From July 12 to 16, 2021, eight students from Goodwin University’s Nursing 210 pediatric class, along with instructor Robin Cournoyer, completed their clinical experience at YMCA Camp Woodstock in North Woodstock, Connecticut. Established in 1922 and known as the “Friendship Camp,” … Continue reading Nursing 210 Students Promote Health, Safety, and Well-Being at Camp Woodstock
Dental hygiene and nursing are two in-demand and highly-rewarding professions. While they have distinct job functions, roles, and requirements, nurses and dental hygienists also have a lot in common. Both types of professionals work directly with patients to improve and … Continue reading Dental Hygienist vs. Registered Nurse: Which Caring Career is Right for You?
Our world is going digital. Even though everything is “online,” there are still physical products that need to be produced. In fact, the rise of AI, automation, robotics, and other high-tech advancements in society means that we create more things … Continue reading 5 Exciting Mechatronics Careers You Can Achieve with a Certificate
Histology, sometimes referred to as histologic science, is the study of microscopic tissues and cells in plants and animals. Within this field, professionals collect and prepare biological tissue samples that are then analyzed for abnormalities and disease. Histology is, therefore, … Continue reading Histotechnologist vs. Histotechnician: What is the Difference?
In 2020, we experienced a nationwide shift to online learning—and many believe it is here to stay. According to new report from Inside Higher Ed, about 60 percent of colleges and universities do plan to keep some of their undergraduate … Continue reading Can You Complete a Nursing Program Online?
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! 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!
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
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? 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?
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!
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?
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
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
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?
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?
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
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?
