Registered Nurses: Which NP Track is Right for You?
How do you choose which type of nurse practitioner (NP) you want to be? Which path is right for you? Should you do a more
December 10, 2021
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How to Use Social Networks for Reputation Management and Customer Service
Most commercial aircraft typically fly between 460 and 575 mph and can complete a flight from New York to London in eight hours and 30 minutes.
December 10, 2021
Improve Students’ Learning Experiences by Becoming a Culturally Responsive Principal
America’s schools are growing increasingly diverse. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, most K-12 students enrolled in America no longer identify as white,
November 24, 2021
Advance Your Evidence-Based Practice Skills with an RN to BSN Degree Program
Instinct is a valuable asset. But, there are situations when instincts cannot be surefire, and hard evidence comes into play — especially in healthcare, where
November 17, 2021
Ryan Cox Broadens Horizons, Career Options With Additional Master’s Degree
History buff Ryan Cox is carving out quite a higher education narrative for himself. The Tyrone, Pennsylvania, native is enrolled in the online Master of
November 12, 2021
Online Master’s Program Paves the Way for Kayla Sullivan to Teach Special Education
When Kayla Sullivan was an undergraduate student, she had plans to become a teacher. She found her true calling with the help of Jerry Renehan,
November 11, 2021
Nursing Practices That Have Changed During COVID-19
The world is facing a pandemic that does not seem to end. As hospitals continue to fill or become overwhelmed, nurses again find themselves in
October 22, 2021
Global Pandemic Clears Way for Sarah Marmash to Enhance Her Higher Education
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in December 2019, Sarah Marmash had no intention of returning to college. Ever. “I got my undergrad and started
October 18, 2021
How Ohio Teachers Can Benefit from Youngstown’s C&I Teacher Leader Program
Youngstown State University is the premiere track for Ohio educators looking to advance their educations and careers as teacher leaders, with two programs designed specifically
October 7, 2021
Why Accreditation Is a Must for Your Online Master’s in Education
There are many factors to consider when choosing a degree program for your master’s in education. Perhaps the most important is accreditation. Unaccredited or illegitimately
October 7, 2021
Ricardo Cruz Earns MBA Online While Launching Second Career in Banking
Youngstown native Ricardo Cruz had spent more than 23 years as a General Motors employee when he found out that the plant where he worked
September 21, 2021
Adjunct Professor Bobby Marino Helps Students Navigate Education Careers
Bobby Marino has been educating students for 31 years, and online teaching was a new adventure for him. As an adjunct professor at Youngstown State
September 14, 2021
How to Use Social Media in Education
When it came out last year, the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma shocked audiences by exposing the darkest sides of social media usage. Its data
September 13, 2021
Lilian Tetteh Graduates With Master’s Degree After Coming to the U.S.
In Ghana native Lilian Tetteh’s mind, there was no question that she wanted to earn a graduate degree in America to experience a multicultural environment
September 8, 2021
Advancing the Healthcare Industry with Virtual Clinical Trials
Clinical trials have long played a pivotal role in the advancement of innovation in healthcare. These studies evaluate how medical, surgical and behavioral interventions can
August 25, 2021
7 Teacher Leader Model Standards You Need to Know
Teacher Leader Model Standards are important tools for educators who want to improve their overall effectiveness and eventually take on leadership roles in their schools
August 9, 2021
The Future of Teacher Leadership After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on education. With sudden school shutdowns, shifts to online learning and educational inequities exacerbated, school teachers and
July 27, 2021
Monetary and Non-monetary Incentives by State for Teacher Leadership
The Education Commission of the States defines teacher leadership as “the process by which teachers extend their impact — influencing colleagues, principals, members of school
June 28, 2021
Five Careers for Teachers with Literacy Specializations
According to 2017 data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics, 21% of U.S. adults perform at the lowest literacy levels. Professionals with a
June 22, 2021
The Impact of the Primary Care Physician Shortage on FNPs
The growing shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S. has provided opportunities for family nurse practitioners (FNPs) to work to their full scope of
June 21, 2021
A Look at a Career in Adult Gerontology
For nurses who enjoy clinical work with adult patients and want to gain specialized skills caring for this population, a Master of Science in Nursing
June 21, 2021
Need for Adult Gerontology NPs Grows with Aging Population
The decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) to deem 2020 the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife” highlights the global nursing shortage. It is
May 21, 2021
Diverse Career Options for Family Nurse Practitioners
The role of doctor has seen an evolution over the past couple of decades. Gone are the days when there was a distinct hierarchy between
May 10, 2021
Ohio Native Dr. Timothy Freeman Builds on Experience in Ed.D. in Ed Leadership Program
Dr. Timothy Freeman took the road less traveled to become part of the first cohort of the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program
April 19, 2021
Jeremy Batchelor Builds a Career by Transforming Schools
While working as a juvenile probation officer early in his career, a young Jeremy Batchelor saw firsthand the beneficial impact of education on the community
April 19, 2021
Tammy Weaver Beats COVID-19, Doesn’t Miss a Beat in Online RN to BSN Program
Tammy Weaver had some extra motivation to graduate from the online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Youngstown State University (YSU)
April 9, 2021
Lashonda Abdussatar Continues Her Higher Education Journey in Ed.D. Program
Sometimes even the principal has homework. Such is the case for Lashonda Abdussatar, who is enrolled in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
March 10, 2021
YSU Grad Holly Schafer Benefits School District With Education Experience
The decision to become a teacher represents more of a calling than a career. From an early age, Dr. Holly Schafer knew she wanted to
March 10, 2021
Lileth Encarnacion Adds Education to Experience in Online RN to BSN Program
Twenty years after embarking on a successful nursing career, Lileth Encarnacion is fulfilling a long-term goal by returning to college. She is on track to
March 9, 2021
Dr. Kelly L. Colwell Leads Next Generation of Respiratory Care Professionals
Dr. Kelly L. Colwell scored a hat trick with three degrees from Youngstown State University – a bachelor’s and master’s, both in respiratory care, followed
February 22, 2021
