Nursing is one of the most stable and rewarding careers you can choose. Demand for healthcare is constant, making nursing a recession-proof field with strong job security. Some of the highest-paying positions prefer or require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Plus, a BSN can prepare you to earn a...
Going back to school to complete a bachelor’s or pursue a graduate degree can be intimidating. But the reward can be great. If you’re considering taking the leap, online programs can offer the flexibility to weave coursework into your busy lifestyle. Here are some tell-tale signs it’s time to fill...
It’s hard to match the determination and drive of nurse practitioners as they work to improve patient outcomes and access to care. Those who want to go a step further, shaping outcomes across healthcare systems and impacting population health or changing healthcare policy, apply to the University of...
“I thought, ‘I could do anything I want with this,’” says Nikia Moukendi, '19. After earning her bachelor's in the Health Promotion and Wellness program online, Moukendi worked for an NGO and a state agency. Students graduate from the program ready to succeed, whether their goal is to go straight...
Informatics is a way of using computing principles to shape and improve how people interact with technology, wherever they interact with technology. Informatics is “computing where we focus on the human and organizational needs,” says Dr. Michael Totaro, associate professor and graduate coordinator...
Business runs on technology driven by data. Skilled informatics professionals are in demand to manage the systems that collect, analyze, and use data to guide business decisions. Regardless of your background, if you’re looking to apply your expertise in new and exciting ways, informatics could be a...
Before you’ve even started cramming for that final exam, the prospect of graduation sets in motion a series of events that will hopefully lead to a job offer or promotion. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Office of Career Services has a number of resources to help prepare for each step of...
Politically, personally, and culturally, health care is one of the most important topics in American life today. As the country moved into 2025, a Pew Research Center study found over half of all Americans considered health care to be the most important issue facing the country — outpacing inflation...
