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...
Kent State’s Ph.D. in Nursing Program Fit Perfectly into my Work and Home Life
Two-time Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Wendy L. Sarver, Ph.D. ’19, MSN ’13, RN, NEA-BC, has worked for more than ten years in the MetroHealth Department of Nursing Research where she is currently the Director of Nursing Research. Her role oversees...
Kent State University College of Nursing to Launch Redesigned Ph.D. in Nursing Program
Kent State University’s College of Nursing will welcome its first nursing cohort into the revised Ph.D. in Nursing program in the fall 2021 semester. The newly developed, state-of-the-science curriculum was thoughtfully constructed to prepare students to address...
Kent State’s 100% Online RN-to-BSN Program Enhanced My Current Nursing Practice
Interested in science, medicine and helping others, Amanda Hutchison, BA, RN, explored various career paths before discovering nursing blended her passions into an occupation with endless opportunities for professional and academic growth. A practicing full-time...
Alumna Combines Passion for Nursing and Teaching with Nurse Educator Master’s Degree
Torn between nursing and teaching, alumna Allyson Chicoski, MSN ‘17, RN, CNE, was encouraged to become a nurse by her mother and her grandmother, who was a registered nurse. Having successfully completed Kent State University College of Nursing’s Nursing Educator...
Kent State’s Online Clinical Nurse Specialist master’s concentration convenient and supportive for working mother of three
We are joined by alumna Karrie Boss, MSN ‘18, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Stroke Program Coordinator at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, Ohio. She firmly believes that the nursing profession chose her at the age of...