Medical records technicians, otherwise known as medical coders or registrars, are an important part of the healthcare system. They keep track of patient data ranging from medical history to test results and help code and digitize that information into electronic health records (EHRs), which are stored in a hospital’s patient database and later interpreted by health insurance companies for reimbursement of healthcare services.

If you are interested in working the background of healthcare and have strong organizational and analytical skills, a career as a medical records technician might be an enticing option for you.

Nurse practitioners have an expanded scope of practice compared to registered nurses. In addition to RN duties, nurse practitioners may also write prescriptions, order lab tests, diagnose illnesses, and more (although specifics vary by state). NPs have greater autonomy in delivering patient care, and for that reason, the education requirement is higher. 

Learn more about how to go from RN to nurse practitioner.

It can take roughly 3-5 years to go from non-nurse to NP through our program options but it depends on what education you’ve already earned and how quickly you want to progress.

No. Registered nurses holding an associate degree who enroll in an accelerated RN to MSN (Nurse Practitioner concentration/track) program may skip earning a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) on their way to earning their MSN.

Those who want to become an NP but only have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree may be eligible to enroll in our online Direct Entry MSN program, which makes it possible to earn a master’s degree in nursing in as few as 20 months without earning a BSN on the way.

This depends on the state in which you practice. Qualifying for NP school is not the same as qualifying for NP jobs. You may not need to be a Registered Nurse (RN) to qualify for an NP degree program, but some employers may require a minimum amount of RN experience from NP job applicants.

No. To become a nurse practitioner, you will need to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

While we do not currently offer a single dedicated program for those looking to go from non-nurse to nurse practitioner, we do offer several online nursing programs for non-nurses with eligibility in several U.S. states.

Accounting job requirements typically include a bachelor's degree, which generally takes four years to complete. A master’s degree may be completed in under two years. However, this is dependent on the program and the number of credits transferred.

The BLS reports the job market for accountants is expected to grow an estimated 5% from 2024-2034.* 

This is generally tied to the health of the economy; as the economy grows, more individuals and businesses depend on help from accountants to prepare and examine financial records.

Accountants typically work in office settings, including corporate offices, government offices, or private offices. Some accountants may work independently in their own consulting business, while others may work with a team of professionals.

Because of the services they provide for individuals and corporations, accountants may be able to work in cities across the United States or even overseas.

Yes, working from home is a possibility for jobs in business analysis. However, every company and job are different and may have unique requirements for entry-level roles.