What is nurse bullying? How is that different from incivility? Aspen University’s Sam Boone sat down with Dr. Renee Thompson, founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, an organization that works to “eradicate workplace bullying and incivility.” We cover various ways to recognize and remediate nurse bullying, the differences between bullying and incivility, and how leaders … Keep Reading
Please enjoy this guest post from Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC of Nurse Keith: Communication in nursing, medicine, and healthcare aren’t necessarily rocket science. Still, based on the roadblocks and speed bumps that lack of communication skills can cause, you would not be remiss in thinking that landing a rocket on Mars may seem like … Keep Reading
Please enjoy this guest post from Friend of Aspen University Nursing, Sarah Jividen of Mother Nurse Love on going back to school for nursing: Attending nursing school, whether it be as an aspiring RN or returning to school after working for years, can be intimidating or even downright scary. The good news is that with … Keep Reading
Nurses Who Prosper at Aspen and Beyond Use These 3 Skills Aspen nurses are people who, like yourself, lead busy lives often juggling full-time jobs and family responsibilities. Challenges come with a hectic schedule and time spent in education should leave you with skills that will help you in your everyday life. Here are 3 … Keep Reading
Study fatigue — mental tiredness leading to lower focus levels — can be tough to manage! You can keep yourself on track, using the 50/10 Rule. What is the 50/10 Rule? For every 50 minutes spent focusing on studying or working, allow yourself a 10-minute break. Building in a 10-minute break into every hour will … Keep Reading
The Realization Hits It was just another Tuesday. I was sitting at the dining room table looking for jobs when the thought crystallized. I was 34 years old, with some college credits under my belt. I was looking for jobs, but I was having trouble finding something that would give me the security and upward … Keep Reading
We asked readers, “What advice would you give to a new student?” Here are a few of the responses we received: “Do not get overwhelmed and discouraged when you first start. It looks daunting, but with a little organization and hard work, you can achieve your goals. One week at a time!” “Find a quiet … Keep Reading
It’s the new year, a time to reflect on the past year and dream up new goals for 2021! Most students at Aspen juggle work, school, personal, and family obligations. Try these tips for making a resolution and sticking to it. Set Realistic Goals. Only 8% of the population sticks to their New Year’s resolution. … Keep Reading
What is the New Student Orientation? The New Student Orientation course is designed to help orient you to the Aspen University online classroom. You will gain access to the New Student Orientation classroom once you’ve registered for your first course. Your orientation will consist of two parts; the self-guided portion and a one-on-one phone call … Keep Reading