College of Nursing
First Year Nursing Student Co-Chairs Delta Zeta Philanthropic Event
Laney Mikes, a Kent State University first-year student majoring in nursing, and Maddy Mika a senior majoring in marketing at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, served as co-chairs for the Annual Delta Zeta Lip Sync, a philanthropic event that raises money for children…
Leave a Legacy: Support our Henderson Hall Renovations
We are thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of renovations to Henderson Hall is scheduled to begin this summer. This represents the next step towards improving our nursing facilities to match our outstanding nursing instruction. Phase 2 of the renovations will reshape and rehome our advising suite of o…
Caring for Caregivers: Drs. Amy Petrinec and Cindy Wilk Conduct Research for a Mental Health Smartphone App (MHapp) to Support Caregivers of ICU Patients
College of Nursing faculty Drs. Amy Petrinec and Cindy Wilk focus their research efforts on improving quality of life for family members who not only struggle with their loved one’s prolonged illness, but also find themselves propelled into a caregiving role.
Three College of Nursing Faculty Honored with Kent State Platinum Teaching Recognition Award
Kent State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that three Kent State College of Nursing faculty members, Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN and Taryn Burhanna, MSN, APRN, NP-C, recently received the Platinum Teaching Recognition Award from Kent State Universi…
Amy Petrinec Named College of Nursing Interim Associate Dean, Research
Kent State University 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 through transparency i…
Kent State 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 Kent State University College of Nursing, has been instrumental in updating Summa Health System’s nurse residency program by utilizing evidence-based practice methodology. Michel explained that evid…
Kent State University 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
Under the direction of Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Jennifer (Sanner) Beauchamp, Ph.D., BSN ’96, RN, associate professor at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, R.Á.P.I.D.O., a groundbreaking and culturally relevant acronym was created to boost stroke awareness among…
Fear Factor: Kent State Nursing Professor’s Research Explores Nursing Student Fears Through AI-Generated Images
Kent State University’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 the students’ worries about their future profession are prompting discussions.
Creating Career-Ready Graduates: Kent State Recognized Nationally for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs
In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes Kent State University 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 Programs lists.
Job Market Bright for Kent State Graduates
The newly released list of “100 Best Jobs for 2024” by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how Kent State University has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.