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Pamela Rafferty-Semon, MSN-ED, RN

College of Nursing
Associate Lecturer
Campus:
Kent
Office Location:
Henderson Hall
Office Hours:
My office hours are flexible throughout the week, so please email me to make an appointment so that we can meet viturally.
Contact Information
Email:
praffer1@kent.edu
Phone:
330-672-8797
Fax:
330-672-5003

Biography

I have had almost 30 years of nursing experience working in a variety of settings. I have been a nurse in the hospital setting for 11 years, worked in the community setting for 5 years, and taught nursing students for 10 years. My nursing specialties include community health nursing, public health, health promotion and education, nursing education, and primary prevention. I am currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Health Education and Promotion at Kent State University College of Education, Health and Human Services.

Courses

  • NURS 40020 - Community Health Nursing
  • NURS 40045 - Integration of Leadership and Management in Nursing
  • NURS 30070 - Health Care Policy

Education

MSN-ED, University of Phoenix, 2009 BSN, Ohio State University, 1989

Expertise

Community Health Nursing Public Health Nursing Health Education and Promotion Nursing Education Primary Prevention

Publications

  • Rafferty-Semon, P., Jarzembak, J., & Shanholtzer, J. (January 31, 2017). Simulating complex community disaster preparedness: Collaboration for Point of Distribution. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 22(1), Manuscript 3.
  • Rafferty-Semon, P., Jarzembak, J., & Shanholtzer, J. (April, 2014). “Creating Partnerships in Preparing the Community for Disaster” project to peers via a Power Point presentation and handouts at the Office of Experiential Education & Civic Engagement

    Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • Eta Sigma Gamma Rho Chapter
  • Awards/Achievements

    • 2016, Nominee, Daisy Faculty Award, Kent State University College of Nursing
    • 2014, "Creating Partnerships in Preparing the Community for Disaster” course project was awarded $500.00 to off-set costs associated with providing students with a disaster simulation hands-on experience.
    • 2014, "2014 Faculty Commitment Award” presented by Kent State University Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement

    Research Institutes and Initiatives

    Healthy Communities Research Initiative
    College of Nursing

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    1375 University Esplanade, Kent, Ohio 44242


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    800 E. Summit St.
    Kent, OH 44242

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