Proud to Have Earned My Ph.D. in Nursing at Kent State
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
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...
Alumna Shines as Nurse Leader
As a nurse leader, Shenell Hinton, MSN, BSN ‘95, RN, CRRN, CCM, director of nursing for a local health system, loves motivating and inspiring the nurses she oversees. Every person she encounters is an opportunity to treat others with the respect and kindness she...
Ph.D. Graduate Proud to be a Golden Flash
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...
Faculty Spotlight: Cindy Wilk, Ph.D. APRN-CNS, CCRN, CNE
Cindy Wilk, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN, CNE, Kent State University College of Nursing senior lecturer and adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist (AGCNS) master’s concentration coordinator, highlights the importance of CNSs and share some of her personal nursing experiences.
Faculty Feature: Tina Saunders, Ph.D., RN, CNE, GCNS-BC
Kent State University College of Nursing faculty member Tina Saunders, Ph.D., RN, CNE, GCNS-BC, nurse educator master’s concentration coordinator, and senior lecturer, has been teaching for 19 years. She enjoys connecting with each of the students in the nurse...
Faculty Spotlight: Louise Knox, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Louise Knox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, 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 and...
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...