Is an Online College Right for Me?
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the world’s education system seemed to go virtual overnight. While it has taken time for some students and teachers to adjust, there have been many enjoying the cultural shift to online learning. What was once … Continue reading Is an Online College Right for Me?
Your Career: Telling Your Story from the Beginning of Your Job Search… to Your Goal!
Your Career: Telling Your Story from the Beginning of Your Job Search… to Your Goal! by Marty Levine, MA, SPHR, CPRW Goodwin University Career Specialist When working with our students and alumni, I always emphasize that they have a unique story … Continue reading Your Career: Telling Your Story from the Beginning of Your Job Search… to Your Goal!
Victoria’s Story: With Perseverance, Former Paramedic Becomes a Proud Nursing Professional
The statistical lifespan for a paramedic in a high call area like Hartford, Connecticut, is about three years. The stress is high, the emotional toll wears on the workers’ well-being, and the physical demand can be rigorous beyond repair. At … Continue reading Victoria’s Story: With Perseverance, Former Paramedic Becomes a Proud Nursing Professional
Going Back to School for a Career Change? What You Should Know
According to a new survey, over 82 percent of degree holders today feel that college was a great financial investment. However, the majority of these graduates also have some regrets. Specifically, over 60 percent of college graduates surveyed claim that … Continue reading Going Back to School for a Career Change? What You Should Know
Is your Quality Team really up to the task?
Is your Quality Team really up to the task? by Les Sinnock, Lead Quality Lab Technician, Goodwin University Now that we have passed through the eye of the needle and are coming out the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continue reading Is your Quality Team really up to the task?
Returning to Work: New World, New Rules, New Opportunities!
Many of us can recall the moment it happened. One day, we were living our lives, going through the motions as each moment passed, and the next, the Coronavirus put our professional (and personal) worlds on pause. All of us … Continue reading Returning to Work: New World, New Rules, New Opportunities!
Why Study Public Safety?
The field of public safety is dedicated to protecting and maintaining the welfare of the general public. After a year of turbulence in 2020, many Americans can appreciate now, more than ever, the importance of public safety. If you are … Continue reading Why Study Public Safety?
How to Find (and Get Into) a Public Health Graduate School
The public health field is filled with opportunities for those looking to make a difference in the world. While an advanced degree is not required for most entry-level public health positions today, it will open doors to many incredible and … Continue reading How to Find (and Get Into) a Public Health Graduate School
Examples of Organizational Leadership Careers, and Where You Might Fit In
A leadership title provides an individual with power in the hierarchical structure of an organization. Typically, a leader oversees employees or has other direct responsibilities for delivering success, whatever that may mean, depending on the function of the business. Organizational … Continue reading Examples of Organizational Leadership Careers, and Where You Might Fit In
What is General Studies?
For many people, attending college is a major milestone. Today, most of the top-paying careers in the United States require a college degree. And according to U.S. News, most families today consider college to be very important, with the biggest … Continue reading What is General Studies?
How Does an Accelerated Nursing Program Work?
There is no better time than the present to become a nurse. Job opportunities are abound, and the workforce is calling passionate nurses to step in. If you are interested in joining the workforce, you may consider an accelerated nursing … Continue reading How Does an Accelerated Nursing Program Work?
The Call for Criminal Justice Reform, and Careers That Can Make a Difference
Criminal justice reform has quickly become one of the most in-demand, and perhaps highly debated, topics in modern-day. There are many sides to the conversation, as many individuals, communities, officials, and political parties have varying viewpoints on what criminal justice … Continue reading The Call for Criminal Justice Reform, and Careers That Can Make a Difference
Is College Worth it?
Top three questions to consider when choosing the right school for your success Given the economic recession, global pandemic, and student loan debt crisis, the number of students who question whether college is worth the effort and cost has risen … Continue reading Is College Worth it?
Is Mechatronics Certification Required?
The manufacturing field is evolving along with the needs of mainstream society. As we trend toward digital assists for nearly every aspect of life, manufacturing technology must keep pace. Enter, mechatronics. Mechatronics is a field dedicated to advanced machining, engineering, … Continue reading Is Mechatronics Certification Required?
FNP-BC vs. FNP-C: What’s the Difference?
The field of nursing is filled with vast opportunities and different specialties for aspiring nurses to pursue. There are many routes one can take in the nursing field and within our healthcare system, especially as an advanced Nurse Practitioner (NP). … Continue reading FNP-BC vs. FNP-C: What’s the Difference?
Which Nurse Practitioner Specialty is in Highest Demand?
Choosing to work in healthcare is a fantastic career choice for so many reasons. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare occupations will add 2.4 million jobs to the U.S economy between 2019 and 2029. Additionally, the median average … Continue reading Which Nurse Practitioner Specialty is in Highest Demand?
How to Become a Registered or Certified Medical Assistant
Becoming a medical assistant is a rewarding career choice for those looking to get started in healthcare. As a medical assistant, you may advance your role by earning professional certification and becoming a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical … Continue reading How to Become a Registered or Certified Medical Assistant
Changing Careers from CNA to RN?
Nurses are, perhaps, the most dedicated professionals within the healthcare industry. Their compassion and direct patient care are crucial to the health and well-being of the sick and injured. Like many aspiring nurses, you may have decided to jump into … Continue reading Changing Careers from CNA to RN?