Health and Education Articles & Stories

Dr. Lynn Ward, SNHU's Health Information Management (HIM) program director, recently she answered questions about her professional background, how she connects with students and more.

A health sciences degree is interdisciplinary, with pillars rooted in healthcare systems and the scientific elements of patient care. Whether you hope to improve the care you provide or positively impact the many other aspects of healthcare, a health sciences degree may help you reach your goals.

In the nursing world, there are many acronyms for degrees, certifications and more. Whether you're a nurse deciding how to note your credentials or are just curious to understand the qualifications behind the acronyms, this list can help you decipher the alphabet soup of nursing.

There are many career options for you to consider if you want to work in the medical field — from healthcare administration and health information management to nursing and public health. Once you determine which path is for you, figure out what type of education may be required.