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, … Continue reading What is a Population Health Nurse?
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 … Continue reading 10 Advanced Nursing Careers You Can Land with a BSN or Higher
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 … Continue reading Earning Your Histology Technician Certification in Connecticut
Earning a Master’s in Nursing (MSN), for many nurses professionals, is the necessary next step to advancing their careers in the field. An MSN degree can provide increased autonomy on the job, higher salary opportunities, and greater career satisfaction. For … Continue reading An Overview of Nursing Master’s Degree Options
Before pursuing any career, it’s important to consider the level of commitment needed to bring your goals to fruition. You should have a good understanding of the educational requisites, the licensing process, and the amount of time and expense it … Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Become an Optician in Connecticut?
Plans change. Things happen. Inspiration sparks. Right now, you may have a great degree – maybe even a great job) – but it’s in a field that don’t want to spend the rest of your life in. Maybe you want … Continue reading How to Take Your Non-Nursing Degree to a BSN
When first-semester Goodwin College Nursing student Jenn Kiluk arrived to pick her young son up at his school in December 2018, little did she dream that she was about to experience what she now refers to as a “real-life final … Continue reading Jen Kiluk, Student Nurse: A Real-Life Final Exam
Did you think that registered nurses (RNs) were at the top of the nursing career ladder? Think again! Lucrative leadership roles in nursing await you at the end of a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree. Becoming a Nurse Manager … Continue reading What a Master’s in Nursing Leadership Can Mean for Your Career
Why did you decide to become a nurse? Chances are, you wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. Nursing is one of the greatest (and most rewarding) careers for those who want to make a positive impact … Continue reading Top Outcomes of a Master’s in Community Health Nursing
Sometimes, life doesn’t always go as planned. Right now, you may have a four-year college degree in an awesome (but perhaps, somewhat uninteresting) field of study. And from that, you may even have a solid career underway. But something inside … Continue reading What is a Second Degree BSN?
There are all kinds of jobs out there, but few can offer the rewarding work that comes to a funeral service director. Funeral service is a field that is certainly out of the ordinary, but much more fulfilling than you … Continue reading 8 Reasons to Pursue a Funeral Service Degree
What does “advocate” mean? According to Merriam-Webster, an advocate is someone who: Pleads the cause of another, Defends or maintains a cause or proposal, or Supports or promotes the interests or cause of group. Supporting and defending are front-and-center in … Continue reading What Does Advocacy in Nursing Mean Today?
Currently, more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma, six million being children. Nearly 15 million adults have been diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), but even more are living with it. Over three million adults suffer … Continue reading The Respiratory Therapist Job Outlook in Connecticut
Are you considering advancing your nursing career, but don’t know which graduate nursing programs to consider? Before pursuing an advanced degree, it’s important to do your research to make sure the program satisfies everything you are looking for in a … Continue reading What Goes into the Top Graduate Nursing Programs?
One of the most common questions asked when researching a career path is, how long does it take? How many years do you need to commit to get there? For successful careers in medicine and healthcare, this question is even … Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Become a Dental Hygienist in Connecticut?
By the year 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that there will be nearly 3.4 million registered nursing jobs across the United States. About 60 percent of these nurses will work in general medical and surgical hospitals. The other … Continue reading 3 Non-Clinical Nursing Jobs You Can Land with a BSN or Higher
Nursing is one career that is directly affected by its local social, economic, political, and environmental conditions. This is because nursing is intricately linked to people and their conditions. As you can imagine, being a nurse in a city like … Continue reading Why Focus Your MSN in Public Health Nursing?
A funeral director oversees details regarding the memorial services for those who have passed away. In working closely with the deceased’s loved ones, the funeral director ensures that the service meets the needs and wishes of all who are closely … Continue reading How to Become a Funeral Director in Connecticut
