People from diverse professional backgrounds gravitate towards earning a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) for very similar reasons! An MPH offers exciting career advancement opportunities, not to mention a way to make a poignant impact on the greater healthcare system. … Continue reading Should a Registered Nurse (RN) Pursue an MPH?
When we think of healthcare, we often think of the doctors and nurses, surgeons and x-ray technicians, and all the many clinicians working on the patient-facing side of the field. However, there are many dedicated professionals in the background that … Continue reading What Does a Medical Coder Do?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of jobs for advanced practice nurses will likely increase by 40% by 2031. Over the decade, more than 30,000 job openings are projected for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse … Continue reading 5 Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Specialties You Can Pursue
Greater number of underrepresented students will cross the graduation stage and step into a waiting workforce The CT Health Horizons initiative is making an impact on the critical statewide workforce shortage by allocating $30.5 million to partner colleges and universities … Continue reading CT Health Horizons Grant to Goodwin University Creates New Access to Careers in Nursing
Are you concerned about the future of your career? With the news reporting layoffs in some industries in recent months, it’s easy to wonder about your job security. While it’s impossible to predict the security of any job or field … Continue reading The Future of Work: The Most In-Demand Jobs of 2023 and Beyond
When it comes to job opportunities, many industries will ebb and flow. However, dentistry is a field that’s constantly in-demand. As long as we have teeth, there will always be a need for dental care. This is especially true today, … Continue reading Are Dental Hygienists in High Demand? A Look into the Dental Hygiene Job Outlook
Medical assistants work under the direct supervision of healthcare providers and oversee fundamental support services for medical facilities. There are several different types of medical assistants, or titles that you can apply for within the medical assisting field. Many medical … Continue reading Administrative Medical Assistant vs. Clinical Medical Assistant: What’s the Difference?
Suppose you are interested in helping people, looking for a career in an in-demand field with high job security and growth opportunities, and enjoy traveling. In that case, you may be the perfect candidate for a career in travel nursing. … Continue reading How to Become a Travel Nurse in 4 Steps
If you’re considering building a career that gives back to your community, you’ll most certainly come across the word “public” throughout your education and job search journey. Public service is an excellent choice! In fact, in 2020, a little over 15% … Continue reading Public Health vs. Public Administration: What’s the Difference Between These Career Paths?
With over 50 million Americans currently experiencing a mental illness, the need for trained mental health professionals is more critical than ever before. People with mental health issues rely on mental health professionals, like psychiatric nurses, to manage complex and … Continue reading How to Get Into Psychiatric Nursing
When you go to the doctor’s office for a check-up with your kids, visit your aunt in outpatient care, or meet your great-grandfather for lunch at his long-term care facility, and your loved ones are feeling strong and healthy, you … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Public health is the study of protecting and improving the health and well-being of people, as well as the communities in which they live. Many people are drawn to public health careers because they desire to help others at a … Continue reading The Ultimate Public Health Careers List
Did you know that oral health can have a major impact on a person’s overall health? Good dental hygiene not only stops bad breath and cavities, but also significantly reduces the risk of diseases like endocarditis, stroke, and heart disease. This … Continue reading How to Become a Dental Hygienist in Connecticut
Are you interested in becoming a nurse? This guide provides an overview of the degree requirements, licensing process, and skills needed to become a registered nurse (RN) today. Nursing is one of the most vital and respected professions out there. … Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Nurse
Nursing school may be calling your name if you want to impact patients’ lives and join an in-demand field of work. Of course, it is also required. To become a registered nurse (RN) today, you must graduate from a state-approved … Continue reading How to Survive Nursing School: A Guide for First-Year Students
With Baby Boomer retirements on the rise and the COVID-19 pandemic persisting, public health careers are growing in popularity, and professionals in the healthcare sector are in significant demand. Today, there are more than 170 public health job categories, as … Continue reading What Degree is Best for Public Health Professionals?
Goodwin ABSN student completes his degree while his wife undergoes cancer treatment As a young boy growing up in the Philippines, Mickel always wanted a career helping and caring for others. “When I was a kid, I wanted to be … Continue reading Mickel Grumo’s Story of Determination
It wasn’t so long ago that mental health was deeply misunderstood. As recently as the 1950s, treatments that are now considered inhumane (such as lobotomies) or controversial (such as electroconvulsive therapy) were common treatments for mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, … Continue reading Future Trends in Mental Health Care and Where PMHNPs Fit In
