30 April 2013

KOKOMO, Ind. — Three Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing assistant deans will be honored for service to the university and community.

Lynda Narwold and Bridget WhitmoreThe IU School of Nursing chose Lynda Narwold and Bridget Whitmore as recipients of the Lillian Yeager Distinguished Public Service Award, in honor of their work with Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze/KIDDs Camp. The annual camp for children with asthma or diabetes has positively impacted the lives of nearly 400 Kokomo-area children during the last 17 years.

Mary Bourke will receive the Elizabeth Lion University Service Award, given for making significant contributions to the university. Bourke, led curriculum development for the Master of Science in Nursing program at IU Kokomo. She also was recently selected for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Leadership for Academic Nursing fellowship.

All three will receive their awards at the IU Schools of Nursing Culbertson awards luncheon. They were chosen from nominees from all eight campuses.

Dean Linda Wallace said the recognition is well deserved.

Mary Bourke

"Lynda Narwold and Bridget Whitmore have provided a wonderful service to the children of our community, as well as a valuable educational experience for our students. I cannot think of two individuals more worthy of this award," she said. "Mary Bourke has served as a mentor to other faculty, particularly in curriculum development, evaluation and research. She has benefitted students by improving learning and outcomes, helping with grant writing, and providing services by students to the community.

She also noted that Sylvia Mason, assistant to the dean, was re-elected secretary of Business Officers of Schools of Nursing, which is part of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Bourke called the nomination "an honor and a privilege," because a committee of her peers made the selections.

"We have an incredible team in the School of Nursing, and I am so fortunate to be part of our culture of excellence."

Narwold, assistant dean for the R.N. to B.S.N. program, said her award is "a tremendous honor," because of her connection with the late Lillian Yeager, a former colleague who served as dean at IU Southeast.

"I was privileged to know Lillian when I first started teaching in the School of Nursing," she said. "Her commitment to the university and her community was inspiring. I can only hope to have half the impact she had in her lifetime."

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

26 March 2013

KOKOMO, Ind. — Vanetta Hatcher has read about caring for young children in her Indiana University Kokomo nursing classes.

Nursing senior Maria Pineda focuses while she checks a young girl's blood pressure during the Head Start enrollment screening fair. See more photos.Recently, she put what she's learned into practice, as a volunteer for the Kokomo-Center Head Start enrollment screenings.

"I don't always know what to expect from children, because I don't have any," Hatcher, 54, said. "You learn about it in class, and you can read about it in a book, but it's better to experience it in person. You learn more about it from doing it, rather than just reading about it."

The health screenings are just one of the many ways IU Kokomo's nursing students not only practice their skills, but give back to the community. Students in the community health nursing class also have taught food preparation safety at the Open Arms shelter, provided health education at the Kokomo Rescue Mission, and taught first aid to Sts. Joan of Arc and Patrick School teachers.

"These activities open their eyes to they way they can serve their communities as nurses," said Joyce Hollingsworth, lecturer in nursing. "We hope that after they graduate, they will join the many professional nurses who volunteer."

Twenty seniors worked with 3, 4, and 5-year-old children, measuring their height and weight, taking their blood pressure, and checking their vision, as part of the process to enroll in the free preschool program.

Hollingsworth said this is the first time the campus has been invited to send nursing students, and they were happy to participate.

"It gives our students the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned, while also benefitting our community," she said. "Today, they are learning skills they will need to work with children, as well as their parents."

Hatcher, from Kokomo, and classmate Careena Smithly used a stadiometer to measure children's height during the screenings. Hatcher patiently helped a squirmy little boy stand in just the right place so she could measure him. She coaxed him to stand up straight, and gently scooted him back against the stadiometer. She slowly adjusted the arm on the measuring device down to the top of his head, and then read his height to Smithly, who wrote it down on his enrollment card.

Smithly, from Marion, said she's learned about the resources available to people in the community.

"As a nurse, this will help me guide people to where they can get help if they need it," she said. "By volunteering, we are becoming better nurses."

Amy Hudson, Peru, guided children and parents through the screenings, and helped convince some reluctant little ones to participate in vision screenings. She was glad the services were available to the children, so they can get a healthy start in school.

"I was also happy to finally put our skills to use out in the community, rather than just practicing on dummies in the simulation lab," she said.

Maria Pineda, Logansport, checked children's blood pressure, and said all of her small patients had been very good.

"Some of them were scared at first, but we worked through that," she said. "This is a great chance for their parents to have all of these services in one place, rather than making multiple appointments. I am happy we can be part of making that available to them."

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

01 February 2013

KOKOMO, Ind. — Jessie Cunningham knows when she is a nurse, she will have to treat patients who don't share her culture or language.

Korean Student closing ceremony. See more photos here.She's not worried about it, though, because the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing is preparing her for the challenge. For the last two weeks, Cunningham and her classmates have experienced Korean culture, hosting seven nursing students from Jesus University, in Jeonju, South Korea.

Meeting people from another country gives Cunningham an insight into that country. It has also made her realize if she has an international patient, she may need to ask him or her questions to meet expectations.

"When you're working in a hospital, you can get patients from anywhere," she said. "You need to know about other cultures to give the best care possible, and you must be respectful of their culture."

IU Kokomo promotes global learning through overseas study, with trips planned this year to South Korea, Italy, Turkey, and Guatemala, among others. Linda Wallace, dean of the School of Nursing, is a leader in this effort, starting a faculty exchange with South Korea in 2000, then expanding to add students in 2003. About 25 IU Kokomo students have traveled there since, with seven more scheduled to go in May.

Hosting the Korean students gives students who may not have the resources to travel a chance to have a cultural experience close to home.

Wallace said these programs enhance the top quality nursing skills the students learn, better equipping them to serve after graduation.

"These experiences create greater cultural understanding for our students and the Korean students," she said. "You learn not to see people from another country as strangers to be afraid of, but as potential friends. It also helps you as a nurse to think about how you can consider cultural needs in the care you are giving."

IU Kokomo student Jessica Graber talked to some of the visiting students in her class, and was interested in the differences and similarities between nursing school in Korea and in the United States.

Patti Johnson was surprised by the similarities.

"You get to know the language a little when you talk to them, and you see that we are different, but we are the same," she said. "They're nervous about school and want to do well, just like we do."

The IU Kokomo students also learn from Sung Ja Whang, a retired professor from Jesus University who is now a visiting lecturer on campus. She said their Korean visitors are selected from among the top students, and several have continued their nursing studies in the United States since visiting.

She said all the students involved gain a global perspective, from visiting another country and from hosting international visitors, and she hopes it will inspire them to consider working in another country, perhaps even in missionary work.

"You need to get as much education as you can, so when you are needed somewhere, you can say, 'Here I am, I can go,'" Whang said.

The visitors have been busy during their two weeks in Kokomo, with clinical experiences at IU North, IU Health Tipton and St. Joseph Hospital, a campus tour, and visiting classes. They've also had fun, with an afternoon making ceramics, a trip to the Logansport carousel, cheering for the Cougar men's basketball team, attending a Valentine-making party, and eating a Thanksgiving-style dinner.

Korean student Su Jie Lee's favorite part of the trip was the clinical practices at IU Health Tipton Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. She was surprised by how much student nurses are allowed to do as part of their clinicals.

"The student nurses can use the electronic medical support systems and can enter information for the patients," she said. "In Korea, we can't do that. Student nurses here have more responsibility."

Kyung Min Kim liked being part of the introductory nursing class, and said the classroom atmosphere is friendly between professors and students.

Young Eun Hwang liked touring the IU Kokomo campus.

"It's very big here, bigger than our university," she said, adding that Jesus University students either study nursing or social work.

The exchange program is made possible by a grant from Dr. Se-Ung Lee, a South Korean businessman and philanthropist. The original grant, given in the year 2000, was for nursing students. Lee gave scholarship money in 2011 and 2012 for IU Kokomo students and faculty go to South Korea.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

31 January 2013

KOKOMO, Ind. — Basketball fans can help Indiana University Kokomo students study overseas, while watching the Indiana Pacers take on the Detroit Pistons.

Indiana PacersThe IU Kokomo Alumni Association and the School of Nursing are co-sponsoring a Night at the Pacers on Friday, February 22, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Tickets are $25.14, and a portion of each ticket sold using the IU Kokomo passcode will be used for international program scholarships.

Assistant Dean Lynda Narwold said international study is becoming more and more important, but can be hard for students to fund.

"This event helps us build up our international scholarship fund, to make it possible for more students to travel overseas," she said. "We believe students in all majors benefit from international travel experiences. In nursing, we really try to focus on how cultural differences impact health care, so our students are prepared to treat patients from all over the world."

Tickets must be purchased by Friday, February 8, at www.pacersgroups.com/tickets/1089, using the passcode IUK. Each ticket includes a lower balcony seat, a voucher for a hot dog, chips, and a drink, a T-shirt, and a 10 percent discount in the Home Court Gift Shop. Twenty lucky fans will also be chosen to high five the Detroit Pistons players during the game.

Those attending are invited to a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Pacers Square, inside the field house. There will be snacks and a cash bar available during this time. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

04 January 2013

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo's School of Nursing recently inducted 44 new students into the rigorous nursing program, which is the third largest nursing school in the state of Indiana.

Newly inducted nursing students for Spring 2013.In years past, nursing schools marked acceptance into their programs with capping ceremonies, demonstrating students' readiness for clinical training.

Nursing students may have replaced the traditional white caps with a uniform of scrubs, but the honor of acceptance to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is still a great one, and deserves to be commemorated, according to Linda Wallace, dean of the School of Nursing.

"Admission to the nursing program is more arduous than admission to the university," she said. "These students have worked hard to be selected, and we acknowledge this accomplishment with our induction ceremony."

Each student received a certificate, and the class recited the Nightingale Pledge, a statement of the ethics and principles of the nursing profession, named for Florence Nightingale.

"Years ago, there was a tradition to cap nurses at the start of their first clinical experience," Wallace said. "Our induction ceremony is reminiscent of that tradition."

Students inducted included Dustin Allen, Amber Christine Ancil, Krista Genevieve Armstrong, Taylor Ashley Backes, Danielle Renee Batchelder, Trisha Lynn Booth, Sherry Lea Brainard, PrinceKristian Dionisio Bravo, Jordan Briede, Bridget JoAnn College, Stevie Lorene Conley, Amanda Brianne Corder, Pat S. Creighton, Angela Noel Duggins, Matthew J. Etter, Coral Lee Everhart, Taylor Renee Flora, Amanda Joanne Geiger, Lyndsay Nicole Gipson, Jessica Dawn Graber, Kelsey Lynn Grimme, Sarah Lynne Jackman, Patricia Ann Johnson, Tami Dianne Karban, Patricia Rose Kilcrece, Kasey Jae Lewis, Erica S. Melcher, Adam Dalton Moore, Jose Jerardo Morales, Leigha Marie Murphy, Florence A. Olabowale, Sheryl Kristina Ottinger, Chelsea L. Peach, Cody Victor Phelps, Amanda Jean Pisano, Christa Marie Reynolds, Stacey L. Ropp, Summer Ann Ross, Jim Smith, Johnna Morgan Tucker, Cassandra Marie Wagner, Brook Nicole Widener, Kyle Austin Wyant, and Alexandria Dawn Wylie.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

26 April 2012

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo student Alexis Martin received more than double the scholarship she expected at the Indianapolis Star's Salute to Nurses awards luncheon Wednesday (April 25).

IU Kokomo junior Alexis Martin received an $8,000 scholarship as the 2012 Honoring Nursing Student from the Indianapolis Star. She was honored at the Salute to Nurses Wednesday, April 25, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Nursing schools statewide nominated students, and Martin was the state winner. See More >>

As the Honored Nursing Student winner, Martin thought her award would be for $3,500. She was shocked, then, to receive a check for $8,000.

"Nothing like this has ever happened to me before," she said. "I am so grateful to the faculty in the IU Kokomo School of Nursing for seeing something in me I didn't see, and nominating me for this award."

Chancellor Michael Harris congratulated Martin on her accomplishment.

"We are proud of Alexis for receiving this statewide honor," he said. "This demonstrates the quality of the academic programs at IU Kokomo, as well as the quality of our students. I have had several opportunities to get to know Alexis, and she is certainly worthy of this award."

Martin, a junior, was the only nursing student honored at the annual awards lunch, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. The program also included presentation of the Nurse of the Year award. Winners will be featured in Star Media's Indiana Nursing magazine.

Carrie Bernhardt, events manager for Star Media, said nursing programs statewide nominate one student each for the Honored Nursing Student award. Representatives from the Indiana State Board of Nursing chose Martin from her nomination and essay about why she wants to be a nurse.

Bernhardt said the newspaper provides a $3,500 scholarship, and USA Funds gave an additional $4,500.

"This is the first time we've ever had a donor more than match our scholarship," she said. "We are pleased to be able to honor Alexis with a substantially larger scholarship than she expected. It was hard to keep this news to ourselves."

Linda Wallace, dean of the School of Nursing, said faculty chose Martin for her work ethic, positive attitude, and her heroic actions after witnessing a car accident on her way to a clinical experience in January.

As Martin approached the site of the accident, she found one woman seriously injured and trapped in her car. She immediately assessed the situation, attended to the woman's injuries, and provided support until medical care arrived.

Wallace said nursing faculty are proud that Martin used the skills she learned in her nursing classes.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

28 March 2012

KOKOMO, Ind. — Basketball fans can catch an Indiana Pacers game and benefit Indiana University Kokomo's camps for children by attending a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, April 21.

A portion of tickets sold using the IU Kokomo passcode will go directly to the School of Nursing's funds for summer camps, which include programs for children with asthma and with diabetes, as well as one for children interested in fitness.

"When you buy these tickets, not only do you get a great price for the game, you make a difference in the lives of children living with chronic conditions through our camps," said Lynda Narwold, assistant dean. "Events like this make it possible for us to charge only $20 per person to attend our high-quality camps."

Each ticket is $18.78, which includes the game, a voucher for a hot dog, bag of chips and a drink, a T-shirt and a 10 percent discount at the Home Court Gift Shop. Tickets may be ordered at www.pacersgroups.com/tickets/796, using the passcode IUKN to get the group rate and to be seated with the IU Kokomo group. Orders are due by Friday, April 6.

Narwold said the funds will help the School of Nursing offer Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze, for children with asthma, Kidds Kamp, for children with diabetes. IU Kokomo has offered the camp for 17 years.

"We teach the children with asthma how to use their medications properly and how to recognize triggers for asthma attacks, and how to use nutrition to avoid them," she said. "Diabetic children are taught how to recognize signs and symptoms of problems, and how to avoid them by monitoring their blood sugar. Some of the kids come to camp afraid to give themselves their insulin shots, but by the week they can do it themselves. We're teaching them to be more self-sufficient in caring for themselves."

This will be the second year for Fit Camp, for children who are interested in learning about health and wellness. All camps are at Kokomo's Jackson Morrow Park.

Nursing students serve as camp counselors, and learn about working with children with special needs from the experience, Narwold said.

"Our students learn about the needs of these children, and they write lessons to help teach them to manage their conditions. They learn from teaching the campers," she said. "Health, nutrition and wellness is something all nurses will have to talk to patients about, and we are giving our students hands-on experience in a way that benefits our community."

For more information about the 2012 camps or the Pacers game, call Narwold at 765-455-9308 or email lnarwold@iuk.edu. The camps are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 to 15 at Jackson Morrow Park, 4200 S. Park Road, Kokomo.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

26 January 2012

KOKOMO, Ind. – Alexis Martin is considered a “godsend”. The nursing student at Indiana University Kokomo was the first to arrive on the scene of a head-on collision on her way to clinicals – and her nursing skills kicked in instinctively and quickly. She was able to assess the victims’ injuries and keep them calm until emergency responders arrived.

Chancellor Harris congratulates Alexis Martin for her quick action at the scene of the accident.

“I probably never would have done that if I didn’t have the nursing training I’ve had at IU Kokomo,” Martin said, a junior. “It’s amazing how your instincts kick in.”

Thursday morning, (January 26), as Martin drove to Northwestern Elementary School for a clinical experience with the school nurse, she witnessed the accident and took action.

She was driving to the school in the snow, following a Lexus SUV, when another car, a Kia, approached. One of the cars hit ice on the road and slid head-on into the other.

“I about hit them, but I managed to get to the side of the road without hitting anyone,” she said. 

As she jumped out of her car, she followed procedures she learned in her nursing classes. She called 911 on her cell phone, and then assessed the victims. A mother and daughter were in the SUV, and both were scared, but not seriously injured.

“They were both crying. The mom was panicking. Both of them cried in my arms, and I wanted to cry with them, but I had to be the stronger one in that situation,” she said.

Martin then saw there was a woman trapped and unconscious in the other vehicle. She reached in and checked for a pulse, and was relieved to find one.

“That’s the first thing you do when you see an unconscious person, you check their pulse,” she said. “It all happened so quickly. In an emergency situation, you have to go with your instincts.”

She called to the woman, who regained consciousness, and then checked her for injuries. Martin said the airbags had deployed, and one of the woman’s legs was trapped. 

“I told her I had called 911 and I would stay with her until help arrived. She was hyperventilating, so I told her to breathe, and stay calm.”

Martin said the woman asked her to try to free her trapped leg and get her out of the car. Not knowing the extent of her injuries, Martin did not move her. When sheriff deputies and medics arrived a few minutes later, they told her she made the right decision.

Howard County Sheriff Lieutenant Kurt Goerges called Martin a “godsend,” saying she did exactly what needed to be done as the first person on the scene.

Tali Harris, lecturer in the School of Nursing, said Martin “showed great citizenship beyond just being a nurse.”

"She really acted like a triage nurse in the middle of a trauma, and I congratulate her," Harris said.

Goerges said all three victims, whose names were not released, wore their seat belts. The young girl was shaken up, he said, but not injured. Her mother had bruises from the seat belts. The woman in the Kia suffered a broken pelvis, ankle and wrist, and a large “goose egg” on her head. She was transferred to an Indianapolis hospital.

“I think if Alexis hadn’t been there, the lady would have tried to get out of the car some way.  By her being there, she calmed down enough to stay still until help arrived,” he said.

“We are very proud of students like Alexis who can use their skills to make a real difference in the lives of real people,” said Linda Wallace, dean of the School of Nursing. 

Martin said she would never forget the experience.

“I just did what anyone else would have done. I’m glad I could be there to help.”

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

13 January 2012

KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing built on its impressive history Thursday, January 12, with 23 students from across the region starting classes to earn their Master of Science in nursing.

Chancellor Harris, Faculty, Staff, and Students start the first Master of Science in Nursing at IU Kokomo.

Chancellor Michael Harris welcomed the students to “the best M.S.N. program anywhere in Indiana, with the best faculty to teach it,” and congratulated them on choosing IU Kokomo to further their careers in nursing.

“There is no doubt in my mind you are obviously ambitious about your careers. This M.S.N. will allow you many other opportunities that will allow you to go places and do things which will make even more of a difference than you do now,” Harris said.

Students enrolled in this first cohort come from Kokomo, Indianapolis, Anderson, Lafayette, Logansport, and Marion, among other communities.

Gail Elbert, a nurse from Community Hospital in Anderson, and three of her co-workers became interested because of the face-to-face classroom instruction.

“We were looking for a program with classroom instruction, not so much looking for something online. We’re driving a good distance to be here,” she said.

Evelyn Kamoto commutes from Elkhart for classes. She found IU Kokomo’s M.S.N. program online and chose it for the nursing administration track. She is the program’s first international student, originally from Malawi, Africa.

Harris thanked Linda Wallace, dean of the School of Nursing, Mary Bourke, assistant dean for graduate studies, and the nursing faculty for their work developing the curriculum.

“We are on our way to be the best regional campus in the world. We are on our way to be the best M.S.N. program – nothing short of that is sufficient for us,” he said, adding that the students should come to every class with that mindset. He told them others would look at their success and decide to come to IU Kokomo based on their work.

Bourke said faculty spent a year developing curriculum for the new program, which matches that of the top nursing schools in the country. Students can complete the program in two years, and will be prepared for careers in hospital management or teaching.

Memory Mollongwa was happy to return to IU Kokomo, where she earned her B.S.N. degree, to earn a master’s degree. She chose to commute from Indianapolis because “I recognize the faculty, and it wasn’t as intimidating.”

Melissa Garber was happy to be able to earn a master’s at IU Kokomo, after receiving her associate and bachelor’s degrees from the university.

“I have faith in the faculty and the program, and I like that it’s in my community.”

IU Kokomo has the third-largest nursing school in Indiana, educating many of north central Indiana’s nurses. In addition to the master’s program, it offers bachelor’s degrees in nursing and an R.N. to B.S.N. program. The school has active cultural and service programs in Guatemala and South Korea.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

24 August 2011

KOKOMO, Ind. – Nursing students at Indiana University Kokomo will now have the opportunity to hone their clinical skills in a state-of-the-art, million-dollar simulation center that emphasizes patient-centered care and evidence-based training.

School of Nursing Dean Linda Wallace, Chancellor Michael Harris, St.Joseph Hospital CEO Kathy Young, and nursing student Guillermo Trejo cut the ribbon. See More

The opening of the St.Joseph Hospital Clinical Simulation Center was marked today (August 24) by a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Chancellor Michael Harris and St.Joseph Hospital CEO Kathy Young. The Center was made possible in large part by a generous gift from St.Joseph Hospital and St. Vincent Health to IU Kokomo.

“We deeply appreciate and thank those who have made this possible. This is an exciting and forward-looking opportunity that is consistent with our efforts to transform the region,” Harris said to a large crowd of students, faculty, staff, and community members. “The Center will provide future nurses opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge level that is needed to provide world-class health care. This facility matches the exceptional quality of our faculty and staff. It will also have a direct impact on the economy of north central Indiana.”

Young emphasized the importance of nursing students having the educational experiences necessary to prepare them for future jobs.

“Today, months of dreaming, planning, and building have come to fruition and we are ready to open this innovative new Center. We celebrate the promise that this clinical simulation lab makes to our community that together we will provide better, safer, and more human health care to the patients that we serve.” Young said. “This Center will be instrumental in preparing students to graduate with greater confidence in their abilities and more highly developed critical thinking skills. As these new nurses go on to enter the workforce, the result will be even better health care in our region.”

Construction on the 3,250 square-foot nursing simulation lab began last summer. It includes four simulation suites, two control rooms, a nursing station, a faculty office and two classrooms.

“We have the third largest public school of nursing in the state of Indiana,” said Linda Wallace, dean of the School of Nursing. “This lab will benefit over 300 nursing students each semester and eventually graduate nursing students. These experienced nurses will positively impact the health of the residents of north central Indiana.”

Many representatives from St.Joseph Hospital attended the event, as well as community members and public officials. State Rep. Bill Friend shared his support of the new simulation center.

“This extension of service by having a simulator that will allow for expansion of service to students and the community is just a tremendous asset,” Friend said. “At the state level, we are more than pleased that these types of facilities are becoming available to our students as we move into an age where we will need more health care services this training will provide. Congratulations to IU Kokomo and what this means for north central Indiana.”

Julie Kitchell spoke on behalf of Congressman Joe Donnelly, congratulating IU Kokomo for providing necessary tools for the best experience.

“We are fortunate to have excellent educational facilities like Indiana University Kokomo that provide hardworking men and women with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills every day,” Kitchell said. “I congratulate Chancellor Harris and everyone at Indiana University Kokomo on the grand opening of the new St. Joseph Hospital Clinical Simulation Center.”

Other supporters of the simulation center include Jean and Milt Cole of Cole Hardwood in Logansport, IU Health North Hospital, Riverview Hospital, Dave and Linda Wallace, and IU Kokomo Nursing Alumni.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.