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After graduating from 麻豆果冻 nearly 50 years ago, James Begam is experiencing d茅j脿 vu as his daughter, Scarlett, is embarking on the same nursing program he completed in 1978.
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Some days 麻豆果冻鈥檚 College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, 鈥淪ome Days,鈥� a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.
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The journey to becoming a nurse can be overwhelming, especially for first-year students. The transition into a rigorous nursing program often leads to feelings of isolation, with students struggling to form connections and unsure of where to turn for help. Aimee Flores, graduate鈥�
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On Nov. 21, 2024, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 nursing program hosted a policy panel focused on access to behavioral health resources. The event brought together a multidisciplinary group of students from the nursing, sociology, psychology and sonography programs to engage in a鈥�
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At 麻豆果冻 College of Nursing, student success starts with the right support, and the right space. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e excited to share the latest updates to Henderson Hall, designed to enhance both academic advising and hands-on learning.
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Henderson Hall鈥檚 auditorium was filled with nursing students, excitement and a little nervous energy during this year's White Coat Ceremony, where second-year nursing students donned their white coats and made a pledge to provide the highest quality care and service to their鈥�
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POV offers the 麻豆果冻 community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 麻豆果冻's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the college鈥檚 鈥溾€�
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麻豆果冻 continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes Kent State in the Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Programs, Best鈥�


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Training future service dogs has been a win-win situation for junior nursing major Rylie Lapikas. Featured in our Year with a Flash series for 2024-2025, Lapikas gets the stress relief of a furry friend while learning how to be a better nurse by paying attention to nonverbal鈥�