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How to Apply for College After You Dropped Out

If you’re thinking about returning to school after time away, you may feel overwhelmed. How will you fund your tuition? Will you have enough time to fit studying into your busy life? Will you be able to use your previous college credits? While these are all valid questions, the good news is that the process […]

What to Expect When Going Back to School

So, you’ve decided to return to college as an adult, but what comes next? Returning to school after time away can be an adjustment, especially since a lot may have changed in the academic environment. Knowing what to expect will help you navigate the process and find a program that works for you. Before you […]

How to Balance Work and School in Your 30s

Going back to school in your 30s should be exciting, but there’s a lot to consider, and it isn’t always an easy decision. How will you fit studying into your schedule? How will you afford tuition? Do you have a strong support system? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 44.3 percent of college students […]

Why Nurse Practitioner is Ranked the Best Job of 2024

From improving public health and showing compassion to others, to reaping the rewards of a competitive nurse practitioner salary, the role of nurse practitioner is among the highest standards of nursing and offers plenty of benefits. In fact, a recent study showed that 90% of surveyed nurse practitioners were satisfied with their jobs in 2022, […]

How Social Workers Assist with the Older Child Adoption Process

More than 120,000 children in the United States were waiting to be adopted through the foster care system in 2019, according to the United States Children’s Bureau (USCB). Nearly 60% of those children were 6 to 17 years old. But children in this age range accounted for only 44% of adoptions through child welfare agencies. This imbalance […]

Combating Racial Inequality Through Police Reform

In the results of the June 2020 AP-NORC Poll, nearly 70% of Americans said that the criminal justice system needs either “major changes” or a “complete overhaul.” Almost all back some level of change. Certain topics have managed to fly under the radar of the conversation, like the need for probation and parole reform. But […]

Navigating Dual Relationships in Social Work

The personal nature of social work makes it quite rewarding. Practitioners meet clients at their point of need and offer direct support for their well-being. It’s common for bonds to form as social workers help clients empower themselves. However, they must take care to avoid pursuing dual relationships in social work that may pose risks […]

How to Motivate Church Members to Serve

Service is undoubtedly a substantial theme in the Bible. And because the Bible lays out how service should be a priority for Christians, churches should strive to encourage followers to serve. In order to understand how to motivate church members to serve, it’s the church’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate enlistment, training and communication opportunities […]

The Importance of Integrity in Social Work

Many people answer the call to social work because they want to make a difference. And once they begin providing support to clients, they get many opportunities to do so. Of course, many clients are highly vulnerable; to earn their trust, practitioners must exhibit integrity in social work practice. Practicing integrity in social work may […]