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.
For healthcare workers, a defining feature of the COVID-19 pandemic is the disruption to “business as usual.” For patients with serious illnesses, there is an increased risk to their…
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Second-Year MEPN Student Drives 500 Miles to get COVID Vaccine
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Second-year MEPN student Tiffany Duong was at home in the Bay Area when she got the email from USD telling her the vaccine was being…
MEPN White Coat Ceremony Adapts to Pandemic Restrictions
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
For nursing students, the White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage. For MEPNs at the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, this ceremony ta…
Song-Brown Grant Funds Used to Purchase Virtual Reality Units and Scenarios
Friday, December 18, 2020
Watch the video here USD Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science Associate Dean Kathy Marsh and the MEPN program are excited about a state grant th…
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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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