Goodwin University is proudly recognized as a leading institution for aspiring nurses. With programs ranging from certificates to master’s degrees and Connecticut’s largest Nursing Simulation Center, Goodwin is committed to preparing compassionate, confident healthcare professionals who are ready to make … Continue reading Inside Goodwin’s Nursing Leadership: Meet Assistant Dean Erica Rizzo
The way products are made is constantly evolving. Manufacturers are always looking for better, faster, more affordable, more precise ways to build products that keep pace with the evolution of technology. This shift from manual labor to technology-driven production has … Continue reading Types of Manufacturing Where Workers Use Computers and Technology
If you’re one of those people who spots flaws in systems, sees clearly how things could be more easily organized, or understands easily how processes can be improved, a career in quality assurance may be exactly the right place for … Continue reading How to Become a QA Specialist in Connecticut
Debating whether to pursue a business degree? Business degree holders are some of the most in-demand candidates in today’s job market, but is the juice worth the squeeze when it comes to committing to school? When choosing to go to … Continue reading Is a Business Administration Degree Worth It?
Goodwin University, a nonprofit university located in East Hartford, Connecticut, is excited to expand its no-cost education and job-skills training programs into Vermont as the state’s first collegiate provider via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known locally in Vermont … Continue reading Goodwin University Partners with 3SquaresVT to Offer Exclusive No-Cost Training Programs
Both aspiring and mid-career nurses have the opportunity to expand their professional potential through an advanced nursing degree. As such, many will look at the differences between a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a BSN and MSN Degree?
So you’re ready to join the healthcare profession. To help others in their most vulnerable moments, and bring care and encouragement where it’s needed most. Excellent choice. The question now is: Where to begin? For those eager to get their … Continue reading How to Become a CNA in Connecticut
Precision. Accuracy. Calibration. Technology. These are just some of the many words you might think of when you hear about the study of “metrology.” Metrology is the science of measurement, used to create just about everything we encounter in our … Continue reading Metrology Training: A Complete Guide to Courses, Certifications, and Career Paths
The morning began like many others: with a 9:00 a.m. opening shift at Hallmark. Maria Paradis was settling into another day at a job she genuinely enjoyed. The store had its regulars, too. One of them was an older gentleman … Continue reading Finding Her Way as a Medical Assistant: Maria Paradis’ Success Story
By Jessica Lampart, Nursing student My name is Jessica Lampart, and my story begins in Jamaica, where resilience grows through struggle and love inspires purpose. That foundation led me to the United States to pursue nursing and dedicate my life … Continue reading Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Jessica Lampart
Interested in a career in medical imaging? Certification and knowledge of radiologic and MRI technology can open doors to many rewarding opportunities, flexible career options, and a growing field that needs your expertise. Plus, salaries in medical imaging are among … Continue reading What are Similar Professions to Radiologic and MRI Technologists?
Ellen Kraemer, RN, is a clinical instructor in Goodwin University’s associate degree in Nursing program and began her nursing career in obstetrics at Hartford Hospital in 1985. The road to becoming a nurse isn’t always a straight line. For Ellen … Continue reading Career Advice for Nursing Students from Ellen Kraemer, RN
Considering a career in nursing? You’ve likely wondered what your typical day as a registered nurse (RN) will actually look like. Will you spend your entire shift caring at patients’ bedside? Or be on your feet administering medication and documenting … Continue reading A “Typical” Day in the Life of a Nurse
So you like to put things together. You’re drawn to building projects and maker spaces. Maybe robots fascinate you, or you prefer hands-on work over rotting away in a cubicle. Sounds like manufacturing is your optimal career path. But how … Continue reading How to Get Manufacturing Experience and Qualify for Jobs
Looking for your place in healthcare with a job you can feel good about, leave at work, and take home a decent paycheck? Cardio-phlebotomy may just be the combination you’ve been searching for. An increasingly important member of healthcare teams, … Continue reading Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician Salary Information
Goodwin University is proud to announce its selection to the FirstGen Forward Class of 2026 and is now set to launch its own initiative, the First-Gen Collective. Goodwin’s designation as a FirstGen Forward university reflects the institution’s ongoing commitment to … Continue reading Goodwin Earns FirstGen Forward Designation and Launches First-Gen Collective
You’re positive that nursing is the field for you. You’ve visited hospitals and clinics, seen nurses at work, and know this is the place where you’re meant to be. But there seem to be a lot of different ways you … Continue reading How to Choose the Right Nursing School Degree Path
Interested in what’s inside the body? Ever wish you had X-ray vision to spot problems beyond the surface? Aside from finding out what kind of cool socks your colleagues are wearing under their scrubs, those who study imaging technologies play … Continue reading The Different Types of Radiography Specializations You Can Pursue
