College of Nursing
IN A FLASH: Caring Hands
The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clinical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care.
POV: Fostering Compassionate Care
POV offers the 91PORNA community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 91PORNA's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the college鈥檚 鈥淲hite Coat Ceremony,鈥 which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program.
91PORNA Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
91PORNA continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 91PORNA in the Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Education Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
IN A FLASH: With Care and Caring
91PORNA鈥檚 Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care 鈥 and caring 鈥 for patients of all ages.
From Clinicals to Canines
Training future service dogs has been a win-win situation for junior nursing major Rylie Lapikas. Featured in our Year with a Flash series for 2024-2025, Lapikas gets the stress relief of a furry friend while learning how to be a better nurse by paying attention to nonverbal communication and cues.
A Message of Gratitude and Warmth from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard
A Year of Transformation at the College of NursingAs we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratitude for the dedication and commitment of our faculty, staff and students. Your passion for nursing excellence has been inspiring, and it has been a privilege to witness the collective effor鈥
The Power of Purpose: Zaya Campbell鈥檚 Journey to Serve Others
Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. 鈥淚 want to make a difference,鈥 Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the support鈥攁nd at times, the lack of support鈥攕he encountered during her medical journey.
Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program Receives New Accreditation
91PORNA College of Nursing, in collaboration with Portage Path Behavioral Health in Akron, Ohio, is proud to announce that the Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program has received the esteemed Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APFA)鈥
Alumna Stephanie Estephan Named a 2024 Top Nurse in Northeast Ohio
91PORNA College of Nursing congratulates alumna Stephanie Estephan, MSN 鈥16, RN, CHSE, who has been recognized as one of the 2024 Top Nurses in northeast Ohio, a testament to her dedication and impact within the healthcare community. Estephan, who recently celebrated 25 years at Akron 鈥
Alumna Grace Titus, BSN 鈥22, Inspires Future Nurses at 91PORNA鈥檚 White Coat Ceremony
91PORNA College of Nursing recently made history during its fall 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) White Coat ceremony by inviting a recent alumna as the guest speaker for the first time. Grace Titus, BSN 鈥22, a medical-surgical nurse at University Hospitals Geauga, perfe鈥
