As we close out 2023, Aspen is celebrating the many accomplishments of our students. One of those students, Olympia Beltran, RN-MSN Public Health, was the winner of Aspen University’s 2023 Commencement Speaker Contest. Olympia shared her words of wisdom with our Commencement attendees at the October 2023 ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. Keep reading to be … Keep Reading
Today, we’re sharing Patricia Reeves’ nursing journey. Patricia graduated from Aspen University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program in January 2023, following her passion for education and sharing knowledge. Keep reading for Patricia’s story. “Nursing was my first love since. At age five, while playing with matches, I survived third-degree burns and was hospitalized for … Keep Reading
Today, we’re sharing Christa Cleveland’s story. Christa has a passion for education and used Aspen’s MSN Nursing Education and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees to springboard her into the next phase of her career. Let’s jump in. “To say I knew my path upon graduating high school would be a lie. I knew I … Keep Reading
Today, we’re sharing Michael Gyekye’s story. Michael attended Aspen University both for his MSN Nursing Education degree and his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, which he completed in August 2022. Michael’s journey shows that you can overcome obstacles, including distance, throughout your educational journey. Keep reading for Michael’s story. “Education serves as a transformative … Keep Reading
Today, we’re sharing Marina Jelen’s story. Marina is a recent graduate of Aspen University’s MSN Administration and Management program, who overcame her fears and showed that it’s never too late to keep learning. Marina is a mother, an immigrant, and learned English as a second language. Here is her story. “By the time you … Keep Reading
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Kemley Rhodes Russell, an Aspen University DNP alum who represents a commitment to continued learning and growth. Despite her health challenges, Kemley completed the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Aspen in 2022. Let’s take a look at her story. ““Shine brightly like a diamond!” My mother used … Keep Reading
Today, we’re highlighting Ashley Lunkenheimer’s DNP Project work, which focused on keeping nurses engaged in the workforce. Ashley graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in May 2022. Here’s Ashley’s story. ““I’d like to be the first person to introduce you to Dr. Ashley Lunkenheimer!” My professor Dr. Paul announced to my family … Keep Reading
At various times in history, it can often seem that the nature of the truth is a slippery concept. Still, in nursing, the importance of the truth is a sacred trust between nurses, patients, colleagues, and society as a whole. Without truth as a central protective tenet of nursing practice and the nurse-patient relationship, the … Keep Reading
If you are a new nurse graduate about to enter the job market for the first time, or an active nurse looking to transition into a different role, you will need your nursing resume to be excellent if you want to give yourself a chance to stand out and compete. Resume-reading robots, highly-coveted career opportunities, … Keep Reading
Being a hospice nurse, or end-of-life nurse, is one of the most challenging and rewarding career paths you can take. It is an intimate opportunity to really support and care for someone on their end-of-life journey. Every day brings new, unique experiences as each individual has different needs and wishes, making it imperative to customize … Keep Reading