An intern at NASA. A grand prix racecar driver. Ground-breaking programs. Life-changing friendships. These are just some of the stories we feature here on Pulse.
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For This DNP Alum, a Lifetime of Achievements at Just 37 Years Old
Clifton Kenon Jr. was in third grade when he told his teacher he wanted to be a nurse. Her response now reads like a prophecy.
For her Capstone, a DNP Grad Sought to Improve Psych Patient Intake
For International Nurses Day, Pulse@ChathamU spoke to Gloria Akunna, DNP ’24, about being a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Meet Three of Chatham’s Newest DNP Graduates
Three of 2023’s DNP graduates talked to Pulse@ChathamU about why they chose Chatham for their doctorate degree and how the program has affected their practice.
Alumni Feature: Joanie Krupa DNP ‘20
Alum Joanie Krupa DNP ‘20’s experience at ChathamU? Challenging academics paired with passionate instructors who guide at every step along the way.
Exemplifying Leadership— Sandra Rader, Doctor of Nursing Practice ’09
Chatham’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program gave Sandra Rader DNP ’09 the flexibility she needed to move her career forward as the chief nursing officer and vice-president of patient care services at UPMC Shadyside.
Celebrate Nurses Day with Joyce Kyung, DNP '21
Friday, May 6th marks Nurses Day! In celebration of all that our nursing students, faculty, and alumni bring to their healthcare sectors, we caught up with recent alumna, Joyce Kyung, DNP ‘21. Joyce is a cardiology certified nurse practitioner at St. Clair Health who specializes in inpatient and outpatient heart failure as well as stress testing.
Alumni Feature: Sean Calder, DNP ‘19
An interview with former army medic Sean Calder, Doctor of Nursing Practice ‘19.
ChathamU Nurses Celebrate Nurses Week
As Nurses Week comes to a close, we asked ChathamU nurses and nurse educators to reflect on their experiences in the healthcare field. Click the link to read more about how we can all better serve the nurses in our lives and communities.