Whether you are a nursing professional looking to advance your career or just starting in the healthcare industry, you should understand the different nursing opportunities available. Two of the most popular nursing career paths are the nurse practitioner (NP) and … Continue reading Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): What’s the Difference?
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
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!]
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
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
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
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are some of the most highly educated nurses who provide patients with primary care and other important, high-level medical services. While NPs have similar duties to registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners have the medical authority to diagnose … Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Get Your MSN and Become a Nurse Practitioner (after a BSN)?
People from diverse professional backgrounds gravitate towards earning a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) for very similar reasons! An MPH offers exciting career advancement opportunities, not to mention a way to make a poignant impact on the greater healthcare system. … Continue reading Should a Registered Nurse (RN) Pursue an MPH?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of jobs for advanced practice nurses will likely increase by 40% by 2031. Over the decade, more than 30,000 job openings are projected for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse … Continue reading 5 Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Specialties You Can Pursue
Greater number of underrepresented students will cross the graduation stage and step into a waiting workforce The CT Health Horizons initiative is making an impact on the critical statewide workforce shortage by allocating $30.5 million to partner colleges and universities … Continue reading CT Health Horizons Grant to Goodwin University Creates New Access to Careers in Nursing
Are you concerned about the future of your career? With the news reporting layoffs in some industries in recent months, it’s easy to wonder about your job security. While it’s impossible to predict the security of any job or field … Continue reading The Future of Work: The Most In-Demand Jobs of 2023 and Beyond
Suppose you are interested in helping people, looking for a career in an in-demand field with high job security and growth opportunities, and enjoy traveling. In that case, you may be the perfect candidate for a career in travel nursing. … Continue reading How to Become a Travel Nurse in 4 Steps
With over 50 million Americans currently experiencing a mental illness, the need for trained mental health professionals is more critical than ever before. People with mental health issues rely on mental health professionals, like psychiatric nurses, to manage complex and … Continue reading How to Get Into Psychiatric Nursing
When you go to the doctor’s office for a check-up with your kids, visit your aunt in outpatient care, or meet your great-grandfather for lunch at his long-term care facility, and your loved ones are feeling strong and healthy, you … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Are you interested in becoming a nurse? This guide provides an overview of the degree requirements, licensing process, and skills needed to become a registered nurse (RN) today. Nursing is one of the most vital and respected professions out there. … Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Nurse
Nursing school may be calling your name if you want to impact patients’ lives and join an in-demand field of work. Of course, it is also required. To become a registered nurse (RN) today, you must graduate from a state-approved … Continue reading How to Survive Nursing School: A Guide for First-Year Students
by Robin Young-Cournoyer, Associate Professor, Goodwin University In 2019, Johnson and Johnson sponsored the inaugural SONSIEL Nurse Hackathon, the most inspiring conference I had ever attended, full of health care professionals who had innovative spirit and were looking to improve … Continue reading “Nursing Students Hackathon” Returns to Goodwin
It wasn’t so long ago that mental health was deeply misunderstood. As recently as the 1950s, treatments that are now considered inhumane (such as lobotomies) or controversial (such as electroconvulsive therapy) were common treatments for mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, … Continue reading Future Trends in Mental Health Care and Where PMHNPs Fit In
