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 … Continue reading Earning Your “RN Degree”: What You Need to Know
Are you interested in becoming a machinist or machine operator, and looking for a trade school to help kickstart your career? Learn the difference between a machinist trade school and a comprehensive, career-focused CNC machinist training program. Machinists play a … Continue reading Considering a Machinist Trade School for CNC?
Goodwin College CNC student David Henry spent most of his working career as a mechanic, examining how things functioned and putting his knowledge into practice as a fixer and a builder. Two years ago, David decided the time was right … Continue reading Putting It Together: David Henry Provides a “Helping Hand”
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 … Continue reading Top Nurse Leadership Jobs You Can Land with an MSN
The welder job description is a multi-faceted one, involving everything from mathematics to machine operation, to design and all things metalwork. If you are interested in becoming a welder, you should expect a very hands-on workday. Welding is both innovative … Continue reading The Welder Job Description
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 … Continue reading From ADN to MSN, and Beyond: 6 Steps Towards Advancing Your Nursing Career
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
Welding is one of the most impactful areas of the manufacturing industry – contributing to the creation of airplanes, automobiles, space crafts, bridges, building structures, oil rigs, wind turbine towers, and really, all things metal. You see, welders aren’t just … Continue reading 10 Types of Welding Careers You’ll Want to Know About
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?
by Janice Watts Nursing Department Chair and Associate Professor Goodwin College “Someone, help me — I don’t understand!” This frequent reaction from students beginning the application process for Goodwin College’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program inspired me to write … Continue reading Navigating the Associate Degree Nursing Program Admission Point System: Eight FAQs
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?
Are you interested in pursuing a career as a welder? That’s good news because there is currently a high demand for trained manufacturing workers across the nation, and especially in Connecticut. That said, the skills gap still exists. In Connecticut, … Continue reading The Welding Job Outlook in Connecticut
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, andidentify 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
Are you interested in a nursing career? Nursing is one of the most fulfilling careers available. As a nurse you have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives daily. There are many different paths you can take to … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a BSN and MSN Degree?
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?
