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Nursing Students Advocate on Capitol Hill at National Student Policy Summit
Katie Murray and Trinity Rudolph, both junior nursing students at Â鶹¹û¶³ and members of the Honors College, participated in the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit in Washington, DC, in April 2025. The summit brought together undergraduate, master's…
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Advancing Nursing Through Research - Reflections from the 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference
In an era where healthcare organizations are challenged like never before, the role of nurses - as frontline providers, patient advocates, and evidence-based practitioners - has never been more vital. The 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference, held in March in Indianapolis, Indiana, reaffirmed th…
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Expanding Horizons: Global Education Empowers Future Nurses
This summer, more than 20 students from Â鶹¹û¶³'s College of Nursing attended the Florence Health Institute, a unique education abroad program located in the heart of Italy. These future nurses had the opportunity to view healthcare through a global lens, an experience that will shape …
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Kent State Graduate and OJIN Editor Honored with International Editorial Leadership Award
Dr. Jacqueline K. Owens, Ph.D. 10, MSN 03, RN, CNE, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Margaret Comerford Freda Award for Editorial Leadership in Nursing Publication by the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE). Dr. Owens is a two-time Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing gradua…
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Northeast Ohio's Finest: Nursing Preceptors Celebrated at Kent State
Nineteen northeast Ohio nurses, known as preceptors, were honored on Thursday, April 17, at Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing’s 19th Annual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards. The honorees represented seven hospitals, clinics, health networks, private medical practices…
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Building Community in the College of Nursing
The journey to becoming a nurse can be overwhelming, especially for first-year students. The transition into a rigorous nursing program often leads to feelings of isolation, with students struggling to form connections and unsure of where to turn for help. Aimee Flores, graduate assistant for first-…
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Behavioral Health Policy Panel at Kent State: A Critical Discussion on Access and Advocacy
On Nov. 21, 2024, Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s nursing program hosted a policy panel focused on access to behavioral health resources. The event brought together a multidisciplinary group of students from the nursing, sociology, psychology and sonography programs to engage in a thought-provoking conversa…
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Advancing Nursing Education Through Immersive Technology: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Simulation and Virtual Reality Training
Jeremy Jarzembak, Ph.D. ‘23, RN, a senior lecturer in Â鶹¹û¶³'s College of Nursing, is passionate about utilizing technology and simulation to teach nursing students. He is currently working on a National Science Foundation grant with a multi-interdisciplinary team to develop an …
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Philanthropy, Renovation and Student Success at Kent State Nursing
At Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing, student success starts with the right support, and the right space. That’s why we’re excited to share the latest updates to Henderson Hall, designed to enhance both academic advising and hands-on learning.This past summer, our academic advising suite unde…
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A Message of Gratitude and Warmth from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard
A Year of Transformation at the College of NursingAs we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratitude for the dedication and commitment of our faculty, staff and students. Your passion for nursing excellence has been inspiring, and it has been a privilege to witness the collective effor…
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