College of Nursing
The Power of Purpose: Zaya Campbells Journey to Serve Others
Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. I want to make a difference, Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the supportand at times, the lack of supportshe encountered during her medical journey.
Nursing Students Advocate on Capitol Hill at National Student Policy Summit
Katie Murray and Trinity Rudolph, both junior nursing students at 51勛圖厙 and members of the Honors College, participated in the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit in Washington, DC, in April 2025. The summit brought together undergraduate, master'sAdvancing Nursing Through Research - Reflections from the 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference
In an era where healthcare organizations are challenged like never before, the role of nurses - as frontline providers, patient advocates, and evidence-based practitioners - has never been more vital. The 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference, held in March in Indianapolis, Indiana, reaffirmed th
Expanding Horizons: Global Education Empowers Future Nurses
This summer, more than 20 students from 51勛圖厙's College of Nursing attended the Florence Health Institute, a unique education abroad program located in the heart of Italy. These future nurses had the opportunity to view healthcare through a global lens, an experience that will shape51勛圖厙 Graduate and OJIN Editor Honored with International Editorial Leadership Award
Dr. Jacqueline K. Owens, Ph.D. 10, MSN 03, RN, CNE, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Margaret Comerford Freda Award for Editorial Leadership in Nursing Publication by the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE). Dr. Owens is a two-time 51勛圖厙 College of Nursing gradua
Northeast Ohio's Finest: Nursing Preceptors Celebrated at 51勛圖厙
Nineteen northeast Ohio nurses, known as preceptors, were honored on Thursday, April 17, at 51勛圖厙 College of Nursings19th涉nnual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards.狼he honorees represented seven hospitals, clinics, health networks, private medical practices
There's No Place Like Home for a Nursing Career
Once her degree is complete, junior Honors College nursing student Rylie Lapikas likely won't need to wait long to start her career. Ninety-nine percent of 51勛圖厙 nursing students are employed within six months of graduation.
Building Community in the College of Nursing
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 assistant for first-