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...
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...
Dreams to advance Her Career and a Passion for Knowledge Inspired Alumna to Earn RN-to-BSN Degree from Kent State University
Emily Klusty, BSN '20, CCRN Emily Klusty, BSN ‘20, CCRN, realized early in life helping others brought her true joy. Upon entering the nursing profession, she discovered many diverse career paths lay ahead. A dream to one day advance within her career, receive a...