Overview & Events
Career Services is committed to providing allÌýAspen students and alumni with the information, resources, and tools needed to help you feel confident taking next steps as you navigate your career and professional development journey. Career Services appointments are offered virtually Monday-Friday during standard business hours to all students and alumni at no cost.
We are currently expanding our Alumni and Career Services to assist Aspen University students and alumni further their career goals. For updates on new Career Services offerings, check this site and Aspen’s Altitude blog.
Aspen University Career Services can currently support you with the following:
- Resume Proofreading
- Resources for job searching, building a resume, interviewing, and more
- Networking Opportunities
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCT
07
Webinar: What are the Challenges for Hospital Nurses who are Assigned Prelicensure Nursing Students During their Clinical Rotations?
The incivility experienced by student nurses at the hands of hospital nurses, instructors, and other hospital staff is well documented. We must keep nursing students from incivility due to the severe nursing shortage. Applying the attribution theory, which focuses on a person’s perceptions about the cause of behaviors, research was conducted to understand the challenges of the hospital nurse assigned pre-licensure nursing students for clinical rotations. A diverse group of thirty-six hospital nurses from thirteen states completed a survey to identify the challenges the hospital nurses face while assigned prelicensure nursing students for clinical rotation, answering survey questions regarding the challenges, whether the type of hospital made a difference, and whether demographics made a difference. Join this session to see the results of the study and learn how interventions can be implemented to improve the experience of the hospital nurse-assigned prelicensure nursing students for clinical rotations. Presented by Dr. Heidi Remy as a part of the Aspen University Fall Research Colloquium
OCT
07
Webinar: Harmonizing Minds: A Music Approach to Reducing Agitation – A Quality Improvement Project
Agitation is an issue for residents aged 30–60 in long-term care facilities due to underlying medical diagnoses. This project addressed agitation through a music intervention, enhancing outcomes, safety, and healthcare quality. Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, the DMAIC Process, and the Practice Question, Evidence, and Translation (PET) guided the implementation. The Pittsburgh Agitation Scale and changes in psychotropic medication usage measured the intervention, which reduced agitation. There were decreases in aberrant vocalizations (66.66%), motor agitation (66%), and resisting care (80%), and a reduction of psychotropics (1.4%), antipsychotics (0.8%), anxiolytics (1.5%), antidepressants (2.1%), and anticonvulsants (4.2%). The music intervention reduced agitation and medications, contributed to evidence-based practice, enhanced resident-centered care, and aligned with CMS mandates for psychotropic stewardship. Presented by Dr. Kamala L. Kloster as a part of the Aspen University Fall Research Colloquium
OCT
08
Webinar: Drawing Attention to the Detrimental Side Effects of Toxic Leadership in Public Education
Toxic leadership is a prevalent issue in public education, with toxic leaders showing harmful behaviors and inconsistent personalities. This leadership style can have lasting consequences on public education. This study aimed to examine the effects of toxic leadership in public education and identify strategies for addressing consequential issues such as education staff turnover, morale, and job performance. This study will explore how educators and support staff describe toxic leadership practice and its impacts in the arena of public education. Join to learn how to combat toxic leadership, strategies include holding individuals accountable, fostering a culture of respect, empowering employees, and creating a pleasant atmosphere. Presented by Dr. Park E. Johnson III as a part of the Aspen University Fall Research Colloquium
OCT
08
Webinar: The implementation of an Evidence-Based Ergonomic Protocol to Decrease Patient Injuries in an Occupational Health Setting
The project examined the effectiveness of evidence-based ergonomic injury prevention protocol in decreasing workplace ergonomic injuries, utilizing Pender’s Health Promotion Model (PHPM) as a theoretical framework and the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework for planning and implementation. An evidence-based workflow protocol was designed and used in training the patients at the project site to understand ergonomics, hazard and risk identification processes, notification, mitigation, and health-related benefits of injury prevention and wellness promotion. The protocol’s effectiveness was evaluated using a pre- and post-data analysis of percentage calculation from September 2023 to December 2023. Pre-implementation data amounted to 40%, while the post-data was zero. The result implication validates Pender’s Health Promotion Model (PHPM) and other literature, implying ergonomic injury prevention is achievable. Presented by Dr. Barbara Njemanze as a part of the Aspen University Fall Research Colloquium
OCT
09
Webinar: Implementing Social Media as a Formal Learning Tool to Increase Student Engagement
This qualitative case study’s purpose was to investigate if social media could be positively integrated into the secondary learning environment as a learning tool. In doing so, it also sought to explore if the employment of social media as a learning tool would increase student engagement in secondary English classes. Thirty-five participants volunteered to be a part of this study, and all participants had to be enrolled in English III. The results of this study suggest that there are three overarching themes that addressed the research questions: (a) implementing social media in the learning environment was positive (b) social media pushed students to want to participate more, and (c) participants would like to see social media utilized in their other classes. This study’s results suggested that social media can not only be useful as a relevant academic learning tool, but it can also be utilized to push engagement in the secondary education setting. Presented by Dr. Candace L. Oliver as a part of the Aspen University Fall Research Colloquium
OCT
09
Webinar: A Process Improvement Project to Engage Patient Portal Enrollment in a Pediatric Hospital
The technology tool of patient portals has become instrumental in managing many aspects of healthcare. As part of the electronic health record, they contribute to patients becoming a part of the decision team through in-the-moment communication, improved medication compliance, and appointment scheduling. With regulations mandating patient portal engagement, studies have shown increasing efforts by providers and medical organizations to engage individuals in using patient portals. Barriers exist for patients with low digital health literacy, socioeconomic status, and education, including those experiencing health disparities. Join us to learn how a qualitative process improvement project was designed to find a standard of practice in high-activating departments to assist lower-performing departments in meeting organizational strategic goals for portal activation. Presented by Dr. Leslie Catron as a part of the Aspen University Fall Research Colloquium
OCT
09
Webinar: Understanding the Nursing School Admission Process from the Perspective of Minority Students and Administrators
Significant health disparities persist among racial and ethnic minorities. To address these challenges and provide culturally competent care, a diverse nursing workforce is needed. Consequently, understanding the lack of diversity in nursing is imperative. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study is to explore the nursing school admission process from the perspective of minority nursing students, and their administrators. The study aimed to answer three research questions: What are the perceptions of minority nursing students in Southwest United States regarding their admission process? What are the perceived barriers to admitting minority nursing student applicants identified by nursing school administrators in Southwest United States? What actions have the nursing schools in the Southwest United States implemented to increase minorities in their nursing programs? Understanding these challenges is critical to increasing the number of minorities in nursing. Presented by Dr. Karen Ofafa as a part of the Aspen University Fall Research Colloquium
OCT
10
Webinar: Reflections from High School Graduates on K-12 Special Education Experiences and Transition: An Exploratory Phenomenological Study
The outcomes of special education learning and transition services for K-12 public school special education graduated students is less often investigated in the field of education. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study is to understand the perspectives of post-high school K-12 graduated students concerning their perceptions of the learning and transition services they experienced in the special education program prior to high school graduation. This study sought to find the answers to the research question: How do high school graduates describe the influences of their K-12 special education programs in their transition to life post-high school? A purposive sample of 8 graduated former special education students from a small rural K-12 public school in a southern state in the United States, completed a demographic survey and participated in face-to-face interviews. Join this session to see how the results may help decision makers from K-12 public schools provide better special education services for students. Presented by Dr. Albert G. Hernandez Jr. as a part of the Aspen University Fall Research Colloquium
OCT
11
Aspen University 2024 Commencement Ceremony
For more information, visit Aspen’s Commencement Webpage.
OCT
22
Webinar: LinkedIn 101: Profile Optimization Essentials
Your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression you make on potential employers and professional connections. Join us for this webinar where we’ll guide you through the essential steps to optimize your LinkedIn profile. Learn how to craft a compelling headline, showcase your skills, build a strong network, and increase your visibility to recruiters and industry leaders. Whether you’re new to LinkedIn or looking to fine-tune your profile, this session will equip you with practical tips to elevate your digital business card and open doors to new opportunities.