Sixty-four years young, Carol G. is an energetic and self-described “chatty Cathy” who recently fulfilled a lifelong dream of earning her BSN. It was a long time coming. Carol started her nursing career in 1976 after graduating with an ADN from Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama. She fulfilled various nursing positions, including direct patient … Keep Reading
Roberto Clemente is a name many baseball fans recognize, but for Puerto Ricans like soon-to-be Aspen University graduate Nestor Medina, hold Roberto in reverence. As a professional baseball player, Clemente ranks among the best of all time. He was awarded 12 Gold Gloves, selected as the 1966 National League MVP and the 1971 World Series … 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
Brenda’s Recipe for Nurse Educator Success: First, take a scoop of passion for nursing and fold in a desire to teach. Add a touch of fastidiousness, and drizzle in some curiosity. Mix well with hard work and a yearning for beauty. The secret ingredient is life-long learning — I chose Aspen University for my MSN. … Keep Reading
With the help of Aspen University’s Dean of Nursing, Dr. Marcos Gayol, we break down the important differences between public health nurses vs community health nurses. History of Public Health Nursing Public health nursing began in the mid-1800s in England when Florence Nightingale trained nurses in the district nursing concept. Nurses were assigned and responsible … Keep Reading
Ranging from hospital-based roles to outpatient clinics to hospice to insurance companies, nurses today have more professional options than ever before. I have held healthcare-related positions for over 35 years and served as a registered nurse for over 20 years. I have worked in both in-patient and outpatient health care. At the moment, I work … 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
“It’s about my patients…This is what drives me. It’s about taking care of people that can’t take care of themselves.” “My dad was driven. I get my work ethic from him.” Retired Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Tamara N., 54, enrolled in the Air Force right out of high school where she established herself as a … Keep Reading
Nurses in all healthcare settings encounter victims of violence. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reported the number of persons age 12 or older who had been victims of violent crime rose from 2.7 million in 2015 to 3.1 million in 2017 (up 17% from 2015), a 2-year increase of 455,700 victims. Attending to the needs … Keep Reading
Phyllis D. RN to MSN, Nursing Education “We are caretakers, and bullying shouldn’t occur in a hospital setting. I thought writing about it would help fellow nurses confront bullying activities and give additional resources so that supervisors are properly trained on spotting bullies.” Phyllis D. was a young mother of three children (ages 1, … Keep Reading