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Second Degree Nursing Programs: What You Should Know

March 22, 2019 Sara Germain

Working in the healthcare industry is a rewarding and challenging experience. Being a nurse is an extra special role, with intense, one-on-one work helping care for patients every day. Should you decide that you’d like to switch careers or advance your career… Read more...

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How to Become a Nurse Manager in Connecticut

March 21, 2019 Sara Germain

Nurse management is a popular career path among RNs desiring a leadership role in the thriving field of healthcare. Nurse managers have the important responsibility of overseeing nursing departments and staff. They are also responsible for ensuring a high quality of patient… Read more...

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Master’s in Healthcare Administration vs. an MSN Degree: Which is Right for You?

March 4, 2019 Sara Germain

A nursing career is one of the most rewarding career options out there. Nurses have the opportunity to make an incredible impact in people’s lives by providing a high standard of care and compassion to patients. Nursing is also a great profession… Read more...

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An Overview of Nursing Master’s Degree Options

February 20, 2019 Sara Germain

Earning a Master’s in Nursing (MSN), for many nurses professionals, is the necessary next step to advancing their careers in the field. An MSN degree can provide increased autonomy on the job, higher salary opportunities, and greater career satisfaction. For those nurses… Read more...

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How to Take Your Non-Nursing Degree to a BSN

February 14, 2019 Sara Germain

Plans change. Things happen. Inspiration sparks. Right now, you may have a great degree – maybe even a great job) – but it’s in a field that don’t want to spend the rest of your life in. Maybe you want to step… Read more...

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Jen Kiluk, Student Nurse: A Real-Life Final Exam

February 11, 2019 Sara Germain

When first-semester Goodwin College Nursing student Jenn Kiluk arrived to pick her young son up at his school in December 2018, little did she dream that she was about to experience what she now refers to as a “real-life final exam.” Coming… Read more...

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What a Master’s in Nursing Leadership Can Mean for Your Career

February 7, 2019 Sara Germain

Did you think that registered nurses (RNs) were at the top of the nursing career ladder? Think again! Lucrative leadership roles in nursing await you at the end of a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree. Becoming a Nurse Manager or a… Read more...

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What Does Advocacy in Nursing Mean Today?

January 28, 2019 Sara Germain

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 these definitions.… Read more...

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What Goes into the Top Graduate Nursing Programs?

December 28, 2018 Sara Germain

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 nursing education.… Read more...

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3 Non-Clinical Nursing Jobs You Can Land with a BSN or Higher

December 24, 2018 Sara Germain

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 1,323,350 nurses… Read more...

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Making a Difference in the Community: A Goodwin Nursing Student’s Perspective

December 21, 2018 Sara Germain

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 Schools, an… Read more...

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How to Get a BSN: A Guide for Both Non-Nurses and Already-Working RNs

December 17, 2018 Sara Germain

While not always a requirement, the bachelor’s degree is becoming a standard in the nursing field. Nearly 80 percent of healthcare employers today express a strong preference for hiring nurses with a Bachelor’s of Nursing (BSN) in hand. If you have decided… Read more...

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How to Become a Nurse in Connecticut

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Sara Germain

Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career path, in terms of both personal and professional growth. In fact, registered nursing is rated #18 out of the 100 best jobs in the United States today, due to its bright job outlook, high job satisfaction,… Read more...

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Earning Your “RN Degree”: What You Need to Know

September 5, 2018 Sara Germain

Nursing is one of the most highly-respected fields not just around the country, but around the world. Nurses play an integral role in the healthcare system, serving as an important link between physicians and patients, and ensuring quality, compassionate patient care. Because… Read more...

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Top Nurse Leadership Jobs You Can Land with an MSN

August 20, 2018 Rob Muirhead

If a nurse’s resumé already shines with a Bachelor’s degree and Registered Nurse licensure, then it surely gleams with a Master of Science in Nursing! With an MSN degree, RNs can pursue nurse leadership jobs that require a higher level of professional… Read more...

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5 Healthcare Careers in Demand Now

August 20, 2018 Rob Muirhead

Despite economic recessions and frequent flux in the job market of varying industries, the healthcare field is one that continues to grow each year. In addition to job security, healthcare offers many different career paths based on an individual’s interests and flexibility.… Read more...

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From ADN to MSN, and Beyond: 6 Steps Towards Advancing Your Nursing Career

August 20, 2018 Rob Muirhead

If you are looking for a highly respected career in healthcare where you can make a real difference in people’s lives, then nursing is a great career path for you. Not only is it a rewarding career path, the nursing field also… Read more...

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Nursing Students Build Skills at YMCA Camp Chase Clinical

August 16, 2018 Rob Muirhead

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 Walker, Lauren… Read more...