• Diploma or Degree? What Is the Difference?

    The job market is changing, so schools are fine-tuning their programs. Students can pursue degrees or opt for diplomas that offer a quicker transition from the classroom to the field. What you seek should reflect your personal and professional goals, but significant differences exist. The path you choose shapes your career trajectory. What is the Difference Between a Diploma and a Degree? A diploma and a degree are both academic... Read More
  • What are the Different Levels of Nursing Degrees?

    Are you interested in becoming a nurse? Are you already an LPN or RN and want to advance in your nursing career? Florida National University offers different degrees in nursing. You can choose between an ASN, BSN, or MSN degree program depending on your previous education and career goals. What are the Different Levels of Nursing Degrees? Florida National University offers three levels of nursing degrees. They include the Associate... Read More
  • What Do You Learn During a Psychology Degree Program?

    Are you interested in how the human mind works? Want to help others and enjoy a rewarding career? If this sounds like you, consider a psychology degree program. So, what is psychology? What is Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. The science of psychology benefits society and enhances our lives, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). It examines the relationship between the brain, environment, and behavior.... Read More
  • What Does a Systems Administrator Do?

    When a company's Information Technology (IT) system is down, it costs them productivity, revenue, and downtime expenses. These expenses can be costly for any company, big or small. Situations like this are where the systems administrator comes in. They monitor the system to ensure everyone in the company and its systems can function correctly. What Does a Systems Administrator Do? A systems administrator, a sysadmin, is responsible for the IT... Read More
  • Conquistadors unveil 2024 schedule

    FNU baseball players at the CAC Tournament in Lawrenceville, Ga.
    [caption id="attachment_101921" align="alignright" width="300"] Conquistadors unveil 2024 schedule. (Jan. 4, 2024)[/caption] HIALEAH, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2024) - Florida National University’s rejuvenated baseball program released a 50-game slate for the quickly approaching 2024 season. The Conquistadors look to improve on a historic 2023 campaign where FNU broke the record for most wins in a season with 16 victories. Florida National boasts a rigorous schedule this year, including two teams ranked in... Read More
  • Do I Need a Diploma to Become a Medical Assistant?

    Healthcare professionals contribute to the well-being of their patients. Still, there is a group of clinical professionals without whom healthcare would come to a standstill. Known as frontline healthcare workers, they serve the community face-to-face, connecting people with providers and resources. There is no better example of frontline heroes than medical assistants. Medical assistants tackle clinical and administrative duties so that doctors and nurses have more time to spend with... Read More
  • FNU exits Gyrene Christmas Classic with 78-60 loss to SMWC

    FNU exits Gyrene Christmas Classic with 78-60 loss to SMWC graphic.
    [caption id="attachment_101801" align="alignright" width="297"] FNU exits Gyrene Christmas Classic with 78-60 loss to SMWC. (Dec. 29, 2023)[/caption] (Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 29, 2023) - Florida National University’s women’s basketball team dropped its fourth straight game after a loss to the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Pomeroys on Dec. 29. The Conquistadors finished their time at the Gyrene Christmas Class in Ave Maria, Fla., with a tough 78-60 setback versus a fundamentally sound... Read More
  • Gyrenes handle Conquistadors 72-57

    Gyrenes handle Conquistadors 72-57 graphic.
    [caption id="attachment_101780" align="alignright" width="300"] Gyrenes handle Conquistadors 72-57. (Dec. 28, 2023)[/caption] (Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 28, 2023) - Florida National University’s women’s basketball team (3-8) suffered its eighth setback this season following a 72-57 loss to the Ave Maria University Gyrenes (7-5) on Dec. 28. The Conquistadors visited Ave Maria, Fla., for day one of the Gyrene Christmas Classic and were unceremoniously handed their third straight defeat. This is... Read More
  • FNU falls in final game of 2023 calendar year

    FNU falls in final game of 2023 calendar year graphic.
    [caption id="attachment_99907" align="alignright" width="300"] FNU falls in final game of 2023 calendar year. (Dec. 20, 2023)[/caption] (Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2023) - Florida National University’s men's basketball team (3-10) adds another close loss to its 2023 total. The Conquistadors fell at home to the Southeastern University Fire (8-5) 74-63. The Fire came into Bucky Dent Park on Dec. 20 and executed a fast-paced win on the road, despite... Read More
  • Conquistadors drop to 3-7 after blowout loss to Tigers

    Conquistadors blown out by Tigers at Cruzin Classic graphic.
    [caption id="attachment_99479" align="alignright" width="300"] Conquistadors drop to 3-7 after blowout loss to Tigers. (Dec. 19, 2023)[/caption] (Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2023) - Florida National’s women’s basketball team fell in its second straight contest, this time to the Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers 95-48. The Tigers (8-3) dominated from start to finish, posting 10 threes in the game and shooting 43.3% from the floor. Florida National (3-7) could not get... Read More