Q&A with Professor Mary Winalski Everyone who pursues higher education has a story. Every time a student enrolls in a degree program, they embark on a journey of personal and professional growth. Regardless of their differing backgrounds and individual career … Continue reading OTA the Goodwin Way
Whether you’re a high-school senior who is interested in the medical field, or you are established in your profession but considering a career update, becoming a nurse qualified with an MSN, or Master of Science in Nursing, is a life-changing … Continue reading The Top Benefits of a Master’s Degree in Nursing
Pediatric nurses are cornerstone figures in many children’s health development as they work with patients who have not reached adulthood and their families. From newborns to teenagers, pediatric nurses provide medical care to ensure children of all ages grow into … Continue reading A Guide to Pediatric Nursing: What You Need to Know to Become a Pediatric Nurse
Healthcare leaders oversee the care of thousands of lives every day. Being in a leadership role is a demanding position that requires emotional strength and intelligence, but with the right educational foundation the best leaders are able to navigate the … Continue reading Crucial Facts & Concentrations for Your Healthcare Leadership Career
A master’s degree in public health offers a unique and differentiated skillset for nurses looking to advance their careers. Likewise, the experience that comes with working as a registered nurse can provide a fantastic background for a career in public … Continue reading What Can You Do as an RN with an MPH Degree?
The healthcare industry is booming, with employment in healthcare occupations projected to grow by thirteen percent by 2031. Nearly two million new healthcare jobs are expected to be added to the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). … Continue reading Health Science vs. Health Administration: What’s the Difference?
Imagine for a moment that you lived somewhere remote. Your small town is surrounded by mountains — the nearest major hospital is hours away, and the only jobs that exist are retail jobs that pay little and offer few, if … Continue reading Discovering the Power of Compassion: Goodwin Nursing Students, Past and Present, Reflect on Appalachia Mission Trip
The public health and nursing fields have a lot in common. Both utilize education and awareness to promote better health, and both are focused on helping others in need. While registered nurses (RNs) help individual patients through direct, essential care, … Continue reading How to Transition from an RN to MPH Program
Whether you are a nursing professional looking to advance your career or just starting in the healthcare industry, you should understand the different nursing opportunities available. Two of the most popular nursing career paths are the nurse practitioner (NP) and … Continue reading Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): What’s the Difference?
If you are interested in helping people and dealing with “big picture” issues, you are likely a great candidate for a career in public health. But, getting started and knowing how to work in public health can be daunting. So, … Continue reading How to Work in Public Health (from Launching a Career to Finding Success in the Field)
When you think of a nurse, you may think of the professional who draws your blood at the doctor’s office, or who checks on you throughout your hospital stay. While these are common tasks for registered nurses (RNs), this career … Continue reading 11 Nursing Responsibilities that Every RN Should Know
There have long-been misconceptions and myths about nursing, and with strict patient privacy laws, the public can never have complete transparency regarding all the responsibilities of a registered nurse (RN). Consequently, from plagues to pandemics, nursing stereotypes have slowly contributed … Continue reading 6 Stereotypes and Myths About Nursing [and the Sincere Truth!]
Dental hygienists play a critical role in supporting dentists. Dental hygienists are often the unsung heroes of the dental office by: Conducting oral exams Teaching patients about oral health Assisting with complex procedures Managing patient records Serving as an important … Continue reading The Top 5 Ways Dental Hygienists Support Dentists to Improve Patient Care
Bruce Hoffman, MSN, FNP, is the program director for the associate degree in Nursing (ADN) program, and he was also one of the earliest graduates from Goodwin’s RN-to-BSN program. We recently asked Professor Hoffman to give us a look into … Continue reading Q and A with the Program Director: Associate Degree in Nursing
By Dr. Lisa Fanelli, Program Director of Health Science and Public Health, Associate Professor of Public Health The impact that the pandemic had on our daily lives is immeasurable. Aside from the protocols and policies that were influenced by COVID … Continue reading Goodwin University Receives the HRSA Grant to Foster a New Generation of Public Health Professionals
More important than book learning and technical skills alone, patient-centered care is something that most healthcare professionals must learn on the job. Developing the listening skills and compassionate nature required of many of these career paths takes most professionals years … Continue reading Goodwin’s Dental Hygiene Program Provides Oral Care to Those in Need
There is no doubting the value of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The BSN degree can position registered nurses for high pay potential, professional advancement, specialized career paths, and leadership roles. Research shows that a BSN education can … Continue reading Top Alternatives to the Four-Year Nursing Degree
Nursing informatics is becoming an increasingly popular career choice. Registered nurses (RNs) who wish to step outside the scope of direct patient care and take on a more data-driven, behind-the-scenes role may choose to become an informatics nurse. What is … Continue reading How to Become an Informatics Nurse
