Public health issues, big or small, affect every individual and community around the world. There is no greater example of this than the current public health emergency we are facing, COVID-19. This unprecedented global pandemic has affected every single person … Continue reading What to Expect from a Graduate Degree in Public Health
Managing and Leading in Crises by Terrence E. Simon. Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Business Administration In the last two decades, the world has experienced myriad natural and man-made disasters including 9/11 and other terrorist attacks, tsunamis in Asia, Hurricane Katrina, … Continue reading Managing and Leading in Crisis
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?
Computer Numerical Control machining (CNC) is a critical part of the ever-evolving world of manufacturing. And manufacturing is a big deal in Connecticut. In fact, manufacturers in Connecticut employ nearly 10% of the state’s workforce. Companies across the state are … Continue reading Computer Numerical Control Machining: All You Need to Know About this Career Path
The Importance of Bookkeeping by Mike Rotondo, MBA, Curriculum Coordinator, Goodwin University Accounting Program The importance of bookkeeping in any business may seem so obvious to most of us that it hardly bears mentioning, but for many small businesses it … Continue reading The Importance of Bookkeeping
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
Tax Preparation: Communication and Planning by Terrence E. Simon. Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Business Administration Most U.S. citizens spend little time focusing on taxation during the post-tax season. Given our busy lives, that’s understandable — even the professional tax practitioners … Continue reading Tax Preparation: Communication and Planning
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?
By Dr. Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA DM MS Organizational Leadership Program Director, Goodwin University During a time when you can't turn on the TV without tuning in to the COVID-19 crisis, it's hard to look ahead. Stuck indoors, away from groups … Continue reading What’s in it for me? Do I really need a master’s degree?
Management vs Leadership By Matt Connell Program Director, Business Administration One thing that strikes me when having conversations about leadership and management is the common view that they are synonymous. Often I find myself engaged in discussions with students and … Continue reading Management vs. Leadership
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
Checkout our full blog on Top 10 Tips for Studying at Home here. Interested in learning more about Goodwin University? Learn more today, or check out all of our online degrees to see why we’re a leader in flexible education … Continue reading Infographic: Tips for Studying at Home
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
