Cedarville University Insights/Cedarville Insights provides answers to your pressing questions about college undergraduate and graduate programs, theological and philosophical questions, and general purpose information.PharmDPharmacyDNPGraduate Certificate in Public HealthGraduate Certificate in Healthcare AdministrationMaster of Athletic TrainingmatMSNPhysician AssistantPremedical ProgramMBAEntrepreneurshipMA in InnovationmainbTitle IXMSN Adult GerontologyMSN Family Nurse PractitionerAthletic TrainingMSN Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduateMTS - MinistryMTS - Theological StudiesMMinAthleticsMark Mazelin urn:uuid:993bcd7f-c7d6-4308-9b5d-ec1c7a7d29ea/insights/post/pharmd-student-attends-gmhc-conferencePharmD Student Attends GMHC Conference<p>Each year, Cedarville's School of Pharmacy faculty accompany Doctor of Pharmacy students to the Global Missions Health Conference (GMHC), the world's largest healthcare missions conference. This transformative experience helps our pharmacy students get involved in missions opportunities in healthcare and serve others to further Christ's Kingdom. Ben Tarwater, a 2026 PharmD candidate, had this to say about his GMHC experiences:</p>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:dccd6429-0105-4ad0-a813-e6fb4c4d2e44/insights/post/gmhc-2024GMHC 2024: United for Global Medical Missions<p>Each year, Cedarville University School of Pharmacy sends our entire first-year Doctorate of Pharmacy cohort to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024">Global Missions Health Conference (GMHC)</a>, fully funded by the school. This year, we&nbsp;are excited to head to Louisville, Kentucky, from November 7&ndash;9.&nbsp;GMHC is the world&rsquo;s largest healthcare missions conference, bringing together healthcare professionals, students, and organizations dedicated to healthcare missions.</p>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:8e6e796e-2d36-4c05-bcd4-d332e0cb6a68/insights/post/healthcare-workers-in-high-demand--is-this-career-field-for-youHealthcare Workers in High Demand: Is This Career Field for You?<p style="margin-bottom:calc(var(--font-size-base) * 1.4);background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;font-size:15px;">According to a recent CNN article, healthcare jobs are in higher demand than ever &mdash; and healthcare companies are offering applicants appealing incentives to fill their open roles.</p><p style="margin-bottom:calc(var(--font-size-base) * 1.4);background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;font-size:15px;">With Cedarville&rsquo;s exceptional reputation in the healthcare industry, our programs can prepare you to meet this growing need with excellence and Christlike care. Cedarville prepares its healthcare students to be nurses, physician assistants, athletic trainers, EMTs, pharmacists, and more.</p>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:778acdb5-1cc2-4bef-9aac-41c6dec1fd04/insights/post/why-choose-a-pharmacy-careerWhy Choose a Pharmacy Career?<p><img src="/images/default-source/insights/pharm-social-share.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=a78641d3_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Pharmacy graduate student in the lab." sf-size="190881" />What do you think of when you hear the term &lsquo;pharmacist&rsquo;? If you think of someone behind a counter counting pills and handing out prescription bottles, think again! Today&rsquo;s pharmacists are innovative healthcare professionals who do so much more. They are on the forefront of healthcare, combining a knowledge of pharmaceuticals with compassion for their patients&rsquo; health.</p><p>So, why should YOU consider pharmacy? Learn 5 great reasons.</p>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:9cb2ac47-92dc-432f-89dd-01c0a48a890c/insights/post/why-choose-a-nurse-practitioner-careerWhy Choose a Nurse Practitioner Career?<img src="/images/default-source/insights/msn.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=c27d0375_2" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Nurse practitioner standing in front of patient." sf-size="35210" /><p>Nurse practitioners continue to be among the most desirable fields in healthcare. Not only do they make a tangible difference in the lives of their patients, nurse practitioners also enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re a nurse who is ready to take the next step in your career, now may be a great time to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner.</p>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:487bbcb2-013e-4f67-a254-711e9e88897e/insights/post/top-8-reasons-to-pursue-an-athletic-training-careerTop 8 Reasons to Pursue an Athletic Training Career<p>The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of athletic trainer jobs to grow by 17% by 2031 and projects 2,500 new openings each year on average. So why should YOU pursue this field? Learn the top 8 reasons you should consider an exciting athletic training career.</p>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:12f0b53e-dd0e-4ef4-9860-764f2f2efc5b/insights/post/choosing-primary-care-vs.-acute-care-for-your-nurse-practitioner-specialtyChoosing Primary Care vs. Acute Care for Ïã½¶Ö±²¥Nurse Practitioner Specialty<p><img src="/images/default-source/insights/2023-03-31_socialshare_graduateprogram_3-2.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=6201c52c_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Nursing students working with simulated patient." sf-size="188276" />In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, nurse practitioners (NPs) play a critical role in providing patient-centered care. Among them, <strong>primary care nurse practitioners and acute care nurse practitioners stand out as two distinct arms of healthcare delivery</strong>. While both share the core values of compassion and medical expertise, their roles, responsibilities, and scopes of practice are very different. How do you decide which is right for you? Let&rsquo;s examine the differences that set primary care nurse practitioners and acute care nurse practitioners apart.</p>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:5660160f-9382-4228-a69c-82ff6e6b4fb5/insights/post/5-reasons-to-get-a-graduate-certificate-in-public-health5 Reasons to Get a Graduate Certificate in Public Health<img src="/images/default-source/insights/2023-03-31_socialshare_graduateprogram_3-2.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=6201c52c_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Nursing students working with simulated patient." sf-size="100" /><p>You may be interested in pursuing advanced education in public health but don't want to commit the time, or money, to a master's degree. Is a graduate certificate a good option? Yes, and there are 5 reasons why.</p>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:41c95c69-6920-40ff-9f5e-084c58359bb0/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect--healing-from-sexual-violenceThe Image I Reflect: Healing From Sexual Violence<p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.png?sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-right" width="300" alt="hand mirror." sf-size="78312" />April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">Cedarville University&rsquo;s Title IX office</a> would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme: </p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em> </p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them. </p><p>Our focus this week is on <strong>healing.</strong></p>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:4ec4fbc6-5084-4733-bd9e-5453a48a0c1b/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect--what-to-do-if-you've-been-assaultedThe Image I Reflect: What to Do if You've Been Assaulted<p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.png?sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-right" width="300" alt="hand mirror." sf-size="78312" />April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">Cedarville University&rsquo;s Title IX office</a>&nbsp;would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme:</p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em></p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them.</p><p>Our focus this week is: What to Do if You've Been Assaulted.</p>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:00:00 Zurn:uuid:096d7554-4601-477e-b387-8a49f9af8550/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect--recognizing-power-differentialsThe Image I Reflect: Recognizing Power Differentials<p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.png?sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;" sf-size="78312" class="-align-right" width="300" alt="hand mirror." sf-constrain-proportions="true" />April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">Cedarville University&rsquo;s Title IX office</a> would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme: </p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em> </p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them. </p><p>Our focus this week is on <span style="font-family:open_sanssemibold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>power differentials.</strong></span></p>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:d4b54d3c-7863-4c66-8d4a-dc82143f2f1a/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect-consent-from-biblical-worldviewThe Image I Reflect: Considering Consent From a Biblical Worldview<img src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.tmb-small.png?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;" class="-align-right" alt="hand mirror" sf-size="100" /><p>April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">Cedarville University&rsquo;s Title IX office</a> would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme: </p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em> </p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them. </p><p>This week's focus is on consent<strong>&nbsp;</strong>&mdash; a difficult theme for a place like Cedarville to grapple with.</p>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:00:00 Zurn:uuid:06c98c79-55e6-4375-90b8-ba9e45505126/insights/post/top-5-reasons-to-choose-a-christian-graduate-schoolTop 5 Reasons to Choose a Christian Graduate School<img src="/images/default-source/insights/pharm-social-share.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=a78641d3_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Pharmacy graduate student in the lab." sf-size="100" /><p>There are a lot of good options for graduate schools. As a Christ-follower, is it <em>that</em> important to choose a Christian university? Shouldn&rsquo;t fields like business, nursing, pharmacy be the same anywhere? Turns out, they are not. </p><p>Learn 5 reasons to consider a Christian university for graduate school.</p>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 Zurn:uuid:d8cbad97-375d-402e-ac2c-e1841a283da5/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect-respectThe Image I Reflect: Respect<img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.png?sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;" sf-size="100" class="-align-right" width="350" alt="hand mirror" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /><p>April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">Cedarville University&rsquo;s Title IX office</a> would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme: </p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em> </p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them. </p><p>Our first focus is on <strong>RESPECT</strong>. </p>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 Zurn:uuid:cd992134-8c52-4c7b-aa68-e17a79f9685a/insights/post/lessons-learned-from-monday-night-football-collapse-4-questions-every-parent-should-askLessons Learned From Monday Night Football Collapse: 4 Questions Every Parent Should Ask<p>In the wake of the recent Damar Hamlin football injury, many parents or guardians might be asking if their child should continue to participate in youth sports, high school, sports or at the intercollegiate level. Michael Weller,&nbsp;Ed.D., AT, ATC,&nbsp; Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Director of the Athletic Training program at Cedarville University says YES, but you must ask four questions of your local youth sports organizers and your athletic directors to help keep your child safe.</p>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Zurn:uuid:dd22e3bf-045b-41d5-99f1-dee3ebcb2d17/insights/post/m.b.a.-in-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-answers-why-for-engineerMBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Answers "Why?" for Engineer<p>My mechanical engineering degree gave me the tools I needed to bring value to the field, but I never developed a passion for the coursework. Industry tends to push engineers into project management for their logical thinking and skill with numbers. I knew I wasn&rsquo;t where I wanted to be and felt unprepared for the business demands of project management. Rarely satisfied with my career, I felt trapped by the decisions of a na&iuml;ve 18-year-old.</p>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 Zurn:uuid:cc19e7db-9c03-47a7-8591-b3ad74afa581/insights/post/8-reasons-to-pursue-an-m.b.a.-from-a-christian-university8 Reasons to Pursue an MBA From a Christian University<p>There are a lot of options when choosing an MBA. As a follower of Christ, is it really that important to choose an MBA from a Christian university? Isn't business the same anywhere? Turns out it is not.</p><p>Read about 8 reasons why it's important to choose a Christian university as you pursue an MBA.</p>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:00:00 Zurn:uuid:2ddfabd1-0ae6-4baf-a6a8-ccbbc3fe9598/insights/post/pandemic-leads-to-more-self-employed-americansPandemic Leads to More Self-Employed Americans<p dir="ltr">According to a recent eNews put out by the Wall Street Journal, the number of self-employed Americans has grown by 6% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are now 9.44 million unincorporated self-employed workers. More and more individuals are striking out on their own to achieve flexibility and leave the confinements of corporate America.</p><p dir="ltr">If you&rsquo;ve considered joining this growing group of self-starters, an<a href="/academic-programs/mba-innovation-and-entrepreneurship">&nbsp;MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship</a>&nbsp;from Cedarville University can help you get there! </p>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Zurn:uuid:cc7d582e-612d-4441-bb53-a85fb5667356/insights/post/an-mba-leads-to-higher-salaryMBA Grads Earning $5K More This Year<img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mba.jpg?Status=Master&amp;sfvrsn=e220173d_0" style="float:right;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-right" width="250" alt="Man standing in front of business meeting" sf-size="21320" />A recent Wall Street Journal article reported that this year&rsquo;s Master of Business Administration graduates are experiencing $5,000 higher salaries than last year. According to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the median salary for 2021 MBA graduates has risen to $155,000. And 99% of graduates seeking employment received an offer. Now is a great time to start your MBA!Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:30:00 Zurn:uuid:766b931c-e313-43c5-a9ac-94efa8c179ed/insights/post/should-you-choose-a-concentration-for-your-m-b-aShould You Choose a Concentration for Ïã½¶Ö±²¥MBA?Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:00:00 Zurn:uuid:ad4ff50f-25f5-4385-9062-c11b8d8e62aa/insights/post/how-important-is-a-pharmacy-residencyHow Important Is a Pharmacy Residency?Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:b9a60676-c646-4417-a70c-d43cd2fb327b/insights/post/how-to-choose-a-pharmacy-schoolHow to Choose a Pharmacy SchoolWed, 29 Jan 2020 18:00:00 Zurn:uuid:9f4582ed-99aa-4e71-8052-be41e1415bd8/insights/post/business-analytics-vs-data-scienceBusiness Analytics vs. Data ScienceMon, 04 Nov 2019 17:00:00 Zurn:uuid:6b352c9e-df1a-4768-9166-49fd5f5629ab/insights/post/innovation-labs-offer-creative-business-solutionsInnovation Labs Offer Creative Business SolutionsWed, 18 Sep 2019 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:b5319bd2-2a66-40b7-a22f-007bb079def6/insights/post/5-ways-a-master-of-business-administration-can-help-your-career5 Ways a Master of Business Administration Can Help Ïã½¶Ö±²¥CareerWed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z