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
NICU nurses play a critical role in caring for premature and critically ill newborns. NICU nurses must have specialized knowledge and skills to care for these young and fragile patients. If you are interested in becoming a NICU nurse, this article is for you! In this post, we will discuss the education and training required … Keep Reading
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a flight nurse? Flight nurses, also known as aircraft–, helicopter–, or transport nurses, are highly-skilled medical professionals who provide lifesaving medical care in the air, often in extreme and stressful conditions. As a transport nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives … Keep Reading