The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a multiple-choice standardized test designed to assess a student's knowledge and readiness for nursing schools, and in most cases, it is a basic requirement to get into nursing school and become a nurse. In the past few years, nursing has become Read More

If this year has taught us anything, it’s that when change happens, we must adapt accordingly. This was especially evident in the healthcare world as doctors and nurses were tasked with quickly learning how to fight COVID-19 with almost no knowledge of the virus at all. However, what will the Read More

Social media has many benefits, including staying connected with family and friends, keeping up with current events, donating to important foundations and marketing small businesses and services. However, when you're a healthcare professional, what you post on your personal account can affect you professionally as well. Being conscientious about the Read More

The stigma attached to mental illness has made it hard to publicly promote mental health resources to those who need them most. The more people share about their own mental health discussions and continue to raise awareness to this important topic online, with friends and family and through academic research, Read More

The list of requirements for becoming a therapist is substantial and the process of licensure isn’t a short one. The amount of hours psychology students must complete on top of their degree is daunting, however, once completed, undoubtedly rewarding. One of the most important of these requirements is observation hours. Read More

In many states, a shelter-in-place order has been issued, and many more are going to be putting out similar orders soon. So how can students possibly stay productive when everyone else is binge watching Tiger King on Netflix? These tips can help you stay on track and enable you to Read More

If you're thinking about going into the social work field, then you should know accredited BSW programs require a minimum of 400 hours of supervised field experience. Want to know what to expect? We met with Katherine Perone, associate professor and director of field education at Western Illinois University. She also Read More

The ideal length for your resume is one-page, especially if you have fewer than 10 years of experience. If you’re starting to increase the font size in order to make your resume more impressive, you’re ignoring the bigger problem: You need more content! In this article, we offer a few ways Read More

Most high school students have one goal in mind: receiving their diploma. But if you want to pursue a health career, simply meeting graduation requirements may not be enough. Taking four years of math and science in high school will put you on the path toward a rewarding health care Read More

Starting your clinical hours is an important step on your path to landing your dream health care career. Students are asked to track their hours in practicums, field placements or internships. In some cases, students need to track professional experience to qualify for licensure in fields like psychology, social work Read More

If you're looking to learn from a health professional's experience, you may turn to a peer, a podcast or a book. Written memoirs by those in the health care field provide insight into their lives as well as the lessons they learned on the job. Below, we've shared some of Read More

The MCAT is one of the most fearsome acronyms for medical students, which is saying something for a field with a lot of them! Before students start seriously considering medical school, they need to understand what the MCAT is and what effect it has on a medical education and career. Read More

When you first start researching a career in health care, you may find yourself coming across phrases you've never heard of. The Match? Clinical rotations? These terms are important for you to know while you search for the right academic path. Below are some key health care phrases and their Read More

Many students make their decision to pursue a degree in dentistry during high school. If you're one of these students, start researching the field and the requirements to make sure you're prepared academically and financially for this health care career. We suggest getting started with these trusted resources. ADEA GoDental Read More

Get ready for the camera: the days of flying out to a prospective campus to meet with an admission counselor are gone! Today, students and schools have access to tech and software that makes the admissions process more accessible. Molly McCracken, the admissions editor at Kira Talent, is one of the Read More

If it’s difficult to find time in your busy schedule to sit down and talk with a mentor, technology has brought you the next best thing: podcasts! You can multitask like a pro by listening to podcasts hosted by a professional who can serve as your virtual mentor. The best Read More

If you don't have plans for spring break and your resume is short on experience, you'll want to research Alternative Spring Break (ASB) programs. While a good number of students hit the beach or take a vacation, ASB volunteers spend their time performing community service locally or overseas. These volunteer opportunities Read More

A new semester means a new way to get yourself prepared and ready to complete the school year. Every course will come with its own set of challenges, so you'll need a plan to succeed and keep motivated. Use our tips to give yourself a head start on the semester Read More

Working in groups is one of the many things you will have to do in college. In any profession, knowing how to work closely with others is a skill you will need to have. Group projects in college teach compromise, communication and deadlines. If you see you have a group project Read More

Winter break is finally here! You now have time to catch up with friends from home, play some video games and sleep in. There are no early morning classes, exams to study for or awkward group projects. You definitely deserve some relaxation, but don’t become too comfortable – this is Read More

Health care providers have some of the highest burnout rates, with physicians being a prime example. Burnout can present itself in several ways, including emotional exhaustion, being cynical or sarcastic about patients and having a feeling of reduced accomplishment. "Over the last 25 years, repeated studies have shown an average of Read More

20 years ago, you could truly be anonymous on the web. Today, most students have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat and more social media sites. As you send out your applications for school or internships, you should keep your social media accounts private, or keep the content appropriate Read More

“I need a CBC and EKG, stat!” We’ve all heard these acronyms, and many others being thrown around on television shows and in the emergency room. But what do they mean, and which ones do you really need to know? Each profession has their own internal language, from ten-codes in Read More

Midterms are coming up! Spend some time preparing so that you ace all of your tests. How can you possibly do that when you have so much going on? First, breathe. Then, use these five tips to get yourself prepared for midterm season. 1. Get organized If your notebooks, binders Read More

Have you started building a professional network? No matter where you are in your health care career, it’s not too early to do so! Now is the time to start connecting with people inside and outside your field. With today’s technology and social media, there are many ways to develop Read More