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A Message of Gratitude and Warmth from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard
A Year of Transformation at the College of NursingAs we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratitude for the dedication and commitment of our faculty, staff and students. Your passion for nursing excellence has been inspiring, and it has been a privilege to witness the collective effor…
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Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program Receives New Accreditation
91ֿ College of Nursing, in collaboration with Portage Path Behavioral Health in Akron, Ohio, is proud to announce that the Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program has received the esteemed Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APFA)…
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Alumna Stephanie Estephan Named a 2024 Top Nurse in Northeast Ohio
91ֿ College of Nursing congratulates alumna Stephanie Estephan, MSN ‘16, RN, CHSE, who has been recognized as one of the 2024 Top Nurses in northeast Ohio, a testament to her dedication and impact within the healthcare community. Estephan, who recently celebrated 25 years at Akron …
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Alumna Grace Titus, BSN ’22, Inspires Future Nurses at 91ֿ’s White Coat Ceremony
91ֿ College of Nursing recently made history during its fall 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) White Coat ceremony by inviting a recent alumna as the guest speaker for the first time. Grace Titus, BSN ’22, a medical-surgical nurse at University Hospitals Geauga, perfe…
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Mani Kin Needs a Friend: Support the College of Nursing's Giving Tuesday Campaign!
For the whole month of November through Tuesday, December 3, we’re raising funds to support the future of our Simulation Lab, where nursing students get the hands-on experience they need to become amazing nurses. And, of course, no one is more central to this effort than our beloved simulation manik…
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Architectural Studies graduate publishes in Avery Review and goes to Harvard
Architectural Studies graduate and national prize-winning essayist Gealese Peebles is off to the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University to pursue a Master of Landscape Architecture.“It’s no surprise that Gealese would go to a top-notch graduate school like Harvard,” says Brett Tippey,…
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Spring 2024 Publications, Presentations and Recognitions
The College of Nursing is proud to recognize the achievements of our talented alumni, students, faculty and staff. From college innovations and presentation to new grant awards and published articles, the past few months have been very busy. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals…
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Exercise and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Emerging Research from Dr. Meghan Edmondson
According to the National Institute for Mental Health, nearly 11 percent of children in the United States aged 5-17 have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder that results in difficulties with focused attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.
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The Power of Resiliency: A 91ֿ Nursing Alum Story
Long before 91ֿ College of Nursing alum Stephen Baldwin, BSN ’24, ever stepped foot on the Kent Campus, his life experiences had sent him down a trajectory that would ignite his interest in the nursing profession. Just after 9/11, when Baldwin was only seven weeks old, his father w…
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An Enduring Love: 91ֿ Nursing Spring Graduates Celebrate Engagement
From high school sweethearts to 91ֿ College of Nursing graduates, the journey for Maria Poppenhouse, BSN ’24 and Paul Thrams, BSN ’24 has been nothing short of inspiring. They both recently completed their nursing program together, a testament to their unwavering support for …
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