Christine Smith-Murphy graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Public Health in October 2023. Using inspiration from her mother and grandmother, Christine turned her caring and compassion into a fulfilling career in nursing. Asking, “What is your educational journey”, at first, seems like a basic question but it is a bit … Keep Reading
Julie is an Aspen alum who demonstrates that you can achieve amazing things through organization and perseverance. Julie graduated from Aspen’s RN-MSN bridge program in February 2023 after transferring from another nursing program. Julie is a great example of the amazing things Aspen’s transfer students can achieve through dedication! Keep reading to hear Julie’s story. … Keep Reading
Today, we’re featuring one of Aspen’s MSN alumni, Erin Torp. Erin graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing program with a specialization in Nursing Education. Erin was able to use her MSN Nursing Education degree to launch a career educating future nurses. Keep reading to experience Erin’s journey. “I grew up in … Keep Reading
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 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
Nursing school is an investment in your future. Although it eventually pays for itself with a fulfilling nursing career, it can be challenging during the initial stages, especially when it comes to finances. One of the concerns that future nurses have in common is how much does nursing school cost? There is no single, clear … Keep Reading
So, you want to become a registered nurse? The first step on your journey is to finish a nursing program. Through classroom and clinical training, nursing school teaches you the essential skills you’ll need for the role and to care for patients. But how long is nursing school? The path you take to become a … Keep Reading
Nursing is a respected and trusted profession. In fact, nursing ranked as the most trusted profession for the 20th year in a row in 2022. If you’re considering a career as a nurse, there are many opportunities across various roles, and kickstarting your nursing education is an essential first step for your career path. But … Keep Reading
As we kick off 2022, we can’t wait for the new beginnings and achievements this year has in store for Aspen University and our students. But with New Year’s resolutions and goals all on our minds, we also wanted to look back on the amazing milestones the Aspen community reached in 2021. This past year … Keep Reading