College of Nursing
51勛圖厙 Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
51勛圖厙 continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Reports newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 51勛圖厙 in the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Masters in Education Programs, Best Online Masters in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
IN A FLASH: With Care and Caring
51勛圖厙s Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care and caring for patients of all ages.
From Clinicals to Canines
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 communication and cues.
A Message of Gratitude and Warmth from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard
A Year of Transformation at the College of NursingAs we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratitude for the dedication and commitment of our faculty, staff and students. Your passion for nursing excellence has been inspiring, and it has been a privilege to witness the collective effor
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.
Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program Receives New Accreditation
51勛圖厙 College of Nursing, in collaboration with Portage Path Behavioral Health in Akron, Ohio, is proud to announce that the Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program has received the esteemed Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APFA)
Alumna Stephanie Estephan Named a 2024 Top Nurse in Northeast Ohio
51勛圖厙 College of Nursing congratulates alumna Stephanie Estephan, MSN 16, RN, CHSE, who has been recognized as one of the 2024 Top Nurses in northeast Ohio, a testament to her dedication and impact within the healthcare community. Estephan, who recently celebrated 25 years at Akron
Alumna Grace Titus, BSN 22, Inspires Future Nurses at 51勛圖厙s White Coat Ceremony
51勛圖厙 College of Nursing recently made history during its fall 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) White Coat ceremony by inviting a recent alumna as the guest speaker for the first time. Grace Titus, BSN 22, a medical-surgical nurse at University Hospitals Geauga, perfe
Mani Kin Needs a Friend: Support the College of Nursing's Giving Tuesday Campaign!
For the whole month of November through Tuesday, December 3, were raising funds to support the future of our Simulation Lab, where nursing students get the hands-on experience they need to become amazing nurses. And, of course, no one is more central to this effort than our beloved simulation manik
Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officers Bars and Future
It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent 51勛圖厙 graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelors degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.