University Of South Dakota Nursing Graduates Achieve National Exam Pass Rates Higher Than State, National Averages
The University of South Dakota’s nursing graduates rank higher than most in South Dakota and the United States when it comes to board exam pass rates.
University Of South Dakota Nursing Gets $1 Million Human Resources And Services Administration Grant to Grow South Dakota Nursing Workforce
Two leaders of the University of South Dakota's Department of Nursing have garnered a substantial grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase the number of nurses in rural and underserved areas in South Dakota.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Justin Thurman, PA-C
Thurman says his time at USD did more than prepare him for practice; It also helped prepare him to be a leader. Thurman has served as Medical Staff President at the VA as well as President of the SD Academy of Physician Assistants.
Challenge Accepted: USD Stands Ready to Meet Growing Healthcare Workforce Demands
The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences expands in Vermillion and consolidates in Sioux Falls with new buildings and programs to help meet SD's healthcare needs.
Montrosse-Eilers Endowment To Benefit South Dakota Medical Students
The University of South Dakota Foundation has recently established an endowment in the name of Nancy (Montrosse) and John Eilers, a scholarship fund that will aid Sanford School of Medicine students.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Rebecca Johnson
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Shaping Nurses of the Future: Varenhorst Teaches Clinical Judgement, Continues Personal Education
Lisa Varenhorst, M.S., reflects on her time as an educator and student at the University of South Dakota.
USD IHEC and Nursing to Host 2022 ASAHP Regional Summit
The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences is one of four locations nationwide that will host a summit to bring together health industry and academic partners to discuss changes within health professions.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Steve Young
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Free Continuing Education Credits Available, Project ECHO: Palliative Care ECHO Moving Knowledge, Not Patients
USD Nursing and the statewide coalition From Advance Care Planning Towards Palliative Care will launch a series of sessions called “Project ECHO: Palliative Care ECHO Moving Knowledge, Not Patients.”
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Aaron Harstein
Harstein says USD's program was not only flexible enough to meet his needs as an adult learner, but also offered the breadth of curriculum he was looking for.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Ashley Herrity
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