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From Nurse to Dean: Dr. Cynthia McCurren’s Successful Graduate School Path

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Cynthia McCurren

Graduate education is often seen as a pivotal point in advancing one’s career and personal development. The journey, while arduous, offers substantial rewards and opportunities. In a recent episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast, Dr. Cynthia McCurren shared her extensive experience in the field of nursing education, highlighting key elements that influence success

Navigating Career Transitions: From Chemist to Behavioral Health Nurse With Tess Muhammad

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Tess Muhammad

How Life’s Transitions Lead to Personal Fulfillment and Professional Growth Navigating through multiple career paths is a journey many professionals undergo. Tess Muhammad’s story is no different. Starting her career as a chemist, Tess found her true calling in the field of nursing, specifically in mental health. In an enlightening conversation with Dr. Christopher Lewis

Faculty Spotlight: Christina Snider

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It’s still technically the start of the New Year…why not bring a new Faculty Spotlight with it? Today we’re highlighting one of our fantastic faculty members, Christina Snider! Christina teaches Pediatrics and Primary care in our Master of Science in Nursing and Doctorate of Nursing Practice programs. Christina is a skilled faculty member who works

Graduate Student Spotlight: Molly Cope

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Welcome back to another Graduate Student Spotlight! Today’s spotlight is on Molly Cope, who is studying for her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner! Molly is a dedicated student, having studied Psychology and Nursing in her undergraduate education. She started her undergrad at Miami University for Psychology, following it with Nursing

Faculty Spotlight: Professor Alexis Skuras

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Everyone settled in for the semester? We have another faculty spotlight today! Today’s spotlight is on Professor Alexis Skuras of the School of Nursing!  Professor Skuras teaches Pathophysiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, and Medical/Surgical I for undergraduate BSN students. Professor Skuras, when not teaching, has also been working on research to support public health. Her manuscript,