A recent alum states that Dr. Blad treats each student as if they were his children. He loves, serves, and supports us so thoroughly. Not a day goes by when he doesn’t emphasize that he is rooting for us! He is every nursing student’s cheerleader. He wants our success, but he also wants us to enjoy life. He always ensures we put ourselves and our well-being first and says that the schoolwork will all fall into place. If anyone ever shows the need for extra help, Kent always jumps to the occasion and helps you find a solution. I want to be a nurse, friend, and parent like Kent.

A sixth-semester student also writes, “Kent incessantly is kind to his students. Last semester, I was having a bad day; however, Kent warmly said hello like he had known me for years when I had just met him. He encourages his students and treats everyone with kindness. He is hands-down a spiritual giant; I hope to become even half the nurse he is.”

Blad is a constant source of empowerment and joy for all his students. He inspires those around him to improve and encourages them to remember their purpose and potential. He is an enormous asset to both the students and the college as a whole.