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At National University, we strive to make higher education accessible to all adult learners. View our blog articles below that provide insights and information to help navigate your education path.
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August 26, 2022
What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
There are many different types of nursing careers, such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) — to name only a small handful. So what is a Nurse Practitioner (NP), and what distinguishes this type of role from other careers in nursing? We’ll answer both of those questions in ...
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August 26, 2022
Forensic Accountant: How to Become a Forensic Accountant
In an intricate global economy that relies more and more heavily on technology with every passing year, the demand for forensic accountants is expected to grow. But is it the right field for you? What sorts of tasks will you be responsible for performing, what education requirements will you need to complete, and what sort ...
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August 17, 2022
What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Why It Matters
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), what is it, and why does it matter to educators? As an educator, some of the worst things you can hear a student say is, “This is stupid,” or “Why are we learning this?” Think back to when you were in school and the subjects that caused you the most frustration. ...
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January 7, 2022
Is Public Health a Good Career?
Are you passionate about advancing equality by making healthcare more accessible to underserved communities? Do you love collaborating with others and working on teams? Is it important to you to be a part of an exciting, dynamic industry with strong employment prospects and a bright economic outlook? Can you envision yourself directing a medical organization, ...
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January 6, 2022
The Need for Public Health Professionals in a Post COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 pandemic has starkly illustrated the importance of the public health field. It has also illustrated the turbulence of the job market, resulting in record 14.8 percent unemployment — the highest level recorded since 1948 — according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. Other data indicates that U.S. job listings may have ...
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December 17, 2021
Do You Need to Have a Teaching Degree to Teach in California?
The state of California has established some of the nation’s strictest eligibility requirements for teachers, helping ensure that educators are thoroughly qualified for their work. If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher in California, you’ll need to meet state standards for education and credentialing, which may be different from the rules that apply in your ...
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December 16, 2021
5 Master’s Degrees for a Career in Business
According to projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the business and financial sector has a strong economic future ahead. The BLS expects job growth of 5 percent in business- and finance-related fields for 2019 through 2029, outpacing the national average rate of 4 percent. Professionals in these fields also earn above-average salaries, with a ...
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December 14, 2021
Skills, Abilities, and Personality Traits of a Good Behavior Therapist
Behavioral therapy, or behavior therapy, is a branch of therapy that focuses on teaching individuals to modify harmful, antisocial, or maladaptive behaviors and replace them with positive behaviors, with the ultimate goal of helping the patient navigate life with a greater degree of success and independence. For example, a behavior therapist might work with a ...
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December 10, 2021
Can You Become a Teacher with a Sociology Degree?
You majored in sociology as an undergraduate, but now, you’re beginning to find yourself drawn toward a career in education. Maybe you’ve been wondering: is it too late for you to switch careers? Can you teach elementary, middle, or high school with a sociology degree in California? If so, are you limited to teaching sociology ...
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December 9, 2021
Soft and Hard Skills for Leading Healthcare Administrators
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ranks healthcare administration as one of the top 20 fastest growing industries for the coming decade, projecting explosive growth — and with it, impressive earning potential — that makes this field attractive to students who are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for patients. However, in order to ...
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December 8, 2021
The Role of Health Administrators and How to Become One
The healthcare administration industry is growing at an explosive rate, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projecting “much faster than average” job growth of 32 percent for medical and health services managers from 2019 through 2029. However, considering that the “average” national growth rate is currently four percent, the phrase “much faster than ...
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December 3, 2021
Classroom Techniques and Strategies You'll Learn in an Applied Behavior Management Program
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a widely-practiced type of therapy that has shown efficacy in alleviating or treating a wide range of disorders, including but not limited to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a topic we explored in a previous article which you can view here. By ...
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December 2, 2021
Challenges of Distance Learning for Teachers
The popularity of virtual education has soared in response to the coronavirus crisis, leaving some to wonder whether the e-learning industry will continue to retain its relevance as the pandemic comes under control. However, if recent data is any indication, the answer is a clear and confident yes. According to a report from PR Newswire, ...
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November 23, 2021
Challenges of Distance Learning for Students
Distance learning enables students to access and engage with quality educational content, all from the comfort and convenience of home. Though COVID-related restrictions will likely begin to relax as the pandemic wanes and vaccination rates rise, it seems unlikely that the e-learning industry, which experienced explosive growth in 2020, will become obsolete in 2021. On ...
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November 19, 2021
What is Upskilling?
The modern workforce is not static. Trends, needs, and values are updating as constantly as a social media feed. Neither, then, should a skillset be static. Boiled down, the upskilling definition means to gain new skills. It can be thought of in two ways: first, and most recognizably, as the personal acquisition of new skills; ...
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November 16, 2021
The Cost of a Degree: Expenses & Considerations Beyond Tuition
With the cost of education increasing, many students say that tuition is one of their top priorities when planning for college. However, it’s important to remember that tuition is only one part of the overall cost of attending a university. In addition to tuition, which covers the costs of your classes, you’ll also be responsible ...
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November 11, 2021
What’s the Difference between Regional and National Accreditation?
The bureaucracy behind academic accreditation can be confusing. What does regionally accredited mean? What are the differences between regional vs national accreditation? Not being able to answer these questions might negatively impact career prospects, your ability to access federal student aid, or even your ability to transfer credits between schools. Taking a moment to understand ...
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November 10, 2021
How to Use Your Post 9/11 GI Bill®
What is the Post 9/11 GI Bill®? The Post 9/11 GI Bill® helps eligible Service members and Veterans pay for school or job training. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Four Steps to Finance Your Degree at NU: STEP 1: Find ...
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