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How FNU Offers to Help Students Get Jobs After Graduation

For a student, nothing can be more elating than walking across the stage to accept his/her college degree. All of the years of sacrifice, studying late nights—sleepless nights even—the hard work, and determination is finally being officially recognized by family, friends, faculty, administration and distinguished guests. It is a milestone that certainly deserves to…

What High School Graduates Should Do to Prep for College

For junior and senior high school students, it’s never too early to prepare for college. Making the choice to attend college is just the beginning of the enrollment process. There are many steps to take to enroll in a college, so the earlier you start, the better! First, you need to find the right college…

How to Pick a Miami University That’s Right for You

When it comes to looking for a university in Miami, Florida, oftentimes, the name can be deceiving. Sometimes, the name of the university doesn’t reflect its location. For example, you may have been looking for universities to attend in Miami, but most likely stumbled upon Miami University, a college located in Oxford, Ohio! Florida National…

Olivia Rodriguez – Valedictorian Speech

Fellow graduates, I want you to know what a great honor it is to be standing here on this stage alongside our Faculty members, Staff, Administration and Distinguished Guests. Today is truly a day to be thankful and to be inspired. When I received, news informing me about the honor of speaking today I was…

6 Things About Miami Nursing Programs You May Not Have Known

Depending on where you live in the United States, some professions might thrive a little better than others. This is mainly due to the current population, the projected growth of a city, and the demand of a product and/or service. The respected career of Nursing is one of those professions that’s needed all over the…

Business Students reach Global Top 100 in Glo-Bus Simulation

Florida National University’s Executive MBA Program is currently teaching the Entrepreneurial and Strategic Thinking class, and the students are participating in the GLO-BUS Simulation Game 2017 Edition: “2017 Developing Winning Competitive Strategies”. This simulation is being used by many Business Schools and Universities throughout the world at the same time. One of the FNU-MBA teams…

Patricia Caraballo – Salutatorian Speech

Good afternoon everyone. We are gathered here today to celebrate the graduation ceremony of 2017. My name is Patricia Caraballo, and I am very honored to be here today. First of all, on behalf of the entire classes of 2017, I would like to greet and express our gratitude to the following: Mrs. Regueiro, Ms.…

6 Credit Card Mistakes Students Make (and How to Avoid Them)

6 Credit Card Mistakes Students Make (and How to Avoid Them) Beth Kotz A college education grants students a wider range of career opportunities and opens the door to a brighter future. Beyond the classroom, it’s also a time to gain a deeper understanding of adult privileges and responsibilities. One of the biggest privileges afforded…

What’s the Difference Between a RN and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)?

Sometimes confusion exists among nursing hopefuls about the difference between a Registered Nurse and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). Florida National University (FNU) would like to help clear up some of this confusion, especially for those who are interested in pursuing a degree as a practicing nurse. Registered Nurse A Registered Nurse (RN) is…

FNU Student follows Family Inspiration to Pursue Career

Meet Efren Martinez Triana… Efren Martinez Triana has been living the US only three years; however, he is determined to study, learn, practice his skills to become an excellent professional Dental Technician. He originally studied dental technology in his native country, Cuba. Upon arriving to the USA, his new home, he wanted to continue his…

Spring 2017 Job Fair

Join us for our Spring 2017 Job Fair! With over 30 companies in attendance, let FNU help you find the career of your dreams! The event takes place on Thursday, May 11th from 10AM-1PM at our Hialeah Campus 4425 W 20th Ave Hialeah, FL 33012 Remember to bring plenty of copies of your resume and…

High-Paying Careers You Can Get With a Degree in Health Services Administration

Some people have a passion to help others, so they naturally gravitate toward the healthcare industry. What many people assume is that every job in the healthcare industry is going to be related to becoming a doctor, nurse, or technician. As critical as these roles are in the industry, there needs to be some type…

Guide to Attending a University in South Florida as An International Student

The United States (US) is a vast country, and every state is uniquely different in terms of its history, culture, climate, and economy. International students who select South Florida as the location to attend college usually do it for a couple of reasons: the university and the location. Depending on where you’re from, location might…

Can You Really Work Full Time and Earn a University Degree?

Anything is possible! To answer your question clearly, yes! It’s absolutely possible to earn a college degree while working full-time. The real question is “How do you do it?” Rising to the Challenge There is no one way to navigate your college workload because everybody’s lifestyle and work schedule is different. There are a…

Meet Annierys Fernandez Diaz…

Meet Annierys Fernandez Diaz… Longing for freedom, Annierys Fernandez Diaz left her native country, Cuba, one year and one month ago. She had a strong desire to reunite with her mother and live in the USA, the land of the free and opportunity! Motivated and filled with eagerness, Annierys researched and explored where she could…