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The world of healthcare information is growing and changing rapidly. Across the nation, healthcare systems and medical facilities continue to improve information systems according to the industry’s newest high-tech standards and best practices.

Western Governors University now offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics. This online degree combines healthcare with information technology, giving a graduate the knowledge and skills needed to design, develop, and operate health information systems.

The online health informatics degree program’s core components provide a rigorous knowledge base in IT fundamentals, IT management and healthcare. Two industry-recognized IT certifications are included as part of this degree program at no extra cost. They are CompTIA A+ IT Technician and CIW v5 Database Design Specialist.
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College Plus!, an online program that allows students to complete a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree in as few as two years, is providing an alternative to the dilemmas of high costs and high indoctrination levels facing parents and students.

Today, tuition costs are skyrocketing. Even with student loans and financial aid programs many young people are unable to attend college – at least in the traditional way. But, in today’s competitive business market, a bachelor’s degree is necessary.

But the cost is only the beginning of the problems facing young people heading to America’s universities. Some students and parents are as concerned about how today’s colleges and universities will attempt to change their most basic values and worldview.
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These online degree programs are designed for nurses at all levels who want to expand their skills and qualifications, pursue specialized areas of practice, or advance into supervisory roles or teaching positions.

Registered Nurses with an associate degree or diploma certificate can build on their education and experience to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). RNs without a formal nursing degree may also qualify to enter programs leading to a BSN or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). You’ll also find Master’s programs in specialties such as Integrative Health Care and Health Care Education.

If you aspire to management, consider an Online MBA/MS in Nursing program that combines Master’s level nursing study with coursework in business management issues relevant to the healthcare industry. » Read more after the jump →

Online Nursing Degree from Medi Smart, Advance your nursing career without losing your paycheck! No classes to attend, no traffic or parking to worry about. NLN accredited online nursing degrees allow you to study when you want, where you want, test when you’re ready and most are less expensive than traditional nursing schools. No-Qualifying Financing available and in many cases your employer may offer educational assistance as well. As a registered nurse, you are already dedicated to a lifelong journey or giving and caring. Why not take your nursing career to the next level with an online nursing degree? » Read more after the jump →

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MADISON, Wis.,– /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sonic Foundry, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOFO), the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, is pleased to announce that Villanova University’s College of Engineering has been recognized with a Learning Impact Leadership Award by the IMS Global Learning Consortium for its lecture capture program via Mediasite. The Learning Impact Awards (LIAs) honor the use of technology to improve learning across all industry segments and in
all regions of the world.

Villanova’s College of Engineering, represented by Sean O’Donnell, Director of Distance Education, was one of 23 finalists evaluated recently by an expert panel of judges at the IMS annual Learning Impact conference and Summit on Global Learning Industry Challenges.

Since deploying Mediasite five years ago to record, catalog and stream graduate courses online, the College of Engineering has significantly grown the program’s reach and visibility. What started as a small, regional graduate program has since expanded to reach 35 states and four countries, and enrollment has increased 50 percent. Not only has the College successfully improved student achievement by raising GPAs, lowering the class dropout rate and reducing failures, the system also generates an
additional $800,000 in graduate tuition each year. This incremental revenue finances enhanced learning facilities that are now utilized by every » Read more after the jump →

NEW YORK — /PRNewswire/ — To address construction concerns in today’s economic landscape, McGraw-Hill Construction’s Engineering News-Record (ENR) and the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) are bringing the second annual ENR/CURT Construction Business Forum to St. Charles, Missouri (St. Louis metro area) at the Ameristar Hotel & Casino on June 10-11, 2008.

Robert Murray, vice president of economic affairs for McGraw-Hill Construction, will share facts and figures for planning in this year’s bumpy market with the Forum’s 300 attendees. His update to the 2008 projections for U.S. construction start activity will offer insights on changing prospects for nonresidential building and public works. This will be the first presentation of 2008 where the Economic Outlook Midyear Report will be distributed.

Participants will also meet and network with major owners to learn about construction trends and to discuss timely industry issues, such as the business case for sustainability, workforce case studies, and successful collaboration in a technology-driven age. Presenters will examine changing industry dynamics and exchange ideas for adapting in a global environment where construction costs are rapidly rising and contractor resources shrinking. The Forum audience is made up of owners, contractors, facility
managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, equipment and building product manufacturers. » Read more after the jump →