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How Is AI Changing Nursing Practice? NCSBN Launches New Research With Duke University
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of conversations about nearly every profession. For example, during my clinical rotations, I noticed that some…
Only 8% of Organizations Regularly Practice AI Incident Response, ISACA Finds
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday cybersecurity operations. Organizations use it to support threat detection, automate routine security…
Microsoft PL-400 Is Becoming AB-400: What Power Platform Developers Need to Know Before October 16
If you're studying for Microsoft's Power Platform Developer Associate certification, you need to make an important decision this week. Microsoft is…
AWS Certification Changes 2026: AI Is Coming to the Solutions Architect Professional and Developer Associate Exams
AWS certification candidates have two important dates approaching: October 27 and November 16 . On October 27, registration opens for the updated AWS Certified…
CISM changes November 3: candidates have a real preparation deadline
The content outline you should follow when preparing for the CISM exam this fall will depend on the exam date you have. ISACA will be updating its Certified…
What We Learned at BSides Orlando 2026
This weekend, CertLynx had the opportunity to join the cybersecurity community at BSides Orlando 2026 , where we spent the day in the Career Village meeting…
MCAT Study Plan: Build a Schedule Around Your Test Date
An MCAT plan becomes overwhelming when every book, video series and question bank competes to define what you should do next. Start with your test date and the…
NHA CCMA Exam: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Begin with the current CCMA test plan and candidate information published by NHA . Use that official material to establish what the certification owner says…
What's Different About the 2026 PMP Exam - and What Should You Study?
PMI launched the updated PMP exam on July 9, 2026 . If you are preparing now, one step matters before you build or revise your schedule: confirm that the…
How Long Should You Study for the NCLEX?
There is no single number of weeks that is right for every NCLEX candidate. A better answer depends on how recently you completed nursing school, your baseline…
CNA Exam Study Guide: Preparing for the Written and Skills Portions
CNA testing programs are administered under state-specific requirements, so do not assume one national study guide describes every candidate's process. Before…
What to Study for the MCAT: How to Prioritize Content Review and Practice
The AAMC's official MCAT content information tells you the scope of what may be assessed. Your study plan has a different job: deciding which parts of that…
What Does a Good Step 1 Study Day Actually Look Like?
A good Step 1 study day is not defined by waking up at 5 a.m. or completing a heroic number of questions. It is a day that creates useful feedback and leaves…
NCLEX Study Plan: How to Build a Schedule From Today to Test Day
Preparing for the NCLEX can feel like one enormous task: review nursing-school content, practice clinical judgment, answer enough questions to learn from your…