If you’re considering building a career that gives back to your community, you’ll most certainly come across the word “public” throughout your education and job search journey. Public service is an excellent choice! In fact, in 2020, a little over 15% … Continue reading Public Health vs. Public Administration: What’s the Difference Between These Career Paths?
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)
Public health is the study of protecting and improving the health and well-being of people, as well as the communities in which they live. Many people are drawn to public health careers because they desire to help others at a … Continue reading The Ultimate Public Health Careers List
Did you know that oral health can have a major impact on a person’s overall health? Good dental hygiene not only stops bad breath and cavities, but also significantly reduces the risk of diseases like endocarditis, stroke, and heart disease. This … Continue reading How to Become a Dental Hygienist in Connecticut
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
With Baby Boomer retirements on the rise and the COVID-19 pandemic persisting, public health careers are growing in popularity, and professionals in the healthcare sector are in significant demand. Today, there are more than 170 public health job categories, as … Continue reading What Degree is Best for Public Health Professionals?
Goodwin ABSN student completes his degree while his wife undergoes cancer treatment As a young boy growing up in the Philippines, Mickel always wanted a career helping and caring for others. “When I was a kid, I wanted to be … Continue reading Mickel Grumo’s Story of Determination
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
To become a Registered Nurse (RN), a student must earn a nursing degree from an accredited and state-approved nursing school. The nursing graduate must also pass the NCLEX-RN exam and adhere to all other state licensing requirements to practice. However, … Continue reading How to Choose an Online RN-to-BSN Program
PMHNP Student, Mother, and Frontline Worker Holly DeVylder Prepares to Graduate Despite Two Years of Unimaginable Personal Challenges No matter how prepared you are to continue your education, life often has other plans. Holly DeVylder, Goodwin University PMHNP student, knows … Continue reading Persevering to Pursue a Lifelong Passion for Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provide health care services to families, including patients from under one year old to those over one hundred! FNPs work in a multitude of environments. Their … Continue reading Where Do Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) Work?
A medical code is an alpha-numeric “shorthand” for standard medical diagnoses, procedures, and services. Medical codes are used in billing and insurance claims to receive payment for healthcare services rendered. Graduates with a medical coding education, also known as medical … Continue reading Medical Coding Education and Employment Requirements
There are many reasons for college students to seek entry-level jobs in healthcare. The most obvious reason, perhaps, is that these jobs enable students to earn a living while obtaining their education. The second reason, which is equally notable, is … Continue reading 5 Entry-Level Medical Jobs for College Students Interested in Healthcare
Prospective students seeking to obtain their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) may have a few college and career questions to consider before they enroll in an accredited program. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and top searched topics from aspiring MSN … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to a Master of Science in Nursing
A medical assistant performs administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare environments. Their daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones Bookkeeping Completing insurance forms Greeting patients Maintaining medical records, and Scheduling appointments In specific states, medical assistants may … Continue reading 5 Different (and High-Paying) Types of Careers in Medical Assisting
At the surface, the healthcare field is bustling with nurses, physicians, surgeons, technicians, and medical assistants. Within any clinical setting, you can see these professionals working hard to help patients who are sick, injured, and disabled. But the hard work … Continue reading How to Become a Medical or Health Services Manager
