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Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program Receives New Accreditation
Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing, in collaboration with Portage Path Behavioral Health in Akron, Ohio, is proud to announce that the Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program has received the esteemed Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APFA)…
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Alumna Stephanie Estephan Named a 2024 Top Nurse in Northeast Ohio
Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing congratulates alumna Stephanie Estephan, MSN ‘16, RN, CHSE, who has been recognized as one of the 2024 Top Nurses in northeast Ohio, a testament to her dedication and impact within the healthcare community. Estephan, who recently celebrated 25 years at Akron …
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Alumna Grace Titus, BSN ’22, Inspires Future Nurses at Kent State’s White Coat Ceremony
Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing recently made history during its fall 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) White Coat ceremony by inviting a recent alumna as the guest speaker for the first time. Grace Titus, BSN ’22, a medical-surgical nurse at University Hospitals Geauga, perfe…
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Mani Kin Needs a Friend: Support the College of Nursing's Giving Tuesday Campaign!
For the whole month of November through Tuesday, December 3, we’re raising funds to support the future of our Simulation Lab, where nursing students get the hands-on experience they need to become amazing nurses. And, of course, no one is more central to this effort than our beloved simulation manik…
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Spring 2024 Publications, Presentations and Recognitions
The College of Nursing is proud to recognize the achievements of our talented alumni, students, faculty and staff. From college innovations and presentation to new grant awards and published articles, the past few months have been very busy. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals…
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Exercise and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Emerging Research from Dr. Meghan Edmondson
According to the National Institute for Mental Health, nearly 11 percent of children in the United States aged 5-17 have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder that results in difficulties with focused attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.
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The Power of Resiliency: A Kent State Nursing Alum Story
Long before Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing alum Stephen Baldwin, BSN ’24, ever stepped foot on the Kent Campus, his life experiences had sent him down a trajectory that would ignite his interest in the nursing profession. Just after 9/11, when Baldwin was only seven weeks old, his father w…
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An Enduring Love: Kent State Nursing Spring Graduates Celebrate Engagement
From high school sweethearts to Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing graduates, the journey for Maria Poppenhouse, BSN ’24 and Paul Thrams, BSN ’24 has been nothing short of inspiring. They both recently completed their nursing program together, a testament to their unwavering support for …
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Older Adults with Chronic Illness Use Generative AI Images to Reminisce on their Lives
Using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create images, Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing faculty members Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN, and Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, are helping older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities tangibly see their cherished memories once again. Th…
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Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing Partners with Girard High School
Â鶹¹û¶³ College of Nursing and Girard High School are working together to help Girard High School graduates obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree at Kent State. Through the generous support of a Girard High School graduate, the Sheward Family Nursing Scholarship was rece…
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