Health Sciences Archives | 911±¬ÁĎÍř News /news/category/academics/health-sciences/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:26:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/www.bridgeport.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-pk.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Health Sciences Archives | 911±¬ÁĎÍř News /news/category/academics/health-sciences/ 32 32 199775387 Lindsey Rywolt Balances Mat and Medicine /news/wrestling-and-nursing/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:26:36 +0000 /news/?p=5619 For 911±¬ÁĎÍř sophomore Lindsey Rywolt, precision matters, whether she is calculating weight classes before a match or preparing for a future career in healthcare. A Nursing major and one of the pioneers of UB’s women’s Wrestling program, Rywolt …

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]]> 5619 I Already Have A Bachelor’s Degree — How Can I Become a Nurse? /news/how-to-become-a-nurse-with-bachelors-degree/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:59:33 +0000 /news/?p=5599 If you’re thinking, “I already have a bachelor’s degree, how can I become a nurse?” You’ve come to the right place. Some folks assume that once you get your bachelor’s, your career path is set, but things shift and change; …

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]]> 5599 Where Oral Health Meets Public Health: UB’s Meg Zayan Receives Connecticut’s Top Public Health Honor /news/meg-zayan-top-public-health-honor/ Thu, 28 May 2026 13:24:05 +0000 /news/?p=5578 Alfred Civilion Fones founded the dental hygiene profession in Bridgeport in the early 1900s, motivated by something he observed in the city’s schoolchildren. He saw a high incidence of dental caries (commonly known as cavities today) in children attending Bridgeport …

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]]> 5578 How to Become a Sports Chiropractor /news/how-to-become-a-sports-chiropractor/ Wed, 27 May 2026 16:59:35 +0000 /news/?p=5572 It’s the final few minutes of a tense game, the star player takes a hard hit, and the crowd holds their breath as a medic sprints onto the field to check on them. That person is as much a member …

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]]> 5572 Is Private Nursing School Worth It? /news/is-private-nursing-school-worth-it/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:20:35 +0000 /news/?p=5495 Choosing to become a nurse is an exciting, life-changing step. Once you’ve decided that’s your path, you face another huge decision: where to study. With so many options out there, looking at tuition costs and study timelines can quickly feel …

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]]> 5495 6 Steps to Becoming a Nurse After High School /news/becoming-a-nurse-after-high-school/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:07:35 +0000 /news/?p=5490 If you’re thinking about becoming a nurse right after high school, you’re already on a path toward a meaningful and in-demand career. Nursing offers the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while also providing strong job stability, …

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]]> 5490 Master’s in Medical Science Curriculum Guide /news/masters-in-medical-science-curriculum-guide/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:52:38 +0000 /news/?p=5475 Finding your way into medical school or a coveted research lab career isn’t always a straight shot. Sometimes, you need a bridge to get from where you are to where you want to be, which is exactly what a master’s …

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]]> 5475 What Classes Are Required for Medical Billing and Coding? /news/medical-billing-and-coding-required-classes/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:51:28 +0000 /news/?p=5451 If you’re looking for a stable, in-demand role in healthcare, medical billing and coding is a path more and more people want to explore. It’s structured, detail-oriented work that plays a key role in how healthcare systems run behind the …

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]]> 5451 How Long Does it Take to Become a Medical Coder? /news/how-long-to-become-a-medical-coder/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:04:57 +0000 /news/?p=5410 It’s undeniable that healthcare is a popular field for job security and satisfaction. The amount of effort and passion you have to put into becoming a doctor, nurse, or any front-facing provider is staggering. But patient-facing jobs aren’t for everyone. …

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]]> 5410 How to Pay for Nursing School /news/how-to-pay-for-nursing-school/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:32:23 +0000 /news/?p=5399 If you’ve been thinking about becoming a nurse, there’s a good chance one big roadblock keeps popping up: how to pay for nursing school. It’s completely normal to feel concerned about cost. It’s a fairly sizable responsibility, mentally and financially. …

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