What Does Advocacy in Nursing Mean Today?
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?
Criminal Justice Degree Requirements, Uncovered
If you’re looking to jumpstart a life of protecting and serving your community, a career in criminal justice may be the perfect path for you. Perhaps you see yourself as a police officer, enforcing laws to keep others out of … Continue reading Criminal Justice Degree Requirements, Uncovered
The Respiratory Therapist Job Outlook in Connecticut
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
Hey, 60 Minutes… It’s Our Turn!
Hey, 60 Minutes…It’s Our Turn! Universal Design gets primetime focus by Paula Dowd, Department Chair, Health and Natural Sciences On Sunday evenings, I like to wind down before the start of the workweek by watching 60 Minutes. I enjoy the … Continue reading Hey, 60 Minutes… It’s Our Turn!
How to Become a Certified Bookkeeper in Connecticut
Bookkeeping is one of the most important roles in any successful business. Bookkeepers keep track of financial records for companies and organizations. To ensure a company has up-to-date and accurate financial statements, a self-sufficient bookkeeper must understand how to use … Continue reading How to Become a Certified Bookkeeper in Connecticut
What is Early Childhood Education, and is it the Right Career for You?
During a child’s first few years of life, more than one million new, neural connections are formed within the brain every second. These neural connections, according to Harvard researchers, are exactly what build the brain’s architecture and foundation for all … Continue reading What is Early Childhood Education, and is it the Right Career for You?
The Hope, the Joy, the Happiness: Student Marthe Kingsley Captures the Spirit of Citizenship in Poetry
On December 12, 2018, Goodwin College was proud to host a naturalization ceremony at which individuals from 22 counties were welcomed as new American citizens. One of the highlights of the event was “America,” a poem written and performed by … Continue reading The Hope, the Joy, the Happiness: Student Marthe Kingsley Captures the Spirit of Citizenship in Poetry
3 Types of Schools Like Montessori
As parents, we want to set our children up for success by giving them the tools they need to succeed, and this starts as early as infancy. Parents provide their children with the support and resources needed as they learn … Continue reading 3 Types of Schools Like Montessori
Public Magnet Schools: What They Are & What They Offer Students
With the cost of a private education, private school may not be a viable option for most families and their children. But for those parents who have always planned to have their children attend public school, did you know there … Continue reading Public Magnet Schools: What They Are & What They Offer Students
How to Become a Business Executive & Climb to the Top of an Organization
What would it feel like to become a successful business executive? Do you think that you have what it takes? If you’re already picturing yourself in the hot seat as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), or … Continue reading How to Become a Business Executive & Climb to the Top of an Organization
What Goes into the Top Graduate Nursing Programs?
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?
CNC Machinist Certification: Is It Necessary in Connecticut?
CNC machinists play an important role in our ever-evolving world of manufacturing. They are highly-skilled workers who know how to read blueprints, work computer-aided machinery, and produce highly valued products using their skills. They have the ability to take a … Continue reading CNC Machinist Certification: Is It Necessary in Connecticut?
How Long Does it Take to Become a Dental Hygienist in Connecticut?
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?
The Rabbit Hole: Fear to Fearlessness in the Classroom
by Kelli Goodkowsky, M.Ed., HT (ASCP) Program Director, Histologic Science How many instructors at one time or another have found themselves going down a rabbit hole? Whether taking on a complex project or discovering that a simple project has developed … Continue reading The Rabbit Hole: Fear to Fearlessness in the Classroom
3 Non-Clinical Nursing Jobs You Can Land with a BSN or Higher
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
How to Get Into Welding, the Right Way
If you want a career that is creative, innovative, and hands-on, you may be wondering how to get into welding. From local repair shops to big industrial factories, welders put their set of specialized skills to work every single day … Continue reading How to Get Into Welding, the Right Way
Making a Difference in the Community: A Goodwin Nursing Student’s Perspective
By David Dillon, AS Nursing program student As part of Nursing 210, Goodwin College nursing students have the opportunity to fulfill their pediatric rotation in the Hartford School System. “The students spend each week at one of the Hartford Public … Continue reading Making a Difference in the Community: A Goodwin Nursing Student’s Perspective
School for Thought: Why Study Criminal Justice?
Criminal justice is a rewarding, highly-specialized and highly-respected field, for both men and women alike. If you are looking for an exciting and impactful profession – whether you are just out of high school or shifting career paths – you … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Study Criminal Justice?