If you’re a registered nurse who’s on the lookout for ways to advance your career, you’re probably considering what a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) can do for you. You should know that an MSN leads to the potential … Continue reading What is Community and Public Health Nursing?
Goodwin Respiratory Care graduate Adam Levine is an avid runner. He has laced up twice for the Hartford Marathon and sported a racing bib during the Newport Marathon in Rhode Island. On a mission to fulfill his lifelong dream of … Continue reading Respiratory Therapist Runs Remembrance Race for Lives Lost During COVID-19
Nursing is an exciting, fast-growing, and in-demand field. Many people who wish to help others in need, and to find meaning and fulfillment in their careers, will pursue the nursing path. It offers many benefits. Of course, as with any … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Being a Nurse
The field of nursing is vast, with many opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to the foundational nursing knowledge and skills, there is always new research, methods, and policies that keep nurses learning constantly. Furthermore, there are advanced nursing … Continue reading Can You Become a Nurse Practitioner Online?
People who work in public health are often motivated by big challenges. Public health professionals tackle time-sensitive and life-threatening problems that most of us would rather not worry about, and they do it on a day-to-day basis. Epidemics and diseases, … Continue reading How to Become a Public Health Director (Online!)
If you are looking to breathe new life into your career (quite literally), make an impact in others’ lives, and join the healthcare forces, becoming a Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a great option for you. Respiratory Therapists are trained to … Continue reading What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do?
Changing careers is an exciting, but also intimidating, decision. It means taking the reins on your future and pursuing a profession that inspires you. Sometimes, this also means going back to school. Although this can be difficult, changing career paths … Continue reading Why Make a Career Change to Nursing?
If you want to become a nurse, but are hesitant to commit to more years in college, rest assured that nursing schools have heard the call. Today, non-nurses with a bachelor’s degree have the option to pursue a second degree … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Pursue a Second Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
If you’ve earned your Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) and you are a practicing Registered Nurse (RN), congratulations! You have discovered how much you love healthcare and helping others. Whatever environment you’re working in, whether that is a hospital, … Continue reading BSN to FNP: What Steps You Need to Take
Registered Nurses (RNs) play one of the most critical roles in the healthcare field. These professionals are on the frontlines of care, coordinating and administering treatment to sick, injured, and disabled patients. They help to save lives. They calm and … Continue reading Would I Be a Good Registered Nurse?
Becoming a Registered Nurse was an exciting first step towards your career and to making a difference in the world. Now, with your Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) in hand, you may be wondering what is next. What comes after a … Continue reading What Comes After a BSN? Your Options at Goodwin
For some people, their professional life is just a job and nothing more. For others, they want their career to have meaning. They want to make a real difference in peoples’ lives and help see them through difficult times. If … Continue reading Why Study Mortuary Science?
Occupational therapy assistants, commonly called OTAs, play a critical role in the healthcare field. These professionals help improve patients’ quality of life, by working and rehabilitating the fine motor skills that are needed for daily functioning. Every day, OTAs can … Continue reading Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Requirements in Connecticut
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. From our economy and politics to the day-to-day routine of working from home, everything has changed. The healthcare industry was, perhaps, the industry most affected. However, if the global … Continue reading Nursing vs. Public Health: Which Career is Right for You?
Health inspectors play an important role in protecting the health and safety of our communities. On a daily basis, these specialists examine, test, and evaluate workplace conditions and environments, to ensure both employees and consumers are kept safe. This means … Continue reading How to Become a Health Inspector in Connecticut
A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse that specializes in health care across the age spectrum. They have great autonomy within the medical field, often acting as primary care providers, and have advanced skillsets to carry … Continue reading Why Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?
Now more than ever, the world is in need of public health professionals. Find out which types of public health careers you can pursue within this high-demand field. In late 2019, the world first learned about a new, novel coronavirus. … Continue reading 7 Inspiring Types of Public Health Careers You Can Pursue
Ethics are moral principles that govern a person’s behavior. Ethics define and systemize what is right versus wrong, and are used to guide society to make good, moral choices. In the field of public health, ethics are used to steer … Continue reading The Importance of Ethics in Public Health
