How to Transition from an RN to MPH Program
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
Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): What’s the Difference?
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?
How to Become a Leader in Teaching and Education
Becoming a leader in teaching takes a blend of classroom experience, an interest in educational policy and management, and an advanced understanding of applied learning theories. Excellent handling of a classroom as a teacher is only one part of this … Continue reading How to Become a Leader in Teaching and Education
5 Benefits of Going to Community College and Then Transferring
Many high school graduates feel pressured to follow the traditional college pathway – the four-year commitment, the bachelor’s degree, the campus living. And while this is a great experience for many individuals, it is not the right move for everyone. … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Going to Community College and Then Transferring
How to Work in Public Health (from Launching a Career to Finding Success in the Field)
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)
How to Get a Degree in Criminal Justice: The 5-Step Guide
Criminal justice is a rewarding career field that involves seeking justice for those caught up in the court system. Professionals in this field interact with various individuals and circumstances to uphold the laws and legal system of the country and … Continue reading How to Get a Degree in Criminal Justice: The 5-Step Guide
Mechanic School Alternatives
Are you interested in machinery and how things work? Do you enjoy understanding technical concepts and working with your hands? If so, you may be considering a career as a mechanic and attending a mechanic school. But you may be … Continue reading Mechanic School Alternatives
HVAC School Alternatives
Manufacturing, machining, and other trade careers are in high demand. Skilled trades like these, including those carried out by mechanics, electricians, and HVAC technicians, are also highly valued in 2023. Even as the economy ebbs and flows, there will always … Continue reading HVAC School Alternatives
How Long Does It Take to Get a Business Degree?
When choosing a college major, job security and career success are typically top-of-mind. Students will often pick a field of study that shows promise for their career ahead. It’s no wonder, then, why business degrees are so popular among undergraduate … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Get a Business Degree?
11 Nursing Responsibilities that Every RN Should Know
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
How to Become a Human Resources (HR) Manager
If you’re looking for a leadership role that will give you influence, human resource management could be the right fit. HR professionals have the potential to make the difference between an organization meeting its goals or missing the mark. Human resource managers, … Continue reading How to Become a Human Resources (HR) Manager
Exploring Your Trade School Options? Alternatives for Aspiring Manufacturing Technicians
Today, trade school isn’t the only way you can prepare for an advanced manufacturing career. Over time, as traditional academics expanded, so have the elements of postsecondary technical education. Another manufacturing trade school option includes one notable and worthwhile alternative: … Continue reading Exploring Your Trade School Options? Alternatives for Aspiring Manufacturing Technicians
6 Stereotypes and Myths About Nursing [and the Sincere Truth!]
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!]
10 Essential Online Learning Strategies for College Students
Whether attending an online school, earning an online degree, or participating in an online class, there are many benefits for college students. Online, distance learning programs offer flexible formats for those students who are working, who are parents, or who … Continue reading 10 Essential Online Learning Strategies for College Students
The Top 5 Ways Dental Hygienists Support Dentists to Improve Patient Care
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
Q and A with the Program Director: Associate Degree in Nursing
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
Goodwin University Receives the HRSA Grant to Foster a New Generation of Public Health Professionals
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
Goodwin’s Dental Hygiene Program Provides Oral Care to Those in Need
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