College of Nursing
The Power of Purpose: Zaya Campbells 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. I want to make a difference, Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the supportand at times, the lack of supportshe encountered during her medical journey.
Building Community in the College of Nursing
Philanthropy, Renovation and Student Success at 51勛圖厙 Nursing
POV: Fostering Compassionate Care
POV offers the 51勛圖厙 community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 51勛圖厙's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the colleges White Coat Ceremony, which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program.
51勛圖厙 Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
51勛圖厙 continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Reports newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 51勛圖厙 in the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Masters in Education Programs, Best Online Masters in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
IN A FLASH: With Care and Caring
51勛圖厙s Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care and caring 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.
