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Karen A. Brudnak

Contributing Editor

Education

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Karen is a magazine editor with 30 years of experience, specializing in education and nonprofit communications. She began her career as a copy editor at Nursing magazine and Adv. to Managing Editor of Learning magazine. She also held the role of Director of Custom Publishing for The Education Center. Currently, Karen manages marketing and fundraising for a nonprofit organization focused on feeding hungry children and families in Greensboro, NC. With one daughter in college and another in high school, she has a particular interest in editing articles about scholarships, success strategies, and standout programs.

Check Out Karen A.'s Articles on Edumed:

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Online Resources & Scholarships for Psychology Students
Choosing a college and a major is hard enough; figuring out how to pay for it adds another layer of complication. Whether you’re just starting to look into psychology degree programs or are nearing graduation, you can save yourself both time and money by learning where to find scholarships, support services, and online resources that can help you succeed. Keep reading to find helpful information for both undergraduate and graduate psychology majors.
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Online Resources & Scholarships for Physician Assistant Students
Thinking about a career as a physician assistant (PA) or already on your way? The U.S. Department of Labor predicts the demand for new PAs over the next several years will be almost four times the national average for other jobs. The path to becoming a physician assistant begins with a college degree, and you may be looking for money to help pay for tuition. Keep reading to learn about scholarships and resources to help launch your PA career.
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Find Online Resources & Scholarships for Public Health Students
By earning an undergraduate or graduate public health degree, you can prepare for a rewarding career in fields such as epidemiology, healthcare education, or environmental health. Keep reading if you need extra academic help or financial aid to get through college. In this guide, you’ll find scholarships and grants for public health students, tips for winning these funds, and useful resources designed to help public health students like you succeed in their academic and career pursuits.
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Wyoming's Best Medical Assistant Programs: Online & Campus
If you’ve thought about a career in health services, now’s the time to consider enrolling in a top-quality online or hybrid medical assistant (MA) program in Wyoming. In this guide, we detail three different state programs as examples of what MA students can find, along with examples of curriculum, cost, and admissions. We also answer some common questions about this type of education and go into salary and career prospects for MAs in the state.
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Vermont's Top Online & Campus MA Programs
If you’re looking to get into the healthcare field in Vermont, you’ll have plenty of options, from attending medical school to becoming an RN to getting a degree in healthcare administration. However, being a medical assistant stands out among your choices, as this career path offers high job security, a healthy salary, and a low barrier to entry. If that sounds appealing, you’ll find multiple online or hybrid medical assistant programs in Vermont to choose from—and some take as little as one year.
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