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Great Apps for Online Students

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Taking an online course β€” or enrolling in an online degree program β€” requires a lot of self-motivation and time management to complete assignments and tasks, meet deadlines, and plan for exams. Enlist the help of desktop and phone apps to get organized, connect with other students, and stay focused...

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Online DNP: Innovation in Nursing, Health Care

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It’s hard to match the 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 healthcare policy, apply to the ΎΕɫ’s Doctor of Nursing...

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What Can I Do with a Degree in Health Promotion and Wellness?

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β€œI thought, β€˜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...

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Prep for Next Semester Without Opening a Single Book

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Even after you click submit on that last exam, you're still a ΎΕΙ« online student. So why not use the time between terms to build your student skills? Building these skills may leave more time for work outside school. It can also help you take more classes and finish your degree sooner than...

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4 Key Reasons to Take Online Courses This Semester

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Managing school, home, work, and a social life is big feat. But there are ways to ease the pressure. Online courses are just as demanding as face-to-face classes, but they give you more control over when and where you learn. That flexibility can be valuable whether you’re fully online or adding to...

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Time Management Strategies to Thrive Online

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Update: As of December 2019, Jami Rush is Dr. Jami Rush upon completion of the Doctorate in Ed. Leadership program. Congrats, Dr. Rush! Online students have a lot on their plates. Many juggle work, family, and social lives on top of school. Jami Rush knows the balancing act well. Beyond her roles as...

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What to Do the First Day in Online Courses

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No first day of class looks the same for ΎΕΙ« online students. Some students start with a morning coffee. Others open the ΎΕΙ« app at lunch. Others wait until work is done and the house is quiet. No matter when you log in, these are the things that online...

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Prepare for Your Semester with This Online Supply List

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As an online student, you may not need a backpack or 15 shades of highlighters. But you still need a few online degree supplies and basic equipment for online learning. Don't worry. You do not need elite gear or special skills. If you're wondering what you need for online courses, start here. 1...

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A closer look at learning online at ΎΕΙ«

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Online learning has opened the doors of higher education to students from all walks of life, but it can still seem mysterious if you haven’t seen up close how it works. Online degree programs have become a preferred way for working adults to complete degrees and advance their careers. The University...

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