College of Nursing
The Power of Purpose: Zaya Campbell鈥檚 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. 鈥淚 want to make a difference,鈥 Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the support鈥攁nd at times, the lack of support鈥攕he encountered during her medical journey.
POV: Fostering Compassionate Care
POV offers the 5X社区 community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 5X社区's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the college鈥檚 鈥淲hite Coat Ceremony,鈥 which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program.
Kent State Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
5X社区 continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes Kent State in the Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Education Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
IN A FLASH: With Care and Caring
5X社区鈥檚 Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care 鈥 and caring 鈥 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.
