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From Ascend Learning and all our team members — we wish you all a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday weekend spent with family and friends, spreading joy, sharing gratitude and taking time to rest, recharge and reemerge with renewed focus, energy and enthusiasm. 

Meet Kristin Parker, creative director at Ascend Learning. Kristin manages a team of designers and leads print and digital marketing projects across many Ascend brands. "The culture and the people at Ascend are why I’ve been here for 24 years," Kristin said. "There is a lot of opportunity for collaboration across business units and upskilling to meet the design needs of different teams. I know many people across the organization, so it feels good to be pulled into different initiatives beyond the day-to-day and feel that my team is trusted and valued." Follow the link in the comments below to hear more from Kristin about what it’s like to work at Ascend. #people #culture #employeevoices #culture #careers

At Ascend Learning, we're dedicated to empowering the healthcare industry by providing key insights and resources to learners, educators and employers. Ascend brand National Healthcareer Association (NHA) has recently unveiled the 2024 Industry Outlook Report, a vital tool that encapsulates the dynamic nature of healthcare and offers strategic guidance for the future. The report contains valuable insights for allied health stakeholders who are helping shape the future of healthcare, from understanding the power of credentials and upskilling initiatives to finding innovative solutions to enhance recruitment and retention efforts. This is how we help change lives. To download the full report, follow the link in the comments below. #healthcare #alliedhealth #education #thoughtleadership

Juneteenth is an important day in U.S. history we recognize and honor at Ascend. We encourage each of you to take time to reflect on the history of this occasion and consider it an opportunity to engage in charitable, educational or celebratory events in your local area. How do you plan to recognize Juneteenth in your community? Let us know in the comments. #juneteenth #diversity #history

At Ascend, we're fortunate to have team members who are thought leaders in their field, advocate for the industries and professions we serve and share their knowledge and expertise, including Mike DeSimone, general manager of Ascend brands MedHub and BoardVitals. In an article featured in Healthcare Business Today, Mike explores the necessity of integrating AI, VR, and data analytics to meet the individual needs of learners, calling for a transformative approach to address the acute healthcare professional shortage. "Today's learners crave active engagement and hands-on experience," Mike writes. "Through integrative learning, we can create dynamic learning environments that prepare them for what they’ll face over their careers. If we embrace new tools, we can dramatically increase the quality of learning environments, diversify the healthcare profession, and ultimately deliver better care in the future." This is how we help change lives. hashtag #wechangelives #thoughtleader #healthcare

Meet Hannah Kelley, a test development manager for Innovative Learning and Assessment Solutions, a shared services department at Ascend Learning. In her role, Hannah plans and coordinates the assessment creation work of the test development team, ensuring that product creation workflows are established and coordinated with the appropriate teams — and that her team has the tools and resources to accomplish the work. "From the moment I started [at Ascend], I felt welcomed and embraced by the team," said Hannah. "My team members have consistently demonstrated selflessness and positivity as they look for solutions to each new challenge. That kind of support and collaboration is what stands out the most to me when I think about my experience at Ascend." Hear more from Hannah about what it's like to work at Ascend in this Q&A. Check out the link in the comments. #wechangelives #employeevoices #team #people #careers 

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Kathy Baldridge DNP FNP-BC FAANP, lead nurse practitioner education specialist at Ascend brand Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA), has been honored with the 2024 Advocate State Award for Excellence in Louisiana by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Given to only one nurse practitioner (NP) from each state, this award recognizes Kathy’s tireless advocacy for nurse practitioners and her significant contributions to patient care. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing the NP profession, doubling the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners membership during her time as president, championing full practice authority for APRNs, and passing multiple bills impacting nurse practitioner care and patient care. Please join us in congratulating Kathy on this well-deserved recognition. We are honored to have her on our team and look forward to supporting her continued contributions to healthcare and nurse practitioner education. To learn more about Kathy's career in nursing and her latest thought leadership advice on advocacy in APEA's blog, follow the links in the comments. #wechangelives #nursing #healthcare

At Ascend, we're fortunate to have team members who are thought leaders in their field, advocate for the industries and professions we serve, and share their knowledge and expertise, including Estelle Mense, vice president of marketing. Estelle recently appeared on Demand Spring's "Marketing Unplugged" podcast to share key insights from The Marketing Career Longevity survey, a study she conducted to understand what it takes to have a long career in marketing. "I was thrilled to uncover that marketers have high job satisfaction levels," Estelle said. "It was equally encouraging to see that most marketers in their 50s and 60s feel they are performing at their peak or that the best of their career has yet to come. I found it interesting that people attributed their success to personal leadership and managed to be equally successful if they specialized in an industry or if they gained experiences across multiple industries." To listen to the conversation, find it on your preferred podcast streaming service or click the link in the comments below. #thoughtleader #marketing #careers

In recognition of Pride Month and as we evolve our inclusive practices at Ascend, we're providing our team members with various helpful resources to empower them with knowledge and help them practice inclusivity at work. We're also sharing ways they can support #LGBTQIA groups in the communities where they live and work and how to access #PrideMonth resources and content through our benefits partners. We want our team members to bring their whole authentic selves to work because when we're at our best and most genuine, it leads to our most creative thinking, strongest collaboration and continued innovation — allowing us to continue changing lives. #pride #pridemonth #wechangelives

Meet Robert Attenweiler, manager of Learning Design, part of Innovative Learning and Assessment Solutions (ILAS), a shared services team at Ascend Learning. Robert supports a talented team of learning design strategists, instructional designers, narrative designers, and technical learning designers who create engaging interactive learning experiences that range from what will become our 2-D simulations to interactive role-play simulations with learner performance dashboards to continuous-scrolling e-learning modules and other non-narrative learning content. "I love the constant push toward innovation when working with interactive experiences," Robert says. "And I'm inspired by the unexpected ways the learning we're promoting intersects in our everyday lives." Hear more from Robert about what it's like working for Ascend in our Q&A linked in the comments. #wechangelives #employees #culture