How This Nurse Practitioner Pushes Through Adversity with Grace -Ep. 23
Kenneth Osei-Gyan is a Lead Nurse Practitioner for the Department of Health in the City of Newark working as an Internist. He is dedicated and committed to his community, making sure all who come into contact with him are left feeling seen, heard, supported, and most of all, knowing that they matter.
His previous professional experience includes working in medical-surgical and post-anesthesia care units, providing adult medicine and care for patients with traumatic orthopedic injuries and debilitating diseases, and as a charge nurse overseeing three recovery room departments and 64 Registered Nurses. While Kenneth has significant experience in the medical setting, he has worked in academia serving as the Student Development Specialist for the Educational Opportunity Fund Program at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey.
Kenneth completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Montclair State University, a second Bachelors of Science in Nursing at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and his Masters of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University.
A proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Kenneth has been a recipient of many awards including Mount Sinai Hospital’s Magnet Nursing Award.
On this episode we discuss:
- How his passion for health and helping the community led to his profession
- His research on men and their mental health
- The value of having a relationship with God
- Our thoughts on men practicing celibacy
- The value of being authentically kind
- How his upbringing and faith inspires his work ethic
- The value of being still and enjoying every little accomplishment
