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Scott Harris

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BA Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park

Scott Harris has worked as a writer and editor for nearly 25 years, including more than 15 years covering healthcare and higher education. As a senior editor with Red Ventures, Scott currently is a contributing editor at BestColleges and edits the "News & Advice" section of NurseJournal.org. He occasionally writes an article because he can't help himself. In his spare time, Scott is a published fiction author and freelance writer. He lives in Frederick, Maryland, about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. He has two daughters and a penchant for making them do environmental volunteer work with him.

Subject areas
Healthcare, nursing, higher education, science, sports

Read Scott's Latest Articles

How Much Does Nursing School Cost?

April 2, 2024
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The Future of Nursing: A New AI Tool Helps Prescribe Pain Meds. Here’s What Nurses and Nursing Students Need to Know

October 3, 2023
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Here Are the Top Nursing Schools in the U.S., According to a Controversial Ratings System

September 28, 2023
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5 Plead Guilty in Florida Fake Nursing School Diploma Scandal

September 26, 2023
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Nursing Students Are at Heightened Suicide Risk: What to Know and How to Help

September 26, 2023
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