Aspen invites you to meet our faculty — Anny Dionne!聽 Canadian-born, Dr. Anny Dionne, not only teaches Aspen BSN nurses, she鈥檚 also a proud BSN alumnus. She believes nurses can do anything!聽 What is your name: Anny Dionne DNP, MSN-Ed., RN聽 Where are you from? Qu茅bec, Canada, but has lived in Florida since 2005.聽 … Keep Reading
Inspired by a nurse who cared for her after her son’s birth, Jennifer P. decided to become a nurse herself in 1984. Thirty years later, she went from RN to BSN. She graduated with honors in 2020. My experience as a graduate from 糖心logo has uplifted my life interpersonally more than I ever imagined. … Keep Reading
Friend of Aspen, Sarah Jividen of Mother Nurse Love shares her advice on what to highlight should your son or daughter say they want to be a nurse like you: My children love to emulate me. I see it when they wear my shoes around the house and insist on using the same type of … 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 for nurses to evade burnout.聽 COVID-19 has brought an existential threat to humanity鈥檚 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 … Keep Reading
Ken Fielder, 50, was born into a family of nurses. His mom was a pediatric nurse, and his younger sister is an ICU Nurse. 鈥淪ometimes, we would talk shop and compare how the nursing industry has grown and changed since my mom鈥檚 time.鈥� In 2019, Ken completed the RN to BSN program at 糖心logo.聽 … Keep Reading
Please enjoy this guest author post from friend of Aspen, Raquel Miller, RN, BSN aka 鈥淣urse Rocky鈥�. Raquel is an ICU travel nurse and founder of Hey Nurse Rocky, a platform that promotes creativity, community, and confidence building in nursing.聽 鈥淕enerally speaking, there are two kinds of learning: experience, which is gained from your … Keep Reading
As a continuation of our MSN in Administration and Management series, experienced nurse administrator and author, Maureen Bonatch answers the question “What can you do with an MSN in Nursing Administration?” The physical demands of years of working as a floor nurse influenced my decision to return to school. I wanted to work toward … 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 鈥� if not full time 鈥� as you pursue your bachelor鈥檚, and you doubtless have bills to pay and mouths to feed. In other … Keep Reading
Country song 鈥淧rayed for You鈥� by Matt Stell reminds Brandy of her RN to MSN journey every time she hears it on the radio. For Brandy, no mountain is ever too big.聽 Obtaining a graduate degree means many different things to everyone. Our own backgrounds, perceptions, and experiences influence how we may feel about our … Keep Reading