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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility

Posted on March 31, 2021 by kathymarsh

Today, transgender and nonbinary people around the world will recognize International Transgender Day of Visibility. With transgender visibility in the US at an all-time high in politics, media and sports, today is a day for allies and advocates to show … Continue reading →

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Diversity Club discusses racism as a public health crisis

Posted on June 26, 2020 by kathymarsh

The Diversity Club feels the American Nursing Association position “racism is a longstanding public health crisis in our nation that needs our immediate attention as nurses” is a call to act in providing our fellow students and faculty a unique educational opportunity. Todd … Continue reading →

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MEPN student reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on April 16, 2020 by kathymarsh

As a 2nd year MEPN student, and as an employee at one of SDs largest hospitals, it has been a challenging time during this pandemic.  We have all had major disruptions to our daily life, and changes to our academic … Continue reading →

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What MEPNs need to know today about COVID-19

Posted on April 15, 2020 by kathymarsh

Dear MEPNs , We hope you and your families are staying well and that you are getting adjusted to the ‘Stay at Home’ orders. Here’s what you need to know about COVID-19. The MEPN Team SITUATION Around the world and … Continue reading →

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MEPNs continue work in La Morita, Mexico

Posted on June 16, 2019 by kathymarsh

This post is written by guest writer and MEPN student, Jessica Erickson This past weekend, twelve MEPN students escaped the stress of their summer semester and jumped at the opportunity to teach at an educational health fair in La Morita, … Continue reading →

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Tijuana Immersion Trip

Posted on January 18, 2019 by kathymarsh

This post is written by guest writer, and 1st year MEPN, Kelly Huerta  A group of us recently had the opportunity to participate in a Mexico immersion trip where we had countless opportunities to connect and share with the La … Continue reading →

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Save-A-Life Gets New Coordinator

Posted on November 24, 2018 by kathymarsh

This post is written by MEPN guest writers, Kelsey Marckstadt and Iman LaVine I am so stoked to be passing on the role of Save a Life Recruiter and Coordinator to Iman LaVine for the next school year; not only … Continue reading →

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Notes from a MEPN New Grad

Posted on November 21, 2018 by kathymarsh

This post is written by guest writer, and USD  2018 alum, Evan Gum, MSN, RN It has been a little over three months into my new grad RN program (and close to Thanksgiving) so I wanted to send you all … Continue reading →

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MEPNs Host Health Fair in Tijuana

Posted on October 25, 2018 by kathymarsh

This post is written by 2nd year MEPN and guest writer, Adilene Esquivias Cynthia and Samantha providing nutrition education. Last weekend, MEPNs took a trip to Tijuana to host a health fair for the residents of the community center established … Continue reading →

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MEPNs learn how to influence media through Podcasts

Posted on October 12, 2018 by kathymarsh

On Monday afternoon, second year MEPNs in Dr. Kathy Marsh’s Health Policy class were discussing how nurses can impact the media to influence Health Policy. One of the class assignments is for students to produce a 3- 5 minute podcast … Continue reading →

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