12 Criminal Justice Skills that Will Lead to Success
Criminal justice is an impactful, out-of-the-box field where you can make a difference. On daily basis, criminal justice professionals work hard to protect the communities in which they serve. Law enforcement officers, criminal investigators, government agents, prison guards, and courts … Continue reading 12 Criminal Justice Skills that Will Lead to Success
The Current Healthcare Job Outlook
There will always be a need for healthcare services. Whenever we are sick, injured, or struggling (either physically or mentally), we turn to healthcare professionals for a solution. When the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the world, we relied on our … Continue reading The Current Healthcare Job Outlook
5 Majors Similar to Public Health You Can Pursue
If there is anything we have learned from the outbreak of COVID-19, it is that we need well-qualified, well-trained public health professionals to help keep us safe. These professionals work tirelessly to prevent the spread of disease, protect the population’s … Continue reading 5 Majors Similar to Public Health You Can Pursue
3 Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Concentrations to Consider for Your Career
You’re going to work hard for your master’s degree. Don’t you think your degree should work just as hard for you? Goodwin University’s Master’s in Public Health (MPH) program is offered in three concentrations, designed to help you take control … Continue reading 3 Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Concentrations to Consider for Your Career
Registered Nursing Job Outlook
Now, more than ever, we need quality healthcare. With the rise of chronic illnesses like heart disease, addiction, and diabetes, not to mention the COVID-19 global pandemic, Registered Nurses (RNs) can expect more consistent job security than ever before. If … Continue reading Registered Nursing Job Outlook
25 Types of Nurses You May Not Know About
When we think of nurses, we often think of those bustling about the hospital, helping people in need. We may think of the nurse that treats us during our annual exam at the doctor’s office, or remember the kind school … Continue reading 25 Types of Nurses You May Not Know About
Registered Nursing Salary Information
What is the potential salary for Registered Nurses today? Find out! Registered Nurses (RNs) thrive on the frontline of healthcare. Each day, these professionals can be found helping patients who are sick, injured, and disabled – whether they are assessing … Continue reading Registered Nursing Salary Information
Bianca’s Story: Braving the Storm and Seeking Success
Bianca Noroñas studied communications in Puerto Rico. She grew up in Hato Rey, and while studying in Santurce, she worked as a freelancer for documentaries, local movies, music videos, and short films. An awarded film editor, producer, costume director, and … Continue reading Bianca’s Story: Braving the Storm and Seeking Success
11 Family Nurse Practitioner Skills You Will Need in Your Career
As healthcare continues to advance, and the demand for preventive care grows, the skills of a family nurse practitioner (FNP) are more valuable than ever. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects that the employment of nurse practitioners will grow … Continue reading 11 Family Nurse Practitioner Skills You Will Need in Your Career
What Majors are Similar to Criminal Justice?
The U.S. criminal justice system is designed to keep the nation safe from harm and to “deliver justice to all.” Criminal justice professionals work hard to safeguard Americans, protect U.S. borders, and deliver justice to criminals who have gone against … Continue reading What Majors are Similar to Criminal Justice?
A Graduate’s Letter of Appreciation
Goodwin’s Master’s Degree in Public Health: A Graduate’s Letter of Appreciation By J.M. Adams, MPH Dear Prospective Students, If you’re contemplating applying to college to earn a certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, please consider my Goodwin experience detailed below. … Continue reading A Graduate’s Letter of Appreciation
Elizabeth’s Story: Lessons in Leadership and Summoning her Personal Power (Part Two)
Breaking free for a brighter future Once enrolled at Goodwin University, Elizabeth found the MSOL curriculum engaging. “My two favorite classes were Leadership Practices in Organizational Communications and Negotiating and Conflict Response,” she recounted. “If you knew me five years … Continue reading Elizabeth’s Story: Lessons in Leadership and Summoning her Personal Power (Part Two)
Elizabeth’s Story: Lessons in Leadership and Summoning her Personal Power
Elizabeth Giannetta-Ramos grew up in the south end of Hartford, Connecticut, during the nineties, an era when the state’s capital was riddled with crime, gang wars, and gunfire. With her home in Hartford, Elizabeth attended private school in West Hartford. … Continue reading Elizabeth’s Story: Lessons in Leadership and Summoning her Personal Power
What is a Community Health Worker?
You have an interest in public health. You are passionate about helping others, and you want to make sure you’re in a profession that makes a difference. You may be considering public health, also known as community health, as a … Continue reading What is a Community Health Worker?
Academic Deans’ Community Day Message, Fall 2021
At Goodwin University’s Fall Community Day August 30, 2021, the academic deans — Paula Dowd, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Diana LaRocco, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Cliff Thermer, School of Business, Technology, and Advanced … Continue reading Academic Deans’ Community Day Message, Fall 2021
Shaniel’s Story: Faith in her Future
Four years ago, Shaniel Fuller met her church family when she was living in a shelter with her son. “They were volunteering at the shelter, and I started volunteering with them,” she shared. During this time, Shaniel also worked in … Continue reading Shaniel’s Story: Faith in her Future
Professional Skills Academy: Advancing Careers for the East Hartford Community
Professional Skills Academy: Advancing Careers for the East Hartford Community The history of how it all started The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, commonly called the Boston Fed, is responsible for the first of 12 districts in the Federal Reserve, … Continue reading Professional Skills Academy: Advancing Careers for the East Hartford Community
What is it Like to Be a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner? A Day in the Life of a PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are vital members of the medical team. Much like the title entails, these professionals spend their days helping patients who struggle with mental health disorders and distress. They are compassionate, strong, and knowledgeable practitioners, … Continue reading What is it Like to Be a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner? A Day in the Life of a PMHNP