Roseman Reflections: A Year of Impact 2020 by Roseman University of Health Sciences

2020

ROSEMAN REFLECTIONS A Year of Impact

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome from the President

GENESIS at the College of Medicine

The Commitment to Diversity at Roseman

Grateful Scholarship Recipients 6 – 7 Alumni Profiles 8 – 9

The Dental Patient Assistance Fund

Roseman’s New Pediatric Dental Clinic at Cure 4 the Kids

Roseman Rises Above During COVID

Fast Facts – Your Roseman Overview

12 – 13

The New MSN/FNP Degree

Contact a Member of the Philanthropy Team

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT DR. RENEE COFFMAN Thank you for the impact you had on Roseman University and our exceptional students in 2020. Although last year certainly brought its challenges, Roseman fulfilled its commitments to our students, and rose above to help others as well. All of our students graduated on schedule, and many members of the University family – from students and staff members to alumni and faculty – went beyond their demanding responsibilities to also proactively help our communities. I am proud that so many Roseman family members volunteered their time and offered their expertise to serve our neighbors in need. This commitment to service is emblematic of Roseman University. Since the university’s founding as a nonprofit, private institution more than twenty years ago, Roseman has a strong record of positively impacting the health of our communities and the educational opportunities offered to those destined for a career in the health sciences. As a donor to Roseman University, you make all of this possible. Thank you for the important part you play in improving the lives of thousands of students, patients, and community members. Warmly, Renee

Thanks to Roseman’s growing alumni body and increasing numbers of University partners, Roseman has established the brand-new Roseman Alumni Network! You are invited as a University supporter to sign up for the network, which offers members the opportunity to engage with graduates, volunteer to be a speaker, provide advice to a student, ask for help connecting with others in various industries, promote a business, etc.! The Roseman Alumni Network is a one-stop shop for all things Roseman – from all social media feeds and networking opportunities, to a job board and business directory. Members can even create their own interest groups! Visit RosemanAlumni.network today to claim your profile and get involved!

REIMAGINING MEDICAL EDUCATION & HEALTHCARE DELIVERY Building a College of Medicine That Will Change Lives Another exciting college is taking shape at Roseman University – one that will offer innovative educational opportunities and help to transform the health of the community. This will be accomplished by educating much-needed physicians for our region and by treating households in the community with a novel “boots on the ground” approach. Leading the College is a dynamic team of exceptional professionals with diverse backgrounds that make them uniquely qualified for this opportunity. Cuban-American Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer, as Dean, is both charismatic and forward-thinking, combining his medical knowledge with his deep commitment to service and social justice. Dr. Greer is one of only three individuals who have been awarded both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the prestigious MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship. He joined Roseman in June 2020, a choice, he said, that was based on the opportunity to create change in medical education in a state which is 47th in the nation in the number of physicians per 100,000 residents, despite continued population growth. Joining Dean Greer in mid-2020 from the medical school at Florida International University is an impressive and dedicated team of PhDs and MDs: Dr. Karin Esposito, a psychiatrist and medical curriculum designer; Dr. Luther Brewster, a community health innovator and partnership builder; Dr. Cheryl Brewster, a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and student pipelines; Dr. Marin Gillis, a philosopher, bioethicist and award-winning educator; and Dr. Jamie Fairclough, an expert in data research and evaluation. The incubator for the innovative medical curriculum is an interprofessional experiential platform called GENESIS. Through GENESIS, care teams (to eventually include Roseman medical

students) will provide clinical and social services in medically underserved communities through household visits, interprofessional clinical practices, and patient navigation. The key idea is that the most important environment in which people live – their households – must be addressed if we expect a person’s health to improve because the vast majority of health factors are non-biologic. “Your zip code, and not your genetic code, is the most important determining factor in your health outcomes,” said Dr. Greer. Addressing these “Social Determinants of Health” is central to GENESIS, as is helping families return to (or achieve) resiliency. Dr. Greer and his team are busy developing GENESIS, building the College of Medicine curriculum, and creating their initial strategic plan, as well as forging relationships in the community to better understand the areas of greatest need. They are planning a “pipeline” program for area K-12 students to show them that medical careers are within their reach. Dr. Greer and other College of Medicine leaders are also working diligently to prepare the College for its application for accreditation. Roseman will be launching Envision, The Campaign for the College of Medicine, in the near future, as a fundraising initiative to help secure funding for short-term and longterm needs, including program support, student scholarships, faculty development and facility build-out. The newly created GENESIS Forward Fund is now accepting donations which will assist participating households in fees for non-covered medical expenses. Stay tuned to Roseman’s website and other communication platforms for updates on the COM’s development and the launch of GENESIS. More information on GENESIS can be found at: Genesis.Roseman.edu.

THE CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AT ROSEMAN Roseman University’s commitment to diversity has deep roots that are continuing to branch out and grow as the institution moves into its third decade. As one of the University’s three founders, current President Dr. Renee Coffman proudly leads the institution with a continued focus on evolving diversity initiatives, both internally and externally. Long before the term “DEI” was in the mainstream as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Roseman was welcoming students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles. The current student body is comprised of learners from 41 different states and 2 countries, with countless cultures and values represented. The faculty/staff make-up is equally diverse, with professionals offering many varied perspectives and backgrounds, not just in the classroom, but outside of it as well.

the theme: Support a culture of diversity and inclusion so that all students may succeed. The University has also formed a Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) to increase diversity and inclusion by ensuring that the quality of our educational programs, patient care, research, community outreach, and work environment is inclusive of and enhanced by the rich diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities, socioeconomic background and other life experiences among the members of our community.

The heart of Roseman’s learning philosophy also celebrates diversity in the myriad ways that students learn. “When we developed the Six-Point Mastery Learning Model almost 20 years ago, it was based on the premise that all students, regardless of their varying learning styles, could (and should, given their critical life-saving role) achieve competence and mastery,” said Dr. Coffman.

The DAC is led by Dr. Cheryl Brewster and is comprised of faculty, staff, students and alumni from all Roseman programs and campuses. Dr. Brewster joined the College of Medicine team as Senior Executive Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The DAC will work collaboratively on surveys, events/celebrations, communications, trainings, fundraisers, retreats and volunteer opportunities which focus on DEI and furthering Roseman’s work in this important area.

Roseman’s emphasis on diversity continues to evolve. One of the main goals in the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan centers on

“Everyone recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in an organization, however, how that gets actualized

often falls short,” said Dr. Brewster. “The DAC was created to address the diversity, equity and inclusion needs here at RUHS. Creating a diverse, equal and inclusive environment is not only important to or for our employees, but it can also improve our recruitment and innovation efforts. The DAC will assist in supporting the implementation of the goals identified in the University’s strategic plan in order to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion.” As the work of the DAC moves ahead, it will collaborate with Roseman’s student organizations such as: • Black Student Union (newly formed) • Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) • Movimiento Estudiantil (M.E.R.) • Pilipinos Advancing Towards Health (PATH) • RU Jewish Club • RUHS Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Ally Student Association (LGBTQA) • Academy of Latter-day Saint Dentists • Hispanic Dental Association • Lucy Hobbs Initiative • Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association of Nevada – Roseman University Student Nurses Association (AAPINA of Nevada – RUSNA)

SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT RECIPIENTS Scholarship donors like you change lives. Thank you for your generous investment that makes the lives of talented and hard-working students brighter. Below, please see words of appreciation from several students who were honored to receive scholarships at Roseman. Amanjot Bhandal BSN Class of 2021 College of Nursing South Jordan Campus Thank you for this scholarship you have provided! I was very excited to realize I had been selected. This scholarship means a lot to me. After gaining experience working in the emergency department and later working with Alzheimer’s patients, I realized nursing was for me. Coming to Roseman has been one of the best choices I have made. Through Roseman I have found mentors that I know will be available to me far after I graduate. In the future I would like to further my education by becoming a nurse practitioner or earning my doctorate in nursing practice, and I realize that Roseman is helping me prepare for this. Thank you for your generous support, and for choosing me as a scholarship recipient. This support also pushes me to be a better student and continue working hard in the program knowing that others believe in me and are rooting for my success!

Rithy Khim PharmD Class of 2020 College of Pharmacy Henderson Campus I was happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of a Roseman scholarship. As a student in the College of Pharmacy, I plan to pursue a career where I can help those in need, especially in the underserved community. My goal is to become an emergency department pharmacist or a trauma pharmacist as well as working in a clinic to help the underserved population. I would like you to know that your generous award will aid me financially in my journey. It is philanthropists like you who make all the difference in students’ lives, and we appreciate everything that your generosity has given us. Again, I would like to give my sincerest thank you for the generous support.

Gabrielle Peralta BSN Class of 2020 College of Nursing Henderson Campus Thank you for the generous scholarship that has been awarded to me. I cannot express the impact this has on my mental and financial health. I am a true Nevadan - born in Las Vegas, NV and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with an undergraduate degree in public health. I returned to Las Vegas last year to attend Roseman. A long-time goal of getting my master’s in public health and working in healthcare policy changed into a goal of being able to help people hands-on through nursing. Interacting with patients when I would do outreach programs as a healthcare recruiter became the best part of my job, and then I knew that I needed to change my goals. I truly hope that I can meet you in person one day to give my thanks. Till then, I’ll thank you here. Thank you so much for supporting my dreams to become an emergency department nurse!

Addisu Azene PharmD Class of 2020 College of Pharmacy South Jordan Campus I am very thrilled to be the recipient of a scholarship award. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this scholarship possible and for your generosity and your impactful kindness in changing the life of dedicated students like me. I moved to the US seven years ago to pursue my education in the field of pharmacy. I lived in Utah to attend Roseman University and moved to Cleveland for my rotation at the Cleveland Clinic. I had this dream of becoming a pharmacist since high school and graduated with Bpharm and MSc in medicinal chemistry. I decided to have more clinical experience and pursued my PharmD at Roseman University, which was my first choice. I would like to thank you again for the generous support and assure you that I will continue to work hard at my residency and as a healthcare professional to make you proud of the impact of your scholarship.

Cherish Dunshee DMD Class of 2020 College of Dental Medicine South Jordan Campus I am extremely grateful for the scholarships I was recently awarded. They represent my involvement in being a leader, a lifelong colleague, serving the community, and mean so much to me. These activities bring me great satisfaction in life, and I hope to magnify them in my career as a dentist. I loved every second of the six years I spent at Roseman as a dental assistant and dental student. It was the best learning environment I could have ever imagined for myself, and I was continually surrounded by supportive faculty, staff, and dental students. Financially, the scholarships couldn’t have come at a better time. The past couple of months were really tough for my family and me I will always remember these scholarships as a special lifeline during a time of need.

Alexa McAneney DMD Class of 2020 College of Dental Medicine South Jordan Campus I am honored, and so grateful to have been a Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, Class of 2020 scholarship recipient. Finding out I had been chosen for awards during our unconventional Zoom Graduation, while my family watched in another state, was as overwhelming as it was exciting. I wish I could find words other than thank you to express what that moment truly meant to me after four years of hard work. I truly cannot thank you enough for your generous part in the scholarships I received. Thank you for this peace of mind that allows me the ability to focus on patient care. Your support gives Roseman students the opportunity to find success and become compassionate clinicians.

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS The accomplishments of our graduates further burnish Roseman’s reputation. The accomplished alumni below are excelling in their professions, are grateful for their Roseman education, and are generous supporters ‘paying it forward’ for tomorrow’s roadrunners! I support Roseman because it allowed my dream of becoming a pharmacist and helping people come true. I will forever be grateful that I was accepted into the PharmD program at Roseman. Hillary Flasza, PharmD Class of 2018 South Jordan Campus As a child, Hillary Flasza knew she was destined for a healthcare career. Her mother was a nurse and regularly brought her children to the hospital she worked at and shared stories about her experiences. But not every aspect of the nursing vocation appealed to Hillary. “I decided to pick a career were I could still help people, but I wouldn’t have to deal with blood or inserting patients with tubes. That’s when I decided to become a pharmacist.” After completing her BS at UNLV in healthcare administration, Hillary applied to Roseman and was thrilled to be accepted. “I know that people always want to go away to college, but I thought it would be great to go a school in my hometown and give back to my community.” She graduated from the South Jordan campus in 2018, noting “I enjoyed my time at Roseman very much.” She made lifelong friends, including with classmate Tram Duong, with whom she spent many days hiking in the scenic “great outdoors” of Utah.

She also appreciated the special atmosphere at Roseman, where she loved the small class size. “We were able to interact with professors and ask questions openly - not like bigger schools where there are hundreds of students and the professors have no time for you. The professors at Roseman know

you by name and chat with you in the hallway as they see you walking around.” Hillary was an active student, participating in student groups like the Drug Abuse Awareness Team (DAAT), Student Alliance, American Society of Health System Pharmacists, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, and American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Her team even nabbed first place in the ACCP Clinical Skills Competition at the South Jordan Campus in September of 2016. She made the most of her Roseman experience, though she admits that it is a tough program. “But it’s worth every sleepless night, anxiety over passing your exams, and being stressed that you are not as smart as the student sitting next to you,” she continues. “When you graduate and are holding your diploma, you will be so proud of yourself. And when you get your first thank you from a patient for being a pharmacist and explaining her medications better to her than her doctor did, you will know it was all worth it.” Why does Hillary support Roseman? “I support Roseman because it allowed my dream of becoming a pharmacist and helping people to come true. I will forever be grateful that I was accepted into the PharmD program at Roseman.” Hillary’s career in pharmacy has centered on Smith’s. She had been researching pharmacy technician programs, when thanks to her mom sharing that info, she was able to be hired as a pharmacy tech-in-training at Smith’s. Her skills have allowed her to move up in the ranks at Smith’s; from starting as a pharmacy tech-in-training, she became a pharmacy technician, an intern, then a pharmacist, and she is now a pharmacy manager. Thank you, Hillary – we’re thrilled to have you as a member of the Roseman family!

Graduating gave me a sense of new life. It gave a sense of new opportunities, and I knew from then on our lives would change. Alvin Pascual BSN Class of 2019 Henderson Campus Some people grow up with the knowledge they will enter the health professions – others experience the call unexpectedly. Alvin Pascual was one of the latter. He had worked in the automobile and gaming industries, but when his mother passed away from cancer in 2014, he had an epiphany. “I saw how techs, nurses, and doctors in Las Vegas took care of my mom, and I wanted to give back to the community that gave my mom so much care,” he notes. That set him on a new course. “I thought becoming a nurse would be a great way to achieve that.” How did he end up at Roseman? He took classes at the College of Southern Nevada, but the timing worked out for Roseman. “Roseman enrolled new cohorts several times a year, so it matched my timeline. And the fact that I would get a BSN as opposed to an associate degree was a no brainer to me.” He was “elated” when he was accepted, and he earned his BSN in January of 2019. Alvin thinks highly of his experience, including the block curriculum and collaborative learning model. “I especially appreciated my group mates, and I loved how diverse we were.” Roseman students take Clifton Strengths assessments, and faculty carefully assign students to their smaller groups so there is a balance of personality types. “We all had different backgrounds and personalities, but had to work together and make it happen or fail. We encouraged and helped each other a lot.”

Did he find the program rigorous? “It was tough! Pharmacy and Adult Health in particular were hard! I placed a lot of pressure on myself but I did it and continued on.” And though his studies were challenging, he notes “The didactic part ‘stuck.’ I’m surprised sometimes about how much book knowledge I have and how I can retain new information.” Alvin did have to juggle family obligations while he was a student – he and his wife have two children. But he shares, “It wasn’t so tough for me. My wife and I had help from my in-laws, which was the biggest factor in my being able to go to school full time. Having that support at home is very important. Without them it would have been a much harder challenge layered on to an already difficult course, so I owe a lot of my success to them.” What advice would he give to other students? “I found goals are best attained when you’re doing it for someone else, in this case my family. As a husband, father, and son-in-law, I knew failure was not an option. My family all sacrificed in one way or another so I could go to school, so I could help better our lives. Graduating gave me a sense of new life. It gave a sense of new opportunities, and I knew from then on our lives would change.” Alvin started his nursing career as a pre-op nurse at a Southern Nevada surgery center, where he polished his new skills. In early 2020, he accepted an offer at DaVita Kidney Care as a hemodialysis nurse. He recently completed his three-month training to become a peritoneal dialysis nurse. He takes great satisfaction in being able to help his patients. That feeling led Alvin to make a generous gift to his alma mater. “I made a gift to Roseman because it’s a non-profit school. I wanted to help in any way I could to foster future nurses, because Las Vegas needs more of them.” Thank you for being a proud roadrunner, Alvin!

ROSEMAN’S DENTAL PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND SERVES OUR NEIGHBORS

Roseman Dental is the clinical practice of the College of Dental Medicine at Roseman University of Health Sciences. Within the clinic, trained students, residents, and faculty dentists provide patients of all ages access to the latest dental technologies in a state-of-the-art facility at an affordable cost. The Patient Assistance Fund was established at the clinic by students who recognized that even with Roseman’s affordable fees, some patients could not afford the dental care they urgently needed. The Fund underwrites dental care to such eligible patients, reducing the financial barrier of access to dental care for disadvantaged patient populations.

Hanna Robbins, fundraising chair for the Fund, agrees: “I’m so thankful I found the Patient Assistance Fund at Roseman and have been involved in its fundraising opportunities. I am incredibly grateful to have seen firsthand the impact of financial assistance to our patients who cannot afford treatment. I’ve always enjoyed serving others, so being able to help the greater community and helping people smile again, is truly a blessing.” The Patient Assistance Fund continues to be a favorite funding option for all, including staff, faculty, and students, and has received corporate support from funders such as Hershey Candy (specific to pediatric patients) and Intermountain Healthcare.

The benefits of the Patient Assistance Fund go beyond the key mission of improving the lives of patients. Notes dental student Roberto Lara (president of the Patient Assistance Fund): “It’s wonderful to see how some financial assistance for patients can be a big help! But the Patient Assistance Fund has helped me tremendously as well. It’s helped me become more compassionate and understanding of people from all walks of life.”

PROGRESS CONTINUES AT THE ROSEMAN DENTAL CLINIC AT CURE 4 THE KIDS

Roseman University and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), an independent division of Roseman providing comprehensive outpatient care to children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, collaborated to establish a dental clinic that will not only provide quality dental care to these underserved children but also provide hands-on educational experiences necessary to train new generations of dental providers to have the specialized skills to treat vulnerable patients. This new “Dental Home” will ensure that all patients receive the oral health care they need and deserve, in close coordination with their other health care treatments. Additionally, C4K’s Charity Care Program assists those families without medical insurance and provides service to those with limited incomes by accepting payment on a sliding scale fee.

In-kind equipment and services valued at slightly more than $900,000 has been secured to date for the Roseman University Dental Clinic at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, located on the Summerlin campus. The in-kind commitments have been secured through the efforts of Dr. Frank Licari, DDS, MPH, MBA, Dean, College of Dental Medicine and Interim Chancellor of the South Jordan campus, Terrell Sparks, MBA, CPM®, Vice President of Operations and Roy Dickson, a community volunteer who is a former employee of Henry Schein Dental. Construction and installation of the six-chair dental clinic is scheduled to begin in February of 2021, with initial patients being seen soon after completion in May or June of 2021. It is estimated that more than 14,000 patients will be served at the dental clinic annually, many of whom live in households at or below the poverty level. Based on responses to a dental interest survey, the six-chair dental clinic will serve an estimated 4,906 C4K patients, 4,579 siblings & 4,710 parents.

ROSEMAN Rises Above & Responds

DURING COVID It was just about a year ago that COVID-19 changed everything. As mid-March of 2020 approached and the pandemic overtook the U.S., Roseman pivoted. Within two days, faculty adapted their entire curricula to an online format. As students transitioned to this new format, they remained committed to their academic goals. They also learned firsthand that their communities needed them desperately as future healthcare professionals. Roseman is proud that all students scheduled for graduation in 2020 received their degrees on time, all college programs continued without interruption, and the 2020-2021 academic year started on schedule. During portions of 2020, the College of Dental Medicine clinics were mandated to close temporarily. Prior to reopening in June of 2020, the College implemented safety measures to ensure the health and safety of all. Roseman reduced capacity, installed barriers, implemented social distancing, and instituted frequent sanitizing of surfaces. Everyone involved in treating patients continues to utilize personal protective equipment (PPE), and everyone who enters our clinics is screened for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. In response to dental patient financial challenges created by the pandemic, Roseman has offered a $250 voucher for dental services at the South Jordan clinic for all new and existing patients through March 31, 2021. New patients will also receive credit for the cost of their initial examination and necessary radiographs.

In addition to our clinics, Roseman continues to keep students and employees safe on campus as well. This includes increasing cleanings throughout campus buildings, reducing capacity in common spaces and adding new outdoor lunch seating, enforcing social distancing and the wearing of facemasks, and educating all members of the campus communities on COVID-19 precautions, symptoms, and protocols. As January of 2021 arrived, Roseman was proud to help with the roll out of COVID-19 vaccinations. On January 3, Roseman students were among the very first healthcare professionals to volunteer to administer vaccinations in Southern Nevada. Just two weeks later, Roseman University joined the effort to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics and administer vaccines to our neighbors. Administered in compliance with the State of Nevada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program, Roseman has held vaccination clinics at the Henderson and Summerlin campuses. Thank you! Donors like you contributed to Roseman’s success in 2020. Your support of our academic programs, our patients, and scholarships for Roseman students helped to bring stability and optimism to a challenging year.

FAST FACTS: Roseman 101

Founded in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate-level healthcare professionals that serve, collaborate and set new standards in their communities and within their professions.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DEGREES

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dental Facial Orthopedics

Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner

Campuses in Henderson and Summerlin, Nevada; and South Jordan, Utah

1,466

CURRENT ENROLLMENT

90% GRADUATION RATE

• Dental Medicine 382 • Nursing 514 • Pharmacy 547

2020 NUMBER OF GRADUATES IN

6,200 ALUMNI

• Dental Medicine 92 • MBA 22 • Nursing 313 • Pharmacy 206

390 FULL-TIME FACULTY & STAFF

Roseman’s trademarked Six-Point Mastery Learning Model® utilizes innovative teaching methods and immersive curricula to provide an educational environment that ensures high levels of achievement from all students and fosters cooperation and collaboration in the learning process.

CLASSROOM AS TEACHER

BLOCK CURRICULUM

EARLY EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

ASSESSMENT LEARNING

ACTIVE & COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION

Student clubs and organizations bringing students together around a common professional goal or personal interest to learn, support each other, and impact our communities.

PATIENT CARE

RESEARCH

ROSEMAN MEDICAL GROUP

NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS

Roseman serves its communities through healthcare clinics, offering outstanding and affordable care to our neighbors. The University operates general and advanced dental clinics in Henderson, NV and South Jordan, UT, and an orthodontic clinic in Henderson. Our clinics offer excellent care at accessible rates, and faculty and staff participate in community volunteer programs like GIVE KIDS A SMILE and the BACK TO SCHOOL BRUSH UP. Located adjacent to Spring Valley Hospital, the Roseman Medical Group offers both Primary Care and specialized neurology care. Primary care services include well checks, flu shots, sports physicals, behavioral healthcare, and Women’s and Men’s Healthcare. Roseman physicians also provide specialized care to treat patients with Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s, and ALS.

With dedicated laboratory space on all University campuses, Roseman faculty, residents, and students in the College of Dental Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of Pharmacy conduct research in such areas as medication therapy management, infectious diseases, drug discovery, nanopartical drug delivery systems, oncology, cancer biology, innovative teaching techniques, and novel strategies for residency placement. As a nonprofit university, Roseman partners with other nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities. Roseman has longstanding partnerships with such organizations as Dignity Health/St. Rose Hospitals, Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada and the Nevada Health District, and with the Fourth Street Clinic and Intermountain Healthcare in Utah.

A New Master’s Degree

IN NURSING

An important part of Roseman University’s mission is to respond to the healthcare education needs in our communities. The University did exactly that in January of 2020 when it welcomed the inaugural class of students into the College of Nursing’s new Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) graduate program. Of the very first class of MSN/FNP students, 70% were previous Roseman BSN graduates, and 75% were from Nevada and Utah. The University is proud to continue expanding its academic offerings to educate the healthcare professionals our communities need. Roseman created the MSN/FNP program for current BSN-credentialed nurses who are ready to fill the growing need for highly skilled advanced practice registered nurses. These students have the opportunity to continue working fulltime in the nursing profession while they also attend classes online and fulfill clinical hour requirements in their local communities. Students earn their degree in 23 months. With a shortage of primary care physicians continuing to strain the nation’s healthcare system, the demand for nurse practitioners is growing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the demand for nurse practitioners is expected to grow by 36 percent between 2016 and 2026.

The MSN/FNP program trains students to provide comprehensive healthcare for all ages and to deliver a broad scope of healthcare services, including working with patients with chronic diseases. As the demand for healthcare expands across the nation, nurse practitioners can work in such settings as private medical practices, outpatient clinics, and hospitals. Nurse practitioners can also shoulder many of the responsibilities that in the past were limited to physicians. Per NursingJournal.org, most U.S. states authorize nurse practitioners to diagnose illnesses, administer medical tests, design treatment plans, and prescribe medication. In some states, nurse practitioners may operate their own medical practices; in others, they must practice under the auspices of a licensed physician. Nurse practitioners are increasingly vital to the health of many communities because they increase accessibility to healthcare and provide patient-centered care that is both efficient and cost-effective. Roseman is proud to educate new nurse practitioners to positively impact our communities and serve their neighbors.

CONTACT MICHAEL E. BLIMES, B.A. Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Relations Roseman University of Health Sciences Office: 702-822-5330 | Cell: 520-490-8686 mblimes@roseman.edu KENDRA ANGELL, MBA, MSML, CFRE Director of Philanthropy Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan Campus Office 801.878.1272 | Cell 801.201.8054 kangell@Roseman.edu BRENDA GRIEGO, CFRE, BCRE Director of Alumni Relations, Scholarships and Special Events Roseman University of Health Sciences Office: 702-802-2830 | Cell: 702-810-6187 bgriego@roseman.edu CAROLYN MALDONADO Database and Stewardship Coordinator Roseman University of Health Sciences Office: 702-802-2830 cmaldonado@roseman.edu