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Need a career change? Nursing needs you

Need a career change? Nursing needs you Registered nursing - already the largest health care occupation with 2.7 million jobs - is on a massive growth trajectory. Employment of registered nurses (RNs) is expected to increase by 26 percent by 2020 and nursing was recently ranked No. 1 in the U.S. News and World Report's "Best Jobs" list for 2012.

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When is a dual-degree MBA worth it?

When is a dual-degree MBA worth it? In the last two decades, more and more business schools have started to offer a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, in which a student can pair a traditional Master of Business Administration degree with another post-graduate (master's or doctoral) degree. Pursuing two degrees at once may mean more time, money and stress initially, but it can also lead to a graduate who is proficient in business concepts as well as being a subject-matter expert. How can potential students tell if a dual degree is right for them?

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Make a difference with a master's in human services

Compassionate human care is a critical need in our world today. Whether you are in the field of health promotion and advocacy, work with adults in later life, help vulnerable community members deal with mental health concerns, substance abuse, physical neglect and abuse, or provide individuals access to programs and services, you realize that you want to serve people with your whole heart. Earning a master's degree in human services is one way you can garner the foundation to make a difference and help others.

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Teachers deserve recognition for all their hard work

Teachers deserve recognition for all their hard work Teachers touch the lives of thousands of children throughout their careers. A good teacher can help a child who hates math learn to love numbers, a shy child become a social butterfly or enable a child who can't read to learn the wonder of books. If you have children in school, you know firsthand how hard their teacher consistently works to ensure they learn, have fun and grow. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7 to May 11 - this is the perfect time to thank your children's teachers for the important role they play in your lives.

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The rewards of a career as an occupational therapist

The rewards of a career as an occupational therapist What do pediatrics, geriatrics and cardiology have in common? Patients in these three very different branches of medicine can benefit from occupational therapy. An occupational therapist (OT) helps people with disabling conditions to recover or develop daily living skills, such as dressing, cooking and eating. An OT's right-hand man, or woman, is the occupational therapy assistant (OTA). This versatile occupation is proving to be a rewarding career choice for many who are returning to school to heighten employment prospects.

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