Our Mission and History
Mission
Roseman University of Health Sciences advances the health and wellness of the communities we serve by educating current and future generations of health professionals, conducting research and providing patient care. We actively pursue partnerships and affiliations that are aligned with our mission, work to create an environment that fosters both internal and external collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes, and are committed to responsible fiscal management in all endeavors.
Vision
Roseman University of Health Sciences aspires to be the first choice among “best in class” institutions of higher learning, universally recognized as an innovative, transforming force in health care education, and as a vibrant, stimulating place to work and learn.
Core Values
We ascribe to the foundational, cultural, and behavioral norms of all “best in class” institutions of higher learning. That is; professionalism, integrity, diversity, accountability, collegiality, social responsibility, and ethical behavior are all integral to the enduring relationships Roseman University of Health Sciences maintains with the constituencies it serves. In addition to these basic norms, Roseman University of Health Sciences espouses the following core values which are inherent in its unique Mission and Vision:
- Risk-taking We value responsible risk-taking that leads to the sustainable growth of the institution.
- Innovation We value innovations in education, organizational structures, and physical surroundings that create a vibrant, stimulating environment in which to work, to learn, and to grow.
- Individual and Collective Achievement of Excellence We value a culture that fosters and celebrates excellence and achievement for one and all.
- Passion and Commitment We value passion and true commitment as the requisite components of transformational leadership in education and the health professions.
- Empowerment We value the empowerment of individuals through the provision of a collaborative, supportive environment in which to learn and to work.
History
It started with a need. In 1999, a shortage of Pharmacists in Nevada was occurring at the very same time that a groundswell of demand for pharmacy education was growing. So, our three founders, each coming from healthcare, contributed $5,000 to start what is now Roseman University of Health Sciences. With this need came a desire to educate and train differently. To consider the varying learning styles young adults have. To develop content mastery and excellence. And so, the Roseman Six-Point Mastery Learning Model® was born. And graduates went on to exceed standards. To get excellent jobs. To see a return on their investment. To become compassionate and skilled caregivers.
1999
Dr. Harry Rosenberg, Dr. Renee Coffman and Dr. Charles Lacy began establishing the Nevada College of Pharmacy to offer the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in Henderson, NV. With $15,000 and an idea that pharmacy education should and could be better, more effective and capable of producing highly competent graduates, they rented 900-square feet of office in the Painters Union Building on Whitney Mesa.
January 2001
The first 36 students enroll to earn their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degrees at the Nevada College of Pharmacy, the first and to this day, only school of its kind in the State of Nevada.
September 2002
The Nevada College of Pharmacy relocated to larger building on Eastern Avenue and Russell Road in Las Vegas to accommodate the growing faculty and student body.
November 2003
The inaugural class of 36 students graduated in November 2003 with their PharmD degrees.
November 2003
The University moved into its current location, a 100,000 square foot building at 11 Sunset Way in Henderson.
January 2004
The Board of Trustees changed the name of the institution to the University of Southern Nevada (USN) to reflect the intent to expand degree offerings, and approved the development of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
January 2006
The College of Nursing was established at Henderson campus, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
August 2006
The College of Pharmacy extended its PharmD program to South Jordan, Utah, establishing a campus in that state.
August 2007
The establishment of the College of Dental Medicine (CODM) was approved by the University’s Board of Trustees. The College would offer an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA (AEODO/MBA) residency program at the Henderson campus.
September 2008
The University became regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities.
February 2009
The College of Dental Medicine matriculated nine residents into the inaugural AEODO/MBA Class of 2011.
March 2009
The College of Dental Medicine opened its Orthodontic Clinic in Henderson.
October 2009
The University announced plans to expand the College of Dental Medicine to the South Jordan, Utah campus to offer a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
October 2010
The College of Nursing admitted the first class in the Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program in Nevada.
July 2011
The University is official renamed “Roseman University of Health Sciences” to reflect non-geographic branding and the university’s mission as “a leader in transforming health care education.”
August 2011
The College of Dental Medicine admitted the first class of DMD students at the South Jordan, Utah campus.
December 2012
A new five-story, 125,000 square foot facility for the College of Dental Medicine DMD program, located adjacent to the main campus building at River Park in South Jordan, opened.
November 2013
The University completed a merger with the Nevada Cancer Institute Foundation, securing the 184,000 square foot Engelstad Cancer Research Building to bolster its medical research programs. The following year, the adjacent 143,000 square foot Flagship Building of the former Nevada Cancer Institute was acquired. Combined, the two buildings make up what is now Roseman University’s Summerlin campus.
December 2013
The Board of Trustees approved the College of Medicine for development.
June 2018
Roseman University and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation formally agreed to a partnership to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration in the state of Nevada with Cure 4 The Kids becoming an independent division of Roseman University of Health Sciences and moving its administrative and clinical operations to the Summerlin campus.
April 2019
The College of Nursing begins accepting applications for its Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner program.
May 2021
Roseman University establishes College of Graduate Studies, offering Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) and Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degrees (MSPS)
September 2021
Following approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), Roseman University College of Dental Medicine announces the transition of its Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from 4-year to a 3-year program.
December 2021
EMPOWERED, a program that provides wrap around services to pregnant and post-partum individuals using opioids and/or stimulants becomes part of Roseman University College of Medicine, expanding its services in the Las Vegas community.
March 2022
Roseman University College of Medicine launches GENESIS, a household-centered approach aligning healthcare, public health, and social services to help vulnerable households achieve resiliency.
May 2022
Roseman University, in partnership with Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, opens a specialized dental clinic at the Summerlin campus to provide care to children undergoing treatment for life-threatening conditions, such as cancer, blood disorders, and rheumatological diseases, and their families.
January 2023
In collaboration, the College of Pharmacy and the College of Graduate Studies introduce the Dual Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) / Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) 3+1 program.
March 2022
Roseman University College of Medicine launches GENESIS, a household-centered approach aligning healthcare, public health, and social services to help vulnerable households achieve resiliency.
February 2024
Roseman University College of Nursing Launches new Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA) program to address the national demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
March 2024
Roseman University College of Medicine’s EMPOWERED program expands its services to Northern Nevada, providing services to pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders in Reno, Carson City, and Churchill and Lyon counties.
March 2024
Roseman University College of Medicine’s EMPOWERED program expands its services to Northern Nevada, providing services to pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders in Reno, Carson City, and Churchill and Lyon counties.
July 2024
In partnership with Intermountain Healthcare, Roseman University College of Medicine’s EMPOWERED program expands its services to Weber County, Utah, providing services to pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders in communities identified by the State of Utah as most impacted by substance use.
September 2024
Roseman University College of Nursing launches the Doctor of Nursing Practice—Family Nurse Practitioner (DNPFNP) program, designed for nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree who wish to achieve the highest level of nursing practice and prepare for the national call to elevate the academic preparation of nurses to the doctoral level.