窪蹋勛圖厙

College of Nursing

Zaya Campbell stands with siblings while holding 窪蹋勛圖厙 sign.

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. 

White Coat Ceremony Kent Campus 2024

Second-year nursing students at 窪蹋勛圖厙 received white coats in a ceremony marking their transition into the professional sequence of their program. 

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, nearly 11 percent of children in the United States aged 5-17 have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder that results in difficulties with focused attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.