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Katie Murray and Trinity Rudolph, both junior nursing and honors students at Kent State University, 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…
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 2025 in Indianapolis,…
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This summer, more than twenty students from Kent State University College of Nursing attended the Florence Health Institute, a unique study abroad program located in the heart of Italy. These future nurses had the opportunity to view healthcare through a global lens, an…
Dr. Jacqueline K. Owens, PhD ‘10, MSN ‘03, RN, CNE, has been by the…
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Nineteen northeast Ohio nurses, known as preceptors, were honored Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Kent State University College of Nursing’s 19th Annual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards. The honorees represented seven hospitals, clinics, health networks,…
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Once her degree is complete, junior Honors College nursing student Rylie Lapikas likely won't need to wait long to start her career. Ninety-nine percent of Kent State nursing students are employed within six months of graduation.
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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Kent State University at Geauga on June 9 to tour its nursing program with President Todd Diacon and Geauga Dean Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D. Kent State Today was there when Tressel later took part in a roundtable discussion with Geauga County…
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Kent State University recently celebrated one year of wellness-on-the-go. The Mobile Flashes program has been in motion since spring 2024, delivering healthcare services to underserved and rural communities throughout Northeast Ohio…
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After graduating from Kent State University nearly 50 years ago, James Begam is experiencing déjà vu as his daughter, Scarlett, is embarking on the same nursing program he completed in 1978.
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Some days Kent State University’s College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, “Some Days,” a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.