Jenny Ahn
I hope to gain invaluable experiences as a nurse at OSU Wexner's Emergency Department while learning to become a successful advocate for these patients. Eventually, I'd like to further my education as well!
Kayla Marie Bafia
My goal for the next 5 years is to grow as a Buckeye nurse, and then to become a travel nurse. I want to move out of the state and experience as much of the country as I can. My dream is to return to the Ohio State College of Nursing to earn my masters degree and become a nurse practitioner.
Megan Ceceal Balla
I will be a part of OhioHealth's Intermediate Fellowship program after graduation. I want to transition into being a labor and delivery nurse. After gaining some experiencing, I plan on going back to school to become a nurse midwife.
Madison Lee Davis
My 5 year dream would be to begin my nursing career as a NICU nurse and eventually go back to Ohio State to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. It would also include starting a life with my love and best-friend, Nate, and spending lots of time with loved ones. Go Bucks!
Courtney Diaz
I used to live in West Africa, and my dream is to work for the WHO and travel back to West Africa to help those in the place I once called home.
Paige Christine Donahue
My dream is to care for patients compassionately that they may come to know their great dignity and worth!
Madison Morgan Gardner
I look forward to earning Master’s and Doctoral degrees from OSU College of Nursing in the next five years!
Jillian Clare Hammerly
I want to participate in meaningful nursing research and work towards a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree.
Jacqueline Nicole Imfeld
To earn my DNP
Sara Therese Paponetti
I will be working as an RN at Nationwide Children's Hospital in the Cardiothoracic ICU, and my goal is to become a confident and compassionate pediatric nurse. In the next 5 years, I plan to go to graduate school to become a pediatric nurse practicioner. I hope to eventually work in community health to address the needs of children and families.
Anishi Arun Patel
In the coming five years my goals are to continue working on the Hematology floor at the James Cancer hospital and to come back to become a certified family nurse practitioner working with cancer patients at the James Cancer Hospital.
Anna Cinquina Rosenthal
I want to pursue an advanced degree as a Nurse Practitioner. I would like to also stay involved in research, specifically related to cancer as I will begin my Nursing career at the James Cancer Center.
Emma Kaye Smith
I have been accepted into The Ohio State University College of Nursing Midwifery DNP program, which I will begin in August 2020. I plan to gain valuable experience by working full-time as a Registered Nurse while attending graduate school part-time. Professionally, my goal is to work as a Certified Nurse Midwife. More specifically, I intend to specialize in women struggling with substance use disorders. As the opioid epidemic continues to threaten the health of America, healthcare facilities are encountering an increasing number of pregnant women with substance use disorders. This results in high risk pregnancies, adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, and infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome. I intend to study evidence-based substance use prevention and treatment strategies in order to reduce the spread of the opioid epidemic in pregnant women.
Kayla Rae Thomsen
In the next five years, I want to grow into a remarkable ICU nurse and work towards returning to school to further my education. I also hope the future includes endless happiness, love, travel, and maybe even a dog. It's been quite a journey so far and I can't wait to see what comes next.
Emily Marie Anderson
In 5 years I would like to be working in a specialty that I am passionate about while also working to become a pediatric or family nurse practitioner.
Samantha Marie Attewell
In the next 5 years I hope to be in the process of becoming a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Shelby Marie Bachmann
I have accepted a position in the Buckeye Nurse Residency Program on the Perioperative Track. I am excited to continue learning and work in the operating room. My goal would be to go back to school in a few years to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Aili H. Barbee
Become a confident and experienced Pediatric CTICU nurse and begin educating others
Allison Paige Boyce
My 5 year goal is to work in a post-surgical setting such as a PACU, ERU, or outpatient surgery center.
Jenna Corean Bresnahan
My dream for the next 5 years is to be a NICU nurse. My goal is to continue to grow as a nurse and the passion I have for helping the babies in need. I hope to then go back to school for my Masters to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. I cannot wait for this next chapter in my nursing career!
Sarah Michelle Brown
My goals for the next 5 years include delving into my passion of caring for others as I begin my career as an Emergency Department Nurse. I plan to attend grad school and expand my knowledge base by becoming a Nurse Practitioner. I aim to make a positive difference in every life I encounter along my journey!
Elizabeth Grace Bruns
I look forward to working in pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital following graduation and in the coming years. My dream would be to get a few years of experience and then travel overseas to do mission work together with nursing!
Amelia F. Buchele
Working post-op open heart at the Cleveland Clinic
Rachael Marie Carlen
Travel to all of the U.S. National Parks and Bike in Ohio State's Pelotonia
Madelyn Nicole Carlson
Become a valued RN on the Hematology/Oncology/BMT unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital (currently accepted a position there). Obtain my DNP in Pediatric Primary Care.
Catherine Mary Coulter
Within the next 5 years, I would love to be a travel nurse and travel across the United States for different nursing assignments.
Zachary David Cushing
At the moment, I do not have any goals for the next five years. I want to gain experience in my post-graduate nursing position and become the best nurse I can be. After that, we'll see where the wind takes me!
Katherine Marie Davis
After graduation I will begin my nursing career at Nationwide Children's Hospital, the same place that I have spent the last year working as a patient care assistant. I will utilize my nursing education as a member of the neurological care team. After a few years of working as a registered nurse, I will pursue a higher education and earn my nurse practitioner degree. Within 5 years, I hope to become a nurse practitioner with a pediatric specialty and begin working in an intensive care unit at a children's hospital.
Kristen Ann Deal
Begin my nursing career at the OSU Wexner Medical Center and continue with travel nursing to different cities throughout the USA.
Christian Phillip A. Dela Cruz
- Complete Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program
- Provide excellent, culturally competent care as a travel nurse and eventually move back home to Hawaii to serve members of my island community
- Make my Buckeye community proud!
Katharine Irene DeSalvo
I hope to become a Certified Perioperative Nurse and possibly pursue an MSN. Also, I want to visit all 50 states and run a marathon at Disney!
Emma Catherine Elder
My goal is to be a successful perioperative nurse at the Cleveland Clinic and become a Registered Nurse First Assistant.
Alyson Elizabeth Elking
I aspire to advance my degree, becoming an expert in oncology and comprehensive cancer care. Along the way, I dream to practice with a heightened level of compassion and serve as an advocate for patients during their most vulnerable moments.
Chloe Ferrall
My goals for the next five years are to gain invaluable nursing experience, obtain my CCRN, and apply for CRNA school.
Katherine Camille Fetter
I hope to still be working at the James as a nurse and pursuing becoming a nurse practitioner in the next 5 years.
Madeline Patricia Fickes
My goal is to get my MSN and become a nurse practitioner in family practice or women's health. I want to change lives while following my passions, wherever they may lead me.
Brittany Morgan Fleming
I hope to help myself and others grow into the happiest and healthiest versions ourselves!
Katherine Elizabeth Fowler
I would like to be working in public health, specifically fighting from a legislative standpoint for access to healthcare as a human right.
Sarah Louise George
I aspire to establish a career path as a Cardiology nurse and be an active advocate for my patients.
Megan Noelle Greywitt
In the next 5 years I hope to finish my nurse residency program at UNC in the Emergency Department and mentor nursing students.
Molly Hackett
To become a women's health NP
Avery Nicole Harlow
I hope to help kids overcome their obstacles, and enable them to live their childhood as normal as possible.
Aliya Marie Harris
My goals in the next 5 years include completing my master’s degree in nursing and becoming a full time registered nurse at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center!
Kaitlin Hayman
I would go back for my nurse practitioners license. I would be a NICU nurse practitioner and I would work part time as a practitioner and teach clinicals for the college of nursing. I want to have kids within the next five years and be living a happy healthy life with my husband and kids.
Ryan William Head
My goal for the next 5 years is to work in an Emergency Department. I plan to pursue a graduate degree to become acute care nurse practitioner.
Danielle Marlene Herman
I want to travel the world to experience different cultures before returning to school to become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Olivia Kae Hudson
My goal is to serve and be a light to every person I encounter as nurse. I want to take the skills and lessons I learned during my time at Ohio State and use them to bless others. John 15:12
Sarah Elizabeth Humphrey
In the next 5 years I would like to be in school or graduated from an acute care nurse practitioner program and working in trauma.
Hayley Nicole Husar
My goals for the next 5 years are to work as an RN at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center for a few years. Then attend Ohio State University for Graduate School to become an Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. My dream is to be a Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department.
Madeline Ann Jenkins
I'll still be a Buckeye NICU nurse and going back to school to get my Master's degree.
Andrea Nicole Jones
My goal for the next 5 years is to work as a Transplant nurse at the Wexner Medical Center to build my nursing foundation, & then eventually return to school to become a Nurse Practitioner!
Haley Alyse Judson
In the next 5 years I plan on working as an RN in the float pool at the James Cancer Hospital. After working there for a couple years, I would like to become a travel nurse and tour the United States.
Olivia Paige Kane
My biggest hope for the next 5 years is to have a job I love! I'm going to begin my career as an oncology nurse, however, I'd also like to try several different specialities, such as Labor and Delivery, NICU, psychiatry, and school nursing. I would also like to begin pursuing an advanced degree within the next 5 years, depending on where I find my niche! Currently, I'm interested in either a Midwifery or Psychiatry advanced degree program.
Laura Ann Kaufman
My career goals include a fellowship in critical care and transitioning into a critical care RN, followed by a graduate education where upon completion I will be competent in advanced practice nursing and becoming familiar with my new title of Dr. Laura Kaufman.
Steven Mark Kinsel
I’ll be starting out working as a nurse at OSU East’s ICU. After building some experience there, my goal is to go on to serve in the military as a nurse.
Madison Jae Kirk
My goal for the next 5 years is to learn from every person I meet, and every experience I go through so that I can be the best nurse I can be.
Lauren Krivanek
To continue working in the Cleveland Clinic Surgical Intensive Care Unit while I follow my mother's footsteps in advancing my nursing career and obtaining my master's degree.
Olivia Krivanek
My goal is to work as a nurse on the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the Cleveland Clinic, and to begin school to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Taylor Xiaosha Kuhn
I have been accepted to Case Western Reserve University's Family Nurse Practitioner Traditional Master's program starting this fall 2020. My ultimate goal is to work as a family nurse practitioner in a primary care office.
Alexis Lamoreaux
Over the next five years, I hope to still be growing into an excellent nurse by building on the foundations I have developed while in school. As I gain more expertise, I want to return to school to advance my nursing education and expand the ways I can help my patients.
Eryn Elizabeth Loar
In the next 5 years, I hope to be established in my career as a pediatric intensive care nurse. I plan on continuing my education, specifically as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Michaela Longville
A Pediatric Nurse Anesthetist
Mara Rose Lorsbach
My goals are to get some critical care experience for a couple of years and then eventually go to CRNA school!
Ashley Marie Luebbe
I hope to find success and happiness in my career as an RN at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and to continue to learn something new every day.
Caroline Victoria Mandly
My goal is to positively impact as many lives as I can. I hope to discover a new way of nursing care that can benefit all involved.
Madelyn Vera Mann
I am going to go to CRNA school and graduate with my doctorate
John Norman Marshall
I want to make a positive impact on all those I encounter.
Colleen Ann Martucci
In the next 5 years, I would like to obtain my masters degree and become a Family Nurse Practitioner. I would like to continue to work in the Pediatric field and work closely with kids who have just received kidney and liver transplants.
Mary Katherine McCormick
My goal for the next 5 years includes continuing to work for the James as a nurse in the PCU. I hope to do travel nursing once I gain enough experience on the floor.
Adrionna Nichole McCoy
If there were no barriers or fear of failure, in 5 years I would be a skilled nurse in the CTICU while teaching future buckeye nurses in a clinical or classroom setting. In addition, it has always been my dream to become a yoga teacher.
Emily Stoddart McDonald
Go back to school to become a CRNA and get an Australian Doodle
Kelly Elizabeth McLaughlin
My goals for the next 5 years are to become either a Women's Health or Family Nurse Practitioner and to be part of educating the next generation of nurses by being a clinical instructor.
Rachel Catherine Mead
To be happy and save some lives!
Kaleigh Leanne Mills
Work as a cardiac nurse at OSU Wexner Medical Center's Ross Heart hospital, and then do travel nursing all over the country.
Emily Kidwell Muffler
I hope to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Katrina M. Myers
For the next five years, I intend on continuing to work at The Wexner Medical Center, advancing from Med-Surg to PCU nursing.
Megan Theresa Niese
Work at Nationwide Children's Hospital for a few years while I complete OSU's Nurse Practitioner Program for Pediatric Primary Care.
Abigail Frances Novak
I recently accepted an RN position in one of Nationwide's neonatal intensive care units, which was a goal I had for many years. I look forward to my future career as a nurse and I plan to return to school to pursue my MSN or NNP.
Gabriella Olivo
My dream is to return to school to obtain my doctorate and become a nurse midwife to deliver infants and provide care for women's health. I hope to conduct research on the prevention of postpartum depression and creation of early screening tools for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Courtney Marie Parker
In five years time I will have obtained my legal nurse consultation certification with the objective to bridge the gap between legal process and patient outcomes.
Lauren Christine Patneau
To see all the national parks and to continue my education in graduate school
Annalyse Makenzie Perry
My goal for the next five years is to continue my career in critical care nursing.
Gabrielle Anne Ricard
Pursuing a life of purpose, love, and joy
Javier Roman
My goals within the next 5 years include pursuing my advanced degree in Psychiatric Mental Health and helping children across the world especially those of low social economic societies and those of Hispanic/African descent who are at greatest risk for suffering from mental health illnesses. Other goals include helping raise awareness of mental health and beginning a mental health organization in the primary care setting that helps kids escape their environment by offering programs such as summer camp which can help kids develop positive coping strategies and ways to become resilient.
Nina Elizabeth Rupert
My goals for the next 5 years are to be confident in my nursing skills and providing excellent patient centered care. I aspire to not only become an expert in my field of nursing, but also continue to grow in an environment conducive to learning. I hope to feel passionate everyday with the life I live, and commit myself to lifelong learning and service to others.
Taylor Leigh Rush
My goals over the next 5 years include becoming a great ICU nurse who provides all patients with compassionate and individualized care! I would also love to get my TCRN and CCRN certifications with the goal of going to and completing CRNA school!
Megan Lorette Saelinger
While working as a pediatric nurse at Nationwide Children's, my goal is to pursue graduate education to become a pediatric nurse practitioner so that I can serve and be an advocate for children and families with limited access to affordable healthcare in my community.
Kristin Emily Sampson
I accepted an RN position in the NICU at Nationwide Children’s. This has always been my passion and I am more than excited to begin working there! I plan to go back to obtain my Masters and become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and continue in the care for this special population.
Diamonta' Durand Seabron
My goal in the next five years are to become a nurse practitioner who focuses on acute cardiac care and receive my doctorate in nurse practitioning to do cardiac clinical trials.
Kristina Marie Sensibaugh
I would love to focus on becoming a great ER nurse. Eventually I would like to go back to school to receive my Masters to become a family nurse practitioner or nurse educator!
Katherine Olivia Shoemaker
My goal is to get my masters in Nurse Practitioning and work in an outpatient surgical center
Kelly M. Sierschula
My goal is to become an experienced critical care nurse, and gain my CCRN certification
Jennifer Ann Smith
My goal is to become a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, living in Chicago, with at least two dogs.
Brian Michael Spahnie
Deliver as many healthy babies as I can as a Labor & Delivery nurse
Jennifer Ashley Spencer
I will be working as a NICU Nurse at Nationwide Children's Hospital, but after a few years, my goal is to go to graduate school and become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
Kylie Madison Stout
My goal over the next 5 years is to be a successful critical care RN and to be working towards a supervisor position.
Shae Anne Testa
Within the next 5 years, I hope to gain experience as a bedside nurse on a progressive care unit. I would later like to become a preceptor and get PCCN certified prior to continuing my education for a Master’s degree.
Alex Steven Thompson
My goals for the next 5 years are to get experience working in the critical care setting. Then, I plan to go on to anesthesia school to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Alyssa Renae Tuttle
In the next 5 years, I am hoping to pursue a career in Neonatal Intensive Care nursing while obtaining a Master's in Health Administration. This will help me reach my ultimate goal of working in nursing management and hospital administration.
Kathryn Nicole Ulland
I want to be a pediatric primary care NP.
Olivia Renee Warther
In the next five years, I hope to find myself working as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I hope to use my skills across the country or even world as a traveling NP.
Feven Y. Weldemicael
In 5 years, I hope to become an aesthetic nurse continuing my education to get a nurse practitioner degree.
Aaren Lamar White
Become a professional in emergency/trauma care. Return to school to receive Master's
Cassidy Paige Whiteus
Become a NICU or labor and delivery nurse
Monica William
I will be working in the psychiatric crisis department at Nationwide Children's, and I would like to get into management and education. I want to help normalize children's mental health and help other people be the best they can be at their jobs.
Katherine Wittenbrook
I will be working at Nationwide Children's Hospital as a NICU Staff RN! In the next five years, it is my dream to really dig into NICU nursing, obtaining more certifications and bettering my nursing practice every step of the way. I can't wait to see what my future holds, and I am so grateful for all that the Ohio State College of Nursing has done to help me get here.
Stephanie Rose Yohe
I would like to get my WHNP and work towards advocating for healthcare (especially reproductive) to be accessible to all.
Clara Fahey Young
Become a nurse anesthesiologist in a private practice.
Lauren Elizabeth Young
In the active duty Air Force preparing to attend the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences to become a CRNA.
Maurkesha Rita Young
I will be attending OSU again in the fall to work towards a DNP in Women's Health. That will help me to reach my goals of becoming a Women's Health NP and being qualified to teach undergraduate nursing students.
Laura Anne Bailey
I'd like to advance my degree or obtain certification in Wellness education.
Kevin Drye
To be an Emergency Department Director and eventual CNO or CEO of a Healthcare organization.
Timothy Howland
Will be starting a program for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in August in hopes of becoming a critical care provider!
However, my biggest goal of all is to be a good father, husband, and role model for my children. I hope they dream big.
Trevor Perdue
My goal is to successfully complete my DNP/FNP program! #BSN-DNP #ClassOf2024 #GoBuckeyes!
Suzanne Lynn Posey
Continue to provide my community the best in cancer care through clinical research.
Jessica Ann Tardif
Be the best nurse I can be.
Sarah Anne Beam
Graduate with my PhD in Anatomy and begin a career as a professor.
Elizabeth Nicole Hutson
To improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents everywhere by educating the best PMHNPs in the world!
Jamie Ann Rausch
My goal is to be teaching and doing research on inflammation here at Ohio State University.
Amy Jo Baldwin
My 5 year goal is to serve in a leadership role as an APRN working with medically-underserved patient populations. I hope to translate best evidence to clinical practice to serve patients at the highest level, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Kamil C. Barker
- Present my DNP Final Project at a conference.
- Utilize simulation in the orientation plan for experienced nurses transitioning to pediatric practice.
- Expand my DNP Final Project to include all newly hired acute care RNs.
Shanna Francis Botos
TEACH at the collegiate level, to lead the future generation of nurses. LEAD by obtaining a position as a nurse executive or a board member of a professional organization. LOVE - by continuing to teach and lead my three daughters to reach their dreams. TRAVEL the world - taking my family to Hawaii and going to Italy with my husband.
Anna Fitch Courie
As the newly hired Lead Channel Manager for AT&T/FirstNet Health and Wellness, my goal for the next five years will be to develop the Strategic Plan for a First Responder Health and Wellness program with AT&T/First Net; implement evidenced based approaches for First Responder Health and Wellness; and report on the outcomes our organization achieves. I would also like to hike the El Camino, visit a new continent, and attend all the Clemson Football games I can.
Allan John Delgado
In 5 years, I will likely be retired from the USAF and practicing nursing within Las Vegas. I envision having a job utilizing the tools I have learned from this DNP program through quality improvement. Most of all, I look forward to having flexibility in my schedule that will allow me to enjoy my family without the worry of an unpredictable environment.
Kimberly Ashcraft Frier
My 5-year plan is to continue providing quality palliative care in the community and promote home and community-based exercise with cancer survivors. I plan to become more active with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association regionally and nationally. My dream is to teach hospice and palliative care at the college level and participate in research about yoga with cancer patients. I’m also dreaming of exploring Program 60 studying Italian to speak and read the Italian book, I own written by my ancestors about the migration to America by my grandparents and their friends from Auronzo, Italy.
Audra Lynne Hanners
Collaborate across the world to create The Ohio State University W.I.N. (Wellness Institute of Nursing, Nutrition and Neuroscience) that impacts global health and wellness through holistic community care.
Jennifer Lynn Hiester
Continue to transform my passion into expertise, represent nursing for influencing health policy, implementing and developing new nursing policies and plans, based on the most current evidence based practices, that coincide with quality goals and metrics.
Kandice Leigh Jones
One of my goals is to facilitate access to high-quality evidence-based primary and mental health care in rural NC. A few personal goals I have are to take on the challenge of an academic role, a formal leadership role, and to publish in a peer-reviewed journal.
Elizabeth Sykora Kirchner
Chop wood, carry water...and be kind.
Kathryn Knill
To complete my PhD and become a Chief Wellness Officer who works within a hospital system to create a culture of mindful caregivers who foster intrapersonal and professional connections.
Kaitlyn Grace Kolcun
Publish manuscript for DNP Final Project, "Improving Nurses' Detection of Delirium in Hospitalized, Oncology Patients"; Complete Nurse Educator Certificate; Obtain promotion to Clinical Faculty Track at The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Daniel Edward Lane
As nurse executive, to use EBP to lead a successful Magnet Initiative at my hospital
Colleen Mary O'Leary
Expand the Evidence-Based Practice program at The James. Be elected to the Oncology Nursing Society Board of Directors.
Evangeline Uju Okechukwu
Own and operate an out-patient mental health care clinic in my home state.
Sheena Palmer
If there were no barriers or fear of failure, in the next 5 years, I would have successfully opened up my non-profit organization for adolescents to empower them to be active in their health care and life goals. In addition, I will have excelled as a change agent in evidence-based practice.
Marcie Ann Peterson
To advance in leadership and the development of effective evidence-based processes and systems for patient care. And, ultimately, I want to contribute as a Chief Nursing Officer, writer, and speaker. Outside of my career, I want to give back to the community by volunteering to mentor women and children, and have fun spending quality time with my own kids.
Barbara Ann Potts
To continue working as CNS and bringing EBP to the bedside, and also to teach nursing at the advanced level.
Kathryn Marie Scholl
Working with oncology patients can be overwhelmingly sad for patients, families, and providers at times. Other than taking care of cancer patients, one of my other biggest passions in my life is animals, especially dogs. I hope to bring my two passions of animals and oncology together by implementing EBP research on pet therapy and expand on the use of pets, specifically dogs, in my practice setting. I think we will see an improvement in overall morale of the teams and I think we will see improvement in patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Deana Lee Sievert
Move my organization to one that believes in, uses and practices EBP every day and then promote that culture to other organizations across the country
Sharon Renee Simon
Program Director or Assistant Dean of a SON/CON, Organizational Nurse Executive, and/or NP owned and operated clinic.
Jodi Lynn Smelko-Schneider
My goal is to continue to learn and push myself past my comfort level.
Dynasty Ismaria Stokes
My short-term goals are to be a chief nurse in the United States Air Force, a clinical associate professor, and an executive committee member of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), while being a mentor to others and conducting research to improve the quality of patient care delivery and outcomes in the military.
Renae Jee Ann Wright
In five years, I would like...
- to be a published author.
- to influence the clinical practice guidelines and standards for perioperative nursing practice.
- to teach nurses who are transitioning to perioperative practice and support their professional development.
Kristin Marie Battles
To cultivate what I have learned from my amazing faculty, preceptors, and classmates into skills that I can use to help others chase their dreams and achieve their goals. To do this, my colleagues and I will be opening a holistic practice that truly integrates physical, mental, and spiritual health. We will provide care and support to individuals from all walks of life using innovative practices that probably haven’t even been tried yet, but will certainly be grounded in EBPs.
Kristina Dawn Casto
To find a way to give every living creature at least one moment of feeling truly loved.
Kelly Frances Cook
I would like to practice the teachings of my Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, to love and to serve.
Katelyn Anne Delwiche
My major goals for the next 5 years would be to become a confident women’s health nurse practitioner working in breast or gynecologic oncology and to become the best provider I can be for my patients.
Soumix Dey
To build a nonprofit to support children who are growing up in households with parent with debilitating mental illness.
Kayleigh Nicole Fagert
As a women's health nurse practitioner my goals are to provide high quality and holistic care to women and their families from all backgrounds. I plan to establish rapport with each one of my patients and advocate for them in a respectful and knowledgeable way. Lastly, I want to improve the quality of care and outcomes to improve the overall health of the population.
Allison Nicole Fischer
I hope to work to transform the lives of children and their families facing cancer diagnoses through providing the highest quality, evidence based care and helping them navigate the complexities of survivorship.
Jessica Emilee Foster
To serve pediatric populations as a PNP to the best of my ability and to travel with my husband
Melissa Amanda Gramajo
- Works as an FNP in a free clinic
- Utilize my Spanish-speaking skills with my patients
- Develop relationships with my patients
- Travel to 10 countries
- Write a book
Sara N. Grayson
In the next five years, I would love to have completed my DNP and be working in a clinic that focuses on integrative medicine and wellness.
Jennifer Lynne Groves
- get my DNP
- precept graduate students
- travel through Europe
Claire O. Herbert
- To provide onsite psychiatric care to individuals residing in homeless shelters, transitional living programs, and permanent supportive housing throughout central Ohio.
- To become comfortable and confident in my PMHNP practice and begin a DNP or PhD.
- Become a foster parent to children in the child welfare system.
Elisabeth Rose Kay
- Provide accessible mental health care throughout and after pregnancy.
- Teach about the importance of early childhood experiences and mental health to set children up for success.
- Change one person's life.
Nicole Marie DeMastry Kolikohn
To provide patient care as an FNP to an underserved population.
Erin Leigh Kutnow
To deliver holistic mental healthcare with compassion and expertise
Kayla Marie McCallister
- Advocate for and improve healthcare within rural communities.
- Build professional relationships and persistently expand skill sets, my reputation, and responsibilities.
- Explore personal hobbies and travel with my son.
Taylor Renee Miller
In the next five years I dream to be working in community mental health working with the child/adolescent population. I dream to help end the transgenerational impacts of trauma and be a positive influence to all patients.
Nicollette Helene Pizzoferrato
My goals for the next 5 years are to become confident in my skills and comfortable in my role as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Courtney Nicole Sexton
Goals for the next five years: Obtain a job within a primary care setting; Engage my community through outreach efforts; Obtain my doctoral degree; Incorporate the microbiome into clinical practice; Build on my publication record.
Emily Keator Stallings
- Helping clients and their families manifest their desires related to pregnancy, labor and birth.
- Supporting community change through transformative care.
- Gaining confidence and competence to provide high-quality, humble, humane care.
- Serving underrepresented communities and working toward quality, equitable, universal healthcare.
- Feeling professionally and personally prepared to consider opening a birth center.
Stephanie Ann Tucker
To work in birth work and start an LGBTQ+ medicine office in an underserved area.
Kelly Elizabeth Ventresco
I will be working at Grant Medical Center as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, taking care of the most fragile infants and creating success stories for their families.
Sammy Suleiman Abukwiek
My goal for the next five years is to be a successful Nurse Practitioner at OSU's Ross Heart Hospital!
Zahra Abdulmohsen Alhajjaj
"Do not just survive. Thrive!”
- Maya Angelou
- Become a PhD Nurse leading change and advancing healthcare.
- Become an effective nursing profession contributor to studies, books, and articles.
Kiah Loi Allen
I would like to have an independent practice as well as work in leadership within my behavioral health facility.
Amanda Marie Allmon
To work as a PNP making a difference in children’s lives, and build a nice life for my family and I.
Jessica Leigh Bailey
In the next 5 years, I hope to be a passionate advocate for patients who struggle with mental health emergencies in the hospital setting. I also plan to initiate research and develop community based programs to better understand and support child and adolescent groups who are most at risk for mental health concerns. Eventually, I would also love to build a therapeutic summer camp and after school sports program to improve their access to care.
Macy Susanne Bailey
It is my passion to work in cardiology and I hope to be in the cardiac fellowship program at OSU. I plan to go back to school in the foreseeable future to obtain a DNP. I love to travel and can't wait to be able to do more of it. If I had no barriers, I would do medical missions abroad and in the future I hope to do so!
Hannah Danielle Burras
Go back for my DNP and travel the world!
Kassandra Elizabeth Cassady
When thinking of my dream for the next 5 years, a thought comes to mind that Dean Bern once said of "Nothing happens unless first a dream". What has been tried in the past has not been lasting, just focusing on physical and/or mental illnesses is not good enough for our patients. I plan to work with my patients, whether they be children and/or adults, to be the best person that they can be by forming lifelong goals. This is done by focusing those goals around being a WHOLE person. This is my dream! The whole person includes not only the physical and the mental, but also includes the social and the spiritual aspects. All 4 of these must be given equal importance because when 1 part is neglected, the person's life becomes unbalanced and they would suffer as a result of the imbalance. Starting out in my PMHNP career, I plan to work in a clinic or outpatient setting with plenty of psychiatric personnel support around me, to better refine my skills. Then possibly close to 3-5 years later, I will reevaluate where my skill set it and make further plans to carry on my dream. At that time I would either stay where I am or form my own practice, whatever it takes. How can this dream come to pass, you ask? With the added knowledge that I have received from The OSU college of nursing and the guidance of our Lord and Savior as we read in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
Julie Ann Conklin
My goal for the next five years is to be an established Nurse Practitioner, recommended by the community, working in a family practice or internal medicine office that values, supports, and promotes me personally and professionally as well as acknowledges the importance and value of the nurse practitioner within their organization.
Jessica Lynn Conley
My goal is to get a job in cardiovascular intensive care.
Eleonora Katherine Coyne
- To work in a patient-centered primary care office
- To consistently maintain a great work/life balance
- To travel the world with my family
Jacqueline Knapp Cropper
I would open an interdisciplinary practice that provided care for women and children with an emphasis on whole person health.
Megan Ann Dorsey
My goal is to become an exceptional, caring Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who listens to her patients and makes them feel understood.
Rachel Marie Flath
To become confident in my role as a nurse practitioner and have a positive influence on the lives of my patients.
Erica Anne Fleshman
Living in close proximity to the beach, traveling the world with my husband and three children, and working in a medical intensive care unit as an AGACNP
Amber Lee Goldizen
To be practicing in a family practice or dermatology clinic where I am able to provide holistic care to my patients and community and enjoy more time with my family!
Lindsay N. Greve
For the next five years, my goal is to be working in a primary care practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I hope to continue to challenge myself with continuing education and build long lasting relationships with all of my patients.
Emily Ann Harper
My goals include gaining as much knowledge and experience as I can as a new nurse practitioner and be working in a job that I love! I am proud to be graduating from this master's program and hope to inspire others to pursue graduate education in the field of nursing. I see myself pursuing dual certification or a doctoral degree at some point in my career.
Melissa Caitlyn Hauser
I hope to become a confident and competent provider caring for people that come from all walks of life!
Sarah Marie Heintzman
Ultimately my goal is to make a positive health impact in the lives of my patients through meaningful relationships and comprehensive care. I would also like to actively participate in research, finding solutions and therapies to change the landscape of our health care system.
Hannah Marie Hull
My goal is to be a nurse practitioner in a pediatric primary care setting and enjoy being a house owner!
Matthew Francis Lerch
Be a practicing APN, continue to publish research findings, collaborate internationally
Lori Colleen Lima
To make a change, educate, support and advocate for the children and families in rural communities
Jayde Montgomery Lively
I want a fulfilling job. I want to do lots of traveling and I want to hug my friends and family every chance I get.
Erica Nicole Lotte
Upon graduation this August in the Certified Nurse-Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner dual specialty track, my goal is to expand access of full scope midwifery care here in Central Ohio. My particular areas of interest include: LGBTQIA+ reproductive care, reducing preterm birth, and increasing LARC access to all populations, particularly adolescents. My dream would be to partner with a multidisciplinary team to open a birth center housed adjacent to or within a medical center here in central Ohio.
Puja Pankaj Patel
Continue my FNP career in the west coast and eventually get my DNP
Ashley Marie Payne
I would like to work in an environment that allows me to reduce the health disparities that women of color face. I want to improve access to care by working in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Nicole Suzanne Ptak
My goals for the next 5 years are to pass my certification exam and become confident in my new role as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
Loretta Anne Raiford
For the next five years my goal is to nurture wholeness by holding space for the deep work of healing and growth.
Brittany Nicole Riley
I'll be starting my career as a neonatal nurse practitioner with Nationwide Children's Hospital, in the NICU at Riverside Methodist Hospital! Over the next 5 years, I hope to grow in my new role as an NNP and begin pursuing my DNP, so I can one day teach and give back to the profession I love so much!
Megan Biernacki Roberts
Within the next 5 years I hope to continue my practice as an oncology provider. I also intend to continue my nursing studies and obtain my DNP. I am excited to be graduating today and am proud to say, I'm a Buckeye for life!
Sarah Lynne Ruha
My goals for the next five years are to enjoy life, to be the best possible provider for my patients, and to seek out new learning opportunities.
Gina Schiavone
Pass boards, become confident in my role as a NNP, and be an active member of NANNP.
Kristine Kaddoura Schnacke
- Work in Cardiology, while also obtaining my RNFA to pursue a career as an NP in Orthopedics.
- Travel abroad and provide healthcare services to those less fortunate.
- Pursue a DNP.
Olivia Scott
I hope to continue to develop professionally and provide quality care for patients with psychiatric diagnoses as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Katie Elizabeth Skinner
Working in primary care as an FNP and finishing my DNP in 2022
Kasey Smith
In the next 5 years I plan to be working as an FNP in a busy internal medicine clinic, making a positive difference in the lives of my patients each and every day.
Marissa Kathleen Smith
My goals for the next 5 years will be to continue caring for the oncology population, buy a house in Columbus, and finally start to enjoy my free time with family and friends.
Brianna Kathryn Swint
- Become a preceptor to NP students or teach in some capacity
- To always continue learning
- To serve in underserved communities
Megan Lee Uhrman
In five years, I plan to be confident in my role as a nurse practitioner and to be working in Columbus, Ohio.
Brittany Vonau
Continue building confidence and mastering skills necessary to care for critical patients.
Tayler Anne Whitehead
- Find a job I love!
- Start a family
- Contribute to my community through volunteer work
- Travel to new places
Chelsea Wills
My dream is to become a pediatric APRN working at Nationwide Children’s primary care centers.
Victoria Marie Wynd
To be a successful nurse practitioner specializing in oncology!
Johnathan Akers
My goal in the next 5 years is to become regulatory affairs — senior manager and a mentor to new regulatory affairs.
Linda Andrew
Complete my PHD; Help take our capstone project from a theory to reality in our organization and eventually expand the program to the other healthcare organizations.
Jennifer Marie Arambula
To become a great public health advocate and healthcare policy reform collaborator on a national level. I am passionate about beginning healthcare at the primary level and to advocate for underserved communities by empowering individuals to believe they can and they will achieve holistic goals.
Jennifer Kay Brant
To be a Chief Innovation Officer
Emily McKeen Caudill
I want to change the world of healthcare in the United States using design thinking. I'd like to be a Project Manager leading an Innovation Team at a company that is willing to experiment with new technology and processes to improve healthcare.
Aimee Leah Davison
I will be the Director of Nursing for OSU Harding Hospital. We will be a Magnet psychiatric hospital. I will be internationally known for building a program that leads the way in staff wellness and resiliency. This program will have staff excelling in staff satisfaction and patient outcomes.
Rachel Marie Demeter
Plan to enroll in and graduate from DNP program in the next two to three years, and continue to collaborate, lead and encourage nurses with their innovation goals and dreams. BUCKEYE NURSES ROCK!
Candace Lou Engel
I would love to build on what my capstone team has started with the implementation of the Nurse Leader Residency Program and see it become an integral part of the on-boarding process for new nurse managers. I hope to be recognized as an innovative and collaborative leader across the organization, inspiring others to embrace creative thinking and risk taking to make a positive difference.
Andrew Goddard Freeman
A master's degree WAS my dream, but the journey doesn't end here. I'm currently considering a career in public and nonprofit leadership to blend my event planning, healthcare, leadership, and music experience to promote wellness through the arts.
Marylynn Galbraith
Goals for the next 5 years would be: I would be enrolled and complete the DNP Program. See our MHI Innovation Project piloted and being used at the Medical Center. I would also love to be working in an area of teaching, health promotion & prevention.
Sara R. Grieshop
To start my own company for healthcare heroes using my innovation degree to break the barriers we face each day to truly make a difference in the lives of those around us!
Kiana Noel Hash
My goal is to work toward FACHE certification.
Stanley Ray Hawkins
A master's degree from The Ohio State University was my dream! Being from the great state of Ohio and being able to say I am a Buckeye alum is an honor! I'm still living my dream and have a long journey to go to get where I want to be. I want to live my life to the fullest and enjoy every minute I have with family and friends!
Hannah Elizabeth Hendricks
I will revolutionize how healthcare data is used in the treatment of patients.
Jill Suzanne Holbrook
I have achieved my most recent goal of obtaining my Master's degree. My future will be with Ohio State Medical Center where I will continue to bring innovation and effect change in patient care.
Gaganpreet Kaur
For the next five years, I hope to discover new skills and leverage my existing skills in innovation, psychology, and business to optimize unmet needs in the healthcare industry. If there were no barriers or fear of failure, I would desire to change the status quo for the better and taking ownership of integrating innovative solutions to improve the lives of the patients.
Tammy Lucinda Keefer
I would love to pursue working within the Veterans Affairs Behavioral Health Department; and help revamp the system so that fellow veterans are given a better chance of getting the proper therapy treatment, reduce the number of illegal drug interactions and help create a significant reduction to the high rates of suicides within this particular community.
Kacie Michele Lewis
My dream is to help other's dreams a reality. I would start a consultant company that supports healthcare not-for-profit organizations and healthcare startups. I would love to be able to create a space to support local organizations to work together and gather to foster innovation. My hope would to support these organizations through partnerships with local universities and companies to provide expertise, support grant writing for funding, and develop a channel for feedback about their products and services to ensure their success.
Lauren Christine Mayer
My goal for the next 5 years is to use my degree and the knowledge learned to better patient outcomes at my institution, as well as pursue a leadership position on a national level.
Brayden Randleman
To create an avenue that provides equal access to mental health services/resources without the barriers presented by socioeconomic factors