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Karen A. Brudnak

Contributing Editor

Education

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Karen has been a magazine editor for 30 years. Starting out as a copy editor at Nursing magazine, she then moved into the education arena and eventually became Managing Editor of Learning magazine. Karen also served as Director of Custom Publishing for The Education Center. Karen now manages marketing and fundraising for a nonprofit focused on feeding hungry children and families in Greensboro, NC. She has one daughter in college now and one in high school, so she particularly enjoys editing articles about scholarships, success strategies, and standout programs.

Check Out Karen A.'s Articles on Edumed:

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Healthcare Careers that Don’t Require Math or Chemistry
Healthcare is more than just a potential career for you— it’s a calling. From providing comfort and peace of mind to patients during difficult moments to advocating for their needs when they’re unable to, the job goes way beyond the coursework you complete. However, one thing that scares off some potential healthcare professionals is the heavy math and science that go with their studies. If that’s you, then you’re in luck: We have a list of fulfilling and in-demand healthcare careers that don’t require math or chemistry.
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Wyoming's Best Medical Assistant Programs: Online & Campus
If you’ve thought about a career in health services, now’s the time to consider enrolling in a top-quality online or hybrid medical assistant (MA) program in Wyoming. In this guide, we detail three different state programs as examples of what MA students can find, along with examples of curriculum, cost, and admissions. We also answer some common questions about this type of education and go into salary and career prospects for MAs in the state.
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Vermont's Top Online & Campus MA Programs
If you’re looking to get into the healthcare field in Vermont, you’ll have plenty of options, from attending medical school to becoming an RN to getting a degree in healthcare administration. However, being a medical assistant stands out among your choices, as this career path offers high job security, a healthy salary, and a low barrier to entry. If that sounds appealing, you’ll find multiple online or hybrid medical assistant programs in Vermont to choose from—and some take as little as one year.
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West Virginia's Top Medical Assistant Programs: Online & Campus
One of the most promising entry-level roles in healthcare today is a medical assistant. Medical assistant positions are projected to increase 15% by 2033 — much faster than the national average for other jobs. EduMed will prepare you to navigate the diverse landscape of online medical assistant programs in West Virginia and answers common questions about program cost, modalities, curriculum, and completion time.
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Online Medical Billing & Coding Programs in Oregon: Choosing Your School
Interested in medical billing or coding? Oregon has a wide range of training program options to help you get your career started. But how do you choose the right one, and can you afford it? Use EduMed’s guide to online medical billing and programs in Oregon to learn about schools, see inside cost and curricula, and check out salary potential for graduates in the field.
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