Faulty Spotlight: Kristine Jacobson, MSN, APRN-CNS, CCNS, CNRN
Two-time alumna Kristine Jacobson, MSN ‘06, APRN-CNS, CCNS, CNRN, Kent State University College of Nursing lecturer and adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner master’s concentration interim coordinator, began formally teaching in 2016 but has been lecturing...
Faculty Feature: Tina Saunders, MSN, RN, CNE, GCNS-BC
Kent State University College of Nursing faculty member Tina Saunders, MSN, RN, CNE, GCNS-BC, nurse educator master’s concentration coordinator, and senior lecturer, has been teaching for 16 years. She enjoys making a connection with each of the students in the nurse...
Faculty Feature: Ann Ancona, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE
Kent State University College of Nursing Associate Professor and Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner master's concentration coordinator Ann Ancona, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, has been teaching for 18 years. She enjoys getting to know her students and helping...
Faculty Spotlight: Louise Knox, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Louise Knox, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, assistant professor and coordinator for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration, first entered the healthcare field as a Wilderness EMT while living in Telluride, Colorado. She worked for the Fire Department in both Telluride...
Kent State’s Reputation for providing Excellent and Well-rounded Education, Draws Alumna Back for Graduate School
Two-time alumna Mary Ritter, MSN ‘16, RN, FNP-BC, was seeking career advancement, the opportunity to add to her knowledge base and the chance to prove to herself that she could complete a master’s program when she enrolled in Kent State University College of Nursing’s...
Kent State prepared me for my BSN; I had full confidence it was the right choice for my Graduate Degree too!
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
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
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...
Desire to Teach Next Generation of Nurses Inspired Alumna to Obtain Nurse Educator Degree
Today we are joined by alumna Amy LePard, MSN ‘20, RN, RNC-OB, who graduated with her master’s in nursing from the Nurse Educator concentration in May 2020. Q: Hi Amy. Thank you for joining us today! Let’s dive into your story with an easy question, why you want to...