nonprofit focused on feeding children and families in Greensboro, NC.

Check Out Karen A.'s Articles on Edumed:

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Online Health Science Degrees in Texas: Comparing Programs
A health science degree can prepare you for non-clinical healthcare roles, from administration to finance. This EduMed guide highlights the best online health science degrees in Texas, covering program costs, curriculum, timelines, and salary and career prospects.
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Online Health Science Programs in Florida: School Review
You don’t need to become a nurse or doctor to launch a healthcare career in Florida. Online health science degree graduates can pursue roles in areas such as ethics, community health, and administration while building a strong foundation in biology, anatomy, and public health communication. We highlight top Florida health science programs with online components, outline salary and career prospects, and answer common student questions.
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Inside California's Online Health Science Degrees
If you know you want to work in healthcare but aren’t sure which path to take, earning an online health science degree can introduce you to the field through coursework in biology, social science, and strategic planning. For California residents, this EduMed guide explains how health science programs work, how much they cost, and which schools stand out and why.
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Your Guide to Online RN to BSN Programs in Mississippi
Let EduMed show you to some of the top online RN to BSN programs in Mississippi today. You’ll learn about admissions requirements, costs and lengths, content delivery methods, and much more. Also, get the inside scoop on what you can expect in terms of job prospects once you’ve earned your BSN.
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Your Guide to the Best Online RN to BSN Programs in Minnesota
If you’re a working RN in Minnesota and looking for new responsibilities and higher pay, a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) could be the answer. Use this EduMed guide to see how online RN to BSN bridge programs in Minnesota work, and read about admissions requirements, timelines, costs, content delivery formats, and more.
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