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
While not always a requirement, the bachelor’s degree is becoming a standard in the nursing field. Nearly 80 percent of healthcare employers today express a strong preference for hiring nurses with a Bachelor’s of Nursing (BSN) in hand. If you … Continue reading How to Get a BSN: A Guide for Both Non-Nurses and Already-Working RNs
Registered nursing is one of the fastest-growing, in-demand fields in the world of healthcare – and in the job market as a whole! More than ever, employers are looking for aspiring Registered Nurses (RNs) like you to step up and … Continue reading RN Requirements: What You Need to Practice as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut
If you’re thinking about earning a nursing degree, you are likely considering all of your options. If you are already working as a nurse, this is especially important. You need a degree program that is also flexible. Of course, in … Continue reading What to Expect in Online Nursing Courses
Mortuary science is an incredibly rewarding career path that allows you to honor life like no other. Whether you are looking to become a funeral director, mortician, embalmer, or even a consultant, your job will mean making a difference in … Continue reading Mortuary Science Schools Q&A
If you’ve ever watched “Grey’s Anatomy” or “New Amsterdam” and thought you could see yourself working in the healthcare industry, a career as a nurse may be your calling. It takes a special kind of person to fill the role … Continue reading The Advantage of Accelerated BSN Programs for Non-Nurses
It can be easy to forget how vulnerable patients are when they arrive at a hospital or healthcare center. Ill and incapacitated, perhaps alone. Many, likely experiencing pain. Feeling fearful, confused, sad, or worried. Patients are sometimes at their lowest … Continue reading The Role of Social Justice in Nursing
