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Scott Harris

Editor & Writer
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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

Hilarious Medical School Memes, Just In Time for Back-to-School Season

August 30, 2023
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For-Profit Nursing Schools Face Ongoing Problems

August 28, 2023
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Was Ken Jeong a Doctor? The Famed Comedic Actor Started His Career With a Medical School Degree

August 28, 2023
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Patient Safety Is a Growing Problem, But Nursing and Medical Students Are Resisting the Coursework

August 22, 2023
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University of Oklahoma Announces $2.7 Million to Train More Nursing School Faculty, Advanced Practitioners

August 17, 2023
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