How to Choose an Online RN-to-BSN Program
To become a Registered Nurse (RN), a student must earn a nursing degree from an accredited and state-approved nursing school. The nursing graduate must also pass the NCLEX-RN exam and adhere to all other state licensing requirements to practice. However, … Continue reading How to Choose an Online RN-to-BSN Program
“It’s All About Relationships”: Building Student-Faculty Relationships
How to Build Meaningful Relationships in Online Classrooms with Universal Design for Learning By Robert LeGary Jr. Director, Master of Education Program, Assistant Professor, Senior Teaching Fellow As the availability of online education continues to grow, there remains skepticism about … Continue reading “It’s All About Relationships”: Building Student-Faculty Relationships
Finding the Best College to Transfer to: A Guide for Transfer Students
Today, the most common reasons for transferring schools are rooted in a wrong selection or a desire to advance. Transfer students often cite that they chose the wrong school initially, or simply sought to change majors, attend a more respected institution, … Continue reading Finding the Best College to Transfer to: A Guide for Transfer Students
Goodwin University’s Advanced UDL Institute: How Five Senior Teaching Fellows Are Implementing UDL Principles
Robert LeGary Jr., Ed.D, Director, Master of Education program, and Diana LaRocco, Ed.D, Director of the Goodwin Institute for Learning Innovation, Dean, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Science Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based … Continue reading Goodwin University’s Advanced UDL Institute: How Five Senior Teaching Fellows Are Implementing UDL Principles
Persevering to Pursue a Lifelong Passion for Nursing
PMHNP Student, Mother, and Frontline Worker Holly DeVylder Prepares to Graduate Despite Two Years of Unimaginable Personal Challenges No matter how prepared you are to continue your education, life often has other plans. Holly DeVylder, Goodwin University PMHNP student, knows … Continue reading Persevering to Pursue a Lifelong Passion for Nursing
What Does an Epidemiologist Do?
Epidemiologists are public health professionals that contribute to the well-being of communities and make an immense impact on the health of populations. If you are considering a career in epidemiology, you may be wondering, what exactly does an epidemiologist do? … Continue reading What Does an Epidemiologist Do?
Accounting vs. Business Administration Degree: Which is Right for You?
Business-minded students often have trouble deciding between an accounting and business degree. Both degree pathways offer versatile and valuable skillsets, as well as knowledge that is applicable across industries. And while the two occupational fields overlap in many ways, there … Continue reading Accounting vs. Business Administration Degree: Which is Right for You?
Top Reasons to Attend a Healthcare School in Connecticut
In 2022, Connecticut was ranked among the top three places for healthcare services in the nation by U.S. News. And, of the 4,500 hospitals ranked nationwide, Connecticut was named home to three of the best. It’s clear that Connecticut boasts … Continue reading Top Reasons to Attend a Healthcare School in Connecticut
Where Do Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) Work?
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provide health care services to families, including patients from under one year old to those over one hundred! FNPs work in a multitude of environments. Their … Continue reading Where Do Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) Work?
Affordable Colleges in Connecticut
Whether you’re examining the most affordable colleges nationally, or researching affordable colleges in Connecticut, you are not alone. College tuition costs have been climbing in recent years, and prospective postsecondary students everywhere are seeking a more cost-effective education: One that … Continue reading Affordable Colleges in Connecticut
Choosing a Career Path: What is the Difference Between a License and a Professional Credential?
Choosing a career starts with understanding what’s required of you to reach that goal. During your search, it can be easy to confuse government licensing and private certification, as their requirements are notoriously tricky, and they vary in every state. … Continue reading Choosing a Career Path: What is the Difference Between a License and a Professional Credential?
What Can I Do with a Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership?
It’s easy to assume that all teachers are leaders. Teachers command attention from students, review pupil performance, and tackle hard conversations with learners and their parents. However, while leadership skills are essential to the teaching job description, teacher leaders have … Continue reading What Can I Do with a Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership?
What is a Different Master’s Degree in Education That You Can Pursue?
Whether you’re interested in the different master’s degrees in Education available, or searching for professional insights about different careers after graduation, it is important for you to know: Nationwide, schools need educational leaders, now more than ever before. No matter … Continue reading What is a Different Master’s Degree in Education That You Can Pursue?
Medical Coding Education and Employment Requirements
A medical code is an alpha-numeric “shorthand” for standard medical diagnoses, procedures, and services. Medical codes are used in billing and insurance claims to receive payment for healthcare services rendered. Graduates with a medical coding education, also known as medical … Continue reading Medical Coding Education and Employment Requirements
5 Entry-Level Medical Jobs for College Students Interested in Healthcare
There are many reasons for college students to seek entry-level jobs in healthcare. The most obvious reason, perhaps, is that these jobs enable students to earn a living while obtaining their education. The second reason, which is equally notable, is … Continue reading 5 Entry-Level Medical Jobs for College Students Interested in Healthcare
Why Work in Manufacturing? The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs in 2023
America is facing an economywide workforce shortage, meaning there are not enough qualified workers to fulfill the supply of open jobs. This is especially true in manufacturing. Manufacturing jobs are on the rise, yet companies are struggling to find skilled … Continue reading Why Work in Manufacturing? The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs in 2023
Advice for Students Struggling in College
Stress is a commonality found among college students today. In 2021, more than four out of five college students reported feeling stressed—often due to financial constraints, academic pressures, distance learning challenges, and macro factors like the ongoing pandemic. If you … Continue reading Advice for Students Struggling in College
What Does an Industrial Maintenance Technician Do?
An industrial maintenance technician, also known as an industrial machinery mechanic or an industrial service technician, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains complex, industrial electrical and mechanical equipment. Through best practices and preventative operational upkeep, industrial maintenance technicians ensure machines are … Continue reading What Does an Industrial Maintenance Technician Do?