Written on January 14, 2011 by Rachel Call
It’s no secret that nurses play a very important role in the care of patients. Among all members of the health care team, the nurse spends the most time with patients. This fact alone gives nurses the unique position of having the ability to improve the quality of care in hospitals, nursing homes, and communities. Continue reading →
Written on January 7, 2011 by Rachel Call
Most college students find themselves eating more Ramen noodles than they ever thought possible. But let’s face it. After a while chicken, beef, and pork flavored broth and noodles gets old pretty quickly. Here are our top five ways to spice up boring Ramen into a delicious new dish. Continue reading →
Written on January 5, 2011 by Rachel Call
LinkedIn is an incredible resource and not just for professionals or older people. Most people have heard the phrase “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” For this reason alone, it is almost vital in today’s job market for college students to be on LinkedIn. Stay in touch with the connections you make and you never know who will help you land a job after college. Here are some tips that will help your make the most of your LinkedIn profile. Continue reading →
Written on January 4, 2011 by Rachel Call
There is lots of information about careers, salaries, and how to land that dream job floating around on the Internet. So, to save you some time, we have done the research for you. We have dug through career blogs and made a list of five of the most successful and helpful from 2010. Sit back, relax, and let us do the hard part. Continue reading →
Written on January 3, 2011 by Rachel Call
It’s 2011! For many students it’s the start of a new semester. You may be enrolling in online school for the first time. Regardless of your situation, now is the perfect time to set education-related goals for yourself so come December, you can look back at how far you have come academically or professionally. Here are five New Year’s resolutions anyone earning their online degree should set for 2011. Continue reading →
Written on December 24, 2010 by Rachel Call
Online college courses don’t have to be all work and no play. Usually the first thing people think of when they hear “online course” is math, English, or business. However, there is much more to online school than meets the eye. The benefits of being able to take classes on your own time and wherever you are make an online college education an attractive option. Here are 5 online schools that specialize in areas that aren’t traditionally taught online. Continue reading →
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Let’s face it, one of the best parts of the holidays is all the delicious baked goods and Christmas treats. If you look forward to the cake, chocolate, or cookies every year, chances are you would make a great culinary artist. Some schools offer programs that specialize in baked goods, while others offer general culinary arts degrees. If you have a love for restaurants and trying new food, culinary arts management may be the right track for you. Continue reading →
Written on December 23, 2010 by Rachel Call
What’s on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Is online college among lofty goals like losing weight and writing a novel? A survey conducted by FranklinCovey Productions found that the top three New Year’s resolutions for 2010 were: to improve financial situation, to lose weight, and to develop a healthy habit like exercising or healthy eating. So, if you are already working toward such praise-worthy goals? Why not add online college to the list. Continue reading →
Written on December 22, 2010 by Rachel Call
Not every online college student is a nerd. However, most are so overwhelmed with homework, tests, teachers, forums, group discussions, and readings that they can appreciate the nerd’s view of Christmas. Here are 10 nerdy Christmas decorations those earning their online college education will love. Continue reading →
Written on December 21, 2010 by Rachel Call
Not all students are as lucky as those earning their online college education. As a student at a traditional school, sometimes Christmas break is preceded by last-minute cramming for finals, term papers, group projects, presentations, and all kinds of stresses. However, as an online college student you get to set your own schedule, meaning you can plan ahead to make sure you have relaxing and happy holidays. Continue reading →