Nurse practitioners (NPs) are some of the most highly educated nurses who provide patients with primary care and other important, high-level medical services. While NPs have similar duties to registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners have the medical authority to diagnose … Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Get Your MSN and Become a Nurse Practitioner (after a BSN)?
People from diverse professional backgrounds gravitate towards earning a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) for very similar reasons! An MPH offers exciting career advancement opportunities, not to mention a way to make a poignant impact on the greater healthcare system. … Continue reading Should a Registered Nurse (RN) Pursue an MPH?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of jobs for advanced practice nurses will likely increase by 40% by 2031. Over the decade, more than 30,000 job openings are projected for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse … Continue reading 5 Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Specialties You Can Pursue
Greater number of underrepresented students will cross the graduation stage and step into a waiting workforce The CT Health Horizons initiative is making an impact on the critical statewide workforce shortage by allocating $30.5 million to partner colleges and universities … Continue reading CT Health Horizons Grant to Goodwin University Creates New Access to Careers in Nursing
Are you concerned about the future of your career? With the news reporting layoffs in some industries in recent months, it’s easy to wonder about your job security. While it’s impossible to predict the security of any job or field … Continue reading The Future of Work: The Most In-Demand Jobs of 2023 and Beyond
Suppose you are interested in helping people, looking for a career in an in-demand field with high job security and growth opportunities, and enjoy traveling. In that case, you may be the perfect candidate for a career in travel nursing. … Continue reading How to Become a Travel Nurse in 4 Steps
With over 50 million Americans currently experiencing a mental illness, the need for trained mental health professionals is more critical than ever before. People with mental health issues rely on mental health professionals, like psychiatric nurses, to manage complex and … Continue reading How to Get Into Psychiatric Nursing
When you go to the doctor’s office for a check-up with your kids, visit your aunt in outpatient care, or meet your great-grandfather for lunch at his long-term care facility, and your loved ones are feeling strong and healthy, you … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Are you interested in becoming a nurse? This guide provides an overview of the degree requirements, licensing process, and skills needed to become a registered nurse (RN) today. Nursing is one of the most vital and respected professions out there. … Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Nurse
Nursing school may be calling your name if you want to impact patients’ lives and join an in-demand field of work. Of course, it is also required. To become a registered nurse (RN) today, you must graduate from a state-approved … Continue reading How to Survive Nursing School: A Guide for First-Year Students
by Robin Young-Cournoyer, Associate Professor, Goodwin University In 2019, Johnson and Johnson sponsored the inaugural SONSIEL Nurse Hackathon, the most inspiring conference I had ever attended, full of health care professionals who had innovative spirit and were looking to improve … Continue reading “Nursing Students Hackathon” Returns to Goodwin
It wasn’t so long ago that mental health was deeply misunderstood. As recently as the 1950s, treatments that are now considered inhumane (such as lobotomies) or controversial (such as electroconvulsive therapy) were common treatments for mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, … Continue reading Future Trends in Mental Health Care and Where PMHNPs Fit In
To become a Registered Nurse (RN), a student must earn a nursing degree from an accredited and state-approved nursing school. The nursing graduate must also pass the NCLEX-RN exam and adhere to all other state licensing requirements to practice. However, … Continue reading How to Choose an Online RN-to-BSN Program
PMHNP Student, Mother, and Frontline Worker Holly DeVylder Prepares to Graduate Despite Two Years of Unimaginable Personal Challenges No matter how prepared you are to continue your education, life often has other plans. Holly DeVylder, Goodwin University PMHNP student, knows … Continue reading Persevering to Pursue a Lifelong Passion for Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provide health care services to families, including patients from under one year old to those over one hundred! FNPs work in a multitude of environments. Their … Continue reading Where Do Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) Work?
Prospective students seeking to obtain their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) may have a few college and career questions to consider before they enroll in an accredited program. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and top searched topics from aspiring MSN … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to a Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing is one the few medical professions that offers several pathways to licensure. Registered Nurses can launch their careers in two or three years by completing an associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or, in some states, a hospital-based diploma program. … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of a BSN Degree Program
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) looking for career advancement opportunities can find exciting options through postsecondary education. Through academics and extended clinical practice, LPN advancement is made possible — expanding a nurse’s overall knowledge while elevating their clinical skills and strengthening … Continue reading LPN Advancement Opportunities: Taking Your Career to New Heights
