April: Stress Awareness Month
As stress levels rise across the nursing profession, professor Marissa Bartmess shares practical ways to recognize, manage, and prevent burnout before it takes hold.
USC Nursing, EVHN strengthen global ties with renewed education partnership
USC Nursing and Germany's EVHN have renewed their global partnership, expanding opportunities for student exchange and collaboration. The program continues to prepare future nurses with international experience and a broader perspective on patient care.
Landmark investment advances the future of nursing at the University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina College of Nursing has received a landmark gift from the Bedford Falls Foundation to establish the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship. The investment will expand access to nursing education, support South Carolina students and help address the state's growing nursing workforce shortage.
USC Nursing Earns National Recognition in Simulation Education
The USC College of Nursing's Center for Simulation and Experiential Learning has earned national reaccreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovative, high-quality nursing education.
DNP Student advances nurse educator career at USC
After years of caring for critically ill patients at the bedside, Laura Petrarca found her calling in the classroom. Now a Doctor of Nursing Practice student in USC's Nursing Education program, she's combining clinical expertise with innovative teaching strategies to prepare the next generation of nurses.
Alumni Spotlight: Healing while healing
From the moment Kennedy Golden knew she wanted to become a nurse, she had a plan. What she couldn't have planned for was becoming the patient herself. From publishing research as a first-generation honors student to battling a rare cancer diagnosis while continuing to care for others, Golden's journey is a powerful story of resilience, faith and leadership.
Dean Jeannette Andrews to step down in 2026
Longtime leader leaves lasting impact on USC College of Nursing.
Latest U.S. News online rankings show strength, momentum at College of Nursing
USC Nursing continues to be a national leader in online nursing education. Four nursing programs rank in the Top 10 nationally in the latest online rankings from U.S. News & World Report, including our online master's in nursing program, which has been in the Top 5 for six consecutive years.
Student Spotlight: Mental Wellness
January is a perfect month to reset and focus on habits that support emotional wellbeing. The college's Student Ambassadors share how they navigate challenges and manage stress during challenging days.
Why cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers
Nearly 4,000 women in the U.S. die from cervical cancer each year. But it's one of the most preventable gynecologic cancers.
2025: Year in Review
USC Nursing continues to build a culture of caring as the state's premier nursing program. With our nationally ranked programs, we're committed to transforming health care and preparing the next generation of nurse leaders.
How an Honors College student's thesis became a children's book
Paige Canady planned to write a straightforward honors thesis. But after collaborating with an art education student, the project became a cleverly illustrated children’s book, one that Canady hopes will be read by families everywhere.
Innovative cardiac teaching tool earns recognition for nursing faculty
Heart defects affect about 1 percent of all babies born in the United States each year, making the cardiovascular system an important part of the nursing curriculum. To help students master this material, assistant professor Stephanie Schaller invented a new tool that lets students learn heart defects through hands-on activities.
USC Nursing alumna dedicated to service, leadership and healing
Ret. Colonel Marguerite Knox has built a career defined by service, leadership and compassion. A Gulf War veteran and national advocate for veterans' health, she embodies a lifelong commitment to caring for others on the battlefield and beyond.
Viana McCown Lectureship 2025
The 2025 Viana McCown Lectureship celebrated nursing innovation, featuring expert panelists from leading South Carolina health systems sharing advances in care, safety, and innovation.
Alumni Association recognizes Nursing alumna award recipient
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association celebrated and recognized all award recipients during Homecoming Weekend. Nursing's Stephanie Burgess is among the honorees.
USC Nursing research helps lung cancer patients live better, longer
Nurse scientists at the college's Cancer Survivorship Research Center are leading innovative studies to help people living with and beyond lung cancer better manage symptoms, maintain treatment, and enhance their quality of life.
Honoring Excellence: 2025 Nursing Alumni Award Recipients
Each year, USC Nursing recognizes three outstanding alumni for excellence in care and leadership.
Heart-to-heart talk
Jewel Scott says women are more likely to be dismissed in medical settings because their symptoms aren’t as well understood – or health care providers just aren’t listening. Scott is working to change that by helping patients and practitioners become better advocates.
The Power of Peer Support
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.
A Culture of Caring
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.
Shaping Tomorrow's Nurse Leaders: Tina Ralyea
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.
Gamecock Nurse Receives State's Highest Honor
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.
Alumni Spotlight: Nurses Transforming Health Across the Globe
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.
Cutting-Edge Upgrades to USC's Nursing Simulation
From digital cadavers to AI-powered manikins, USC Nursing's revamped simulation center is transforming how future nurses train.
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