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How to Decide if Teaching is the Next Step in Your Health Care Career

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Tomorrow’s nurses, dentists, nutritionists and other professionals need expert educators to teach and guide them. For health care professionals interested in a career in education, entering a doctorate program could be the right step forward. Laura Rauscher, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, CTMH, program director for Logan University’s Doctor of Health Professions Education (DHPE), shares who is a good fit for a doctorate in education program, how to choose one that aligns with your career goals and more. Why might someone working in health care consider pivoting to teaching? Many people in health care consider it a privilege to teach future …

Logan Staff Member & MSHI Student Graduates This Winter

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With a thirst for knowledge and a desire to help others, Sara Thoele found her place at Logan University as both a staff member and student. Following her graduation from Cornell College in 2013, Sara’s plans of being a social worker changed after having to move home to help take care of her grandmother. “After moving home, I wasn’t sure what to do,” Sara said. “Finding the position as a patient service representative at Logan University’s Southfield Health Center – and at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center – was serendipitous.” Saras responsibilities at the Orthwein Center include welcoming patients for …

MS-NHP’s Online Format Enables Student to Pursue Career Goals

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Karla Curran first considered pursuing her MS in nutrition while working as a personal trainer. Although many of her clients had well-rounded workout routines, she realized most did not know what to eat and drink to feel and perform at their best. “They had no problem working out, but they didn’t know where to even begin with their nutrition,” Karla said. “It was a huge gap for them. I was also personally interested in how nutrition can enhance athletic performance because I am an avid weightlifter and runner.” Karla chose Logan’s Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance (MS-NHP) …

How to Succeed in an Online Degree Program

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Being successful in a fully online degree program can be difficult, especially if you’ve never taken online courses before or if you’re juggling a full-time career with your education. Two of Logan’s Academic Success Coaches, Stacia Rosen and Terra Kneeland, MA, put together some tips to help all online students find success. What are the benefits of pursuing a degree that is totally online? There are many benefits to online learning and pursuing a degree that is completely online. Some of the biggest benefits include flexibility, location and pace. Flexibility: Traditional class schedules revolve around set times, where online learning …

From IT to Nutrition: Logan MS-AND Grad Realizes Passion for Nutrition

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Michelle Hately discovered her passion for nutrition while working in an entirely different industry. She was working in IT consulting and was on the road a lot. After a few years of progressing her career in the IT field, she realized she wasn’t truly passionate about the work she was doing. “While I traveled, I was always listening to podcasts and reading books about health and nutrition simply because I was really interested in that,” said Michelle. “I decided to explore to that more to see what a career in that field could look like.” Michelle started doing research and …

MS-AND Program Celebrates National Nutrition Month

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This March, students in Logan University’s Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics (MS-AND) program will recognize National Nutrition Month through a variety of initiatives and activities. “Our goal is to focus on sustainable eating habits that can enable the Logan community to lead healthier lives while also helping the planet,” said Mandeep Kaur, an MS-AND student in her seventh trimester at Logan. “We also hope they become more aware of the MS-AND program and the skills and knowledge we bring to the table as future registered dietitians.” National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign the Academy of Nutrition …