As an aspiring nurse, you have several options when it comes to your education. You can choose to pursue an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Both degree paths will make you eligible to take your licensing exam … Continue reading 7 Must-Take RN Courses for Aspiring Nurses
Many people will choose a career in nursing because they feel called to help others in need. Typically, they are compassionate, yet also resilient, individuals who desire to make an impact in some shape or form. The nursing field provides … Continue reading Is Nursing Right for Me?
Nurses play an invaluable role within the healthcare field. They treat patients who are sick and injured, as well as educate patients – and the general public – about various health conditions. In the end, they are more than their … Continue reading Public Health Nurse vs. Hospital Nurse: Which Path is Right for You?
Today, one of the most impactful steps you can take in your nursing career is advancing your education. While an associate degree is sufficient to become a registered nurse, a Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) can advance your quality of care, … Continue reading BSN Course Requirements: What’s Needed to Graduate?
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career path, in which you can make a real difference in others’ lives. At the same time, however, it is also a lot of hard work. Every day, Registered Nurses (RNs) are working diligently to … Continue reading The Vital Nursing Skills Every RN Should Have
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career. As the healthcare industry continues to grow, so do the standards for Registered Nurses (RNs). If you are a nurse and you would like to advance your career, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing … Continue reading How to Get Your BSN as a Registered Nurse
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career choice. If you are interested in becoming one – or you are already working as an RN – you probably know the challenges that the job can bring. Working as a nurse in a … Continue reading 10 Alternative Careers for Registered Nurses
If you desire a career that involves helping the sick or injured, registered nursing may be your calling. Becoming a registered nurse (RN) is a challenging but rewarding path. Every moment of your workday is devoted to helping your patients. … Continue reading What are the Fundamentals of Nursing?
Are you interested in making a difference in the healthcare world? Do you want to work with patients one-on-one, helping them overcome illness and injury? You may be meant to become a registered nurse (RN). Nursing is an incredibly challenging, … Continue reading Becoming an RN? Here’s What You Should Know Before Getting Started
Becoming a nurse is a dream for many individuals. This career is incredibly rewarding, allowing you the chance to work with people in need and to make a difference in others’ lives. But deciding to become a nurse is just … Continue reading Common Nursing Credentials You Can Pursue
If you have dreamed ever dreamed of a hands-on career in the healthcare field, a career fully dedicated to helping others, you may be perfect for the role of nurse. Nurses are the backbone to the medical field. Hospital patients … Continue reading Going to Nursing College as an Adult: What You Need to Know
Ethics are an integral part of healthcare. Nurses, doctors, and anyone working with patients – directly or indirectly – is expected to adhere to certain ethical standards and practices throughout their day-to-day. This ensures that they follow good moral values, … Continue reading The Nursing Code of Ethics and What it Means for Prospective Nurses
Resilience and Recognizing Those Who Encourage Us in Our Everyday Lives by Dr. Vivienne Friday, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE Program Director, ABSN, Goodwin University I am the first of my family to attend an institution of higher education, earning a … Continue reading Resilience and Recognizing Those Who Encourage Us in Our Everyday Lives
Nursing, without a doubt, is one of the most fulfilling career paths you can pursue. This field allows you the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives – and not just patients, but also their family members. Today, … Continue reading How Hard is Nursing School?
Nurses are so important to our healthcare system. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 proves just how important our frontline workers are, especially the ones who are caring for the sick and injured. If you are thinking about starting a nursing … Continue reading Nursing School Preparation Checklist
Many employers today are requiring nurses to hold a BSN degree. If you are already working as a registered nurse, this may come as no surprise. One decade ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) called for more BSN-educated nurses in … Continue reading How Hard is it to Get a Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)?
If you’re thinking of pursuing a nursing degree, you are probably considering all of your options. You probably want a program that can accommodate your busy life. You may want a nursing school that works with your existing schedule. Whether … Continue reading Evening and Night Classes for Nurses
Goodwin University nursing graduates, Theresa Macy and Sharon Kyc, both work at Hartford HealthCare as Registered Nurses in their home care division. Since graduating from Goodwin, the two women have had incredible success applying what they’ve learned in the classroom into … Continue reading Where are They Now? Goodwin Nursing Graduates – From finals week to working the frontlines