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IN A FLASH: Donning their White Coats
Second-year nursing students at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ received white coats in a ceremony marking their transition into the professional sequence of their program.
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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 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Nursing Alum Story
Long before ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Nursing Spring Graduates Celebrate Engagement
From high school sweethearts to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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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Older Adults with Chronic Illness Use Generative AI Images to Reminisce on their Lives
Using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create images, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ College of Nursing faculty members Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN, and Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, are helping older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities tangibly see their cherished memories once again. Th…
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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ College of Nursing Partners with Girard High School
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ College of Nursing and Girard High School are working together to help Girard High School graduates obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. Through the generous support of a Girard High School graduate, the Sheward Family Nursing Scholarship was rece…
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Homecoming 2024: Celebrating the Class of 1974
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ will welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This beloved event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, explore the updates happening around campus and revisit cherished locations. From your favorite…
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IN A FLASH: Welcome Tri-C Students!
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration.
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Former Dean Davina Gosnell (1942 – 2024) Passes Away
With profound sadness, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ College of Nursing shares the news of the passing of former Dean Davina Gosnell, Ph.D., RN, FAAN. She passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at the age of 81. Dr. Gosnell’s academic career at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ spanned 26 years, having joined the nursing…
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