It’s easy to skip right to the end and set your sights on titles like “Epidemiologist” and “Biostatistician.” Maybe you’re quick to dream about helping communities improve access to sanitation, or educating others about healthy lifestyle choices, like smoking cessation. … Continue reading 7 Questions to Ask Your Future MPH Program
You may be looking to work in the healthcare field. Perhaps you want a hands-on career that involves helping others. But you may not want to commit to a career that takes over your life. You want to enjoy a … Continue reading The 5 Best Work-Life Balance Jobs in Healthcare Today
If you have dreamed ever dreamed of a hands-on career in the healthcare field, a career fully dedicated to helping others, you may be perfect for the role of nurse. Nurses are the backbone to the medical field. Hospital patients … Continue reading Going to Nursing College as an Adult: What You Need to Know
Now, more than ever, there are many different options to choose from when looking to pursue an advanced degree in public health. With the increase of online and hybrid (online and in-person) programs around the world, it can be overwhelming … Continue reading How to Choose a Top MPH Program
Ethics are an integral part of healthcare. Nurses, doctors, and anyone working with patients – directly or indirectly – is expected to adhere to certain ethical standards and practices throughout their day-to-day. This ensures that they follow good moral values, … Continue reading The Nursing Code of Ethics and What it Means for Prospective Nurses
Resilience and Recognizing Those Who Encourage Us in Our Everyday Lives by Dr. Vivienne Friday, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE Program Director, ABSN, Goodwin University I am the first of my family to attend an institution of higher education, earning a … Continue reading Resilience and Recognizing Those Who Encourage Us in Our Everyday Lives
In August 2020, the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association (CFDA) selected Emma Campbell of West Hartford as the recipient of its 2020 scholarship award for Connecticut high school seniors who are pursuing careers in funeral service. Campbell graduated with honors from Hall High … Continue reading Connecticut Funeral Directors Association Awards Scholarship to Emma Campbell, Goodwin Funeral Service Student
Public health is the science behind safeguarding the health of communities. The availability of clean air, drinking water, exercise, education, healthcare, healthy food, safe shelter, and strong social supports can determine the quality and length of your life. Neighborhoods that … Continue reading Love Where You Live: How to Help the People and Public Health of Your Community
The current events happening around us have proven the value of health workers. Not only as a country, but also as global citizens, we are relying on public health professionals to provide us with accurate information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Get a Master’s in Public Health (MPH)?
The fields of healthcare and medicine are extremely rewarding, maybe now more than ever before. With the current pandemic, there is an unyielding need for qualified care providers. There is also an unending respect for those within this field. Healthcare … Continue reading Medical Assistant vs. CNA: How Do They Differ?
The world continues to move to the internet, and postsecondary education is moving right along with it. In recent years, online education has become a popular choice. And in 2020, it became a necessity for students of all ages. The … Continue reading Is an Online BSN Program Right for You?
Nursing, without a doubt, is one of the most fulfilling career paths you can pursue. This field allows you the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives – and not just patients, but also their family members. Today, … Continue reading How Hard is Nursing School?
Public health seems to be top of mind for the whole world these days. The experience of living through a pandemic is not something that the average Joe is fully prepared for! Yet, there are people who train throughout graduate … Continue reading MPH Job Outlook
The death of a loved one is both heartbreaking and tragic. It is also quite complicated for surviving family members, who must now coordinate the funeral services. They must make announcements, schedule services, and ensure their loved one’s wishes are … Continue reading What Does a Mortician or Funeral Director Do?
When it comes to occupational therapy careers and credentials, you’ve got to know your ABCs. And by this, we mean, the letters that you can “earn” as you develop your career. Occupational Therapists, for example, may have the abbreviation OT … Continue reading OTA vs. COTA: What’s the Difference?
If you are looking to advance your nursing career, you likely know there are a few different paths you can take to advance your education. It can sometimes be overwhelming to know which path is right for you, when determining … Continue reading Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) vs. Nurse Practitioner (NP): What’s the Difference?
Medical billing and coding is an emerging and essential component of the healthcare system. The field is largely dedicated to reimbursing health providers for the work they do. Without medical billers and coders, physicians and other care practitioners would not … Continue reading Where Do Medical Billers and Coders Work?
Nurses are so important to our healthcare system. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 proves just how important our frontline workers are, especially the ones who are caring for the sick and injured. If you are thinking about starting a nursing … Continue reading Nursing School Preparation Checklist
