Steve Conklin: Herzing University

About this episode

Steve Conklin discusses his journey from military service to higher education and the nursing programs at Herzing University.

This episode features an interview with Steve Conklin, the campus director of Herzing University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Conklin shares his personal journey from being a military brat and Air Force veteran to finding a second career in higher education. The conversation highlights the specific nursing programs offered at the Clarksville campus, ranging from LPN to doctoral levels, and emphasizes their accredited, non-profit status. Conklin explains how the university utilizes high-fidelity simulation labs to provide students with safe, realistic medical training. Ultimately, the discussion focuses on addressing the critical nursing shortage in Tennessee by preparing skilled healthcare professionals for the region's expanding medical infrastructure.

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Koon

Guest: Steve Conklin

Topics covered

• higher education
• nursing programs
• military veterans
• healthcare training
• medical infrastructure

Keywords

• Herzing University
• nursing programs
• Clarksville
• military veteran
• healthcare professionals
• simulation labs
• Tennessee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Herzing University

Places: Clarksville, Tennessee, Tennessee, Clarksville campus

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