USD Foundation Receives John T Vucurevich Foundation Grant
The USD Rapid City Nursing Program contributes to the mission of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation by supporting and giving back to the community through working with the Department of Health and Monument Health. Together, they strive to promote healthy citizens and a healthy workforce by administering flu vaccines and providing primary prevention teaching and health interventions to vulnerable populations that experience poverty.
The Rapid City Student Nurses Association does a variety of community service projects – this year they made over 100 ostomy covers to give to residents. Over 86% of the graduates of the USD Rapid City Nursing Program remain employed in the Rapid City area.
John Vucurevich established the John T. Vucurevich Foundation in 1986. He grew up in Lead, South Dakota, after immigrating from Yugoslavia as a child. Vucurevich worked in the banking industry for over 50 years and owned banks in South Dakota and the surrounding states. Vucurevich passed away in 2005, but his legacy of generosity lives on.
The USD School of Health Sciences builds exceptional health professionals through interprofessional education. Nursing is just one of several programs offered to prepare students for the field of health care.
