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A month after taking the GRE, what I remember most is the GR part. (“Grrrrr” n. 1. exclamation indicating extreme frustration, 2. sound a bear makes.) You see, I’ve gotten my scores. I’m in the 91st percentile on verbal, which means only 9 percent of this year’s test takers scored higher than me. (I am also in the 91st percentile for ...

After the SAT you may have uttered, "Glad I never have to go through THAT again!" But if you plan to attend graduate school, you'll experience much of that same test-taking anxiety again. Most graduate school programs require a Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score. And just like when you applied to college the first time around, scoring well on this test ...

Earning a graduate degree can be a smart idea, but how do you find the funding to pay for an expensive advanced degree? There are ways to earn a graduate degree without ending up with a lot of debt. *Figure Out How Much Money You'll Need* First, figure out the expenses associated with getting a degree. Don't just focus on tuition ...

AllHealthcare created the Would You Pass the HOBET? quiz to test how well-prepared you are. Here are the answers! h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the Would You Pass the HOBET? quiz yet, go take it first! See answers on the next page... [page] 1) During the first 5 days a hospital is open, the number of patients triples each ...

The key to being a graduate school superstar is involvement. Many people who pursue graduate degrees do not have the luxury of making school their sole focus, so the temptation can be great to stick to the essentials of getting your graduate degree rather than taking advantage of all that your graduate program offers. While it's true that the demands of ...

The transition from undergraduate to graduate student can be an enormous one. Many things change during the transition that pretty much entirely change you life. There are things that you should know about before you enter graduate school, so that you will be prepared to deal with them. Once you deal with them, them you will be able to become adjusted ...

Are you ready to return to nursing after some time away, but feel you need to brush up on your skills before treating patients again? Many registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are finding the education and support they need to reenter nursing by enrolling in a refresher program. Offered through colleges and hospitals, nurse refresher programs are designed ...

Graduate school can be extremely stressful, especially if you are returning to school after a long break. You need to find a way to deal with the stress so that you can make it through your program even while working a full-time job and taking care of your family. h4. They're Not Out to Get You In graduate school, your professors ...

So you've been accepted to graduate school and you've heard the rumors about how different it is from undergraduate study. You're shaking in your boots (or flip flops, depending on where you live) and you need some good advice on how to survive the next few years of your life as a graduate student. Here are some survival guide tips to ...

Today, more graduate programs than ever are requiring a one-on-one interview, especially medical and business schools. If you want to stand out from a large or highly skilled pool of applicants, consider adding an interview to the application mix even if it is not required. The interview gives you the best opportunity to sell yourself and put a face on a ...

The best way for students to find an internship in a healthcare field is to blend Web search savvy with old-fashioned relationship building. Students have a wider range of careers in health care than ever before as new opportunities emerge in pet healthcare, drugstore-based clinics, electronic prescriptions and medical records, and specialty injection and infusion treatments performed in people's homes. Healthcare ...

The best way for students to find an internship in a healthcare field is to blend Web search savvy with old-fashioned relationship building. Students have a wider range of careers in health care than ever before as new opportunities emerge in pet healthcare, drugstore-based clinics, electronic prescriptions and medical records, and specialty injection and infusion treatments performed in people's homes. Healthcare ...

1. *Don't be afraid to talk with people.* Don't be intimidated because you are a student. People are sometimes too busy to roll out the red carpet so you have to make the first move to talk with coworkers and supervisors. 2. *Ask for things to do.* Don't wait to be told what to do. Solving problems and taking initiative are ...

College academics are just one part of preparing for a future career. New grads need to offer something extra to prospective employers. That's where an internship comes in. An internship is an employment situation in which a student works (often for free) in order to gain hands-on experience. Internships offer valuable work experience, help you develop marketable skills and beef up ...

Internships are one of the most important ways students gain experience and start to make contacts within their field. College students hold most of the available internships but more opportunities are now available for high school students looking to get valuable work experience. *Why intern in high school?* The idea of pursuing an internship probably doesn't cross most high school students' ...

Remember a few months ago when A/H1N1, i.e. “swine flu,” was going to wipe out all of humanity? Do you recall how every single time you turned on the T.V., a talking head would chatter nervously about how “Hamthrax” and “Snoutbreak” was about to really cook everyone’s bacon? Fortunately, swine flu has largely oinked-out with nowhere near the destructiveness of ...

Don't let "scholarship mythology" stop you from applying for education money. Learn the truth about using scholarships to help cover your education costs. == == Resources == == • Health Care Scholarships • Health Care Degree Programs • Explore Your Career Options • Getting a Health Care Degree • Job Search • Groups • Discussions == == While looking for money ...

One of the most fast-paced and demanding jobs in the business, EMTs and Paramedics are counted on to care for patients in the most critical moments. This job requires not only medical expertise, but also the ability to handle large amounts of stress in situations where every second counts. A job as in Emergency Medical Services may be just right for ...

AllHealthcare is proud to introduce its newest feature, "eGifts":http://allhealthcare.monster.com/gifts/new. Now you can give a variety of fun gifts to all of your friends. +*Give a Gift*+ You can use your personal points bank to give other AllHealthcare users gifts. The balance of your points bank increases at the same rate that your reputation score increases. Each gift you give will reduce ...

Getting a college degree requires time, effort and money. These three things are as precious to you as sleep -- and like sleep, they are often in short supply. As a result, if you’re thinking about getting your degree, you might be tempted to go through a mail-order or online program that saves you the hassle of taking classes and offers ...