Nineteen northeast Ohio nurses, known as preceptors, were honored on Thursday, April 17, at ÂÌñÉç College of Nursing’s 19th Annual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards. The honorees represented seven hospitals, clinics, health networks, private medical practices and public health agencies. Nominated by nursing students, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional nurses, physicians and healthcare administrators for volunteering their time to mentor and train Kent State’s nursing students in clinical settings.Preceptors play an essential and deeply influe...
This summer, more than twenty students from Kent State’s College of Nursing attended the Florence Health Institute, a unique study abroad program located in the heart of Italy. These future nurses had the opportunity to view healthcare through a global lens, an experience that will shape both their clinical skills and worldviews for years to come. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, these students learned not only about international health systems but also about compassion, cultural sensitivity and resilience. For many of these students, this was their first time traveling abroad. Th...