Testimonials - #IamKentNursing

Proud to Have Earned My Ph.D. in Nursing at Kent State

by Dorothy Hamilton, PhD, MSN, RN, APRN-CNP, ACNP-BC, CNE, CCRN | Mar 29, 2022 | Alumni Feature, Testimonials

This was a difficult and long journey for me, but I did it! I had the support of my dissertation chairs who guided and encouraged me along the way. The Ph.D. boot camps were also very helpful as they provided three days of dedicated time to work on writing my...

First-Generation DNP Student Advocates for Underrepresented Nurses

by Mariah Gibbons | Feb 21, 2022 | Highlighting Diversity in Nursing, Testimonials, Undeniably Kent State

For Latonya Fore, MSN, APRN, CBN, CSOWM, CCM, a first-generation student in Kent State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, the drive to ‘always be learning’ came from a memorable conversation with an undergraduate faculty member. “I remember this...

Ph.D. Graduate Proud to be a Golden Flash

by Juan Del Valle | Dec 15, 2021 | Alumni Feature, Testimonials

I feel very fortunate to represent Kent State University as a graduate of the doctoral program in the College of Nursing. Throughout my career in nursing, I have taken advantage of all the professional opportunities that nursing has to offer. As an advanced...

Kent State prepared me for my BSN; I had full confidence it was the right choice for my Graduate Degree too!

by Mariah Gibbons | Aug 30, 2021 | Come Home, Interviews, Testimonials

Two-time Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Amanda Bettis, MSN ‘19, APRN, PNP-PC, describes herself as the caring and nurturing one in her family. A choice to attend vocational school as a junior in high school for Health Services allowed her to obtain...

Advanced Degree Provides Alumna Opportunity to see her direct impact on the lives of patients by delivering in-depth and comprehensive care

by Mariah Gibbons | Aug 30, 2021 | Testimonials

From a young age, alumna Heather M. Bevan, MSN ‘20, RN, knew she wanted to join the nursing profession to make a difference in the world. Much of her motivation stemmed from an unfortunate experience a family member encountered in the healthcare system. “Witnessing...

“Kent State is home to me.” Alumnus Returns to Pursue Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership

by Mariah Gibbons | Jun 25, 2021 | Alumni Feature, Interviews, Testimonials

Alumnus Nicholas Naugle BSN ‘04, RN, CNOR, knew a graduate degree would help him continue to advance his career. Upon choosing to enroll in Kent State University College of Nursing’s Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership, Naugle...