… Retired SDSU employees provide funding for 50th, 51st endowed leadership positions Two couples with more than a century of combined service to South Dakota State University have made financial commitments to push the university’s Bold & Blue comprehensive campaign past an important milestone. University and campaign officials established a goal to have commitments for 50 …
… there she gained her first taste of teaching, doing classroom and clinical instruction three months a year in the SDSU neonatal nurse practitioner certificate program. Elverson had completed the program herself in 1988. “I always wanted to gain new knowledge. Initially I satisfied that by getting a master’s degree and working in the hospital at that level,” she … and mentoring. However, her favorite research project was one completed in September 2023 that carried a $2.1 million, five-year federal award. Elverson partnered with Staci Born, a registered play therapist and then an assistant professor in counseling, and Christin Carotta, associate professor in human development and family studies. The educators’ “South Dakota Early …
… Groves delivers Dean’s Distinguished Lecture on hospital safety communication Mary Anne Krogh, dean of the SDSU College of Nursing, presents a plaque to Patricia Groves, an associate professor in the College of … interest in leadership and patient safety took her back to school to earn her Ph.D. and conduct research on the topic. “My passion is really illuminating the critical role nurses play in keeping patients safe and how, in particular, nurses, patients and family co-create patient safety in hospitals,” Groves said. She completed the Veterans Affairs Quality …
… Program Purpose The purpose of the Post Graduate Certificate Option is to prepare nurses for advanced practice in leadership, education and clinical practice (APRN-C). Program Outcomes Apply knowledge of evidence-based practice, Engage in life-long learning, and Serve South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world in urban, rural and frontier health care settings. Student Learning outcomes Display competence within the legal scope of practice for chosen specialization. Evaluate and utilize research within advanced nursing practice. Integrate cultural learning into nursing …
… Thanks to a telepresence robot purchased through funding from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, Carlson was right there with the students. In fact, she was playing the part of the mother of the 3-year-old simulation mannequin. Before this fall, Carlson would have had to find a colleague to cover the lab exercises and rely on that report. … to Heidi Mennenga, an associate professor in Brookings who is the project director for a 2018 HRSA award. That $2.7 million award for 2018-2022 is targeted at more fully utilizing registered nurses and students in community-based primary care settings. It is because of that HRSA funding that SDSU was eligible to receive the HRSA COVID-19 funding, Mennenga said. The robots arrived in mid-October …
… Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Winners Announced Cheryl Logan, Barry Dunn and Roy Pea selected for outstanding achievement in pre-K–12, higher education and learning science research. The 2022 winners of the prestigious Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education were announced today by the … for their extraordinary achievements. Each winner will receive an award of $50,000 and an iconic awards sculpture. "The McGraw Prize was established in 1988 to honor my father's commitment to literacy and education and to shine a spotlight on innovative and dedicated educators who empower our students and enhance our society,” said Harold McGraw III , former … in the field. Past winners have included teachers, professors, superintendents, university presidents, non-profit leaders, entrepreneurs and public officials. Many continue to play major roles across the education landscape. To learn more, visit McGrawPrize.com . Statement from SDSU President Barry Dunn on being named recipient of the prestigious Harold W. …
… Groves to deliver Dean’s Distinguished Lecture on hospital safety communication Patient safety is one of the most critical aspects in nursing, with many factors playing a role in preventing harm and reducing risks. Those factors are the topic of this … Working Together to Create Patient Safety and Sense of Security” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the University Student Union’s Volstorff Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. As a safety scholar, Groves has focused her career on the intersections of safety culture, bedside nursing practice, patient safety engagement and patient safety …
… SDSU researchers explore perceived barriers to cancer care in rural South Dakota Cancer rates across the United States are falling, but in South Dakota, cancer remains the leading cause of death. What unique challenges does South Dakota have when it comes to cancer care that is causing the state to fall behind the rest of the country? A new study from South Dakota State University attempts to answer this question by examining the … that is isolated, Varilek noted. The health care professionals identified this as the greatest challenge for people diagnosed with cancer in rural areas. Geographic isolation plays a significant role, but so does social isolation, as people are often far away from friends and family. Need for palliative care services As Varilek notes, an early palliative …
… SDSU cited for having best online nursing program in South Dakota South Dakota State University’s online nursing program ranks first in the state and 45th nationally, according to EduMed. Since 2019, EduMed has released annual rankings that highlight that year’s top programs based on a combination of factors like affordability, accessibility and commitment to student success. The organization noted the SDSU College of Nursing has six online programs—the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing and five graduate programs—and an economical tuition rate with 50% of its enrollment taking online courses. Other ranking criteria are the percent of full-time undergraduate students who are awarded institutional grant aid, the availability of …
… The 34th Annual Nursing Research Symposium Living nursing scholarship: research, theory and practice Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Central Time Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International;Phi Chapter, SDSU College of Nursing;Zeta Zeta Chapter, Augustana University Department of Nursing. Fees Faculty/staff: $85 | Students: $50 | Registration is free for graduate and undergraduate students who are presenting a poster. College of Nursing … Sigma Logo (Global Nursing Excellence) … Living nursing scholarship: …