

There is a Mental Health Crisis in America, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Will Play a Critical Role
Why is it important to care about the mental health crisis in America? Over 50 million Americans, or 21% of adults, are currently experiencing mental illness. On top of this, youth are facing mental health issues at record-breaking rates. It … Continue reading There is a Mental Health Crisis in America, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Will Play a Critical Role

What’s the Difference Between an ADN and BSN Program?
There are many different pathways to becoming a nurse, and the degree path you choose can affect the trajectory of your nursing career. To become a registered nurse today, the standard prerequisite is an associate degree in Nursing (ADN). However, … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between an ADN and BSN Program?

What Does MPH Stand for in Medical Terms?
As the aging baby boomer population needs more care, and our world becomes more and more interested in wellness, there is a growing emphasis placed on public health. Public health is an integral part of communities, as it encompasses all … Continue reading What Does MPH Stand for in Medical Terms?

What is the Importance of Nursing in Modern Healthcare?
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare industry. They are often the first person patients interact with, and the ones asking questions, giving shots, talking treatments, and checking vital signs. Nurses spend their days treating people who are sick, injured, … Continue reading What is the Importance of Nursing in Modern Healthcare?

Make Your Holidays Merrier — 50+ Questions and Conversation Starters for Your Seasonal Gathering
The holidays look different for everybody. While we may share a winter recess from work or school, how we spend that time — and who we spend it with — richly varies between cultures, communities, families, and individuals. While the … Continue reading Make Your Holidays Merrier — 50+ Questions and Conversation Starters for Your Seasonal Gathering

5 Ways Leaders Learn from Mistakes
It’s like they always say: to err is to be human. Yet, as wise as this adage may be, we often forget all too quickly that it applies to everyone — including ourselves. Slipping up, personally or professionally, can weigh … Continue reading 5 Ways Leaders Learn from Mistakes

Dr. Vivienne Friday Appointed Dean of School of Nursing and Health Professions
Goodwin University is pleased to announce that Dr. Vivienne Friday has been appointed dean of Goodwin University’s School of Nursing and Health Professions (NHP), effective November 6, 2023, having served as interim dean for the past year. With an Ed.D. … Continue reading Dr. Vivienne Friday Appointed Dean of School of Nursing and Health Professions

10 Types of Degrees You Can Get Online
Since distance learning ramped up (and students settled in) during 2020, online formats have become a mainstay in higher education. As of 2021, more than 60 percent of undergraduate college students were enrolled in online courses. More than one-quarter of … Continue reading 10 Types of Degrees You Can Get Online

What Does an Instructional Designer Do?
Instructional design is a field of study that involves the careful development of educational materials and experiences. It is valuable to the function of schools and classrooms, as well as workplace learning environments. Without instructional designers, we would not have … Continue reading What Does an Instructional Designer Do?

Types of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
Pursuing a career as a nurse is one of the most fulfilling, rewarding, and satisfying careers, as nurses genuinely make a difference and impact in their patients’ and their families’ lives. However, for some people, nursing and becoming an RN … Continue reading Types of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

The Importance of Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Our world depends on technology to communicate and propel productivity in every industry, including manufacturing. Thanks to this technology, and to advances in automated systems and programming, our manufacturing processes are cleaner, more efficient, and more accurate than ever before. … Continue reading The Importance of Computer-Aided Manufacturing

What is the Importance of Law Enforcement?
From police officers to drug enforcement agents, parole officers to security guards, law enforcement professionals’ core mission is to protect and serve the public. These professionals keep our neighborhoods, cities, states, and countries safe from crime and other unwelcome events. … Continue reading What is the Importance of Law Enforcement?

How to Pursue an MSN in Leadership
Attaining a leadership career in nursing, such as becoming a nurse manager, is achievable with an MSN in leadership. Not all MSN programs are leadership and management-focused, but those that are will teach you how to become a successful coordinator. … Continue reading How to Pursue an MSN in Leadership

What Does an Addiction Counselor Do?
Experts report that more than 46 million people in the United States—about 17 percent of the total population—are struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD). The demographic most affected by an SUD, commonly referred to as substance addiction, was young … Continue reading What Does an Addiction Counselor Do?

Goodwin University Celebrates the opening of a “Manufacturing Epicenter” on University of Bridgeport Campus
Goodwin University hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 25, for the opening of the Harrison Steans Advanced Manufacturing Center, which recently opened on University of Bridgeport’s campus. The event drew a crowd from both universities, along with local and … Continue reading Goodwin University Celebrates the opening of a “Manufacturing Epicenter” on University of Bridgeport Campus

Thanksgiving for All — Goodwin Partners with Connecticut Foodshare for our Annual Turkey Drive
On Tuesday, November 7, Goodwin University will host Thanksgiving for All. A tradition in the Goodwin community, Thanksgiving for All is a holiday turkey drive held in cooperation with Connecticut Foodshare. Collecting donations from 7:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the … Continue reading Thanksgiving for All — Goodwin Partners with Connecticut Foodshare for our Annual Turkey Drive

The Evolution of Innovation — Recognizing Manufacturing Month at Goodwin University
Picture this: you’re spending the day at the museum with your family, when a Greek vase catches your eye. Faded with age, it glistens beneath brightly lit glass — shining in all its historic glory. Marveling at this delicate but … Continue reading The Evolution of Innovation — Recognizing Manufacturing Month at Goodwin University

The Top 6 Benefits of an Organizational Leadership Degree
An organizational leadership degree can help you reach the peak of your potential in your profession. Whether you’re in sales, healthcare, education, marketing, non-profit, or doing virtually anything else, the benefits of an organizational leadership degree can propel you forward. … Continue reading The Top 6 Benefits of an Organizational Leadership Degree