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Medical Assistant Externships: What You Need to Know

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What to Expect from a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

More nurses are making the move to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Find out more about the DNP degree.

Health Sciences

How to Become a Health Educator: Preparing for This Important Role

The outlook for health education specialists focusing on improving public health is bright.

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Which MBA Concentration Is Right for You?

An MBA concentration adds classes tailored to a specific business area onto your MBA curriculum.

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24 Information Technology Scholarships for IT Students

A roundup of IT, cybersecurity, and software development scholarships for students.

35 Resources for Entrepreneurs

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted hiring trends and accelerated the adoption of remote work.

Information Technology

5 Certifications to Earn as a Data Analytics Professional

What Does a Family Nurse Practitioner Do?

The Best Remote Jobs for Nurses

Information Technology

Battling the Stereotypes of IT to Prove Your Value

Legal Studies & Public Policy

Is a Master’s in Legal Studies Degree Right for You?

How to Help Children Manage Stress

Resource Guide for Veteran Entrepreneurs

What's the Difference Between a BCBA and BCaBA?

Renowned American Black Women in Business, Education, and Government

Information Technology

How to Become an Information Security Analyst

Health Sciences

The Blending of Health Information Management and Health Informatics

Health Sciences

Health Informatics Industry Trends and Career Outlook

Health Sciences

What Courses Do You Take to Become a Medical Assistant?

Five Activities to Promote Diversity in the Classroom

Networking Tips for Online College Students

5 Important Professional Skills for Your Resume

The 35 Top Budgeting Apps and Personal Finance Tools You Need to Know

How to Improve Your Project Management Skills

Information Technology

In-Demand Skills for a Successful Career in Cybersecurity

Budgeting and Financial Literacy for College Students

The Student's Guide to SMART Goals

How to Write a Career Change Resume

How to Prevent Burnout: A Guide for Nurses

Information Technology

4 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2022

Twins Earn Their Online MSN From Purdue Global, Rave About the Experience

4 Things You’re Doing Wrong on LinkedIn

How to Become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Top 10 Nursing Trends for 2022

How to Dress for Every Type of Job Interview

How the Society for Human Resource Management Can Help Your Career

Men in Nursing: More Demand and More Opportunity [Infographic]

Information Technology

Top Programming Languages of 2022 [Infographic]

Should You Become a School Nurse? These Roles Are in High Demand

Diversity in Nursing: Improving Patient Care and the Nursing Workforce

6 Top Trends in DEI for 2022

Why Studying International Business Is Important for Your Career

What Can You Do With an MBA in Information Technology?

The Importance of Community Health Nursing

How Nursing Students Can Prepare for Telehealth Opportunities

The Typical and Not-So-Typical Jobs in Applied Behavior Analysis

Information Technology

4 Trends to Watch in Mobile Computing

Career Guide: What Is Business Development?

The 5 Business Skills Required in a Post-Pandemic World

Information Technology

Skills Required to Become a Computer Support Specialist

Should You Be a Teacher?

Information Technology

What Is a Database Administrator? FAQ Guide

10 Top Non-Hospital Nursing Jobs for Nurses

Information Technology

What Does a Computer Systems Analyst Do?

Four Tips for Landing Your Dream Job in Fire Service

Six Tips to a Successful Career Change

What’s the Difference Between the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certifications?

How to Research a Company for a Job Interview

Information Technology

How Understanding Business Can Help Your IT Career

Online Learning

How to Get College Credit for Exams, Training, and Certifications

Health and Wellness Guide for Busy College Students

Health Sciences

How the Health Informatics + Google IT Support Certificate Program Can Help You Build Your Career

Online Learning

3 Benefits of Online Learning

Legal Studies & Public Policy

Women in Public Service

14 Tips for Finding a Job When You Already Have One

How to Become an APRN With the Help of Purdue Global

Criminal Justice

How to Become a Crime Scene Technician

General Education

What Can You Do With a Communication Degree?

Legal Studies & Public Policy

3 Trends Shaping the Future of the Legal Services Industry

What Is a Nurse Executive?

The Future of Virtual Reality in Nursing Education

What Can You Do With an MBA in Marketing?

What Is a Travel Nurse and How Do You Become One?

What Can You Do With a Human Services Degree?

How to Land a Job Using Virtual Career Fairs and Events

Information Technology

6 Myths About Software Developers and Development

Health Sciences

Telehealth Guide for Health Care Administrators and Office Managers

5 Top Certifications to Enhance Your Finance or Accounting Career

What Can You Do With an MBA in Finance?

Purdue Global Nursing Students: Tips to Find a Clinical Placement

What Is Instructional Design and Technology?

Looking for Career Ideas? 10 Ways to Brainstorm a Good Fit

How to Become a Nurse: A Guide to Nursing Programs, Degrees, & Career Paths

Online Learning

Google Search Hacks: 20 Tips, Tricks, & Timesavers for Frequent Googlers

15 Resume Writing Tips: How to Craft a Resume That Gets Noticed

What Is Emotional Intelligence in Nursing?

The Guide for Parents Going Back to College

12 Minority Nursing Scholarships

Online DNP Student Shows Faith and Resilience During the Pandemic

Information Technology

Data Analytics Career Guide: Is Analytics for You?

Information Technology

What to Expect From Purdue Global’s IT Internship Program

8 Reasons to Get an Online MBA With Purdue Global

Information Technology

7 Myths About Working in Tech

5 Things Telebehavioral Health Care Providers Need to Know

6 Reasons to Get an Online Nursing Degree With Purdue Global

How Can I Meet the Needs of Distance Learning Students During COVID-19?

Information Technology

A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional

How Social & Community Service Managers Help Domestic Violence Survivors

ABA Therapy in the Age of COVID-19

How to Tackle Tough Interview Questions

Preparing for Your First Year of Practice as an RN

3 Ways I/O Psychology Helps Today’s Workplaces

Health Sciences

The Difference Between Health Informatics & Health Information Management

Health Sciences

Public Health and Health Education: What’s the Difference?

Behavioral-Based Interview Questions for Nurses

Information Technology

What Are the Benefits of a Virtual Internship and How Does It Work?

Cybersecurity Awareness for College Students: 7 Things to Do Now

45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students

Information Technology

Cybersecurity by the Numbers [Infographic]

General Education

10 Strategies to Improve Your Reading Comprehension for College

Stress Management for Health Care Workers: Real Tips on How to De-Stress

Information Technology

Top Cybersecurity Resources for Students and Professionals

Healthy Food Options for Busy College Students

6 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Video Interview

Professional Development in the Early Childhood Field

Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Memory But Forgot to Ask

Is the Use of Technology Appropriate in the Early Childhood Environment?

Perks of Joining the Purdue Alumni Association

Working From Home: 5 Environmental Factors Affecting Your Well-Being

The Top 6 Soft Skills That Employers Want in 2020

Health Sciences

How to Become a Contact Tracer and Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Online Learning

Apps and Extensions to Help You With APA Citations

General Education

5 Steps to Improve Writing Skills

Writing Good Emails Despite Anger or Frustration: Think Before You Send

Online Learning

A Guide to Plagiarism and Paraphrasing

Legal Studies & Public Policy

What Can You Do With an Environmental Policy Degree?

How to Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

Health Sciences

Careers in Nutrition Science: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

What Will It Feel Like to Celebrate a Virtual Graduation?

Criminal Justice

Women in Protective Services Careers: Bridging the Gender Divide

As Technology Evolves, Marketing Roles Grow and Expand

What Is Servant Leadership?

Ira Walter’s RN-to-BSN Degree Changes His Road Ahead

Tips on Writing a Stellar Cover Letter

Does Workplace Diversity Actually Impact a Business?

Legal Studies & Public Policy

What Does a Paralegal Do?

10 Reasons to Become a Nurse

Information Technology

How Automation and AI Will Affect the Future of Work [Ebook]

Health Sciences

4 Health Care Technology Trends to Watch

Beyond Autism: The Diversification of Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions

Information Technology

Cybersecurity Competitions: Not Just Fun and Games

How to Prepare to Be a Nurse Educator

Health Sciences

Emmanuel Adams’ Journey to a Master of Health Care Administration

Health Sciences

What Can You Do With a Degree in Health Information Management?

The 8 Marketing Skills Employers Want You to Have

Improve Patient-Provider Communication Using Teach-Back

Health Sciences

4 Health Care Careers You Can Launch in 2 Years or Less

Health Sciences

Exploring Holistic Nutrition: Education, Certification, & Careers

Choosing a Nursing Specialty: Guidance for New and Experienced Nurses

10 NCLEX Tips and Tricks to Pass the First Time You Take It

Careers in Applied Behavior Analysis Are Vast and Growing

Journey to an MBA: Wendy Buice Advances Her Career With Purdue Global

Nursing CV vs. Resume: Which Should You Use? [With Examples]

Telemedicine, Nursing, and the Future of Health Care

Legal Studies & Public Policy

8 Non-Lawyer Jobs in the Legal Field

36 Resources for Emergency Management and Fire Service Professionals

Careers for Military Spouses: Facing Employment Challenges Head-On

Sensory Activities for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Resource Center: 25 Valuable Health and Wellness Blogs to Follow in 2022

General Education

Why Is Writing Important? It’s a Critical Skill Employers Want.

The Importance of Early Childhood Professionals

Health Sciences

Health Care Job Growth Outpaces Other Industries

Health Sciences

Where Do Medical Assistants Work?

An Effective Executive Leader: The Collaborative Inclusive Influence

What Is Industrial / Organizational Psychology?

LinkedIn for Job Seekers: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Starting a Career as a Financial Advisor

How Do Online Nursing Programs Work at Purdue Global?

4 Goal Setting Strategies and Resources to Get You Motivated for the New Year

APRNs Are Critical to Improving Access to Care in the U.S.

Information Technology

Top 10 Worst Data Breaches of All Time [Infographic]

5 Key Accounting Trends to Know for 2020

Online Learning

What Is Digital Wellness and How Can It Help You Succeed in Online College?

Information Technology

Rise of the Data Analyst—What’s Behind the Boom?

Health Sciences

8 Common Interview Questions for Medical Assistants

Online Learning

Strong Peer-to-Peer Support Helps Online Learners Succeed

8 Questions to Ask When Considering an MBA Program

5 Reasons to Get a Master's Degree

Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: A Guide for Patients

How to Reduce Test Anxiety for College Students

Online Learning

How to Better Manage and Organize Your Computer Files: A Guide for Online Learners

Health Sciences

What Can You Do With a Degree in Health Care Administration?

45 Sustainability Resources You Need to Know

Careers in Supply Chain Management: Is One Right for You?

Yes, an MBA Is Worth It: 5 Reasons to Get an MBA

Do You Have What It Takes to Become a CPA?

Criminal Justice

What Can You Do With a Criminal Justice Degree?

Health Sciences

Is a Career as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Right for Me?

Information Technology

How to Become an Ethical Hacker and Why You’re Needed

Nine Major Misconceptions About Nursing

MBA vs. MS in Management and Leadership: Which Degree Should You Choose?

Information Technology

Your Guide to Information Technology Jobs in the Federal Government

The (Nontraditional) College Student’s Guide to Mindfulness

Interview Tips for Nurses (From Someone Who’s Hired 100+ Nurses)

Health Sciences

How to Become a Medical Assistant

Information Technology

Resources for Women in Computer Technology

Mentoring for Online Students: What Can a Career Mentor Do for You?

Auditor vs. Fraud Examiner: Who Should Be Responsible to Detect Fraud?

4 Reasons to Earn a Degree While You're Still in the Army

Online Learning

How to Create the Perfect Study Environment for Online Learning

Online Learning

Transferring to Purdue Global: 3 Steps to Success

What Is a Nurse Case Manager?

25 Nursing Scholarships You Should Know About

Nursing by the Numbers [Infographic]

Substance Use Facts and Statistics [Infographic]

Online Learning

4 Common Challenges Facing Online Learners and How to Overcome Them

From Military Service to a Civilian Career in Criminal Justice

Career Profile: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Career Guide: What Can You Do With a Finance Degree? [Ebook]

Self-Care for Nurses Part 2: Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health Practices

Information Technology

What Can You Do with a Master of Science in Information Technology?

Health Sciences

Health Informatics: A Guide to This Flourishing Field

5 Key Leadership Traits to Cultivate for Success

Should You Go Back to School? 5 Questions to Help You Decide

Finance vs. Accounting: Which Degree Is Right for You?

The Importance of Self-Care for Nurses and How to Put a Plan in Place

Why You Should Earn a Business Degree

Information Technology

The 5 Top Careers in IT for 2022

Knowledge Is Power: How Studying Finance Can Improve Your Life

7 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block

10 Public Speaking Tips: How to Relax, Focus, and Shine at Your Next Presentation

What Is Forensic Psychology? A Look at This Exciting Career

10 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

4 In-Demand Jobs for 2021

Information Technology

5 Great Reasons to Work in Cloud Computing

Professional Writing for Nurses: Interview With Nurse Educator Elaina Mahlan

The College Student's Guide to Depression

Information Technology

The Future of Cloud Computing: 5 Trends You Need to Know

A Guide to Purdue Global’s Military Benefits

10 Tips to Get a Scholarship for College

Get College Credit for Your Military Experience: Save Time and Money Earning Your Degree

Progression of Nursing Degrees: Where Do You Want to Go in Your Nursing Career?

3 Tips to Protect Your Online Reputation and Keep Your Digital Footprint Under Control

Information Technology

Cybersecurity in the U.S.: Stats, Trends, and Careers

Online Learning

5 Myths of Online Learning

Examining the U.S. Nursing Shortage, Solutions, and Opportunities [Ebook]

Is Online Teaching Right for Me?

12 Unusual Study Hacks for College Students

Online Learning

5 Tips to Build Relationships With Faculty and Peers as an Online Student

The GI Bill ® Explained: A Guide to Military Education Benefits

Attending Purdue Global: 5 Steps for Military Veterans

What Can I Do With a Business Administration Degree?

Career Guide for Military Veterans

5 Tips for Transitioning From Military Service to the Civilian Workforce

Recovery Resources: Help for Those Affected by Substance Use Disorder

Online Learning

Self-Motivation and the Online Learner: How to Stay Motivated When You Go to College Online

Information Technology

7 Valuable IT Certifications to Earn Right Now

The 7 States With the Greatest Nursing Shortages

Information Technology

Advance Your IT Career With an Online IT Degree [Ebook]

Launch a Real Estate Career With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Launch a Career in Financial Analysis With a Business Administration Degree

Information Technology

How to Write a Professional IT Resume With an Example

Information Technology

A Guide to Fast-Growing IT Careers and the Degrees That Help You Get There

How a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Can Help Launch Your Marketing Career

Criminal Justice

Case Manager Earns Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Health Sciences

5 Things to Do if You’re Considering a Health Care Career

3 Reasons Why You Should Study Business Administration

Online Learning

17 Tech Tools for Online College Students: Boost Productivity and Better Manage Your Time

Resource Center: Help for Parents Who Work and Go to College

What Can You Do with an MBA?

The Most In-Demand Master’s Degrees, According to Research

Health Sciences

6 Health Care Trends Driving the Field

Should You Become a Nurse? 5 Things to Consider

The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing: First Step on the Path to Becoming an RN

How to Balance Life, Work, and School: A Guide for Busy College Students

10 Tips for the Day of Your Job Interview

Human Resources Degrees: How a Bachelor's in Business Administration Can Help Launch Your HR Career

MSN to DNP: What Can You Do With a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree?

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Careers: Corrections vs. Law Enforcement

Should I List Kaplan University or Purdue Global on My Resume?

Information Technology

Women in IT: A World of Opportunity [Infographic]

The College Student's Guide to Stress Management [Infographic]

The RN's Guide to Earning a BSN Online

Classroom vs. Online Education: Which One Is Better for You?

Online Learning

Purdue University Global FAQ Guide: How Does Online College Work?

Purdue University Global Graduation Checklist

Online Learning

The Online College Student's Guide to Success: Tips, Tools, and Resources

6 Tips to Help You Afford College

Military Veteran: “Purdue Global Is a Backbone of My Success”

9 Ways to Find Scholarships for College Students

The Comprehensive List of Nursing Specialties

Resource Center for Women in Business

Information Technology

2022 State of IT Report: 5 Industry Trends You Need to Know

The Changing Landscape of Addiction Psychology: Gaming and Smartphone Addictions

Information Technology

History of Women in IT: 6 Female Pioneers in Computer Science

Time Management Tips for Busy College Students

Criminal Justice

The Growing Role of Technology in the Criminal Justice Field

6 FAQs About Substance Abuse Counselor Careers

The Benefits of Advanced Nursing Certifications and List of Certification Boards

The Opioid Epidemic: The Role of the Addiction Psychologist in This National Crisis

Legal Studies & Public Policy

Parental Leave in the United States: A Guide for New and Expecting Parents

Information Technology

6 Reasons Why Developers Should Earn a College Degree

APRN Resources

Health Sciences

Top 5 Reasons to Earn a Degree in Health Care

Small Businesses Should Have a Disaster Recovery Plan [Free Downloadable Template]

Advocating for Veterans and Military Families

Nursing Graduate on a Mission to Help Others

Teresa Heier

Open Educational Resources

Why Telehealth Nursing?

Information Technology

10 Tips to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Pamela Talbott

Online Learning

Learning Math Online

I Can Get Academic Credit For That?

Criminal Justice

What I Do As A Police Communications Supervisor

A Guide to Financial Statement Fraud, Red Flags, and Prevention Tips

Health Sciences

Navigating the Professional Job Market as a Nutrition Science Graduate

Helping Others as a Human Services Professional

Health Sciences

Future for Public Health Professionals–Emerging Public Health Jobs

Criminal Justice

Faculty Spotlight: Kristin Winokur Early

Information Technology

Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Software Developer?

Revised GAAP Treatment for Goodwill

Information Technology

Mobile Device Security: Does Your Mobile Device Have Stagefright?

Five States Enact Autism Insurance Reform Laws In 2015

Criminal Justice

Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Justice System

Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism

Acute Care Versus Primary Care Nurse Practitioners

E-leadership: Leadership in the Twenty-First Century

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree With Purdue Global After Community College

Educational Psychology, Its Role in Improving How You Learn

Criminal Justice

Strategies for the Aspiring Criminal Justice Professional

Lillian Moller Gilbreth—The First Lady of Management

On Getting Into Your Dream Job in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Applying Behavior Analysis to Your Work as a Behavior Analyst

A Day in the Life of a Nurse Practitioner

How to Incorporate Wellness Into Your Workplace

Legal Studies & Public Policy

Succeeding and Broadening Opportunities Within Your Profession

Looking to Advance in Your Career? Then Stay the Course

Intellectual Integrity in Education and Public Life

Information Technology

E-Waste: The Hidden Dangers of Technology

Legal Studies & Public Policy

Advancing in Your Career Within Legal Studies

Climbing the Steps to a Fulfilling Career in Behavioral Health Fields

Starting a Career in Emergency Management

5 Tips on How to Advance in a Fire Department

The Difference Between a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician's Assistant

How to Find Your Dream Job

Succeeding and Broadening Your Opportunities in Human Services

Legal Studies & Public Policy

5 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job as a Paralegal

Health Sciences

Integrated Health and Wellness Solutions of the Future

Criminal Justice

Considering a Career in Homeland Security

Tips for Effective Time Management

Maintaining a Proper Balance When Pursuing Your Goals

Ethics in Accounting

Information Technology

Internet of Things (IoT): Opportunities and Challenges

Shifting Gears: How to Become a Teacher After a Career in Business

Making a Difference With Nursing in Nepal

The Makings of a Nurse

All Nurses Benefit From Expanded Scope of Practice for APRNs

Validity of Research

Faculty Spotlight: Dena Aucoin

The Time Value of Money

Is STEM the Silver Bullet for Women Interested in the C-Suite?

Women Can Be Successful Without Being Superwoman

Secret to Success in Nursing: Top Three Qualities That Will Help Nurses Succeed

Guide to US Economic History

Ten Things That Should Never Appear on Your Resume

Experts Predict Job Market Primed for Business Majors

A Recipe for Success: From The Expert

Ethics and Stewardship: Still an Issue in Accounting?

The Rapidly Evolving World of Management Accounting

Understanding Domestic Violence Indicators in Students and How to Help

Health Sciences

Aging America: Concerns Facing the Growing Elderly

The Flipped Classroom in the Flipped Learning Model

Resilience in Families with Autism Spectrum Disorder

What it Really Takes to Get Promoted in Education

Commercial Real Estate Agents

Should We Stay (GAAP) or Should We Go (IFRS)?

5 Accounting Specialties You Might Not Have Heard Of

Financial Statement Analysis

Quotes on Nonviolence by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Importance of a Balanced Approach to Early Childhood Literacy

The Use of Accelerant Detection K-9s in Fire Investigation

Preparing for a Hurricane, Tornado, or Earthquake

Childhood Sexual Abuse: Long-Term Effects and Hope for Effective Treatment

Using Cooking Activities to Address Language Skills in Young Children With Autism

Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis

Diversity of Learners, Differentiated Instruction, and e-Learning

Faculty Spotlight: Beth Donnellan

Financial Analysis

Family Wellness

What is Cultural Diversity?

An Instructor and Student of Anger Management

Faculty Spotlight: Karen Watson

Helping Those in Need Around The Holidays

Antibullying Efforts in the United States

Our Nation’s Young and Suicide

Volunteering and Psychological Health

9/11: The Lasting Impact on Fire and Emergency Services

Cyberbullying: What is It and How to Prevent It?

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