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— Mary Lou Sole, College of Nursing dean

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Simulation is crucial component of nursing education. Â鶹´«Ã½ is leading the way in this innovative field where students learn critical thinking, clinical skills and cultural congruence from global experts like Desiree Díaz to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

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Desiree Díaz, professor of nursing, is one of the world’s leading healthcare simulation education experts.

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Eunice Oladepe Ojo ’21DNP

Doctorate in nursing practice

Doctorate in nursing

“I believe I could make more of an impact by obtaining a Ph.D. in nursing. … I also believe my teaching and research experience [will] encourage [people to become] future nurses — especially [those] who are currently underrepresented in the nursing workforce.”

Ojo is a McKnight Doctoral fellow who is researching fall prevention and aims to become a nurse scientist and faculty.


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Kimberly Emery Rathbun ’17BSN ’22PhD

Bachelor’s in nursing

“Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s College of Nursing provides and creates opportunities to promote scholarly knowledge and growth and ensure student success. I feel well prepared moving forward in my career as a nurse scientist.”

Emery is the first graduate of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s B.S.N. to Ph.D. program and has received recognition from the National Institutes of Health for her research.

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