Kent State University College of Nursing

05/31/2026

🌍✈️ Our nursing students are currently exploring global healthcare in beautiful Florence, Italy! 🇮🇹 Last week, they visited The Museum of the Innocents, formerly the Hospital of Innocents, which operated from the 1400s through the late 1800s as a safe haven for children.

Families could anonymously leave children at the hospital, often alongside a small memento that was carefully cataloged so they could potentially reunite in the future. The children were cared for by nuns and educated by the Catholic Church before being adopted or released at age seventeen. If a family never returned, the child was taught a trade to help support themselves in adulthood.

Experiences like this offer our students a deeper understanding of the history of caregiving and the ways communities have supported vulnerable populations across generations. 💙

05/29/2026

🎉 It’s Instagram study abroad takeover time! Starting Saturday, 5/30, senior nursing student Elizabeth Miller will take us along for a full week of adventures abroad. 🌍

She’ll be sharing what it’s like to study nursing internationally, from healthcare experiences and cultural exploration to day-to-day life as a Kent State nursing student abroad.

Follow along all week for a behind-the-scenes look at learning, travel, and global nursing experiences! 💙💛

05/22/2026

Attention graduating BSN seniors: Registration is now open for the Summer 2026 BSN Convocation (Pinning) Ceremony. ⚡ 🎉 Check your email to register and join us as we celebrate this milestone together.

05/21/2026

We had an unforgettable time at the 20th Annual Barbara Donaho Awards, celebrating 25 outstanding nurse preceptors representing 14 healthcare organizations across northeast Ohio! Nominated for their exceptional mentorship and lasting impact on our students, these remarkable leaders are helping shape the future of nursing.

Guest speaker Khaliah Fisher-Grace, PhD, RN, CPHQ, PCCN-K, Director of System Policy, Quality Improvement & Operations at University Hospitals, reflected on the compassion, competence, and leadership that define exceptional preceptors and guide the next generation of nursing leaders.

Beautiful music was performed by four students from Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music.

Finally, thank you to our Gold Sponsors, Akron Children's and the Kent State University College of Nursing Dean’s Advisory Board, for helping make this event possible.

✨ Swipe through the highlights and help us celebrate the dedication and passion of our award recipients! 👏

05/11/2026

That’s a wrap on another amazing semester. Here’s to bright lights, sunny days and well-earned adventures all summer long. See you in the fall, Flashes! ☀️

05/11/2026

Nursing salaries are climbing fast, and graduates are entering one of the nation’s most in-demand and rewarding career fields. From strong job placement rates to growing healthcare opportunities, Kent State University College of Nursing is preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. See how the university is helping shape the future of healthcare careers:

Ohio RNs earn $95K+ with lower cost of living than coastal states. See how Kent State's College of Nursing prepares graduates for top nursing salaries.

05/10/2026

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 BSN graduates! 🎓 💙💛 ⚡️

05/09/2026

Accelerated Spring ’26 — celebrating the end of the semester at CCF Main Campus 🩺✨

Big thanks to Krysten for sharing this group’s end-of-semester celebration!

Another semester down and one step closer to becoming nurses. 🤍

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05/09/2026

Highlights from our Spring 2026 BSN Convocation ceremony. 💙💛⚡️