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Wendy Gomez’s path to social work started in nursing school
Ever notice how other people sometimes know us better than we know ourselves? Ask Wendy Gomez a few years ago what she wanted to do with her life, and she would have confidently answered, “Become a nurse.” At the time, she was working as a certified nursing assistant and attending nursing school at night. A […]
December 23rd, 2015
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Social work and poverty prevention
Fighting social injustices including poverty is at the heart of the social work profession. And now, with the growing political debate surrounding the disparity between the wealthy and the poor, the spotlight shines a little brighter on the role social workers play in helping those in need. According to the Census Bureau, poverty affects more […]
December 9th, 2015
Posted in Social Work Careers
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