Goodwin University and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, have announced the appointment of Dr. Salvatore Menzo as Superintendent of Magnet Schools for Goodwin, effective July 1, 2021. For the past 12 years, Dr. Menzo has … Continue reading Goodwin University and LEARN Welcome New Superintendent of Magnet Schools
If you’re a registered nurse who’s on the lookout for ways to advance your career, you’re probably considering what a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) can do for you. You should know that an MSN leads to the potential … Continue reading What is Community and Public Health Nursing?
Goodwin Respiratory Care graduate Adam Levine is an avid runner. He has laced up twice for the Hartford Marathon and sported a racing bib during the Newport Marathon in Rhode Island. On a mission to fulfill his lifelong dream of … Continue reading Respiratory Therapist Runs Remembrance Race for Lives Lost During COVID-19
What does a bachelor’s degree in education, business, communications, English literature, and economics have in common? It might seem far-fetched, but they’re all equally great starting points when it comes to a leadership career in higher education! Not all administration … Continue reading M.ED vs. MSOL: Which Master’s Degree is Right for You?
Going back to school can be an incredible, life-changing decision. As a parent, however, the idea of returning to college can be daunting. How will you balance your classes while trying to raise a family? Will you still be able … Continue reading Finding a Flexible College for Parents with Family Obligations
The year 2020 taught us many lessons about the importance of public safety training. As devastating news headlines swept across our screens, and powerful protests sparked across the country, it became clear that there is significant work that needs to … Continue reading What Does the Future of Public Safety Look Like?
Working with children is a highly rewarding career path. From teachers to counselors, pediatricians to paraprofessionals, those who work with children have the opportunity to help and guide our future generations. If you have a special place in your heart … Continue reading 6 Examples of Careers that Involve Working with Children (and How to Land One!)
Does your life lack meaning or feel devoid of excitement? After a long day, are you left wondering, “Is this all there is?” Perhaps you’re confused about using your passions to make a profound impact, or seeing yourself as someone … Continue reading Professional Destiny: Learn from the Detours, but Keep the Destination in Sight
Nursing is an exciting, fast-growing, and in-demand field. Many people who wish to help others in need, and to find meaning and fulfillment in their careers, will pursue the nursing path. It offers many benefits. Of course, as with any … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Being a Nurse
The field of nursing is vast, with many opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to the foundational nursing knowledge and skills, there is always new research, methods, and policies that keep nurses learning constantly. Furthermore, there are advanced nursing … Continue reading Can You Become a Nurse Practitioner Online?
People who work in public health are often motivated by big challenges. Public health professionals tackle time-sensitive and life-threatening problems that most of us would rather not worry about, and they do it on a day-to-day basis. Epidemics and diseases, … Continue reading How to Become a Public Health Director (Online!)
If you are looking to breathe new life into your career (quite literally), make an impact in others’ lives, and join the healthcare forces, becoming a Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a great option for you. Respiratory Therapists are trained to … Continue reading What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do?
Every day, we are surrounded by a vast array of manufactured goods. Smartphones and headphones. Cars and highways. Kitchen appliances, medical devices, and entertainment systems. We can thank all the dedicated manufacturing workers out there who bring these products to … Continue reading What Does a Quality Control Inspector Do?
Changing careers is an exciting, but also intimidating, decision. It means taking the reins on your future and pursuing a profession that inspires you. Sometimes, this also means going back to school. Although this can be difficult, changing career paths … Continue reading Why Make a Career Change to Nursing?
The manufacturing industry is booming in the United States. In fact, Deloitte reports that our country is currently in the middle of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning at the heart of modern manufacturing. Thanks … Continue reading Mechatronics Training: What to Expect
If you want to become a nurse, but are hesitant to commit to more years in college, rest assured that nursing schools have heard the call. Today, non-nurses with a bachelor’s degree have the option to pursue a second degree … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Pursue a Second Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Using Technology to Teach and Course Adjustment to Capture Student Attention By Annjanette Bennar, Director of Mathematics, Computer Literacy and Communications and Assistant Professor At Goodwin University, I teach an introductory computer applications class covering computer hardware and software, Microsoft … Continue reading Using Technology to Teach and Course Adjustment to Capture Student Attention
If you’ve earned your Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) and you are a practicing Registered Nurse (RN), congratulations! You have discovered how much you love healthcare and helping others. Whatever environment you’re working in, whether that is a hospital, … Continue reading BSN to FNP: What Steps You Need to Take