There are over three million registered nurses (RNs) in the U.S., making nursing the nation’s largest healthcare profession. It’s no wonder, then, that the nursing shortage has impacted virtually every level of the healthcare system. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 270,000 registered nurses will be needed by 2030. Texas alone…
Kindness plays an underappreciated role in healthcare. Nurses who are able to show compassion can better connect with and provide for patients. There’s just one problem: Kindness can be in short supply in the medical field, where stress and burnout are very real problems for nurses and other healthcare providers. As a registered nurse (RN),…
A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is the next step for many students with their hearts set on a business administration role. From there, however, students must decide on the emphasis of their major, which can be a more challenging task. In addition to offering an online BBA in marketing program, The University of Texas…
If you’re pursuing an online program at The University of Texas Permian Basin, you know that studying online has its perks and conveniences, including the ability to complete coursework at any time from the comfort of your own home. However, an online format can also pose unique challenges. Some students may feel isolated, which can…
Passing the CPA exam is a necessary step toward becoming a certified public accountant. As with any exam, preparation is critical, and part of that preparation is being aware of the changes to the exam that sometimes occur. The CPA exam has at least a few changes almost every year, so why waste time studying…
Every nursing shift brings new patients, challenges, and choices. In a fast-paced environment where there’s no room for mistakes, nurses must be able to think critically and make the right decisions before moving on from one situation to another. “Critical thinking” is often touted as one of the most important skills a nurse can possess,…
An industrial technology degree can open the door to a number of exciting fields, including medicine, construction, and government. The technical, scientific, and managerial skills you’ll learn in programs like The University of Texas Permian Basin’s online Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology are universally sought after, which gives students the freedom to choose from…
Women comprise the majority of today’s marketing workforce. Although women are often touted as better communicators, this characterization alone doesn’t explain why women so often pursue an education and career in this dynamic field. Marketing is an area of business unlike any other. In this growing field, anyone can enter on the ground floor and…
Nurses work and live in two separate worlds. In one world, they’re caregivers who often put the needs of patients before their own. In the other, nurses are steadfast friends, caring family members, and lifelong learners—individuals striving to find fulfillment in their personal lives. When worlds collide and nurses are unable to balance the contrasting…
English and Spanish are two of the most spoken languages in the world, with 1.268 billion and 538 million speakers, respectively. Professionals fluent in both languages increase their chances of finding career success—one of the reasons why Spanish is the first language spoken by the majority of ESL learners. Programs designed to help ESL learners…