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Meet Ms. Luz Essraowi Recent MBA Graduate from Florida National University

Where were you born? I was born in Puerto Rico, but I grew in Newark, New Jersey. Did you go to high school in Miami? If yes, which high school did you graduate from? Unfortunately, I was not able to go to High School due to family circumstances; however, I completed my GED in Olympic…

How to Ensure You Are an Asset and Not a Liability in the Workplace

Being an asset in the workplace is vital to ensure job security and overall success in one’s career, but how does one manage such a task? Students and future employees need an arsenal of tactics to ensure that one is helpful and efficient at work, perpetually promoting growth and success. Florida National University (FNU) is…

Tax Code Changes: What Students Need to Know

Along with a new year come taxes. In January, all students, employees, and philanthropists receive tax information in order to complete their taxes by April. One may notice that, from year to year, taxes are not the same. Without a change in pay, workers often expect that they will receive the same refund from the…

A Closer Look at FNU’s Dental Programs

Florida National University (FNU) offers five respective dental programs from which students can choose. Individuals who are considering a career in the dental field might want to explore the opportunities made available through FNU. Let’s take a closer look at what FNU’s dental programs have to offer, and the benefits of each: Why Study in…

What Do Accountants Do? A Look at the Life of a CPA

Have you ever wondered what accountants really do? Accountants have various job opportunities available to them outside of the general pencil-pusher cliché — especially when they opt to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). To become a CPA there are strict educational requirements that must be met. A prospective CPA must hold a bachelor’s degree…

FNU Holds Respiratory Therapy Pinning Ceremony

Florida National University (FNU) held a pinning ceremony to honor the Respiratory Therapy Graduating Class of 2014 in FNU’s Hialeah Campus on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014. Respiratory Therapy Program Director Professor Jose Antonia Lammoglia was the Master of Ceremony.       The Keynote speaker was Mr. Alfredo Castillo, a pioneer in the field of…

Studying Criminal Justice: Not What You See on T.V.

Although many students enter their criminal justice program with the CSI theme playing in their heads, they soon find that the field does not match up to the way television shows depict it. Even in shows that are scripted to be realistic, or shows during which real individuals bring in community cases (i.e. Judge Judy,…

Best Jobs in Criminal Justice

The criminal justice field holds many possible job opportunities. While there are endless interesting careers in the field, there are a few that stand out. The following are a few of the most rewarding careers in criminal justice: Criminal Lawyer A criminal lawyer represents a defendant in the criminal court system at the federal, state,…

10 Holiday Tips for Students Away from Home

The holidays are a special season filled with food, family, friends, and fun, but what do students do when they cannot head back home for the holidays? Follow Florida National University’s (FNU) tips if you find yourself far from home this season. Begin with Coping & Realization First of all, students should realize that they…

Tips for Scoring an Accounting Job

Obtaining a new job can be very stressful — and an accounting job is no exception. Students who are currently studying accounting, or hope to in the future, should follow Florida National University’s (FNU) tips for finding and getting the right job in the field! Endless Opportunity Accountants can work in a number of careers…

Grand opening of computer lab in Bucky Dent Gym

Six (6) Ebola Virus Facts All Nurses Need to Know

Recent outbreaks in cases of the Ebola Virus have left health care professionals concerned about their own well being during patient treatment, while also leaving them scrambling for ways to ensure that they address the worries of their patients appropriately. For a little background, in August 2014, the most recent outbreak of the virus occurred…

Six (6) Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Preschool Teacher

While deciding which career to pursue, students should consider why a particular career or program of study interests them. When it comes to teaching, this is especially important. Prospective teachers might think that the most important part of becoming a teacher is the ability to enjoy spending copious amounts of time with children. While that…

Top 6 Study Smart Snacks

In the midst of a long, hard night of studying, it is easy (and very likely) to become frustrated, tired, and irritated. After losing the ability to focus, students often start to fall asleep—and that’s where the problem begins. All of that studying can go down the drain because one did not prepare properly! Stop…

Why Apply to Earn a Healthcare Degree Online?

Earning a degree is a monumental decision in an individual’s life. Prospective students must discover what interests them, while also considering their future goals and career ideas. After students have considered all of this, it is time to choose a program of study. Students will find that they have the option to apply to a…