Kent State University College of Nursing

📣 Attention Summer 2026 BSN Graduates! Please note that the Summer BSN Convocation ceremony has a new location. The event will now be held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Guests and graduates should park in the Student Center Visitor Parking Lot. Parking will be available at no charge.

All other event details remain the same. We look forward to celebrating with you! 🎓✨

🌿 A heartfelt thank you to our Grounds Crew! The stunning flowers and well-kept grounds around Henderson Hall make our corner of campus feel warm, welcoming, and full of life. We appreciate all the care and attention you put into keeping campus beautiful. 💚🌸

🎓 Attention Summer 2026 Nursing Grads! It's time to relive your best nursing memories with us at Convocation! 💙💛 Share your favorite moments with your nursing friends by submitting photos by Friday, July 10 at 11:45 p.m.! 📸 Check your email for the submission link and be sure to log in with your Kent State account if prompted.

🎉 Welcome back, Kent State University TRIO Upward Bound students!

Our Health Professions track kicked off the summer with an exciting first week of hands-on learning at Henderson Hall.
These gained valuable first-aid experience by practicing essential life-saving skills, including administering EpiPen® and Narcan, as well as learning how to safely use crutches.

A special thank-you to Kent Nursing faculty members Ann James and Laurie Robinson for leading these engaging sessions and helping students build confidence as they explore careers in healthcare.

We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished already and can’t wait to see what they learn next! 💙⚡

Summer 2026 graduating BSN students, order your personalized Kent State University College of Nursing pin before Sunday, June 28. Orders received AFTER the deadline will not have the option for engraving, and delivery will not be guaranteed in time for convocation at the Kent Campus.

Place your order now by visiting https://www.jimcolemanstore.com/kent

Questions? 📞 : 847-963-8100 Ext: 227

Congratulations to Kent State University College of Nursing junior Brooke Aberle for being named to the 2026 Academic All-MAC Team by the Mid-American Conference! Brooke is one of six Kent State softball student-athletes to earn this prestigious honor! We're so proud of her for excelling both on the field and in the classroom! 💙💛⚡ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4v0wo7Q

A perfect pass rate—again! Congratulations to our Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner graduates on achieving a 100% pass rate on the AANP certification exam.

Our AGPCNP program prepares advanced practice nurses to promote health, prevent illness, and manage acute and chronic conditions through rigorous coursework and real-world clinical experiences.

Apply by July 1 for Fall 2026 and take the next step in your nursing career: https://bit.ly/3SgbkM9

Yesterday, we were excited to welcome College Now Cleveland middle school students to campus for an engaging day of exploration and hands-on learning!

Students had the opportunity to hear from college leadership and experience our simulation, skills, and virtual reality labs firsthand. They listened to heart sounds, practiced wrapping techniques, learned the importance of proper handwashing, and even used a pulse oximeter.

It was inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm as they explored the nursing profession and gained exposure to the skills nurses use every day to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care.

🌍✈️ 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. 💙

🎉 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! 💙💛