Student leaders: Olivia Tagart
A senior nursing major, Olivia Tagart serves as the president for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, an organization representing student-athletes from the 19 NCAA Division 1 athletic programs at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ. Tagart, a Denver native, is a member of ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ women’s swimming and diving team and is in her fourth year of involvement with the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
Krogh: Great things happening in College of Nursing
Fall is such a wonderful time of year. On campus, we experience the excitement of the students returning to school to continue their studies. The trees prepare for their winter slumber. Amid all of these changes, I ponder all of the ways I am grateful to serve as the Roberta K. Olson Endowed Dean for Nursing.
New faces, new roles in College of Nursing
The College of Nursing at South Dakota State University has added some new faces to its ranks since July. These dedicated new faculty and staff span ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ’s main campus, as well as the Sioux Falls and Rapid City sites.
Growth and partnerships at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ West River Nursing
Long-standing partnerships between South Dakota State University and Black Hills State University have supported the health care needs of West River South Dakota since 1992. Now, increases to available student seats have allowed the programs to serve more students and prepare more nurses to enter the field.
Nursing grant specialist awarded for efforts in the college
As the grants program specialist for the College of Nursing at South Dakota State University, Marie Schmit works to secure funding for training and research opportunities. In May, she was recognized with the Presidential Award of Excellence, alongside six others at the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Professional Staff Advisory Council annual meeting.
Sanford’s top nurse receives distinguished status
Erica DeBoer’s journey didn’t start at South Dakota State University, but her decision to transfer to State is one that she says set her up for success. She was recognized during Hobo Week with the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Alumni Association’s Legends and Leaders Award, giving DeBoer the status of being a distinguished alumnus of ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ.
Avera Wokini Scholarship program going strong
Established in 2018, the Avera Wokini Scholarship provides $5,000 annual scholarships to selected students at South Dakota State University who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes and pursuing a degree in the health care field. The scholarship is renewable for up to five years.
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