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Are You Interested in Becoming a Substance Use Disorders Counselor? Here’s How the SUDs Certificate Can Help 

Our certificate program offered through UW Flexible Option can help you get the education you need while and help identify strategies to receive the clinical supervision needed to pursue a Wisconsin SUDS license. 
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Thinking About Getting Your Bachelor’s Degree? Consider a BSBA For Higher Earning Potential 

People with bachelor’s degrees will make more money over the course of their lifetimes than those with a high school diploma - in some cases, more than $1 million more. Buffered by recent research indicating that 66% of Americans believe that public four-year colleges are worth the cost, if you’ve considered going back to school to get or finish your bachelor’s degree, such as a bachelor’s degree in business administration (BSBA), now is the time. 
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5 Ways Travel Nurses Can Earn a BSN

Don’t let the busyness of a travel nurse schedule make you second guess your ability to earn your BSN. Follow these 5 steps to get started.
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Healthcare Positions Abound in U.S. News’ List of Top Jobs

Several healthcare jobs have earned a spot on the annual U.S. News and World Report list of the 100 best jobs in America.
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Should I Get My BSN? 5 Ways a BSN Reinvigorates Your Nursing Career

Is getting a BSN worth it? The short answer: Yes! A BSN is your pathway to nursing specialties, promotions, and graduate degree programs.
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Here’s How an Associate Degree Can Advance Your Career

A liberal arts associate degree can help you gain the skills you need to level up in your career and increase your earning potential. 
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How Criminal Justice Professionals Can Impact Their Communities with Substance Use Disorders Counseling

Advancing your education and having a direct, positive impact within the criminal justice system can happen faster than you might expect. 
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7 Questions Adult Learners Should Ask when Pursuing a Nursing Degree

Not all nursing degrees are the same. Find a BSN program that's built for adult learners, like you, by asking these important questions.
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Earned the Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate? Your 8-Step Guide to Obtaining the SAC License

Holding a license in substance abuse counseling involves crucial steps to ensure you are qualified. Use this guide to help plan what’s next.
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What Can You Do with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing?

If you are ready to become a change leader in your nursing unit or organization, there has never been a more impactful time to earn your BSN.
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How to Become a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

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