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Max Sheffield, LPN

Contributing Author

Max Sheffield has five years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in pediatrics, OBGYN, health informatics, and community health, where they created educational materials for patients, physicians, nurses, and therapists. Since 2018, Max has worked as a freelance writer and marketer, applying their expertise to healthcare and nonprofit organizations including Better Together KC, Newhouse KC, Healing Towards Wellness, and Johnson County Community College. They earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Colorado State University in 2021. Throughout their nursing and marketing careers, Max has focused on tailoring communications to diverse audiences, ensuring content is accessible, engaging, and actionable.

Education

BS in Marketing and Nonprofit Fundraising - Colorado State UniversityPractical Nursing Diploma - Pinellas Technical CollegeCertified Health Coach - National Society of Health CoachesAA in General Education - St. Petersburg College


Expertise

Healthcare – Pediatrics – Health Informatics

Max Sheffield has five years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in pediatrics, OBGYN, health informatics, and community health, where they created educational materials for patients, physicians, nurses, and therapists. Since 2018, Max has worked as a freelance writer and marketer, applying their expertise to healthcare and nonprofit organizations including Better Together KC, Newhouse KC, Healing Towards Wellness, and Johnson County Community College. They earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Colorado State University in 2021. Throughout their nursing and marketing careers, Max has focused on tailoring communications to diverse audiences, ensuring content is accessible, engaging, and actionable.

Check Out Max's Articles on Edumed:

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10 Common Nursing School Courses: What You’ll Learn and How You’ll Apply It
While every nursing program is different and can be personalized with electives, they tend to share a core set of courses designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills. After all, no matter where you study, you must be prepared to pass your nursing exams, earn your license, and succeed in your future career as a practicing nurse.
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8 Side Gigs for Nurses: Explore Top Extra Income Streams
As a nurse, you’ve dedicated your career to helping others – but sometimes, even a solid paycheck doesn’t stretch far enough. Maybe you’re looking to pay off student loans faster, save for a big financial goal, or simply cushion your income to keep up with rising costs. Whatever the reason, finding a side gig that fits your demanding schedule and leverages your hard-earned skills can make all the difference.