Tracy Schwab, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Kent State University College of Nursing
Ohio, USA I am so honored and humbled to receive this award. My involvement in the Delta Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International has truly enhanced my practice as a nurse leader through scholarship, philanthropy and networking. I truly believe the best way to affect change is to lead by example.
After graduating magna cum laude from Case Western Reserve University with her BSN in 2008, Tracy began her career at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cardiothoracic ICU, specializing in heart/lung transplant and cardiac assist devices. Additionally, she has held several part-time positions to enhance her experience in nursing, including adjunct clinical faculty for Cuyahoga Community College. This spring Tracy received her MSN, with a specialization as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, at Kent State University College of Nursing. Prior to graduating, Tracy accepted a position at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center as a Heart Failure ICU NP. She is very active in her chapter, Delta Xi. Following her 2016-2017 term as Student Leadership Intern, Tracy will transition into the Webmaster/Publicity chair position. Tracy is passionate and committed to the promotion of global health and wellness and believes, “the best way to affect change is to lead by example”.