by Marilyn S. Nibling DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, PNP-BC | Jan 27, 2020 | Awareness
Growing up in small-town Uhrichsville, OH, I never imagined I would one day chair a national committee focused on public policy. My family had always been passionate about politics, but I often felt conflicted about the role of policy in health care. However, I...
by Maria DiLallo | Dec 23, 2019 | Study Abroad
It has always been a dream of mine to travel and see the world, so when the opportunity to experience life outside Ohio presented itself, I was all in! I first learned about the Pine Ridge Reservation study away experience from Kent Salem faculty member, Lorene...
by Mariah Gibbons | Feb 18, 2019 | Awareness, Highlighting Diversity in Nursing
It was only after experiencing a personal health scare did Hannah Amissah find herself considering a career in nursing. “Following my surgery, my nurses were so compassionate. They spent more time with me than any of the other medical professionals.” Through research,...
by Mariah Gibbons | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The first female dean at Kent State University was Linnea E. Henderson, Ed.D., MA, BSN, Dean of the College of Nursing, who dedicated her tenure to building the nursing program. According to faculty who knew her, “[Dean Henderson’s] vision, commitment and leadership...
by Mariah Gibbons | Feb 23, 2018 | Awareness, Highlighting Diversity in Nursing, Undeniably Kent State
The daughter of a physician, Stephanneth Adams, MSN ‘12, WHNP-BC, had been encouraged to enter the field of medicine from a young age. Her father, Dr. Stenneth Adams M.D., her earliest role model, matriculated through medical school in his early 30s. His passion for...
