

3 Organizational Leadership Careers You Can Attain with a Master’s Degree
In a competitive workforce, flexibility is key. That’s why a Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) is an excellent choice for driven individuals. An MSOL degree is a career-building move that provides tangible and diverse results, giving you the skills you … Continue reading 3 Organizational Leadership Careers You Can Attain with a Master’s Degree

Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School?
Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School? Seeing your age as a hiring asset by Janice Watts Nursing Department Chair and Associate Professor Goodwin College For individuals looking to add a true sense of purpose and a … Continue reading Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School?

How to Become a Welder in Connecticut
Although many traditional jobs types have come and gone with the increase of technology, there will still always be a need for highly skilled welders to work in a variety of different manufacturing settings. Welding has been around for hundreds … Continue reading How to Become a Welder in Connecticut

What Does a BSN Do, and What Does a BSN Degree Do for Your Career?
Ambitious RNs take your pick! There are many options within the field of nursing, starting with the several different routes you can take with your education and towards a successful career. Today, the standard requirement for registered nurses is an … Continue reading What Does a BSN Do, and What Does a BSN Degree Do for Your Career?

“It’s a Good Day”: Personal Challenges Inspire Goodwin Graduate to Help Others
“It’s a good day.” Ordinarily, that would be one of those off-hand remarks like “nice weather,” but it’s clear that in Katrina LaChance’s world a “good day” means a lot more. Katrina’s first encounter with Goodwin College began in 2002 … Continue reading “It’s a Good Day”: Personal Challenges Inspire Goodwin Graduate to Help Others

Nursing Students Gain Experience at Camp Hemlocks
In June, five Goodwin College Nursing 210 students (Michelle Bonaparte, Marina Fanciullo, Victoria Iacolino, and Sharon Kyc, Kim Salerno) joined instructor Robin Cournoyer in a pilot pediatric clinical experience at Easterseals Camp Hemlocks, a program of Oak Hill, a private … Continue reading Nursing Students Gain Experience at Camp Hemlocks

How to Become a Health Educator in Connecticut
If you have a passion for health, and want to share your interest with others, you may be interested in a career as a health educator. There is a growing need for professionals in this role, as the Bureau of … Continue reading How to Become a Health Educator in Connecticut

Respiratory Therapist Education Requirements in Connecticut
Respiratory Therapists are essential members of the healthcare field, needed in hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician’s offices, and clinical practices across the nation. If you are looking to become a Respiratory Therapist (RT), know that you are choosing one of … Continue reading Respiratory Therapist Education Requirements in Connecticut

How to Choose the Right MSN Nursing School
Deciding to pursue a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) is a big decision and there are many great programs out there today. While many MSN nursing school programs have similar focuses around the overall quality of patient care, each program is … Continue reading How to Choose the Right MSN Nursing School

5 Signs You Should Pursue a Graduate Degree in Leadership
How do you decide when you’re ready to take the plunge? Prioritizing the varying elements of your life so that you can devote your time, money, and concentration to a master’s program, like a leadership graduate degree, is a challenging … Continue reading 5 Signs You Should Pursue a Graduate Degree in Leadership

How to Earn Your Bachelor of Nursing Online
Nurses have a tough job, but most nurses agree that it’s the most worth-it choice they’ve made. While it is arguably one of the most strenuous positions a person in healthcare can have, nursing comes with unending job security, great … Continue reading How to Earn Your Bachelor of Nursing Online

Lifelong Learning: Goodwin College and AARP Collaborate to Offer Scholarships to Members
A new agreement between Goodwin College and AARP is making college education more affordable for AARP members. Beginning July 1, 2018, AARP members are eligible to receive a 25% tuition scholarship toward non-selective academic degree programs at Goodwin. Non-selective programs … Continue reading Lifelong Learning: Goodwin College and AARP Collaborate to Offer Scholarships to Members

5 Reasons to Pursue a Public Health Major
Millions around the world are alive today thanks to public health campaigns – clean air and water standards, family planning, road safety laws, vaccinations, family planning, and tobacco regulations are just some of the many. In fact, in the United … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Pursue a Public Health Major

Nursing Leadership and Management, Defined
The success of a business, organization, or institution doesn’t happen as a result of luck. Success is attributed to hard work and effective leadership in an organization. Good leadership is important in all lines of work, in a variety of … Continue reading Nursing Leadership and Management, Defined

How to Become a Phlebotomist in Connecticut
Phlebotomy is a vital, invaluable player in the vast medical field. At its core are trained phlebotomists – trained technicians who are responsible for collecting blood specimens for donations, infusions, testing, and research. According to the Department of Labor, phlebotomists … Continue reading How to Become a Phlebotomist in Connecticut

What is Advanced Manufacturing, and Why Is It Important?
In our rapidly growing world of high-tech everything, manufacturing remains one of the top industries driving our economy. Not only is it constantly evolving and expanding – it is now an advanced, safe, and highly-skilled profession. Well-trained industry experts are … Continue reading What is Advanced Manufacturing, and Why Is It Important?

Flexible & Fundamental Accounting Training in Connecticut
Connecticut is flourishing in the world of finance and business. For a small state, its economy is substantial, with its GDP ranked 23rd highest in the country and with several Fortune 500 companies and top CPA firms calling Connecticut home. … Continue reading Flexible & Fundamental Accounting Training in Connecticut

2018 Career Fair Sees Increased Participation to Support College Mission
On April 5, 2018, the Goodwin College Career Services team presented its annual Career Fair, this year hosted in a new, larger space at Goodwin’s Business and Manufacturing Center on Pent Road in East Hartford. Traffic was brisk throughout the … Continue reading 2018 Career Fair Sees Increased Participation to Support College Mission