There are many branches of the nursing field and, as a result, many types of nurses out there. Two of the most common nursing careers today are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN). Both LPNs and RNs are … Continue reading Practical vs. Registered Nursing Programs: What’s the Difference?
Nursing is one of the most rewarding and respected careers today. Nurses have the opportunity to help people in need and make a real difference in the lives of their patients. Not to mention, there is great job security in … Continue reading How Long is Nursing School? A Timeline for Aspiring RNs
The Brave Among the Battlefield: A Tribute to Nurses Worldwide by Vivienne Friday, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE Program director, ABSN, Goodwin University As a child growing up in a small village on the east side of Jamaica, I remember admiring … Continue reading The Brave Among the Battlefield: A Tribute to Nurses Worldwide
We are facing unprecedented times. Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, regions worldwide are in lockdown. States are enacting “shelter-in-place” policies and travel bans. Non-essential businesses are closing worldwide, and employees are being encouraged to work from home when they can. … Continue reading What is Telehealth, and How is it Impacting the Future of Healthcare?
With the recent spread of COVID-19 — a pandemic that has caused a global economic shut down and thousands of hospitalizations — public health is more relevant and critical than ever. And as a result, public health professionals are in … Continue reading Why is Public Health Important?
There is that age old question, ‘Is the risk worth the reward?' Or, in terms of choosing whether or not to pursue an advanced degree, ‘Is the financial risk worth the reward?' Deciding whether to go back to school to … Continue reading Master’s in Public Health Salary Information
What's the best way to reach the peak of your highest potential as a nurse? It's not about everyone else's lists and ranks. It's not about a 4.0 GPA, a luxurious campus, or ivy greenery. It's about choosing a program … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Online MSN Program for You
Now, more than ever before, the public health field is booming. The global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has upended our world as we know it. Not only has the virus — labeled a pandemic by the World Health … Continue reading The Public Health Job Outlook 2020
There are many questions — and often, some level of skepticism — around the field of mortuary science. Like countless people out there, you may know mortuary science in its most literal terms: the study of the deceased. What you … Continue reading What is Mortuary Science Really Like?
Nurses are the backbone to our healthcare system. If you are interested in becoming a nurse, you are planning to embark on a challenging but incredibly rewarding career. In addition to the great income (registered nurses in Connecticut earn an … Continue reading Connecticut Nursing License Requirements, Explained
Blending your passion for healthcare and education can be both personally satisfying and professionally rewarding. And without stretching too far, we can say that it can also help solve some of the nation’s problems. Seriously! Did you know that between … Continue reading The Value of a Master’s in Nursing Education
Before committing to any college degree, it's important to understand the pros and cons of your chosen field. Does it promise good pay? Will there be jobs after graduation? Is it a respected position? Is it a career that you'll … Continue reading Is Nursing a Good Career?
Elizabeth Bell's favorite color is green, in any shade. She loves mac and cheese from scratch, working out, feel-good comedy flicks, and superhero cinema. If Elizabeth had one superpower, it would be to slow time so that she could get … Continue reading Goodwin University’s ABSN Student Elizabeth Bell Practices the Art of Nursing and Paints Her Professional Future
In these unprecedented times we are living in – with COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the world – there has arguably never been a time where countries, economies, industries and communities have been impacted more. This global pandemic has been declared … Continue reading Four Benefits of a Master’s in Public Health
Marylis Mainaza seldom has a chance to schedule a time to sit down because of her busy schedule between work and school. But when that moment of me-time finds her, she loves to watch comedies and laugh on her couch … Continue reading Marylis Mainaza: Persevering Her Passion for Nursing, Calling the Shots to Success
There is a lot of talk nowadays about the importance of earning a bachelor’s degree. This investment is a big factor in the success of workers across many different fields, but it’s becoming an even bigger one for nurses. Not … Continue reading What is an RN to BSN Program?
Looking for a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) program that fits into your busy life? There are hundreds of thousands of people like you, who want to both build their professional skillset and ensure that their family or career remains a … Continue reading Online MSN Classes at Goodwin & What You Can Expect
No matter where you live in the world, public health issues touch your life in one way or another. Whether it be on a large global scale where public health professionals are working to prevent and stop the threat of … Continue reading How to Get a Master’s in Public Health (MPH)
