Today, more and more nurses are pursuing their Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) degree. All the while, more and more employers are requiring – or at least preferring – it. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 78% of healthcare employers prefer to … Continue reading Considering BSN School? 7 Questions to Ask
Welding is a career as old as our industrialized world. And as long as we continue to make things, we will continue to need welders. Not only do we need welders – we need skilled and well-trained welders. As technology advances and the manufacturing industry … Continue reading 9 Types of Welding Certifications
So you want to become a nurse. Helping people is your jam. Of course, working in a highly-skilled, well-respected profession that saves lives would be incredibly rewarding. But, let’s face it, all of that life-saving work can also be a … Continue reading The Least Stressful Nursing Jobs You Can Pursue Today
Why Workplace Culture Matters Most Today by Dan Williamson Director of Enrollment and Instructor, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social and Education Sciences and School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing What is workplace culture, and why is it … Continue reading Why Workplace Culture Matters Most Today
Close to 20 million Americans set out for a postsecondary degree each year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Some enroll in a college. Some attend a university. If you are considering going to school for your … Continue reading College vs. University: Which is Right for You?
If you’re a motivated person with a passion (and compassion) for helping others in need, you may be considering a career as a nurse. Often referred to as the “backbone” of our healthcare system, nurses help to save lives every … Continue reading 5 Types of Nursing Programs You Can Pursue Today
There are more than 18 million people working in the healthcare field today. That number is expected to reach almost 20 million by the year 2028. It’s no wonder why. Healthcare is a thriving field that is (and always will … Continue reading Why Work in Healthcare in 2020? 7 Reasons You Can’t Ignore
The Truth About Lying Looking at the “fudge factor” in our lives by David Plouffe, Adjunct Professor Business and Manufacturing, Goodwin University Do you lie? I’m sure that the majority of you would say, “No, I would never lie! I’m … Continue reading The Truth About Lying
The Challenge of Engagement: One Size Does Not Fit All by Robin Young Cournoyer, BSN, MSN Assistant Professor of Nursing Course Coordinator PEDI When teaching in higher education, it is crucial always to be open to the variety of learning … Continue reading The Challenge of Engagement: One Size Does Not Fit All
Nicole VanDyke was a stay-at-home mom to six children for well over a decade. In high school, Nicole earned her EMT endorsement and fell in love with the medical field. She went on to receive her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) … Continue reading Flexibility and Personal Support Make a Nurse’s Dream a Reality
Addiction in the Workplace by Mike Saxton, PhD In previous posts on the Goodwin University blog, I’ve discussed specific issues like workaholism and study addiction. Both are somewhat stealthy in that the behaviors exhibited can at first appear to be … Continue reading Addiction in the Workplace
Mentoring with Purpose Not every role requires mentoring, but if the aptitude is there, the organization benefits by Mike Saxton, PhD Literature abounds with theories and studies on mentoring. This should come as no surprise, as numerous professions cite mentoring … Continue reading Mentoring with Purpose
Fall in Love with Universal Design for Learning An educational framework designed to outline opportunities for all Lost in the Lesson Plan Most people know how it feels to sit in a classroom, completely lost. We’ve all at one point … Continue reading Fall in Love with Universal Design for Learning
“It’s Electric! Boogie woogie, woogie” Tesla’s innovations are driving demands, with legal trends following by Angelo Saba III, Adjunct Professor, General Education, Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing My brother-in-law drives a Tesla Model S P100D. The midnight silver metallic color … Continue reading “It’s Electric! Boogie woogie, woogie”
As part of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile program, Goodwin University is proud to once again offer free dental services for children on Saturday, March 7, 2020, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 403 Main Street in … Continue reading Give Kids a Smile: Goodwin Again Offers Free Dental Care for Children
About one decade ago, in 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a report called The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. In this, they highlighted the ever-evolving face of healthcare – technology, research, treatments, patient needs – and … Continue reading The “BSN by 2020” Initiative
Since early 2020, our world has been grappling with a devastating global pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 has caused an estimated 2.5 million deaths around the globe. Nearly half a million of those losses were in the United States alone. … Continue reading 10 Public Health Problems of 2021
Do you have what it takes to become an executive leader? While you may have an innate ability to lead, leadership is not always something that already exists inside. Rather, it’s something that can be learned. When it comes to … Continue reading Next-Level Executive Leadership Courses
