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Wes Ricketts

Contributing Editor

Wes Ricketts has created award-winning content in higher education and healthcare for nearly 20 years. He founded EduMed in 2018 to give future college students a go-to resource for information on degree programs in nursing and allied health. Wes’s research and writing interests include Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as caregiving for loved ones with degenerative conditions. Wes holds a master’s degree in history from Western Washington University, where he also led workshops focused on historical research and longform writing skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History; Master of Arts in History


Expertise

Editorial – Senior Care – Dementia Care

Wes Ricketts has created award-winning content in higher education and healthcare for nearly 20 years. He founded EduMed in 2018 to give future college students a go-to resource for information on degree programs in nursing and allied health. Wes’s research and writing interests include Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as caregiving for loved ones with degenerative conditions. Wes holds a master’s degree in history from Western Washington University, where he also led workshops focused on historical research and longform writing skills.

Check Out Wes's Articles on Edumed:

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Nursing Programs for High School Students: How to Get Started Before College
If you’re in high school and are already thinking about a career in nursing, you’re ahead of the curve. Nursing school admissions are competitive, and applicants who arrive with real-world healthcare experience often stand out. But getting a head start on nursing school isn’t just about resume building.
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What My Day-to-Day Looks Like as a Medical Assistant
As an OB-GYN medical assistant, I often hear that people think our work focuses only on obstetric care. A large part of my role also involves preventive gynecologic care. Throughout the day, I assist with prenatal visits, annual exams, pap smears, birth control counseling, and breast exams.
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Online Nursing Schools in NH: Finding Top Programs
New Hampshire offers several options for earning your nursing degree online. To help you find the right fit, this EduMed guide breaks down accredited nursing programs, degree options, admissions requirements, tuition costs, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and RN licensure requirements in the state.
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Guide to Online Respiratory Therapy Programs
Respiratory therapists care for people with breathing disorders and cardiopulmonary conditions. If you’re ready to enter this in-demand healthcare field, an online respiratory therapy program can help you build much-needed clinical knowledge and practical skills. Learn what to expect from these programs, including cost, accreditation, financial aid options, salary potential, and the steps to launch your career.
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Online Mental & Behavioral Health Certificates: Program Reviews
Find top-ranked online certificate programs that can deepen your knowledge of behavioral and mental health and qualify you for clinician careers and other roles helping others.
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