Medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing, most versatile careers you can pursue in healthcare today. For aspiring professionals, it is also one of the fastest entry points into the healthcare field. Hopeful medical assistants typically complete a postsecondary certificate … Continue reading What Can You Do with a Medical Assistant Degree or Certificate?
Public health is the science of protecting, promoting, and improving the health of our communities. It plays an ever-important role in our country and the world, ensuring that people across borders are kept safe. Working in a public health role … Continue reading What is the Role of Public Health and Public Health Professionals?
There are many pathways to becoming a registered nurse (RN) today. Typically, though, registered nurses will hold an associate degree in Nursing and an active RN license. This has been the standard expectation until recently, as more nurses (and employers) … Continue reading What is an RN-to-BSN?
By: Robin Young-Cournoyer MSN., RN associate professor of Nursing As educators, we all strive to engage our students in active learning experiences that go beyond traditional methods. At Goodwin University, our approach to education is deeply rooted in the … Continue reading How Do Hackathons Benefit Students?
Considering a career in automation and technology? Perhaps mechatronics or robotics has crossed your mind. These two fields have rapidly grown in importance, particularly in manufacturing, healthcare, and even aerospace. Through both robotics and mechatronics, manufacturing processes have become cleaner, … Continue reading Mechatronics vs. Robotics: What’s the Difference
In today’s fast-paced, hyperconnected world, juggling personal and professional responsibilities has become increasingly challenging. Research shows that 77% of employees have experienced burnout at their current jobs, often caused by the blurring of work-life boundaries. Exacerbating burnout is the emerging … Continue reading Mastering Work-Life Balance: 5 Leadership Strategies for the Digital Age
Considering a career in dental hygiene? With the growing demand for dental professionals in Connecticut and nationwide, it’s the perfect time to consider becoming a dental hygienist. A necessary part of our healthcare system, dental hygienists take care of, and … Continue reading Dental Hygienist License Requirements and Process in Connecticut
There’s no doubt that a medical assisting career offers great reward: You get to help people in need, keep medical services streamlined, and work in an exciting, in-demand environment. And the best part? It doesn’t take a whole lot to … Continue reading What is the Next Level After Medical Assistant?
Have you always wanted a career in management? Do you wish to run a business, spearhead strategy, or oversee other staff? Well, with these kinds of careers, leadership experience is a must. Whether you need to hone your skills or … Continue reading How to Get Leadership Experience in College (and Why You Should!)
In an age of medical innovation comes a steadily rising aging population that requires care they can no longer provide themselves. So, if you’re someone who loves helping others, especially seniors, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) could be the … Continue reading What Do LPNs Do in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Settings?
Founded as the Data Institute Business School, Goodwin has spent over 25 years evolving into a dynamic university. While older institutions may rely on tradition, Goodwin’s unique advantage lies in its ability to continuously shape its own story — driven … Continue reading Goodwin University — Reinventing Higher Education with UDL
More than ever, the time is now to explore a Health and Human Services degree. Over the next decade, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that health and social assistance careers will experience the fastest growth of all employment sectors. … Continue reading What is a Health and Human Services Degree Program?
Nursing is an exciting field that affords you the chance to make a difference in others’ lives. Every day, nurses can look forward to meeting new patients, handling new cases and challenges, and caring for many people in need. But … Continue reading LPN Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
Choosing a career path is a significant decision, and for many, the role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) offers a rewarding and pragmatic option. LPN programs are designed to provide students with the skills and support needed to succeed … Continue reading Is an LPN Worth It? 6 Benefits of Being an LPN
Classroom management is the foundation of effective teaching and an essential skill for every educator. Yet, over 40% of teachers report feeling unprepared to handle behavioral challenges in the classroom — an especially troubling statistic considering that 70% of teachers … Continue reading Classroom Management 101 — 5 Essential Strategies for Success
There are countless reasons why one might become a registered nurse (RN), but here’s a major one: financial security. Modern RNs make a median salary of $86,070 per year. Not to mention, becoming an RN means becoming a valuable community … Continue reading How to Become a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree
There are roughly 14.7 million Americans working in a health-related occupation today, but even more jobs are expected to become available. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), healthcare is among the fastest-growing industries in the U.S., with about … Continue reading Everything to Know About a Health Science Major
Medical assisting is an incredible way to break into the healthcare field. The demand for medical assistants is high, while the path to getting there is fast and straightforward. Today, there are minimal education and certification requirements to become a … Continue reading A Guide to the Medical Assistant Certification Test
