Nurses are some of the most dedicated professionals in the healthcare field, providing comfort, respite and necessary care to others. Over time, many nurses will look at their career goals and where they aspire to be in the medical profession. If you find yourself looking to advance your career, now may be the time to … Continued
Are you the type of person who’s always trying to figure out why people do the things they do? Maybe you’ve been called “too sensitive,” or “an over-thinker” by others who don’t share your passion for processing emotions and digging deep. All of these traits and skills make you the perfect candidate for a dynamic … Continued
When someone decides to pursue a career in the information technology field, they have the chance to work with a variety of different types of technology that impact the daily lives of people and businesses everywhere. These in-demand fields can present a wealth of opportunities for people interested in these career paths. Anyone who wants … Continued
Few health care roles are quite as challenging as that of nurse practitioner—and few offer as many opportunities to make a lasting impression on both patients and peers. As one of several advanced specialties offered for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) educated at the graduate level, the role of nurse practitioner resembles that of a … Continued
Applications for the annual Springboard competition led by ACU’s Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy are due by February 15. The 2020 Springboard competition will award up to $40,000 in funding across three different award categories: Concept ($1,000 per team) – Provide entrepreneurs at the idea stage with funding and expert help to use for … Continued
When Kent Brantly, M.D., (’03) and his wife, Amber (Carroll ’06) told their young children they were moving back to Africa five years after Kent nearly lost his life to Ebola, a tangle of emotions emerged – sad, excited, happy, nervous. Ten-year-old Ruby describes it by saying “most of me is excited,” said her mom, … Continued
Born in Germany, Demian Gass spent the first five years of his life in Switzerland before his family emigrated to Zambia in 1999. He currently lives in the capital city, Lusaka, and is enrolled in ACU Online’s Master of Science in Management (MSM) program. While earning his Bachelor of Science in Integrated Environmental Studies at … Continued
Marketing is a field that is always in high demand. It requires solid, knowledgeable marketing professionals to help modern businesses remain successful. Yet marketing trends, and the jobs that they entail, are constantly changing. If you are considering a degree in marketing, you may find yourself wondering what potential careers would be available to you. … Continued
Soft skills are far more important than most people realize. From empathy to grammar, this long list of attributes might not seem like a big deal, but a lack thereof could spell trouble for your future career trajectory. Professionals who lack soft skills struggle to find work—and when they do eventually land positions within their … Continued