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Angela Myers, BA

Contributing Author

Education

BA in Professional Writing and Rhetoric - Elon University

Angela Myers is a dedicated healthcare and higher education writer with over five years of editorial experience. She has covered healthcare for outlets like Forbes, AARP, Well+Good, and NextAvenue. Additionally, she has written dozens of articles specifically about nursing and allied health education. Before becoming a writer, she conducted award winning research about how to improve sexual violence prevention programs at higher education institutions. Angela holds a degree in Professional Writing and Rhetoric from Elon University, further strengthening her ability to communicate effectively and with multiple audiences. Angela's favorite part of writing for EduMed is empowering healthcare students to take control of their education and professional future.

Angela's Advice for Future Students

Network and explore the many paths you can take after graduation while you're still in school. Many startups are forging remote opportunities for healthcare and nursing students, and these roles can lead to more opportunities and styles of workings.

Check Out Angela's Articles on Edumed:

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6 Top Ways You Can Encourage Healthy Habits in Kids
As someone who is part of the typical American household, you know that it can be tricky to implement healthy habits that support active childhoods. Your time could be split between working long hours, squeezing through traffic to retrieve your children from school, hustling home in time to get them ready for extracurriculars, and maybe, just maybe, mustering up the energy you have left to cook a decent dinner (unless the frozen microwave meals in the back of your freezer catch your attention first). Does anyone really have the time to be as healthy as they want their family to be?
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Is an MSN Worth the Investment in 2024?
A master of science in nursing (MSN) is a great option for those who want to advance their nursing career, whether that looks like becoming a nurse practitioner or managing teams of nurses. Typically, an MSN takes two years to complete, and many accredited programs are offered online or in a hybrid format.
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How to Choose Your MSN Speciality in 3 Easy Steps
One of the best ways to take your nursing career to the next level is to get your master’s of science in nursing (MSN). The issue, however, is that you should have an idea of what that next level looks like before applying to graduate programs.
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How to Choose the Right Online Healthcare Bridge Program
Let’s say you’re currently a medical assistant but have dreams of becoming a nurse. The only problem? Traditional associate or BSN programs require you to relearn what you already know, wasting time and costing more than you should pay for tuition. In this case, and for many other healthcare careers, an online bridge program may be the right choice.
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7 Challenges to Prepare for in Accelerated Nursing Programs
Two students, Chloe and Mateo, are enrolled in nursing programs. Chloe chooses a traditional BSN degree and in four years, she’s a licensed RN-BSN. Mateo selects an accelerated program and becomes an RN-BSN in two years. In four years, he’s a licensed nurse with two years of experience (and pay) under his belt.