Author Archives: Bill Jenkins



Nursing Schools Raise Awareness of American Heart Month

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Jan 21st, 2012  • 

Nursing Schools around the country have been raising awareness of the fact that February is American Heart Month. The American Heart Association has recognized February as American Heart Month since 1963. It is observed to raise awareness that cardiovascular diseases, such as strokes and heart attacks, are the nations number one cause of death.

Summer School at a Phoenix University: Benefits and Disadvantages

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Jan 12th, 2012  • 

There are numerous benefits to attending summer school at a Phoenix university. These advantages include earning credits in a short period of time and reaching graduation at a quicker rate, financial benefits, social benefits and more. However, students must be sure to avoid the disadvantages of summer programs in order to get the most out of summer courses.

Emergency Management: An Education in Saving Lives

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Dec 24th, 2011  • 

Emergency Management Programs provide a theoretical and applied approach to professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. Programs emphasize the fundamentals of emergency management while providing interdisciplinary course study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management.

Nursing Programs and Healthcare Education: Finding the Right Career Path

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Dec 17th, 2011  • 

The Healthcare industry is expected to generate 3.2 million new jobs between 2008 and 2018. This will largely benefit students of healthcare and nursing programs. Half of the twenty fastest growing occupations in America are associated with healthcare. Students of nursing programs and healthcare education are preparing themselves to enter the fastest growing job industry in America.

Proposals to Alter No Child Left Behind Will Affect Early Childhood Education

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Dec 10th, 2011  • 

The No Child Left Behind Act is the primary statute governing the United States federal government's role in early childhood education. The Johnson Administration passed the act as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and was overhauled when George W. Bush joined with Democrats to emphasize its focus on standardized test scores.

Tips to Graduating From an Arizona University on Time

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Nov 21st, 2011  • 

There are a number of reasons why it is important for some student to graduate from an Arizona university with in a certain number of years. Whether it is due to career plans, financial reasons or both, some students have enhanced pressure to graduate on time. The following tips offer advice for how students can improve their chances of earning their degree on time.

Education Degree: Finding the Right Career Path in Today's Economy

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Nov 14th, 2011  • 

An education degree and a career in education is one of the best investments you can make in today's economy. The demand for highly qualified educators is rising and this trend is not expected to change anytime soon. Whether you are interested in working as an elementary school teacher or a professor, a corporate trainer or a special ed instructor a career in education could be extremely rewarding

Working Adults Returning to an Arizona College

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Nov 8th, 2011  • 

In recent years, it has become far less unusual for working adults to return to an Arizona college. Due to the large increase of individuals interested in renewing their educational efforts, many universities have developed a range of programs to assist this growing population in their pursuit of further education.

Child Education Programs: Why the 2010 Census is Important

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Oct 31st, 2011  • 

The 2010 Census has significant implications for child education programs. 2010 census data will have a direct affect on how more than $400 billion annually is allocated to tribal, local and state governments over the next 10 years. In order for this money to be allocated accurately and fairly, the decennial census must count everybody.

The Importance of Teaching Programs for Arts and Athletics in Today's Education

Featured Author Bill Jenkins on Oct 27th, 2011  • 

Teaching programs for arts and athletics is an integral part of properly educating today's youth. The importance of teaching art and athletics is often overlooked relative to core subjects such as English, math and science. Education in arts and athletics is critical in nourishing an individual's intellectual, personal and social development.