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College of Nursing

2024 News

Nursing Professor Secures NIH RO1 Grant to Drive Data-Driven Solutions

With her groundbreaking research, Dr. Swann Adams is backed by a new five-year NIH RO1 grant to dismantle barriers to treatment and reduce disparities in cancer care outcomes.

Outstanding Student Awards 2024

The College of Nursing Outstanding Student Awards are given by the faculty to students who demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, active involvement in the University and community, and leadership behaviors that contribute both to the profession of nursing and the health of society.

World AIDS Day: Nursing alumna's fight against HIV/AIDS

December 1 marks World AIDS Day, a time to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, honor lives lost, educate communities, and combat the stigma surrounding the disease.

Student Spotlight: Charlotte Burts

USC Smart Start nursing student reflects on her time at the College of Nursing before graduation.

Alumni Spotlight: Lung Cancer Awareness

Through her work, McCray is making a difference by promoting early detection and addressing health disparities in South Carolina's underserved communities.

Gamecock nurses first to train with cutting-edge ultrasound

Nursing students are getting hands-on simulation training with the newest generation of portable ultrasound equipment from GE.

Legacy of Care

Celebrating lasting impacts and contributions in nursing and community care.

Student Spotlight: Nathan Hall

December graduate reflects on his time at USC as a student athlete and how it has prepared him for a nursing career.

Wave of Light

On October 15 is a day to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with its annual Wave of Light Ceremony. This global event invites families to come together in remembrance of babies lost during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

USC Nursing continues its rise to national prominence

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is one of the Top 40 Nursing programs in the country according to 2024 U.S. News World & Report.

Alumni Spotlight: NICU Health Professionals

Our alumni share the profound experience of being NICU nurses, dedicated to caring for the most fragile lives.

September 18: HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

Dr. Sabra Custer on how we can work together to increase awareness, reduce stigma and ensure older adults receive the care they need.

New faculty profile: Susan Newman

With her background in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, College of Nursing professor will encourage those who have disabilities into the profession.

Breastfeeding Awareness Month: The Gift of Donor Milk

For families facing hurdles with breastfeeding who still wish to provide their babies with the nutritional benefits of human breast milk, donor milk offers a solution.

Meet the new faces of excellence

Get an inside look at new faculty members joining our academic community this year.

USC, Lexington Medical Center open innovative facility to train nurses

New satellite campus for College of Nursing transforms clinical education experience

PhD student honored as 2024-2026 Jonas Scholar

Jonas Nursing announced that Jessica Gonzalez, PhD student and Pipeline Faculty Fellow at USC College of Nursing, has been selected as a Jonas Scholar for the program's 2024-2026 cohort.

Spring 2024 Honors List

Each semester, the President's Honor List and the Dean's Honor List recognize undergraduate students who, at the end of the previous semester, had achieved outstanding academic success.

40 years of free medical care

The Free Medical Clinic offers students enriching opportunities in outpatient clinic settings. Dr. Selph shares how this embodies the college's mission to prepare graduates.

Sickle Cell awareness

World Sickle Cell Day is an annual day of recognition to raise international awareness around Sickle Cell Disease and the challenges patients and families face when confronting this illness.

Nursing faculty collaborate through strategic partnerships

Far from rest, summer is a vital time for nursing faculty to advance the standards of excellence in nursing education.

Pandemic inspires passion for public health and pediatric medicine

Outside of the Arnold School, Nair found a second home at the College of Nursing working with Allison Sweeney on the assistant professor’s NIH-funded TEAM-PA project.

College students, faculty, staff receive honors in excellence

This year, the College of Nursing introduced a new award, The Crowell Spirit Award.

Alumni Spotlight: Nurses Make the Difference

Our Gamecock Nursing Alumni share their story on how they make a difference in the health care industry.

2024 Awards Day

The annual Awards Day ceremony caps off a season of honoring student excellence at South Carolina.

USC College of Nursing MSN programs best in the state

U.S. News and World Report released their 2024 Best Graduate Schools list, ranking USC's College of Nursing #22 for Best Overall Master's program in the nation.

Global Nursing Education program spends Spring Break in Amsterdam

This program is for any student wanting to gain a deeper understanding of different health care systems and explore another country's rich history and culture.

University celebrates nursing faculty's remarkable teaching in clinical practice

Dr. Joyenell Jackson honored with the Clinical Teaching Practice Excellence Award by the Office of the Provost

Nursing alumna brings health care background to role of county coroner

In 2020, Rutherford became the first woman, the first person of color and the first person with a medical background to be elected Richland County coroner.

Nursing faculty's fight to address substance use disorder challenges in South Carolina

Dr. Phyllis Raynor's Fight to Address Substance Use Disorder Challenges in South Carolina during National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

USC Nursing No. 1 in state in NIH funding second year in a row

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing keeps the top spot in the state for NIH funding.

Fall 2023 Honor List

Congratulations to nursing students who made the fall 2023 President's and Dean's lists.

RN to BSN Program relaunch aims to elevate careers

The College of Nursing proudly announces the relaunch of its RN to BSN program, now open for enrollment for the fall semester of 2024

US News: USC retains No. 1 ranking in online master’s in nursing

The college earned a national reputation for academic excellence four years in a row.

Revolutionizing Health Care Education

Virtual reality unveils a deeper insight into social determinants of health

Alumni Spotlight: Molly Schaubroeck

Molly shares her nursing experience after graduation in 2022.

Winter wellness: a focus on self-care

Shifts in weather often challenges our mental health.

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