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DNP Ranked Top 8
Samuel Merritt University’s Doctoral Nursing Program (DNP) is among this year’s 8 Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to DNP Programs in California, according to NursingProcess.org. The DNP...
Podiatry Student Wins National Competition
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has named Tiffany Tram Tran, CSPM '23, the winner of the inaugural APMA-PICA full-tuition scholarship. Tiffany, a third-year podiatry student with a 4...
No. 1 for Nurse Anesthesia
Samuel Merritt University is the top college in the country for nurse anesthesia, according to college rankings website College Factual. The Master’s of Science in Nursing – Nurse Anesthesia program...
Nursing Alum Makes "Sac Biz Journal" 40 Under 40 List
Carter Todd, ABSN ’15, has been recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 in healthcare for his advocacy work recruiting Black nurses to the profession as well as his work...