Message from the BSN Campus Coordinator

A little about me.....

I have been a member of the Kent State University at Salem Campus faculty team for 16 years.  I teach the medical-surgical (Adults) course as well as all of the pharmacology courses.  While at Salem, I have taught many of the other BSN courses as well as coordinated a Mentor initiative for nursing students and am currently expanding that program across all degree programs.  I also am involved with our international travel program and oversee our annual trips to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.  

I achieved both of my baccalaureate and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Kent State University.  I am currently enrolled in a doctoral of education degree program at Kent State (Ed.D.).  I am a Certified Advanced Practice nurse and have practiced in end stage renal care and primary care over the past 15 years.  

My clinical practice as a registered nurse has included both acute and long-term care.  I have performed as a director of nursing in both of those settings.  I have also worked with the American Red Cross as both a volunteer and the director of educational programs in the community.

I have presented at numerous national, international, and professional and community-based conferences. In addition, I have submitted two grant proposals, all to enhance the learning experience of our students and received one of these grants

I am a member of the Northeast Ohio Organization of Advanced Practice Nurses, National League of Nursing, the American Association of Collegiate Nursing, The American Association of Nurse Practitioners Nurses, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau.

I am a life-long Columbiana County resident and cannot imagine living anywhere else!  I have three children and two grandchildren.  My husband and I are avid outdoorsmen and enjoy time fishing, hunting, and gardening.  

Remember that as Coordinator of the BSN programs at Salem, I am primary advisor for all current BSN students. I would like you to know that I welcome all of you to stop and see me, especially if you have any questions or concerns. 

Building: Salem Campus Main Classroom Building
Office Location/ Hours: Office # 47
Email: lsmartin@kent.edu
Phone: 330-337-4273

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