School of Nursing & Health Professions News

The USF School of Nursing and Health Professions hosted the annual Florence Stroud Black History Month Conference Series in honor of the late pioneer nurse on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Nikaella Mariano, publicity chair of MSNS, reflects on how the organization has evolved into what it is today: a vibrant, diverse community that extends beyond gender identity.

When I first arrived in Washington, D.C., for the USF in DC Fellowship through the Leo T. McCarthy Center, it felt like I had stepped into a world I didn’t fully understand.

We are fortunate: Dr. Perris, a Double Don, is back at USF SONHP!

Dean Eileen K. Fry-Bowers shares how she is leading the School of Nursing & Health Professions towards a healthier, more equitable world.

Hear from three nursing students on how they are living the USF mission.

When they collected their diplomas on Dec. 12, these members of the Class of 2025 already had jobs lined up. What will they be doing? How did they land those jobs? What’s their career advice to current students?

Rainelle Santos, a third-year Public Health student at the University of San Francisco, is driven by a strong commitment to health equity and community well-being. Her academic journey began in biology at USF, but as she learned more about public health, she wanted to focus not only on science but also on the social realities that impact people's lives.

I’m Sean Vincent Paredes, a senior studying nursing at USF. I grew up in a family where both parents are nurses. I was inspired by my parents taking on the caregiver role and becoming a role model for me when I was in eighth grade.

My name is Kaylok Poon, and I am a senior majoring in nursing at USF. When I think about how my nursing journey began, I always return to my grandparents. Before I opened my nursing textbook, I took care of my grandparent who had dementia, and those daily interactions taught me patience, empathy, and how to respect the dignity of others.