Learn how Aspen University is responding to COVID-19.
Are you interested in a career in labor and delivery, but you want a more hands-on approach? Does the excitement of caring for an expecting mom and being up close and personal during delivery excite you? Are you interested in gynecology as much as you are nursing? Nurse midwifery may be the right career for … Keep Reading
One of the most coveted nursing jobs is working for The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). With over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. According to Va.gov, the VHA provides care at 1,255 healthcare facilities, including … Keep Reading
Friend of Aspen, Keith Carlson, aka Nurse Keith shares his advice on how to practice self-care to evade burnout. COVID-19 has brought an existential threat to humanity’s doorstep, and few have been untouched in these unprecedented times. Stress, anxiety, and burnout are very real for nurses, and to avoid negative consequences, disciplined attention to … Keep Reading
Please enjoy this guest author post from friend of Aspen, Raquel Miller, RN, BSN aka “Nurse Rocky”. Raquel is an ICU travel nurse and founder of Hey Nurse Rocky, a platform that promotes creativity, community, and confidence building in nursing. “Generally speaking, there are two kinds of learning: experience, which is gained from your … Keep Reading
As a healthcare professional and RN working towards your BSN, your nursing career needs to keep moving forward, even as your education continues. You may be working per diem or part-time — if not full time — as you pursue your bachelor’s, and you doubtless have bills to pay and mouths to feed. In other … Keep Reading
Many prospective and experienced nurses are unaware of how many exciting career opportunities exist outside of bedside nursing. While the skills you gain through delivering patient care at the bedside provides an excellent foundation for your nursing practice, these skills are also easily transferable into a variety of other unique nursing roles. Here are five … Keep Reading
Nurse administrators draw from a blend of nursing, business, and leadership skills. Education levels, titles, and settings for nurse administrators may vary, but generally, they often oversee the nursing staff, patients, and administrative duties. Many nurses move into management or leadership roles with little to no experience. Some may have the misconception that working in … Keep Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to highlight the importance of educating and growing the nursing workforce. Here are seven reasons why it is still the best time for nursing school. Nursing is the #1 most trusted profession in America, and that won’t change any time soon. For the past 18 years, nurses have been the most … Keep Reading
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the job outlook for RN’s is growing 12% faster than average. There might be plenty of nursing opportunities available, but it’s crucial to ensure you’re maintaining — or striving toward — one that matches your career goals. The demand for nurses could be unevenly distributed across geographic … Keep Reading
Many healthcare workers (and others) are feeling increased levels of stress amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. During this challenging time, it is more important than ever to show support for our frontline healthcare workers. Fortunately, with all the destruction that COVID-19 has carried in its wake, the virus is also showing us how supportive our … Keep Reading
