An academic culture built on belonging.
Welcome to the Hahn School of Nursing. Throughout all our programs, we prepare the next generation of nurse scientists, leaders, advanced clinicians and informaticists to meet humanity’s most urgent needs—with compassion and with intellectual rigor.
Academic Programs
Where compassion meets passion.
A USD SON PhD student has embarked on a research project for his dissertation that could help the healthcare community better understand problems resulting from translating a medical provider’s …
USD SON Professors Selected to Serve on Newly Created Board for Nurse Practitioners
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Two USD Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science Faculty have been selected to serve on a state advisory committee that will advise and make recommen…
USD SON Professor Wins Prestigious Award for Recent Text Publication
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Dr. Karen Sue Hoyt, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN, was recently honored with 3rd place in the American Journal of Nursing’s Book of …
USD SON Celebrates Black History Month
Monday, February 15, 2021
"Race is an incidence of birth. I hope the criterion for selection didn't include race but competence." - Brigadier General Hazel Johnson-Brow…
Master's Entry Program in Nursing Webinar
Saturday, March 13, 2021 // 10 a.m.Zoom
Post-MSN DNP Information Session
Thursday, March 18, 2021 // 4 p.m.Zoom
Introduction to APA 7th Edition Workshop
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 // 5:30 p.m.Online
It's a Wrap! Applying the Final Touches
Thursday, March 25, 2021 // 5:30 p.m.Online
Why Choose USD?
We teach today’s students. And nurture tomorrow’s leaders.
Academic excellence.
Our graduate programs blend academic strength with supportive, human connection. Most of our students are already nurses working in the field, ready to expand their career opportunities. The remainder come to nursing from other careers through our well-respected MEPN program.
Innovative learning.
Here, students explore the cutting edge of nursing today—and prepare for where it’s headed tomorrow. With forward-thinking programs and an innovative Simulation Center, our students emerge not only prepared to practice in the field but to lead as well.
Dedicated faculty.
Our outstanding faculty put their experience to work helping students explore their fullest potential. They foster a supportive environment while pushing the frontiers of academic research, clinical practice and compassionate healthcare.
Ready to take your next big step?
Join us. Let’s share our vision of advancing nursing knowledge and making the world a healthier and more compassionate place. Reach out to chat with us about the program and the admissions process.
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