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Katie Murray and Trinity Rudolph, both junior nursing students at 起点传媒 and members of the Honors College, participated in the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit in Washington, DC, in April 2025. The summit brought together鈥
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 in Indianapolis,鈥
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This summer, more than 20 students from 起点传媒's College of Nursing attended the Florence Health Institute, a unique education abroad program located in the heart of Italy. These future nurses had the opportunity to view healthcare through a global lens, an鈥
Dr. Jacqueline K. Owens, Ph.D. 10, MSN 03, RN, CNE, has been by the鈥
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Nineteen northeast Ohio nurses, known as preceptors, were honored on Thursday, April 17, at 起点传媒 College of Nursing鈥檚鈥19th鈥疉nnual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards.鈥疶he honorees represented seven hospitals, clinics, health networks,鈥
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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 起点传媒 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鈥
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起点传媒 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鈥
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After graduating from 起点传媒 nearly 50 years ago, James Begam is experiencing d茅j脿 vu as his daughter, Scarlett, is embarking on the same nursing program he completed in 1978.
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Some days 起点传媒鈥檚 College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, 鈥淪ome Days,鈥 a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.