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Dr. Amy Petrinec poses for a photo outside Henderson Hall on the 鶹Ƶ Kent campus on a sunny day.

Amy Petrinec Named College of Nursing Interim Associate Dean, Research

鶹Ƶ College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, assumed the role of Interim Associate Dean, Research effective January 16, 2024. In this role, Dr. Petrinec will support and encourage faculty as they pursue scholarly activities…
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(From left) Two-time alumna Karrie Boss, DNP ‘23, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, EBP-C, CCRN, System Director, Evidence-Based Practice at Summa Health; Michelle Michel MSN ‘99, APRN- CNP, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, program coordinator for the Structural Heart Team at Summa Health and 鶹Ƶ College of Nursing DNP student and Amanda McComas, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Manager, Clinical Training & Development for Summa Health (Photo by Summa Health).

鶹Ƶ DNP Student Uses Evidence-Based Practice to Update Summa Health’s Nurse Residency Program

Michelle Michel, MSN ‘99, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at 鶹Ƶ College of Nursing, has been instrumental in updating Summa Health System’s nurse residency program by utilizing evidence-based practice methodology.…
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A graphic of R.Á.P.I.D.O., a groundbreaking and culturally relevant acronym created to boost stroke awareness among Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

鶹Ƶ Nursing Alumna Leads Research Team in Creation of R.Á.P.I.D.O., a New Spanish Acronym for Stroke Adopted by The American Stroke Association

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AI-generated images of exaggeratedly screaming male and female gender nurses portray nursing students’ fears of entering the profession.

Fear Factor: 鶹Ƶ Nursing Professor’s Research Explores Nursing Student Fears Through AI-Generated Images

鶹Ƶ’s College of Nursing Assistant Professor Janet Reed, Ph.D., wanted to know how nursing students’ biggest fears about going into the nursing profession would translate into AI-generated art. The resulting images that portray a physical representation of…
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鶹Ƶ students walk across Risman Plaza in front of the fountain and the Kent Student Center.

Creating Career-Ready Graduates: 鶹Ƶ Recognized Nationally for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs

In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes 鶹Ƶ in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA…
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Digital holiday card that says 'Happy Holidays from 鶹Ƶ College of Nursing,' featuring a group of students wearing light blue scrubs at their clinical rotation.

Season’s Greetings from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard

As we approach the end of another eventful year, I am delighted to reflect on the remarkable progress we have achieved within our College of Nursing. I am delighted to share exciting news about the building renovations undertaken throughout this past year, and the increase in…
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Nursing faculty member observes students in the simulation lab through one-way mirror

Giving Tuesday Campaign Kicked off on Halloween

The College of Nursing is once again participating in the 鶹Ƶ Giving Tuesday Campaign which kicked off on Halloween. During the month of November, and culminating on Tuesday, November 28th, the college will be raising money for the College of Nursing Student…
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鶹Ƶ nursing senior Chukwuemeka Chukwukere wears his white scrubs outside Henderson Hall.

鶹Ƶ Nursing Seniors Awarded The Howard B. Minott, M.D., and Melodie Morgan-Minott, M.D., Minorities in Healthcare Career Scholarship

The University Hospitals Portage Medical Center (UHPMC) Foundation recently awarded The Howard B. Minott, M.D., and Melodie Morgan-Minott, M.D., Minorities in Healthcare Career Scholarship to 鶹Ƶ College of Nursing seniors Chukwuemeka Chukwukere and Ellie…
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鶹Ƶ nursing faculty member Dr. James Tudhope (far right) and his research team members Dr. Andrea Warner Stidham (far left) and Andrea Nelson (center), stand next to the Portage Path Behavioral Health sign.

鶹Ƶ Nursing Faculty Researcher Awarded $2 Million HRSA Grant to Address Maternal Mental Health Workforce Development

James Tudhope, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NPD-BC, assistant professor and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner concentration coordinator at 鶹Ƶ College of Nursing, was recently awarded a four-year, $2 million grant from the Department of Health and Human…
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New College of Nursing faculty members, from left, Meghan Edmondson and Alisha Lickwar

鶹Ƶ College of Nursing Welcomes Three New Faculty

The college welcomed three full-time faculty at the start of the fall 2023 semester.
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