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Kent State University at Kent nursing
Kent, Ohio · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · CCNE accredited.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 690 |
| 2015 | 688 |
| 2016 | 721 |
| 2017 | 707 |
| 2018 | 704 |
| 2019 | 664 |
| 2020 | 672 |
| 2021 | 694 |
| 2022 | 715 |
| 2023 | 659 |
| 2024 | 567 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 435 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 118 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 5 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 4 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | None reported |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | None reported |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Palliative Care Nursing 51.3819 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | None reported |
| Forensic Nursing 51.3824 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
| Forensic Nursing 51.3824 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Forensic Nursing 51.3824 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
15 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $10.2m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov. The 12 largest are shown.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.9m | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention 93.359 | 2023-08-01 to 2027-07-31 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $2.2m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2015-04-22 to 2021-03-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $2.1m | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2023-08-01 to 2027-07-31 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $1.5m | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2020-09-01 to 2023-12-31 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $422k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2020-05-01 to 2024-04-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $69k | Nursing Student Loans 93.364 | 1974-07-01 to 2079-06-06 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $26k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2018-12-13 | through CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY |
| $21k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2017-11-20 | through CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY |
| $21k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2018-09-07 | through CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY |
| $21k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2016-09-21 | through CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY |
| $11k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2016-01-20 | through CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY |
| $0 | Nursing Student Loans 93.364 | 2013-07-01 to 2079-06-06 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
Faculty
9 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Tracey MotterDNP, RNInterim Dean - Nursing
- Amy PetrinecPh.D., RNAssociate Dean, Associate Professor
- Loretta AllerPh.D., RNAssistant Professor
- Mary BachaMSN, RNAssociate Lecturer
- Jennifer BiggsPhD, RN, CHSELecturer
- Sarah BixlerMSN, RN, CMSRNAssociate Lecturer
- James BlackwellMSN, RN, CCRN, CHSEAssociate Lecturer
- Lucas BowenMSN, RNLecturer
- Heather Bracken-OttMSN, APRN, PMHNP-BCAssociate Lecturer
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Kent State University at Kent’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Kent State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
kent.edu
State board approval
“The Kent State University College of Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing to award the Baccalaureate of Nursing Degree.”
kent.edu
NCLEX
“Our current NCLEX pass rate is 92%, and our graduates enjoy a 99% job placement within 6 months of graduating.”
kent.edu
Simulation
“Hands-on learning experiences in our state-of-the-art simulation laboratories”
kent.edu
Admission
“Minimum C grade in the following prerequisite courses: Anatomy and Physiology ( BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020 )”
kent.edu
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