Are you a nurse who’s ready to take your career and education to the next level? Have you been considering what you can do to advance the nursing industry and your career goals? Then consider earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. This degree gives you the foundation to expand your knowledge and advance … Keep Reading
The widespread adoption of telehealth and remote nursing jobs has been increasing since the COVID-19 pandemic. Although patients may not physically come into an office for treatment, they still need support and guidance, now more than ever. With remote nursing, nurses can provide patient support and bridge the gap between health care and the community … Keep Reading
Between an increase in health care needs and the imminent retirement age of approximately 1 million nurses, the nursing shortage has been an ongoing issue. Now COVID-19 has also exacerbated hospitals, nurses, and health care needs. However, nursing schools saw an enrollment bump amid the pandemic, as students were inspired to make a difference. And … Keep Reading
As a second-career nursing school student, I thought studying nursing to achieve my BSN wouldn’t be that hard. After all, I already had a bachelor’s degree in journalism and several years of medical device sales experience under my belt. I somehow figured that by working in the same vicinity as other nurses, I had absorbed … Keep Reading
Nursing school, advanced nursing degrees, multiple businesses, a primary care practice—these are just some of the accomplishments Aspen alumni Dr. Pamela Manning, DNP, MSN-Ed, APRN, AGNP-BC, achieved in little over a decade. “I make sure I’m living as if it’s my last day. But I do not waste moments. Everything that I do in my … Keep Reading
Nurses are caregivers for all types of patients, and it takes a special amount of care and training to support a patient who has survived sexual assault or abuse. Aiding a patient with such trauma requires the work of nurses known as SANEs. What is a SANE? Sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) are forensic nurses … Keep Reading
Whether you’re a student nurse, recent grad, or veteran nurse, becoming a member of a professional nursing organization can have benefits. Networking, continuing education, and camaraderie are just a few membership advantages in a nursing organization, but there are also some obstacles or drawbacks. And sifting through all the organizations can be confusing. Here’s how … Keep Reading
If you could further your nursing education at the highest level to advance your career, what path would you take? Some may consider becoming a nurse practitioner (NP), while others may lean toward earning the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. DNP vs. NP—the acronyms are so similar, but how do they differ? You might … Keep Reading
Longtime nurse Rose Tyler always had her mind set on becoming an RN. But a discouraging setback led her on a path of anxiety that delayed her career goals. Years later, with the support of her loved ones, Rose achieved her RN dream and advanced her education even further. In 2020, she graduated from Aspen … Keep Reading
Remote nursing jobs are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to technology making healthcare more accessible. Along with the need for positions to become virtual, and the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the role of nurses, more nurses are using their skills in work-from-home positions. Here are some online nursing jobs that allow you to use your skills and … Keep Reading