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Stories of our history

Discover Boise State’s legacy of nursing education through as series of articles spotlighting our history.

History Stories

From 1955 to 2025: Historical overview

70 years of nursing

The One Front Door initiative

Facing challenges

How simulation got started

Sim Center history

Half a century of RN to BS

Half a century of RN to BS

Tech changes over the years

Evolution of tech

70 years caring for the community

Investing in Idaho

Alumni story: A mentee becomes the mentor

Research assistants

Alumni story: Giving back through his teaching

Boise State shaped him

Alumni story: School’s community draws her back

Alum drawn back to teach

Alumni story: From RN-BS student to faculty

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Dr. Lynn Nichols (right) and Research Assistant Delia Rico (left) stand in front of a display case that holds items donated by the Jody DeMeyer estate.

Celebrating 70 years of Boise State School of Nursing

Join Nurse Historian Dr. Lynn Nichols for an overview of the development of excellence in innovation in nursing education, as she traces the history of the School of Nursing decade by decade.

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