At the College of Nursing, students aren't just learning from professors--they're learning from each other. Through PASS, peer coaches and tutors empower their classmates to overcome challenges, build strong study habits, and thrive together.
From saving premature babies to advancing chronic illness research to shaping the next generation of nursing leaders, USC faculty have built careers centered on connection and care. Their legacies will live on through their centers' lasting impact.
Dr. Tina Ralyea has been named the new director of USC Nursing's Center for Nursing Leadership. With more than 35 years of experience spanning clinical care, hospital administration and academia, she is poised to advance the development of future nurse leaders across the state.
Renatta Loquist, a USC Nursing alumna and longtime faculty member, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto for her extraordinary impact on nursing in South Carolina and beyond. Her decades of leadership have shaped education, policy, and practice across the state.
Our alumni are shaping the future of global health as they advance psychiatric nursing education in Rwanda and inspire new approaches to simulation in Nigeria.
From digital cadavers to AI-powered manikins, USC Nursing's revamped simulation center is transforming how future nurses train.
Kate Bernheisel has always had a knack for innovation, something that she has been able to combine with her passion for empathy and her career in health care. It’s what helped earn the nursing professor the Garnet Apple award for teaching innovation.
The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is launching a multi-year, Duke Endowment–backed initiative to expand nursing career pathways for people with disabilities. The program aims to close critical workforce and care gaps through summer immersion experiences, professional development and inclusive training.
See how our students are gaining real-world experience through their nursing externships over summer break.
Four outstanding faculty members from the University of South Carolina College of Nursing have been selected for induction into the American Academy of Nursing's prestigious 2025 Class of Fellows. Their national recognition highlights USC Nursing's continued leadership in research, innovation, and health policy.
Each semester, the university publishes the President's Honor List and the Dean's Honor List to recognize undergraduate students who, at the end of the previous semester, had achieved outstanding academic success.
Assistant professor Lori Vick is advancing national efforts to train nurses to better understand and treat patients living with sickle cell disease. At the heart of that effort is the Sickle Cell Nursing Boot Camp, an initiative that promotes specialized knowledge in treating this chronic and often misunderstood condition.
Jessica Gonzalez was recently selected to become a Jonas Scholar, an elite cohort of emerging nursing leaders from across the country. And her current PhD research, which focuses on disparities in breast cancer diagnoses, was recognized by the NIH with an R25 training grant.
From innovative teaching to impactful research, this year's award winners are transforming nursing education and practice.
Nursing student Nicole Hurley has beak flapped since the end of her sophomore year. The chance to finally tell her friends and family has been both surreal and exciting.
Jennifer Baumstark, a seasoned certified nurse-midwife and newly appointed director of the University of South Carolina’s accredited nurse-midwifery program, spearheads efforts to improve maternal health across South Carolina.
Each year, thousands of survivors of sexual assault seek support and care--and University of South Carolina Nursing alumni are answering the call. From the bedside to groundbreaking research, discover how these dedicated nurses are making a difference during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and beyond.
The annual Awards Day ceremony honors graduating seniors for excellence at South Carolina.
13 nursing students embarked on a Spring Break adventure to Germany, immersing themselves in local culture while exploring historical landmarks and engaging with peers.
Midwives care for women throughout their lifetime and play a critical role in maternal health. The College of Nursing is launching the state’s only accredited nurse-midwifery education program to address South Carolina’s maternal health needs, particularly in rural communities.
Curisa Tucker, assistant professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Health & Nursing Science, writes for The Conversation about her research on how living in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases the risk of peripartum cardiomyopathy, particularly for Black mothers.
Allan Cabanayan was a leader among students interested in health occupations even before he entered upper-level nursing classes at the University of South Carolina.
Meet three of our graduate students enrolled in the BOLD Career Pathways Nursing Faculty Loan Program. The BOLD Program offers up to $30,000 annually in tuition reimbursement for South Carolina nurses advancing their education, in exchange for a commitment to teach for at least two years after graduation.
Each semester, the university publishes the President's Honor List and the Dean's Honor List to recognize undergraduate students who, at the end of the previous semester, had achieved outstanding academic success.
Nurse Practitioner and USC Nursing alumna Stephanie Turner used her education to become a lifeline after Hurricane Helene.
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