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Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

Krysten Godfrey Maddocks, a graduate and freelance writer at SNHUKrysten Godfrey Maddocks ’11G is a writer who covers K-12 and higher education topics, including policy and the role of digital technology in education. She spent almost a decade working in various marketing roles at an educational assessment company before launching a strategic marketing company. Maddocks earned a master's degree in marketing from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor's degree in English/ journalism from the University of New Hampshire. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Featured work by Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

A woman who became a licensed practical nurse, wearing a stethoscope, holding a clipboard and leaning toward a computer screen a healthcare professional is using.

How to Become an LPN

Krysten Godfrey Maddocks
Health

Licensed practical nurses, or LPNs, play a critical role in today’s health care system. As an LPN, you can make a difference in patients' lives by attending to their care and comfort. While the time it takes to become an LPN may be shorter than other nursing roles, you need to take certain steps.

A woman showing someone a look into what a bookkeeper does

What Does a Bookkeeper Do? A Look into the Role and Necessary Skills

Business
Integral to the success of a business, bookkeepers record, track and update an organization’s financial information, including sales, purchases and payroll. They are also responsible for recording transactions, following up on invoices, reconciling bank statements and calculating depreciation. 
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What is Healthcare Administration?

Health

Healthcare administration describes leadership roles held by managers in hospitals, nursing homes, insurance companies and medical offices. In these settings, healthcare administrators oversee a broad range of administrative tasks, including operations, finance, human resources and policies.

A woman sitting at a table on her laptop working towards her associate degree

How Long Does it Take to Get an Associate Degree?

Education

While an associate degree is often referred to as a 2-year college degree, it doesn’t mean it will take you that long to graduate. By choosing programs that offer liberal transfer policies, flexible online options, and more frequent semesters, you can greatly reduce the amount of time it takes.

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