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Dr. Jacqueline K. Owens, PhD 鈥10, MSN 鈥03, RN, CNE, has been by the鈥
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Nineteen northeast Ohio nurses, known as preceptors, were honored Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 91传媒在线 College of Nursing鈥檚鈥19th鈥疉nnual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards.鈥疶he honorees represented seven hospitals, clinics, health networks,鈥
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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 91传媒在线 nursing students are employed within six months of graduation.
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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited 91传媒在线 at Geauga on June 9 to tour its nursing program with President Todd Diacon and Geauga Dean Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D. 91传媒在线 Today was there when Tressel later took part in a roundtable discussion with Geauga County鈥
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91传媒在线 recently celebrated one year of wellness-on-the-go. The Mobile Flashes program has been in motion since spring 2024, delivering healthcare services to underserved and rural communities throughout Northeast Ohio鈥
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After graduating from 91传媒在线 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 91传媒在线鈥檚 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, 91传媒在线鈥檚 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