Today’s global economy and technologically advanced workplaces have broadened the scope of opportunities in almost every sector of business. As you look to advance in your professional career and research the various options available to you, you will find a variety of graduate programs and specializations. With such a range of choices, you may be …

Whisinnand was selected from more than 50 finalists recognized by the National University System-Sanford Programs. The 2020 Awards cycle for nominations is now open for Pre-K-12 teachers nationwide. September 4, 2019 – Omaha, Nebraska – In recognition of inspirational teachers who motivate students to achieve their highest potential, Thomas Whisinnand, a fourth-grade teacher at Ronald W. …

It’s no surprise that crime scene investigation is a growing and competitive field. That’s partly because movies and TV shows have built a considerable mystique around the profession, but also because increasingly, people pursue careers because they want to make a difference in their communities. The importance of crime scene investigation can’t be understated. It’s …

Aaron Young, who received his Master of Science in Data Analytics from National University (NU), says enrolling in the program was one of the best things he has done for himself.  The busy grad is currently a data analyst in the credit analytics department of Axos Bank and also runs his own analytics company, called …

 Over the last two decades, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, has become a more frequent diagnosis among children in the United States, and it’s a diagnosis that crosses racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic divides. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in 59 children is diagnosed with ASD compared with one in 150 …

If you’re on active duty and thinking about pursuing further education, you might find yourself wondering, “Can I be in the military and college at the same time?” You’ll be interested to know that the answer to that question is a resounding, “Yes!” Thousands of servicemembers enroll in college during their military careers to boost …

Everyone is an expert in “something,” so everyone has those moments of cringing when that something is depicted in a movie or TV show. It may come as no surprise, but popular entertainment rarely depicts life — or work — in the real world with any great accuracy. “I hate it when they say, ‘There …

When you have a question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University staff and faculty members take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. This time, we asked National University Nurse Anesthesiology Program Director, Bryan Tune, an important question …

At Northcentral University, we reject the “sage on stage” model of teaching – where a professor stands in the front of the room and lectures. It was never very effective in the traditional classroom, and is disastrous in an online course. Instead, we use a model, unique to NCU, called Teaching Through Engagement (TTE), © …

An academic paper co-authored by Drs. Gloria McNeal, Tyler Smith, and Paul Tontz of National University has been published in this month’s issue of the esteemed peer-reviewed Journal of Nursing Education. The paper explores outcomes of the University’s Vets2BSN project, an initiative that expedites time to completion for Veterans who have acquired skills during their …

Logistics means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. It could relate to the commercial transportation of goods, the movement, and accommodation of military equipment and troops, or simply the detailed organization and implementation of any business-related task. While these operations have the potential to be incredibly complex in their nature, …

Not all superheroes wear capes. Some of them wear lab coats. If your superpower is science (either chemistry or biology at the undergraduate degree level), you could be joining the fight against crime and solving real-world mysteries with a master in forensic science online degree specializing in criminalistics at National University. The criminalistics specialization of …

Most new employees will pass through a company’s human resources (HR) office for applying, interviewing, and onboarding. For others, the HR department is the end goal. A career in human resource management can take you in many directions and into companies and organizations of all types and sizes. This article will lay the groundwork for …

Have you ever wondered how your favorite baseball player felt as they approached the field, bat in hand? Are you curious about how the MVP in your favorite sport is able to consistently reach peak performance? Lauren Abarca, mental conditioning coach for the New York Yankees, had the very same thoughts, which led her to …

The criminal justice system has many branches, all of which work together to ensure that the process of justice is served from beginning through end. One aspect of criminal justice focuses on a specific point in the process: parole or probation. This is a period of court-ordered supervision of an offender after they are released …

When you have a question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University staff, faculty members, and alumni take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. This time we ask forensic scientist Stephanie Shappee about what’s on TV vs. what …

Consider these scenarios: an office with under-motivated employees is struggling to maintain team momentum, an ex-offender is trying to get a new start, a young manager is experiencing difficulties with leadership, a community is in need of a program to encourage healthy behavior in teens, a nonprofit organization is trying to craft a philanthropic appeal. …

Are you fascinated by the workings of the human mind? Have you found yourself wishing you had the right skills to help someone navigate through serious emotional problems? Perhaps mental health challenges have touched someone you love and you have seen first-hand how professional help can make all the difference to recovery. Have you ever …