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91²Ö¿â College of Nursing faculty members Dana Hansen, Tracy Dodson and Tina Saunders pose with two National League for Nursing representatives at the 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, D.C., after accepting the college’s Center of Excellence designation certificate.

91²Ö¿â’s College of Nursing Receives Fourth Center of Excellence Designation by National League For Nursing

91²Ö¿â has received its fourth designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing for 2026 - 2030. Recognized in the “Advancing the Science of Nursing Educationâ€� category for its dedication to innovative and evidence-based nursing education, …

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A 91²Ö¿â nursing student cares for a manikin in the nursing simulation lab. There is a Giving Tuesday logo on the right hand side, with text below it stating 'Togehter, we give.'

Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday: Support the Future of Nursing at 91²Ö¿â

This Giving Tuesday, the 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing invites alumni, friends and supporters to make a lasting difference in the lives of future nurses by supporting the Nursing Simulation Fund. With a generous matching gift commitment from the College of Nursing Dean's Advisory Board, y…

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Sophomore nursing students wearing 91²Ö¿â nursing scrubs recite the Clinical Pledge.

91²Ö¿â Nursing Students Mark Milestone at Inaugural Clinical Pledge Ceremony

91²Ö¿â College of Nursing celebrated an important milestone in sophomore nursing students’ education with its inaugural Clinical Pledge Ceremony, which replaces the college’s former White Coat Ceremony. The event marks the beginning of a new chapter as students transition from the cla…

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Interim Dean Tracey Motter poses in front of the Some Days poem mural in Henderson Hall on 91²Ö¿â’s Kent Campus.

New Interim Dean Dr. Tracey Motter Looks to the Future of Nursing at 91²Ö¿â

91²Ö¿â College of Nursing welcomes Tracey Motter, DNP, MSN, RN, as its new interim dean. Motter most recently served as associate dean of academics for the college. A longtime nurse, educator, and leader, she brings extensive clinical and academic experience to the role, along wi…

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A group of young women pose for a selfie after the White Coat Ceremony.

As Nursing Salaries Surge, 91²Ö¿â Positions Graduates for Prosperity in Booming Healthcare Market

An Ohio nurse earning $95,000–$110,000 has comparable or better real purchasing power than a nurse earning $150,000 in California or New York, setting the stage for a measurable difference for 91²Ö¿â nursing graduates who stay in Ohio.

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A 91²Ö¿â nursing student administers IV medication to a manikin during a simulation while two classmates observe. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to 91²Ö¿â’s College of Nursing

A $1.8 million gift from the Bedford Falls Foundation will fund 150 scholarships for 91²Ö¿â nursing students over three years, addressing the national nursing shortage.

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91²Ö¿â Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News

91²Ö¿â has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three 91²Ö¿â programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.

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91²Ö¿â nursing student wearing VR headset practicing patient care in virtual simulation

91²Ö¿â Nursing Students Fine-Tune Skills with AI-Powered VR Simulation

 The College of Nursing has introduced AI-powered virtual reality (VR) simulation – a first-of-its-kind application in nursing education that standardizes clinical practice while giving each student individualized feedback on their performance.

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Celebrating Our Nursing Community: A Message from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard

As we close out 2025, it is a time to reflect on the growth, resilience, and accomplishments that have defined our year at 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing. Our students embraced challenges and seized opportunities with curiosity and compassion. Our faculty continued to innovate, inspire, an…

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91²Ö¿â to Enroll More Students Interested in Nursing Careers 

More students who want to be nurses will soon be able to pursue that dream. 91²Ö¿â's College of Nursing is launching a new pathway that will allow students without high school mathematics, chemistry or biology courses to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. 

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