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Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Alex Gilmore, BSN, RN, CCRN

Alex GilmoreAlexandra Gilmore ’17,  BSN, RN, CCRN, was named the 2023 Nurse of the Year at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. She has worked in the hospital's intensive care unit for six years.

"USI was a phenomenal school that truly prepared me for my nursing career," she said. "The professors who are involved in the program are so knowledgeable and dedicated to their students. I always felt supported by professors that wanted me to succeed."

Gilmore said the clinical experience she received as a student at USI gave her advantage when she started her career. "We were constantly at the bedside learning new things and had so many opportunities to grow as nursing students," she said. "I am so thankful that I completed my degree at USI."

Gilmore says she chose the nursing field because she grew up in a family of medical professionals. Her mother is a microbiologist, her father is a paramedic, and her younger brother is on track to be a paramedic and firefighter.

She and her husband, Alex, live in Marengo, Indiana, and are the parents of three children. Their youngest was born on May 5, 2023.

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