“It’s about my patients…This is what drives me. It’s about taking care of people that can’t take care of themselves.” “My dad was driven. I get my work ethic from him.” Retired Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Tamara N., 54, enrolled in the Air Force right out of high school where she established herself as a … Keep Reading
Nurses in all healthcare settings encounter victims of violence. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reported the number of persons age 12 or older who had been victims of violent crime rose from 2.7 million in 2015 to 3.1 million in 2017 (up 17% from 2015), a 2-year increase of 455,700 victims. Attending to the needs … Keep Reading
Phyllis D. RN to MSN, Nursing Education “We are caretakers, and bullying shouldn’t occur in a hospital setting. I thought writing about it would help fellow nurses confront bullying activities and give additional resources so that supervisors are properly trained on spotting bullies.” Phyllis D. was a young mother of three children (ages 1, … Keep Reading
Goals and Dreams Don’t Have an Expiration Date Even after 14 years on the job, Aspen taught Bulah to look at her work “through a different lens.” Bulah P. has worked as a nurse for the past 14 years. “Being a nurse is not just a job for me. It’s not even a career. It’s … Keep Reading
There are many fields and locations where nurses work, including roles that go beyond traditional settings and bedside. If you’re looking to change your career, here are 10 nursing jobs that you may have not considered. Sports Medicine Nurse Sports Medicine is a subspecialty of orthopedic medicine that involves treating injuries and traumas caused during … Keep Reading
“I’ve learned how to write proposals for funding and licensure effectively. I am also better equipped to help people navigate through trauma.” Stephen A., 58, started his journey toward earning his Master of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling in 2000 after recovering from his own issues with addiction. After getting sober, Stephen went back … Keep Reading
Never Too Late To Go Back to School “Age shouldn’t stop you from going after your goals. Learning is a lifelong process.” Bonnie W, a vibrant 77-year-old, is one of Aspen University’s oldest graduates. A nurse for over 30 years, she has experience in critical care, emergency room, and clinics. Bonnie currently teaches nursing … Keep Reading
An MSN program (Master of Science in Nursing) is a fantastic opportunity to gain more in-depth knowledge while becoming specialized in a particular field of medicine. According to the Nurse Journal and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current annual job growth outlook for nurses with MSN degrees is increasing at a rate of 26%, … Keep Reading
So many selfless acts of nursing go unrecognized on a daily basis. Nurses Week is an opportunity for everyone to pause and appreciate nurses around the country. The theme for 2019 is “4 Million Reasons To Celebrate.” Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) is celebrating National Nurses Week with a week-long calendar of events — in … Keep Reading
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) announced that 35 nursing faculty from across the nation have been selected to participate in the 2019 AACN-Apple Digital Innovation Bootcamp: From Content to Action, held June 24-27 in Austin, Texas. Aspen’s RN to BSN Program Director, Jenny Erkfitz, was one of the members of the Selection Committee for the … Keep Reading