Q & A on the Value of Nursing Education
Below is a Q & A with Suling Li, PhD, RN, Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Scholarship at Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Professions Why would nurses want to…
It’s time for a new ID
I signed up for Lifelock today. Spending another $40 a month to cover my wife and me is not something I relish doing. But I feel it would be irresponsible not to have proactive credit…
What does it mean to be an American?
What does it mean to be an American? For Alonso Guillen, being an American meant being a Houston Texans fan. It meant playing baseball and soccer. Being an American meant being “DJ Ocho” on the…
ACOTE 2027 Mandate: Doctoral Preparation Required for Entry-level Occupational Therapists
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education issued a mandate on August 21, 2017 stating that entry-level education for occupational therapists will transition to the doctoral level by July 1, 2027. Why Transition to the OTD? For…
Economics of Discrimination: Economic Memo #55
As you know, I always try to start my memos with a funny story from my past. I am always amazed at the alumni I meet (now over 25,000 as I start my 50th year…
Getting Ready for Back to School: Pack it Light and Wear it Right
With the academic year starting in just a few weeks many students, from kindergarten to university, are making their final back to school purchases. Stocking up on school supplies is a great idea. However, when…
Why Choose a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy?
In order to take the National Board Certification Exam in Occupational Therapy, one first needs to obtain a degree from an entry-level occupational therapy program. Today, prospective applicants have a choice between entry-level master’s degree…
Choosing the Right Laptop for a STEM Major
It’s back-to-school time, otherwise known as the credit card companies’ Christmas in August. This is an expensive time of year for parents who are trying to help their students get off to a good start…
Effective and Easy-to-Maintain Digital Signage on the Cheap
Using Google Slides, a Chromebook, and a Chromecast, it’s easy to create and update digital signage for your organization. This blog post explains how. My academic department has two TVs in a hallway that we…
Occupational Therapy Program Accreditation: What Prospective Applicants Need to Know
The need for occupational therapists is on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the field of occupational therapy will grow 27 percent between 2014 and 2024.The promising job market combined with a…