What Can You Do with a General Studies Degree?
For many students, navigating the landscape of postsecondary education can be overwhelming. Students craving the freedom of college may find it difficult to decide what they want to major in, or the career they want to pursue. Thankfully, students interested … Continue reading What Can You Do with a General Studies Degree?
What Can You Do with a BSN Degree Besides Nursing?
“Most registered nurses begin as staff nurses in hospitals or community health settings. With experience, good performance, and continuing education, they can move to other settings or be promoted to positions with more responsibility.” – The Bureau of Labor Statistics … Continue reading What Can You Do with a BSN Degree Besides Nursing?
Through the Lens of UDL — 6 Universal Design for Learning Stories from Goodwin Faculty
The Goodwin community isn’t just about education; our faculty and staff commit themselves to inclusivity and growth by enhancing their practice as instructors and professionals — fostering accessible, student-centered educational environments that meet the needs of diverse learners. Devoted to … Continue reading Through the Lens of UDL — 6 Universal Design for Learning Stories from Goodwin Faculty
Climbing the Nursing Career Ladder: How to Develop and Grow Your Nursing Career
Registered nursing is ranked among the top 10 best careers in health care, and part of that is due to the level of upward mobility that nurses can look forward to during their tenure. RNs can advance their salary potential … Continue reading Climbing the Nursing Career Ladder: How to Develop and Grow Your Nursing Career
Which Qualities Do Employers Look for in Nurses Today?
There are more than five million registered nurses in the United States today. While this may seem like a lot, the field is still growing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts over 193,000 job openings will become available to nurses … Continue reading Which Qualities Do Employers Look for in Nurses Today?
Manufacturing Industry Trends and Outlook for 2024: What You Have to Look Forward To
The job outlook for the manufacturing industry is bright. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), production occupations, including ones in the manufacturing industry, are expected to see an average of 933,000 job openings each year until 2032. … Continue reading Manufacturing Industry Trends and Outlook for 2024: What You Have to Look Forward To
A New Outlook on Oral Care — My Visit to Goodwin’s Dental Hygiene Clinic
As you lie back in your seat, the chair beneath you ascends — leading you ever closer to a sterile, silvery light. Inhaling the faint, lingering smells of antiseptic and peppermint, you shut your eyes and adjust the creases in … Continue reading A New Outlook on Oral Care — My Visit to Goodwin’s Dental Hygiene Clinic
Investigating Different Career Paths in Criminal Justice
The term “criminal justice” might immediately conjure up images of your favorite episode of Law & Order, which often paints a very romanticized (and not always accurate) image of working in law enforcement. Many individuals are drawn to criminal justice … Continue reading Investigating Different Career Paths in Criminal Justice
Is Criminal Justice a Good Major?
Do you dream of having an exciting career where, every day, you’re protecting the public and making a difference in the world? Maybe you want to work in criminal justice or law enforcement but have wondered: ‘Is criminal justice a … Continue reading Is Criminal Justice a Good Major?
The Pros and Cons of Working in Manufacturing
Once believed to be a low skill-level job with dangerous conditions, filthy factories, demanding labor requirements, and unsafe equipment, the manufacturing industry has undergone an incredible transformation. Thanks to the rapid technological advancements in the field, manufacturing is safer, cleaner, … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Working in Manufacturing
Master’s in Teacher Leadership FAQ
Are you looking to take your career as a teacher, educator, and leader to the next level? Do you want to expand your knowledge and skill set further to improve your career and the lives of your students? Are you … Continue reading Master’s in Teacher Leadership FAQ
Reclaiming the College Myth — The Journeys of Two First-Gen Students
When young people aspire to higher education, preconceived notions can cloud reality — leading us to envision something closer to Animal House or Legally Blonde than an authentic college experience. Pop culture inundates us with ideas of what attending a … Continue reading Reclaiming the College Myth — The Journeys of Two First-Gen Students
What is a Good Master’s Degree for Teachers Seeking Career Growth?
People drawn to the teaching profession are caring, creative, and intelligent communicators. Did you know that teachers perform mental gymnastics all day while they lecture, set up projects, walk groups through an activity, or plan lessons? Teachers make over 1,500 … Continue reading What is a Good Master’s Degree for Teachers Seeking Career Growth?
How to Earn Your Nurse Executive Certification from the ANCC
Registered nurses (RNs) are among the most in-demand professions, with an employment growth rate of six percent by 2032, resulting in an average of about 193,100 openings per year, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). At … Continue reading How to Earn Your Nurse Executive Certification from the ANCC
How to Change Careers Successfully
Change can be scary and challenging, regardless of how prepared or equipped someone may be. Yet, change can also be exciting and rewarding as you take the next step toward personal and professional goals. For example, many change careers to … Continue reading How to Change Careers Successfully
What is a Nursing Career College?
For more than two decades, nursing has been ranked the most trusted profession in America. People value the compassion, honesty, and ethics that nurses exude, not to mention their high-quality care. If you are looking for an impactful and respected … Continue reading What is a Nursing Career College?
Why Study Robotics in College?
In today’s technology-driven world, the fields of robotics and automation are becoming more and more vital to our everyday lives. Robots assist us in surgery, work on companies’ manufacturing floors, and perform many other tasks that make our lives, jobs, … Continue reading Why Study Robotics in College?
The Pathway from Registered Nurse (RN) to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
If you are a registered nurse (RN) you’re probably passionate about helping patients and their families lead healthy lives, able to understand a diagnosis and treatment plan, and skilled in providing essential care. While registered nurses earn a great living … Continue reading The Pathway from Registered Nurse (RN) to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)