Nancy Clark: “She has those special qualities and an obvious love of teaching.”

Nancy Clark, a graduate of Goodwin’s associate degree in Nursing program who is currently working on a bachelor’s degree in Nursing online, speaks highly of Goodwin’s faculty. Her online art history instructor, Ann Finateri-Laist, made a lasting impact. “I thoroughly enjoyed her class and her personal interactions with all of us throughout the course. She has those special qualities and an obvious love of teaching,” Clark noted. As a full-time nurse, taking online classes is the only way Clark is able to continue her education. Originally she was wary of online courses due to lack of physical interaction, but after … Continue reading Nancy Clark: “She has those special qualities and an obvious love of teaching.”

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A Milestone of Care: Goodwin Celebrates 10 Years of Nursing Graduates

On August 20, the 53 new nurses of Goodwin College’s 31st pinning ceremony lit their ceremonial candles and joined the ranks of the 1,400 nurses who had previously graduated from the College and entered Connecticut’s healthcare workforce. “It’s hard to … Continue reading A Milestone of Care: Goodwin Celebrates 10 Years of Nursing Graduates

Alexandra Esposito

Alexandra Esposito: Getting on the Right Path at Goodwin

Although Alexandra Esposito had graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from another Connecticut college, she felt unsure about her future.
She had earned a degree, but nonetheless was “at a loss.” Esposito recalled, “When I came to Goodwin, they helped me navigate my path.” Continue reading Alexandra Esposito: Getting on the Right Path at Goodwin

Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Working Together For Common Cause

Interprofessional collaboration is a partnership between a team of healthcare providers that allows for a synergistic influence of knowledge and skill to make decisions regarding health issues and improve patient outcomes. Goodwin’s nursing students and faculty along with the Occupational … Continue reading Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Working Together For Common Cause

Christina Tolides

Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”

Christina Tolides works in the health and safety analysis and prevention area at a large company, but realized instead of just offering emotional support she wanted to be able to offer a more well-rounded approach to care. With an existing degree in forensic science and a minor in chemistry, Tolides decided to make a career change and enrolled in Goodwin’s nursing program. Continue reading Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”

Olivia Stacey

Olivia Stacey: “There is no way you could fail”

In January 2014, Olivia Stacey’s father passed away, altering her life path significantly. From a young age, Stacey had watched as her father studied to become a nurse. Stacey wasn’t sure what kind of career she wanted to pursue, but found strength and motivation following in her father’s footsteps. Continue reading Olivia Stacey: “There is no way you could fail”