ADN vs. BSN Salary: What Nurses Should Know
Nursing is one of the most rewarding career paths you can pursue today – both personally and professionally. Nurses have the ability to make a real difference in the lives of others. They also have abundant jobs available, room for future growth,…
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Is an MPH Distance Learning Program Right for You?
Public Health professionals focus on improving lives and communities all around the world. The work they do on a daily basis directly affects every single individual in our population. It is a rewarding field both professionally and personally, and the opportunities are…
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School for Thought: Why Become an Early Childhood Teacher Today?
“Children’s play is not just kids’ stuff. Children’s play is rather the stuff of most future inventions.” – Fred Rogers For decades, Fred Rogers (“Mr. Rogers”) shared many important and meaningful lessons with children through his educational television series. He believed in…
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NCLEX-RN Requirements for Aspiring Nurses
As an aspiring nurse, you’ve likely heard of the NCLEX. But what, exactly, do you need to know about it? The NCLEX-RN (short for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse) is a board-issued, standardized test used to determine whether a nursing student…
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Commercial Refrigerator Preserves Nutritional Needs of Goodwin College Community
At Goodwin, for some facing economic hardships, finances can be a balancing act- deciding between essential bills, books, heat or food. Others in need of assistance live in households with incomes too high to qualify for most food-driven federal programs. With unemployment,…
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7 Signs a Mortician Degree (and Career) is Right for You
Morticians, often referred to as funeral directors or undertakers, assist families of the deceased by coordinating the details of a funeral. While it can be emotionally taxing at times, a mortician does some of the most rewarding work a person can ever…
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Student Success Story: Edwin Ortiz, Welding Certificate Program
Student Success Story: Edwin Ortiz, Welding Certificate Program Sometimes the resilient walk among us within the stillness. Calm and confident in their own quiet nature, and without knowing it, there is strength in the silence of those sitting right beside us. Similar…
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Why Pursue a Public Safety and Security Degree?
Emergencies can happen at any time. When disaster or tragedy strikes, there needs to be brave individuals who run towards the danger, to protect those who are running from it. Police officers. First responders. FBI agents. Security guards. Emergency management specialists. The…
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Master’s in Epidemiology vs. Master’s in Public Health: Is there a Difference?
If the study of disease and illness gets you excited, you’re in the right place! A Master’s in Epidemiology or a Master’s in Public Health can give you the tools to achieve a rewarding career as an epidemiologist. With this advanced level…
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What the Best Master’s in Leadership Programs Have in Common
A Master’s in Leadership degree will positively benefit your career no matter what industry you work in, or which organization, business, or educational institution you work for. Therefore, making the decision to go back to school to pursue an advanced degree in…
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High School College Program FAQ
In today’s competitive workforce, education is more important than ever before. Gone are the days of great careers for those who only obtain a high school diploma. Nowadays, employers of nearly all industries look for candidates with some postsecondary education. As a…
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Why Connecticut is the Place to Go to Nursing School
Currently, there are more than 34,000 registered nurses (RNs) employed in the state of Connecticut. Each day, these compassionate professionals dedicate their time to helping others in need. But this is just the start. They also are empowering their patients, supporting families,…
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7 Business Administration Skills You Should Master
The business world is a competitive one. If you want to boost your career or jumpstart a new one, you will want to be prepared. Whether you dream of owning your own small business, or wish to climb the corporate ladder, you…
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Public Health and Safety Careers You May Not Know About
If you’ve always wanted an exciting career that involves helping others, you may want to pursue a career in the public health and safety field. Public health and safety careers offer incredible experiences for those who want to make a real difference…
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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: What’s the Difference?
Accounting and finance are two of the most in-demand skills in the business world today. They are also two of the most sought after college degrees by employers, according to U.S. News. But did you know there are many facets of accounting…
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Goodwin Increases Access to Connecticut River Floodplains Thanks to AARP Support
Goodwin Increases Access to Connecticut River Floodplains Thanks to AARP Support by Austin Kenyon, Goodwin College Environmental Studies student It’s 2019 and the world’s technological advances continue to move at an astounding rate. Today, with more awareness than ever, we face our…
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4 Dirty Little Lies You Tell Yourself About Grad School
The longer you’re out of school, the scarier the thought of going back becomes. Some people tend to think that grad programs are filled with traditional students who came directly out of their undergrad degree and are now pursuing their master’s. They…
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Goodwin Earns 2019 LGH Polaris Award
For the first time since establishing the Polaris Awards in 2003, Leadership Greater Hartford chose to recognize an organization with the Community Award for 2019. In the past, that particular honor was given only to individuals, but, as LGH president Ted Carroll…
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