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Second Degree Nursing Programs: What You Should Know

March 22, 2019 Sara Germain

Working in the healthcare industry is a rewarding and challenging experience. Being a nurse is an extra special role, with intense, one-on-one work helping care for patients every day. Should you decide that you’d like to switch careers or advance your career… Read more...

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What is Medical Billing and Coding?

March 22, 2019 Sara Germain

Medical Billing and Coding is an essential and emerging area of the healthcare field. Its key role is to streamline the reimbursement cycle of the healthcare system, ensuring that medical providers (such as physicians) are paid for the services they perform. Medical… Read more...

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CNC Machinist Duties You May Not Know About

March 21, 2019 Sara Germain

If you’re an aspiring manufacturing worker who enjoys working with technology and advanced machinery, you may be interested in a career in CNC machining. But what do CNC machinists actually do? What are some of the skills you’d need to build for… Read more...

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How to Become a Nurse Manager in Connecticut

March 21, 2019 Sara Germain

Nurse management is a popular career path among RNs desiring a leadership role in the thriving field of healthcare. Nurse managers have the important responsibility of overseeing nursing departments and staff. They are also responsible for ensuring a high quality of patient… Read more...

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6 Types of Master’s Degrees in Leadership

March 20, 2019 Sara Germain

The kind of leader that you become begins with who you are. What are your passions, interests and talents? In which topic areas have you already invested time and money in education? Which sector of business, non-profit, or government do you know… Read more...

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The Ins and Outs of BA/BS to BSN Programs

March 20, 2019 Sara Germain

It is never too late to become a nurse. If you desire a second shot at your career, and truly wish to make an impact in people’s lives, rest assured that a nursing career is within your reach – no matter how… Read more...

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Do Welders Need to be Certified? What You Should Know About Welding Certification in CT

March 19, 2019 Sara Germain

If you are looking for an exciting, hands-on career that offers a variety of projects and daily tasks, you may be considering a career in manufacturing. And if you want a rewarding job that will offer success, diversity and plenty of opportunity,… Read more...

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Master’s in Healthcare Administration vs. an MSN Degree: Which is Right for You?

March 4, 2019 Sara Germain

A nursing career is one of the most rewarding career options out there. Nurses have the opportunity to make an incredible impact in people’s lives by providing a high standard of care and compassion to patients. Nursing is also a great profession… Read more...

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Homeland Security Salary Information in Connecticut

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 Sara Germain

Homeland security is one of the most essential career fields in the United States, and we mean that quite literally. Day in and day out, homeland security professionals work to prevent, prepare for, and respond to threats nationwide, including natural disasters, disease… Read more...

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The Ultimate List of Early Childhood Education Careers

March 1, 2019 Sara Germain

For anyone who is interested in a career working with children, there are few things as joyful in life as seeing a young kid’s face light up when he or she has been inspired. Whether you imagine that child as excited by… Read more...

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What is a Population Health Nurse?

March 1, 2019 Sara Germain

Population Health Nurses are truly the healthcare practitioners of the future. This specialized role stems from Public Health Nursing, which, in the ‘90s, was defined as “the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and… Read more...

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Giving Your Child the Magnet School Advantage

February 28, 2019 Sara Germain

Decision-making is a matter of listing out pros and cons, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each scenario, and making a final choice to move forward in one direction or another. We make decisions in every aspect of our lives, and this… Read more...

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What Goes into a Magnet School Program?

February 28, 2019 Sara Germain

Magnet schools have been around for many years in the United States, and have evolved immensely since they first came to be. Magnet school programs first developed roots in the 1960s as a way to desegregate publics schools and push for educational… Read more...

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Goodwin Mobile Lab Hosts Manufacturing Matters

February 27, 2019 Sara Germain

Goodwin Mobile Lab Hosts Manufacturing Matters By Dr. Al Pucino, Goodwin College On February 19, 2019, Goodwin College’s Mobile Manufacturing Lab was host to the Manufacturing Matters monthly podcast, sponsored by Simsbury Bank. During the podcast, the benefits of onsite manufacturing career… Read more...

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10 Advanced Nursing Careers You Can Land with a BSN or Higher

February 27, 2019 Sara Germain

Registered nurses (RNs) have a very promising job outlook. Across the country, there will be nearly 3.4 million registered nurses employed by the year 2026. The greatest job prospects, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the American Association… Read more...

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Earning Your Histology Technician Certification in Connecticut

February 26, 2019 Sara Germain

Are you fascinated with the science behind the human body? If preparing biological tissues for diagnosis – an essential process in biology and medicine today – appeals to you, then earning your Histology Technician certification could help prepare you for the career… Read more...

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Do You Need a Bookkeeping Certification in Connecticut?

February 25, 2019 Sara Germain

Bookkeepers play a vital role in the way an organization is run – keeping track of financial documents, transactional data, and often billing and payroll. They are well-versed in Excel, QuickBooks, and typically know their way around a general ledger. Not everyone… Read more...

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What is a Charter High School, and How is it Different from a Magnet School?

February 22, 2019 Sara Germain

For those families interested in high school options other than the traditional public school route, there are several great alternatives out there including a charter high school and a magnet high school. Both school types are considered cutting-edge, offering great academic opportunity… Read more...