College of Nursing News

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Mariah Gibbons, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for the College of Nursing
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News Releases

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Two generative AI Images, on the left is a headshot of Lucille Ball with a paint set, and on the right is a football team in res and gold uniforms.

Older Adults with Chronic Illness Use Generative AI Images to Reminisce on their Lives

Using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) created images, Kent State University College of Nursing faculty members Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN, and Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, are helping older adults in long-term…
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Outside view of Girard High School

Kent State University College of Nursing Partners with Girard High School

Kent State University College of Nursing and Girard High School are working together to help Girard High School graduates obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree at Kent State. Through the generous support of a Girard High School graduate, the Sheward Family Nursing…
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Photos of College of Nursing students and alumni enjoying the Homecoming 2023 festivities.

Homecoming 2024: Celebrating the Class of 1974

Kent State University will welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This beloved event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, explore the updates happening around campus and revisit cherished…
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Mary Kutchin, Davina Gosnell, Tracey Motter

Former Dean Davina Gosnell (1942 – 2024) Passes Away

With profound sadness, Kent State University College of Nursing shares the news of the passing of former Dean Davina G
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First year Kent State University nursing student, Laney Mikes, poses for a photo by the Henderson Hall sign on the Kent Campus.

First Year Nursing Student Co-Chairs Delta Zeta Philanthropic Event

Laney Mikes, a Kent State University first-year student majoring in nursing, and Maddy Mika a senior majoring in marketing at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, served as co-chairs for the Annual Delta Zeta Lip Sync, a philanthropic event that…
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These classrooms on the first floor of Henderson Hall will be renovated over the summer to house the new location of the college’s student advising suite.

Leave a Legacy: Support our Henderson Hall Renovations

We are thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of renovations to Henderson Hall is scheduled to begin this summer. This represents the next step towards improving our nursing facilities to match our outstanding nursing instruction. Phase 2 of the renovations will reshape and rehome…
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Drs. Amy Petrinec (left) and Cindy Wilk discuss their research.

Caring for Caregivers: Drs. Amy Petrinec and Cindy Wilk Conduct Research for a Mental Health Smartphone App (MHapp) to Support Caregivers of ICU Patients

College of Nursing faculty Drs. Amy Petrinec and Cindy Wilk focus their research efforts on improving quality of life for family members who not only struggle with their loved one’s prolonged illness, but also find themselves propelled into a caregiving role.
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Professional headshots of Dr. Tracy Dodson (left), Dr. Janet Reed (center) and Taryn Burhanna (right).

Three College of Nursing Faculty Honored with Kent State Platinum Teaching Recognition Award

Kent State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that three Kent State College of Nursing faculty members, Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN and Taryn Burhanna, MSN, APRN, NP-C, recently received the Platinum Teaching Recognition Award…
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Dr. Amy Petrinec poses for a photo outside Henderson Hall on the Kent State University Kent campus on a sunny day.

Amy Petrinec Named College of Nursing Interim Associate Dean, Research

Kent State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, assumed the role of Interim Associate Dean, Research effective January 16, 2024. In this role, Dr. Petrinec will support and encourage faculty as they pursue scholarly activities…
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(From left) Two-time alumna Karrie Boss, DNP ‘23, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, EBP-C, CCRN, System Director, Evidence-Based Practice at Summa Health; Michelle Michel MSN ‘99, APRN- CNP, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, program coordinator for the Structural Heart Team at Summa Health and Kent State University College of Nursing DNP student and Amanda McComas, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Manager, Clinical Training & Development for Summa Health (Photo by Summa Health).

Kent State DNP Student Uses Evidence-Based Practice to Update Summa Health’s Nurse Residency Program

Michelle Michel, MSN ‘99, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC, CVNP-BC, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Kent State University College of Nursing, has been instrumental in updating Summa Health System’s nurse residency program by utilizing evidence-based practice methodology.…
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