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Last updates March 16 2026 Whether you’re starting your education and looking for guidance or changing career paths, learning how to become a registered nurse can feel overwhelming. No matter where you are on your journey, AdventHealth University can help

Over the past three decades, genetic testing has become an essential part of health science, identifying genetic connections to diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and diabetes. Recent research shows an ever-increasing number of genetic

Nurse supervisors play an important role in health care. They hire, develop, and manage nursing staff, collaborate with patients’ other health care providers, and act as liaisons between nurses and physicians. Professionals who pursue this career path work

Nurses may choose to work in either a clinic or a hospital setting, both of which provide opportunities to deliver valuable care and make a difference in people’s lives. While hospitals account for 61% of registered nurse (RN) jobs, ambulatory services —

Patients at AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care in Spring Hill, Kansas, know they can count on Teresa Peterson for an inspirational word or spiritual pick-me-up when they visit or call. In fact, they may even join Teresa in a moment of prayer. The

Nursing constitutes the largest segment of the U.S. healthcare workforce, with more than 3.8 million registered nurses across the nation. In fact, RNs outnumber physicians 3 to 1, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The

Whether visiting a person recently released from the hospital or organizing a grief support group, faith-based nurses uplift members of their communities. They provide a combination of healthcare and spiritual support that improves the health and overall

Facing eviction and with three children to care for, Miranda arrived at her church in crisis. The congregation’s parish nurse listened compassionately before checking her blood pressure, only to discover it was severely high. The nurse connected Miranda to

The foundation of modern diagnostic imaging and radiography was established more than 100 years ago when German scientist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen first observed X-rays in 1895. In 1901, he was the first to be awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for his

The U.S. spends 17% of its gross domestic product on healthcare, far more than any other wealthy nation, yet it ranks poorly among high-income countries in patient outcomes. As the healthcare industry strives to reduce costs and increase care quality