Krogh: Great things happening in College of Nursing
Over the past several months, we have been working toward completing two building projects in Rapid City and Sioux Falls. In Rapid City, we have partnered with Monument Health and Black Hills State University to build a new state-of-the-art modern facility to provide space for tremendous growth of nursing workforce at the West River Health Science Center. We are already seeing enrollment growth and are looking forward to the continued expansion that this new building will provide. I can’t wait to show you the completed project. This project is slated for completion and occupancy by fall 2025. Stay tuned!
Thanks to the generosity of Avera Health, plans are underway for a complete remodel of our SDSU Metro Center building in Sioux Falls. This building project will include collaborative partnership with the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions and is planned for completion in 2026.
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. Recognizing the value of her education, DeBoer ’97 has taken the initiative to give back to the College of Nursing and SDSU.
She was recognized during Hobo Week with the SDSU Alumni Association’s Legends and Leaders Award, giving DeBoer the status of being a distinguished alumnus of SDSU.
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 SDSU Professional Staff Advisory Council annual meeting.
At the 2024 National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association conference, the life and legacy of Beverly Stabber Warne was honored.
Warne, who died on April 14 at the age of 85, will be remembered for the many lives she touched and the impact she had on Native Americans, including through her work at South Dakota State University.
Growth and partnerships at SDSU 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.
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 SDSU’s main campus, as well as the Sioux Falls and Rapid City sites.
Ovall named July's Civil Service Employee of the Month
Shianne Ovall, program assistant II for the South Dakota State University College of Nursing, was named SDSU Civil Service Employee of the Month for July.
Ovall has been a full-time civil service employee with the College of Nursing since February 2018.
The Office of Career Development strives to be a premier career development resource for South Dakota State University students, alumni, faculty and staff, and the first choice for organizations seeking to make quality hires. From a recent alumnus, “They were fabulous to work with and I really appreciated their expertise and helpful tips! The appointment was incredibly valuable and a big thank you to SDSU for offering such a positive experience each time — and for offering the services to alumni! Keep up the great work. I am extra thankful to be a Jackrabbit today and look forward to working with them again in the future!”
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