Kent State Ashtabula Registered Nursing Program

What is the one thing you can't live without during a 12 hour shift?

From LPN to RN in flash speed! Heidi and Yvette graduated. Where are they now?

Behind every great healthcare system is a team dedicated to healing the mind just as much as the body. In psychiatric nursing, care goes far beyond vital signs. Our incredible team focuses on holistic healing, therapeutic communication, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness every single day.

Thank you to our mental health clinicians, especially clinical instructor Mrs. Mary P***n, for your deep empathy, patience, and unwavering dedication to bringing light into dark places!

Nurses & Students: Drop a comment below and share your favorite part about working in psychiatric care!

Many modern medicines came from plants! What incredibly common cardiovascular medication, used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats, is derived from the beautiful but toxic Foxglove plant?

A) Digoxin

B) Aspirin

C) Metoprolol

D) Penicillin

How long did it take before you actually felt confident walking into work?

Pictured is their very first day of nursing school. Now, nine have tested and successfully passed the NCLEX, and they are on their way to beginning a new career. Our Spring 2027 application is open! https://www.kent.edu/ashtabula/nursing

Simulation is fun! Pictured are third semester students learning critical thinking assessments and care of the patient experiencing heart failure. They're getting a feel for what it's like to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, making quick decisions that can make all the difference in a patient's outcome. They are building confidence for real-world clinical situations!

When checking a patient's neurological status, a nurse might use the acronym FAST to quickly identify signs of a stroke. What does the "S" in FAST stand for?

A) Swallowing difficulty

B) Speech difficulty

C) Sudden headache

D) Seizure activity