During July 2018, Robin Young-Cournoyer, Pediatric Clinical Coordinator for Goodwin College, conducted a teaching clinical at Camp Chase YMCA, set on 78 beautiful acres on the Burlington/Farmington, Connecticut, town line. Participating in the clinical were current Goodwin Nursing students Kim … Continue reading Nursing Students Build Skills at YMCA Camp Chase Clinical
Have you always dreamed of working in the healthcare system, but desire a career that doesn’t takes years and years of schooling just to get your foot in the door? Fortunately, there are many great healthcare career paths you can … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Become a Medical Assistant?
Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in the nursing field? Fortunately, there are many excellent accredited nursing programs for you to choose from to get you started on your journey as a nurse. Why does it matter if … Continue reading Accreditation is Key: 4 Reasons to Choose an Accredited Nursing Program
If you are considering a career in the booming healthcare field, you’ve likely researched an array of different medical professions, trying to find the one that’s right for you. But there are over 100 recognized positions within the healthcare industry, … Continue reading Medical Assistant vs. Physician Assistant: What’s the Difference?
Have you had dreams of landing a job in the medical field? The good news is, there will always be a need for trained medical professionals — in a variety of different healthcare settings — to contribute to providing the highest level … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Become a Medical Assistant?
Histology technicians – often referred to as histotechnicians – are medical laboratory specialists who work with biological tissues and specimens. They prepare tissues for diagnosis, examine them under microscopes, and identify microscopic structures and abnormalities within them. Histotechnicians, as a result, … Continue reading Histotechnician Salary Information
What will earning a Master’s in Public Health Nursing mean for your career? Well, just in case you missed the headline that The Atlantic released this year, here it is: “Health Care Just Became the U.S.’s Largest Employer.” Out of … Continue reading Pursuing a Master’s in Public Health Nursing: What You Need to Know
Think back to what you were doing three and a half months ago. Did you have thoughts then about making a change in your career and becoming a phlebotomist? Have you still postponed taking the steps towards that change? Although … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Become a Phlebotomist Today?
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 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
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
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
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
Are you interested in a career focused on helping others? Do you dream of working in the health and wellness field? It’s an incredibly rewarding industry, with plenty of opportunity for growth. You see, over the years, the world has … Continue reading Next-Level Community Health Worker Training at Goodwin College
The modern medical field relies heavily on laboratory testing – and even that’s an understatement. Without laboratory tests (like blood samples), it would be extremely difficult to diagnose illness and coordinate patient care. It is no wonder, then, why phlebotomists … Continue reading Earning Your Phlebotomy Certification in Connecticut
Calling all helpers and healers. All the aspiring caregivers who desire to help others in need, and to pursue a rewarding career in the healthcare field. All the hard-working, compassionate, medical-minded people out there who desire to make a difference. … Continue reading Medical Assistant Career Information
Do you have a passion for healthcare, as well as an aptitude for leadership and administration? Do you desire to make a difference in many lives, without providing direct patient care? Are you goal-oriented, organized, a strong communicator, and an … Continue reading 5 Healthcare Administration Careers You Can Land with a Bachelor’s Degree
The public health field is one of the hottest fields of our time. Jobs are always in demand! And, lucky for you, it is a field that you can break into fairly quickly. Let’s explore how to get into the … Continue reading How to Get into the Public Field (Fast!)