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“Kent State is home to me.” Alumnus Returns to Pursue Master’s …

WebAlumnus Nicholas Naugle BSN ‘04, RN, CNOR, knew a graduate degree would help him continue to advance his career. Upon choosing to enroll in Kent State University College of Nursing’s Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration & Health

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“Kent State’s Clinical Nurse Specialist program has given me the …

WebAt Hillcrest, I monitor and implement exercise programs for patients with a variety of cardiac and pulmonary issues. I also help these patients understand ways to improve their health through exercise, weight loss, dietary changes and medication …

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Three-Time Kent State Nursing Alumna Named Women’s Health …

WebKent State University College of Nursing welcomed three-time alumna Alisha Lickwar WHNP-BC, MSN ‘17, BSN ’15, RN, as the new Coordinator for the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program during the fall 2023 semester. Becoming a nursing faculty …

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Two-Time Alumna Praises Kent Nursing Program, Returns for …

WebTwo-time alumna, Rachel DiPadova, BSN ’18, MSN ‘22, APRN, WHNP-BC, knew she wanted to be part of the healthcare profession early in her life. As a teenager, her grandfather was hospitalized. Before his passing, DiPadova recalled one nurse who …

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Alumna Shines as Nurse Leader

WebAs a nurse leader, Shenell Hinton, MSN, BSN ‘95, RN, CRRN, CCM, director of nursing for a local health system, loves motivating and inspiring the nurses she oversees. Every person she encounters is an opportunity to treat others with the respect and …

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Kent State prepared me for my BSN; I had full confidence it was …

WebTwo-time Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Amanda Bettis, MSN ‘19, APRN, PNP-PC, describes herself as the caring and nurturing one in her family. A choice to attend vocational school as a junior in high school for Health Services allowed …

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Recent Alumna Attributes Nursing Career Success to Kent State

WebMy name is Lydia Tadda and I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kent State University in May 2022. Today, I am a Labor and Delivery nurse at Galion Avita Health System. My responsibilities consist of labor and delivery, antepartum, …

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From Med-Surg to Deanship: Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard’s …

WebVersie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., RN, APRN, FAANP, FAAN, Kent State University College of Nursing Dean, Professor and Henderson Endowed Chair, says that although there are other nurses in her family, it was a high school career day aptitude …

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Kent State University College of Nursing to Launch Redesigned …

WebKent State University’s College of Nursing will welcome its first nursing cohort into the revised Ph.D. in Nursing program in the fall 2021 semester. The newly developed, state-of-the-science curriculum was thoughtfully constructed to prepare …

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Advanced Degree Provides Alumna Opportunity to see her direct …

WebFrom a young age, alumna Heather M. Bevan, MSN ‘20, RN, knew she wanted to join the nursing profession to make a difference in the world.Much of her motivation stemmed from an unfortunate experience a family member encountered in the …

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Co-Ph.D. Director Reflects on Her Legacy

WebJo A. Dowell, Ph.D., APRN, CNP, PNP, FNP-BC, CFNE, Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Ph.D. Program at Kent State University College of Nursing expertise is in child health. As a nurse researcher, she focuses on children's health outcomes for …

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Kent State’s 100% Online RN-to-BSN Program

WebInterested in science, medicine and helping others, Amanda Hutchison, BA, RN, explored various career paths before discovering nursing blended her passions into an occupation with endless opportunities for professional and academic growth.A practicing …

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Following Family Emergency, Nursing Emerges as Path for BSN …

WebRecently, Peterson began working as a nurse technician at Summa Health in Akron in the Family Medicine Center. Her roles involve rooming patients, durable medical equipment (DME) orders, point of care testing (POCT) such as drawing A1C, lipid …

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“If you have a goal in mind related to advancing your nursing …

WebJoan M. Hanson, BSN, RN, CHPCA,. is a current student in the Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership program at Kent State and will graduate with her master’s degree in May 2020. Coming from a family where several members are …

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Kent State’s Reputation for providing Excellent and Well-rounded

WebTwo-time alumna Mary Ritter, MSN ‘16, RN, FNP-BC, was seeking career advancement, the opportunity to add to her knowledge base and the chance to prove to herself that she could complete a master’s program when she enrolled in Kent State …

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Faculty Spotlight: Louise Knox, DNP, RN, FNP-BC

WebLouise Knox, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, assistant professor and coordinator for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration, first entered the healthcare field as a Wilderness EMT while living in Telluride, Colorado. She worked for the Fire Department …

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Advanced Degree Helps Alumna Create Lasting Relationships with …

WebElizabeth Bott, MSN ‘19, APRN, PMHNP-BC, has a longing to create lasting relationships with her patients which led her to seek out an advanced degree nursing program. “I had worked as an in-patient behavioral health nurse for many years and …

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American Health Care in London

WebYes! For those who don't already know, the Cleveland Clinic has several international locations - Toronto, Abu Dhabi and now London. This was the part of the trip I couldn't wait for. How does a giant like the Cleveland Clinic, which was born and raised …

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Studying Abroad: A Kent State Nursing Student’s Month-Long …

WebThat changed when I discovered Kent State University’s Florence Health Institute summer study abroad option! I knew I had to take advantage of that opportunity. While I have traveled abroad before, I was excited to immerse myself in another culture …

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Why Take Nursing Students To London

WebSo to be honest, my journey to London began when I accepted the position to teach Community Health Nursing. Prior to the pandemic, I was interested in real-time comparisons between the healthcare system of the United States with other developed …

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