The first few years of working as a nurse are equal parts challenging and exhilarating. After countless tests, papers, and simulation labs, you finally get to put your hard-earned nursing education into action. Nursing school may have taken you to the brink of insanity at times, but all of the madness finally made sense once … Keep Reading
Please enjoy this personal essay from Wanda Jamison, who graduated from Aspen in 2020 with an MSN in Public Health. Her educational journey has brought many fascinating learning activities and meaningful hands-on experiences. Imagine a world without any goals or aspirations for the future in order to move forward. Imagine a world without any accomplishments … Keep Reading
Aspen invites you to meet our faculty — Anny Dionne! Canadian-born, Dr. Anny Dionne, not only teaches Aspen BSN nurses, she’s also a proud BSN alumnus. She believes nurses can do anything! What is your name: Anny Dionne DNP, MSN-Ed., RN Where are you from? Québec, Canada, but has lived in Florida since 2005. … Keep Reading
Inspired by a nurse who cared for her after her son’s birth, Jennifer P. decided to become a nurse herself in 1984. Thirty years later, she went from RN to BSN. She graduated with honors in 2020. My experience as a graduate from Aspen University has uplifted my life interpersonally more than I ever imagined. … Keep Reading
Friend of Aspen, Sarah Jividen of Mother Nurse Love shares her advice on what to highlight should your son or daughter say they want to be a nurse like you: My children love to emulate me. I see it when they wear my shoes around the house and insist on using the same type of … Keep Reading
One of the most coveted nursing jobs is working for The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). With over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. According to Va.gov, the VHA provides care at 1,255 healthcare facilities, including … Keep Reading
Friend of Aspen, Keith Carlson, aka Nurse Keith shares his advice on how to practice self-care for nurses to evade burnout. COVID-19 has brought an existential threat to humanity’s doorstep, and few have been untouched in these unprecedented times. Stress, anxiety, and burnout are very real for nurses, and to avoid negative consequences, disciplined … Keep Reading
Ken Fielder, 50, was born into a family of nurses. His mom was a pediatric nurse, and his younger sister is an ICU Nurse. “Sometimes, we would talk shop and compare how the nursing industry has grown and changed since my mom’s time.” In 2019, Ken completed the RN to BSN program at Aspen University. … Keep Reading
Please enjoy this guest author post from friend of Aspen, Raquel Miller, RN, BSN aka “Nurse Rocky”. Raquel is an ICU travel nurse and founder of Hey Nurse Rocky, a platform that promotes creativity, community, and confidence building in nursing. “Generally speaking, there are two kinds of learning: experience, which is gained from your … Keep Reading
As a continuation of our MSN in Administration and Management series, experienced nurse administrator and author, Maureen Bonatch answers the question “What can you do with an MSN in Nursing Administration?” The physical demands of years of working as a floor nurse influenced my decision to return to school. I wanted to work toward … Keep Reading