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
What is Teacher Leadership in Higher Education?
The everyday approaches of teachers in higher education set the stage for an academic environment, and the expectations and conduct of students soon follow such daily stances and strategies. As a result, a postsecondary institution’s culture and core values are … Continue reading What is Teacher Leadership in Higher Education?
Inspiring Employee Success — 7 Things Great Supervisors Do Differently
If the most important asset of any organization is its people, then it makes sense to say that employee morale can make or break a workplace. When it comes to building morale, it isn’t enough to staff your team with … Continue reading Inspiring Employee Success — 7 Things Great Supervisors Do Differently
Top Alternatives to the Four-Year Nursing Degree
There is no doubting the value of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The BSN degree can position registered nurses for high pay potential, professional advancement, specialized career paths, and leadership roles. Research shows that a BSN education can … Continue reading Top Alternatives to the Four-Year Nursing Degree
How to Become an Informatics Nurse
Nursing informatics is becoming an increasingly popular career choice. Registered nurses (RNs) who wish to step outside the scope of direct patient care and take on a more data-driven, behind-the-scenes role may choose to become an informatics nurse. What is … Continue reading How to Become an Informatics Nurse
What is Organizational Culture and Where Do Leaders Fit In?
Behind any strong and successful organization is its employees. In business, we can’t stress how important it is not just to obtain talent, but to retain talented people. In 2022, 37.4 million employees in the U.S. quit their jobs, reaching a turnover … Continue reading What is Organizational Culture and Where Do Leaders Fit In?
How to Become an Industrial Maintenance Technician
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights is projected to grow 14 percent between 2021 and 2031. This is much faster than the average for all occupations. Furthermore, … Continue reading How to Become an Industrial Maintenance Technician