Rough Start in Life Inspires Kent State Student to Become Nurse
Emmie Grimaldi, a senior in Kent State University’s College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, can trace her desire to become a nurse back twenty years to her humble beginning in life. Her story began under China’s ‘One-Child Policy’ law, which...
London Study Abroad Adventures
Traveling has always been a huge part of my life, but I never imagined I would have the opportunity to study abroad as a graduate nursing student. I love to travel and enjoy experiencing new places and cultures while making...
From Alumna to Concentration Coordinator: Meet Dr. Denise Pacholski
A former instructor believed Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Denise Pacholski, DNP ‘20, APRN, NP-C, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration Coordinator, would excel at teaching nurse practitioner students in the college’s...
Advanced Degree Provides Better Life for My Family
Jenoy Bolden, MSN ‘20, APRN-CNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, graduated in May 2020 from Kent State University College of Nursing’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. In life, and in school, Bolden has worked to improve her personal and professional growth...
Three-Time Kent State Nursing Alumna Named Women’s Health NP Concentration Coordinator
Kent State University College of Nursing welcomed three-time alumna Alisha Lickwar WHNP-BC, MSN ‘17, BSN ’15, RN, as the new Coordinator for the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program during the fall 2023 semester. Becoming a nursing faculty member was a long-time...
Three-time Alumna Becomes a Nurse to Continue Family Legacy of Serving Humanity
Having recently completed her terminal nursing degree, three-time Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Jasmine Bonder, DNP ‘23, MSN ‘19, BSN ’17, ACNP-BC, RN, shared this achievement was important to her as it highlights her nursing expertise. “Each degree...
Kent State Nursing Student Experiences Increased Sense of Personal Accomplishment and Tenacity through BSN Program
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Kent State University College of Nursing senior Chukwuemeka (Emeka) Chukwukere relocated to Cleveland, OH, when he was eight years old. Growing up he was inspired to go into the healthcare field by his parents who are licensed practical nurses....
‘Thank you, Kent State University College of Nursing, for believing in me.’
Meet Kent State University College of Nursing alum Marcellus Byrd, BSN ‘23. He initially received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry in 2020 from a small, historically black university in Charlotte, North Carolina. After a year working...
Kent State’s BSN Program Teaches Students Life Lessons Alongside Nursing Skills
Caleb Faust, a senior in Kent State University College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, was drawn to the profession of nursing because of the direct impact he would have on others’ lives, in addition to the career advancement opportunities....