How to Choose a College Major that is Right for You
Whether they are still in high school or navigating their first year of college, many students wonder how to choose a college major that is right for them. Choosing a college major is equally challenging and essential, especially if students … Continue reading How to Choose a College Major that is Right for You
What Can You Do with a Welding Certificate?
While the answer to this question might feel obvious, many people are surprised to discover a variety of welding and manufacturing professions available with a welding certificate in hand. A welding career can involve working outdoors, indoors, and even underwater … Continue reading What Can You Do with a Welding Certificate?
What are Nursing School Clinicals and What Can You Expect?
“Experience is the teacher of all things.” – Julius Caesar Registered nurses are some of the most important members of a patient’s healthcare team. Nurses dedicate their days to helping people who are sick, injured, and disabled. They provide hands-on, … Continue reading What are Nursing School Clinicals and What Can You Expect?
What Does a Registered Sanitarian Do?
Public health is more necessary than ever. With about 1.8 billion job openings projected each year in health-related occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it’s no surprise that many students are now pursuing degrees in Public … Continue reading What Does a Registered Sanitarian Do?
How to Get Into Business and Land a Job You Love
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, planning on joining a start-up company, or looking to climb the corporate ladder to an executive title, getting started in the business field is extremely rewarding and worthwhile. The business world and the careers … Continue reading How to Get Into Business and Land a Job You Love
Goodwin University Saves Students Nearly $500K in Textbook Costs with Open Educational Resources
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – Putting a promise into practice, Goodwin University made higher education more affordable for its students in 2022 by saving them almost $500,000 using Open Educational Resources (OER). The school started using OER in 2017 with the … Continue reading Goodwin University Saves Students Nearly $500K in Textbook Costs with Open Educational Resources
6 Ways Goodwin Supports First-Gen Students
One-third of Connecticut’s college students are first-generation. Yet despite how common this experience is, it can feel incredibly isolating to those living it. First-generation students, or students whose parents or guardians did not complete a four-year degree, spar with a … Continue reading 6 Ways Goodwin Supports First-Gen Students
LPN vs. Medical Assistant: What’s the Difference?
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an estimated 1.8 million jobs will become available each year between 2022 and 2032. If you are seeking a … Continue reading LPN vs. Medical Assistant: What’s the Difference?
RN to MSN Program Guide: Students’ Top Questions, Answered
Registered nurses represent the largest proportion of healthcare workers in the United States, more than doubling the second-most represented healthcare occupation. As of 2022, there were 3,363,000 registered nurses across the nation. Amongst RNs, only about 15 percent have an advanced … Continue reading RN to MSN Program Guide: Students’ Top Questions, Answered
Mental Health Nursing vs. General Nursing: Which is Right for You?
Nursing is one of the most in-demand fields in today’s world. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment growth rate for registered nurses (RNs) will be six percent by 2032, faster than the average for all … Continue reading Mental Health Nursing vs. General Nursing: Which is Right for You?
How to Become a Certified Addiction Counselor in Connecticut
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder that affects millions of people in the United States. This condition is characterized by compulsive behaviors and an unhealthy, persistent relationship between a person and object or activity. Common addictions include drug addiction, alcohol … Continue reading How to Become a Certified Addiction Counselor in Connecticut
Is Dental Hygiene School Hard?
Are you passionate about helping others lead healthier and longer lives but want a career outside the hospital and with an excellent work-life balance? If so, you might consider the in-demand, flourishing, and rewarding career in the dental hygiene field. … Continue reading Is Dental Hygiene School Hard?
Public Health vs. Healthcare: What’s the Difference?
If you are looking for a career making a positive impact and ensuring longer, happier, and healthier lives, you’ve likely considered pursuing a health-related field. Public health and healthcare are two great career options where you can help people in … Continue reading Public Health vs. Healthcare: What’s the Difference?
The Pros and Cons of Being a Mortician or Funeral Director
Morticians are important professionals who are needed every day in our communities. They have a highly rewarding career, where they can help people in need and enjoy great job stability. However, the work of a mortician is quite unique—and not … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Being a Mortician or Funeral Director
6 Organizational Leadership Classes You Don’t Want to Miss
Becoming an organizational leader means achieving your career goals and securing a fulfilling and exciting future in the private sector, government, non-profit, or elsewhere! Choosing a widely applicable master’s degree such as a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) will increase … Continue reading 6 Organizational Leadership Classes You Don’t Want to Miss
How to Pursue a BSN Nursing Scholarship in Connecticut
A collaboration between higher education institutions and healthcare provider partners, CT Health Horizons is determined to diversify and strengthen the next generation of nurses, ultimately impacting Connecticut’s critical statewide workforce shortage. To this end, in March 2023, CT Health Horizons … Continue reading How to Pursue a BSN Nursing Scholarship in Connecticut
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) vs. General Nurse Practitioner: Which is Right for You?
Nurses have always been an integral part of the healthcare industry. They are on the front lines, ensuring patients and families are cared for, regardless of their official position or title. That said, nurses looking to take on more responsibility … Continue reading Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) vs. General Nurse Practitioner: Which is Right for You?
Three Stories — How Goodwin’s MSOL Graduates Are Achieving Their Dreams and Making a Difference
Contents Inspiring a New Generation — Connor Martin’s Story Keeping Ahead of the Competition — Vincent Grigsby’s Story Leading the People, Loving the People — Corrie Betts’ Story What do a mayoral candidate, an NFL-bound coach, and an NAACP president … Continue reading Three Stories — How Goodwin’s MSOL Graduates Are Achieving Their Dreams and Making a Difference