Student speakers shared a common theme during Kent State University’s Regional Campus commencement ceremonies this spring: Support. The Ashtabula, Columbiana County (East Liverpool and Salem), Geauga (along with Twinsburg Academic Center), Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses held commencement ceremonies earlier this month for close to 1,700 graduates. The eight locations in Northeast Ohio stretch from the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Ohio River and offer an array of master’s, bachelor’s, associate and certificate programs that can be completed entirely at a Kent State Regiona...
Kent State University at East Liverpool held its annual nursing pinning ceremony May 11, during which 27 students were recognized for receiving degrees through the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program. Dr. Carol Hrusovsky, academic program director of the ADN program, presented student awards, including the Ohio Nurses Association District 3 Lori Grenich Student Nurse Award to Alexandria Harman. This award recognizes excellence in clinical nursing and professional awareness. Latasha Merchant received the ADN Academic Award for highest GPA; Lauren Plunkett received the ...
Kent State at Salem held its 2023 nursing convocation and pinning ceremony during which students received their nursing pins and recited the nursing pledge. All are receiving degrees this spring and summer through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the Salem Campus. Jessica Kisner received the Lori Grenich Student Nurse Award from the Ohio Nurses Association Third District, recognizing excellence in clinical nursing and professional awareness. The Kent State Salem BSN spring 2023 graduates include Natalie Ammon, Katelyn Bailey, Addison Biggs, Jessica Forrest, Abigail Jac...
Kent State University at East Liverpool held its pinning ceremony for the students who met the requirements for the associate of applied science degree in physical therapist assistant technology for 2023. Seth Shivers was recognized with the PTA academic award and Lauren McCarty received the PTA service award. The 2023 PTA graduates from the East Liverpool Campus include Marissa Baker, Sydney Durbin, Matthew Hans, Gabriella Hyrb, Alexis Kaleda, Lauren McCarty, Danielle Payne, Scott Porter, Seth Shivers and Madison White. Cutline: Just before commencement ceremonies, the PTA g...
In Spring 2023, the School of Media and Journalism hosted visits from multiple television stations and news organizations, all of whom were in search of qualified students to engage as summer interns or full-time employees following graduation. We were delighted to have a chance to show off! The primary objective of these visits was to forge stronger connections with partners in the industry by showcasing our students’ terrific work, demonstrating our instructors’ commitment to maintenance of professional standards and letting the world know that MDJ is the place for talented young professi...
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Kent State's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration will prepare you to provide advanced nursing care to adults with complex, acute and chronic illnesses.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP) students learn a wide variety of procedures and gain experience in moderate to high-acuity clinical settings where patient care requirements include complex monitoring and therapies.
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (100% Online)
Kent State's Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) program will prepare you for a unique, multi-faceted role in advanced nursing practice.
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) play an essential role in healthcare. Similar to their Nurse Practitioner (NP) colleagues, many CNSs provide specialized advanced nursing care. However, CNSs also work behind-the-scenes to ensure that patients in their units and across their organizations are receiving the highest quality care.