Debra Kent

Psychiatric Registered Nurse · Ascension

Nurse Troy, MI

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
8 years
since Dec 2018
Gender
Female

Experience

Psychiatric Registered NurseCurrent
Ascension
Since Dec 2018 · 8 years · Troy, MI

Education

Eastern Michigan University
2016 – 2018
Oakland Community College
2005 – 2008
Wayne State University
1980 – 1985
Macomb Community College
2008 – 2010

Skills

Hospitals Healthcare Bls Patient Education Medical Surgical Healthcare Management Nursing Patient Safety Crisis Prevention Intervention

About Ascension

Industry
Business Services
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
50 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI

Professional Overview

Debra Kent is a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with Ascension, based in Troy, MI. As a nurse, Kent contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Troy, MI. They have been with Ascension for 8 years. Kent holds academic credentials from Eastern Michigan University and Oakland Community College. Core competencies include Hospitals, Healthcare, Bls, Patient Education, Medical Surgical. Ascension operates in the Business Services sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Troy, MI healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,766 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Debra Kent is one of them.
  • 15,517 Nurses are based in MI (out of 43,481 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4,358 contacts at Ascension are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in MI: $103,000 – $155,000 (median $120,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in MI: Beaumont Health (890), Spectrum Health (717), Henry Ford Health System (520).
  • 6% of Nurses in MI hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 68% of Nurses in MI have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed October 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Debra Kent located?

Debra Kent is based in Troy, MI. They are currently affiliated with Ascension.

What is Debra Kent's specialty?

Debra Kent specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Psychiatric Registered Nurse.

Where does Debra Kent currently work?

Debra Kent currently works at Ascension. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Debra Kent's educational background?

Debra Kent attended Eastern Michigan University and Oakland Community College.

How do I contact Debra Kent for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in MI?

Nurses in MI typically earn $103,000 to $155,000 annually, with a median of $120,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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